SIIG IO1037 User manual

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Single-Serial PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
04-0254A
Introducing the Single-Serial PC Card
The Single-Serial PC Card adds one high-speed serial port (RS232)
into your notebook computer to connect various types of serial
devices.
Keys Features and Benefits
• Works with notebook computers with one Type II/III PC
Card/CardBus slot
• Fast 16550 UART supports baud rates up to 115.2Kbps
• Built-in 16-byte FIFO buffer to speed up data transfer
• Provides one RJ45-to-serial (DB9) removable cable for device
connections
• Works with various types of RS232 serial devices including
modems, PDAs, label printers, bar code scanners, digital
cameras, and more
System Requirements
•Pentium or equivalent notebook computer with an available
CardBus slot
• Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
Package Contents
•One Single-Serial PC Card
•RJ45 to 9-pin serial port cable
•Driver diskette
•This quick installation guide

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Hardware Installation
Generalinstructionsforinstallingthecardareprovidedbelow,since
thedesignofnotebookcomputersmayvary. Refertoyoursystem’s
reference manual for further information, if needed.
1. Power off your notebook computer and any other connected
peripheral devices.
2. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot of your notebook
computer with its 68-pin connector facing the slot. Make sure
it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection.
3. Plug the RJ45-to-9-pin serial port cable into the Single-Serial PC
Card.
4. Power on your notebook computer.
Figure 1. Inserting PC Card
Software Installation
Throughout driver installation, you may be prompted to insert your
Windows installation CD. Some files on this CD are neccessary to
complete the driver installation. Please insert the CD when
prompted and follow on-screen instructions.

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Windows 98/98SE Driver Installation
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), click Next.
3. Insert the driver diskette. Choose Floppy disk drives,
uncheck the other boxes, then click Next.
4. Click Next, then Finish.
5. Remove the driver diskette, then click Yes to restart.
Windows ME Driver Installation
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Automatic search
for a better ...
2. Insert the driver diskette, click Next, then click Finish.
3. Remove the driver diskette and restart Windows to complete.
Windows 2000 Driver Installation
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Choose Search for a suitable driver ..., and click Next.
3. Insert the driver diskette, check Floppy disk drives, clear all
other check boxes, and click Next.
4. Click Next and Finish.
5. Remove the driver diskette and restart Windows to complete.
Windows XP Driver Installation
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the
software automatically (Recommended), insert the driver
diskette, then click Next.
2. At the Software Installation window, click Continue
Anyway. Our driver has been thoroughly tested in Windows for
stability. This message appears because Microsoft has not tested this
product through WHQL certification.
3. Click Finish.
4. Remove the driver diskette and restart Windows to complete.

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To verify successful driver installation:
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
Windows 98/98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My
Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab.
Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, then click
Manage. Click Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (Com&LPT), find PCMCIA RS232-550...,
and double click it to display it's properties. In the next
window This device is working properly will display when
the installation is successful.
Changing the COM Port Assignment
Windows 2000/XP
1. Right click My Computer. Click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click Ports (Com&LPT). Click PCMCIA RS232-550...,
then click Properties.
3. Click Port Settings, then Advanced.
4. Click the COM Port Number drop down box, scroll to an
available COM port settings then select it.
5. After selecting the new COM port setting click OK to save
your changes.
Windows 98/98SE/ME
COM Port Assignment is not adjustable in Windows 98/98 SE/
ME.

Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers! Simply
visit our web site at www.siig.com and click on SUPPORT. Our
online support database is updated daily with new drivers and
solutions. The answers to your problems could be just a few clicks
away.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the
hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one, two or five years from the date of purchase. If your
product fails to be in good working order during the warranty
period, you may return it to SIIG for repair or replacement at SIIG's
option.
To return the product, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Contact SIIG's RMA Department
To obtain an RMA number, SIIG's RMA Department can be
reached by phone at(510)413-5333or fax at(510)657-5962or email
at[email protected].In order to issue an RMA number, the product
serial number is required. This number can be found on the side
of the box and on the back of the product.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
• Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form,
and include it in the package with the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package and on the accompanying RMA form.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not
be responsible for a product returned without an RMA
number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
Step 3: Ship the Product
You are responsible for the cost of shipping back to SIIG at the
following address:
SIIG, Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground

PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
Single-Serial PC Card IO1037
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuantto part 15oftheFCCRules.These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormore
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperate
this equipment
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
Single-Serial PC Card is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation. Othernamesusedinpublicationareforidentificationonlyandmaybetrademarks
of their respective companies.
July, 2002 Copyright ©2002 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.