StarTech.com USBC3LINK User manual

Quick-start guide
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Manual Revision: 12/14/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/USBC3LINK.
Package contents
• 1 x data transfer cable
• 1 x quick-start guide
System requirements
• A source computer with a USB-A or USB-C port
• A destination computer with a USB-A or USB-C port
• Windows Easy Transfer supports the following operating systems:
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows XP SP2 or SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Note: Microsoft has removed cable support from the Windows Easy
Transfer software on Windows 8.1.
• PC-Linq supports the following operating systems:
• Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 / 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows XP SP2 or SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• macOS 10.9 and later
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.StarTech.com/USBC3LINK.
USBC3LINK
USB-A to USB-C Data Transfer Cable - Mac / Windows - USB 3.0
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Download Windows Easy Transfer
If the source computer (the computer that you’re transferring data
from) and/or the destination computer (the computer that you’re
transferring data to) are running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you
must download Windows Easy Transfer before you transfer data.
1. On the computer or computers running Windows XP or
Windows Vista, navigate to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/
windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer.
2. Depending on the operating system version that you’re running,
click either Download 32-bit or Download 64-bit.
Using the data transfer cable
The data transfer cable supports both Windows Easy Transfer and PC-
Linq. You can use Windows Easy Transfer with the cable to transfer
your les, user accounts, and program settings from one Windows
computer to another Windows computer.
Windows Easy Transfer supports the following transfer modes:
• Windows XP to Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
• Windows 7 to Windows 7 or Windows 8
• Windows Vista to Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
• Windows 8 to Windows 8
You can also use PC-Linq with the data transfer cable to transfer
les from one computer to another computer, and control the le
directories on both computers at the same time. PC-Linq supports
le transfers between supported operating systems, including
Windows 8.1 and macOS 10.9 and later.
Use PC-Linq to transfer les
Note: In order to use PC-Linq, you need to have the Windows Easy
Transfer drivers installed on your computers running Windows.
The Windows Easy Transfer drivers come installed on Windows 7,
Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. If you’re using a computer that’s
running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you need to download
Windows Easy Transfer. For more information, see Download
Windows Easy Transfer.
1. Connect the transfer cable to the USB-A port on the computer
that you’re transferring les from.
2. In the Easy Transfer Cable dialog box, click Cancel.
3. Navigate to the Removable Disk drive on your computer and
double-click the PC-Linq application.
4. To install PC-Linq, follow the instructions in the InstallShield
wizard.
5. After the installation is complete, open PC-Linq on the computers
that you’re transferring les between.
6. Connect the data transfer cable to the USB ports on the
computers that you’re transferring les between.
7. When the Connection Status LED in the lower-right corner of the
PC-Linq program window is green, you can transfer les between
the connected computers.
8. Drag and drop the les and folders that you want to transfer.
If you’re transferring les to or from Windows XP, the
transfer software (Windows Easy Transfer or
PC-Linq) must be installed before you connect the
data transfer cable to your Windows XP computer.

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Technical Support
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For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be
returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer data
Note: The Windows Easy Transfer software doesn’t support
transferring les from a 64-bit operating system to a 32-bit operating
system.
1. If the source computer (the computer that you’re transferring data
from) and/or the destination computer (the computer that you’re
transferring data to) are running Windows XP or Windows Vista,
you must download Windows Easy Transfer before you transfer
data.
2. Log in as the administrator on both the source and the
destination computers.
3. Open Windows Easy Transfer on both the source and the
destination computers.
4. Connect the data transfer cable to the USB port on the destination
computer.
5. On the destination computer, when asked to select a transfer
method, click An Easy Transfer Cable.
6. Click This is my new PC.
7. Do one of the following:
• If the source computer is running Windows XP or Windows
Vista and you completed step 1, click I already installed it on
my old PC.
• If the source computer is running Windows 7 or Windows 8,
click My old PC is running Windows 7 or Windows 8.
8. Click Next.
9. Connect the data transfer cable to the USB port on the source
computer.
10. When asked to select a transfer method on the source computer,
click An Easy Transfer Cable.
11. On the source computer, click This is my old computer.
12. Click Next.
13. On the destination computer, if necessary, make changes to the
types of data that Windows Easy Transfer selected to transfer.
14. Click Next to begin the transfer process.
15. When all of the data is transferred, disconnect the data transfer
cable from the USB ports on both computers.
About the LED indicators
The data transfer cable has two LEDs located on the USB-A end of
the cable. Each of these LEDs represents one of the connectors. For
more information about the LEDs, consult the table below.
LED Behavior Scenario
USB-A
connector LED
Slow blinking
The USB-A connector on
the cable is connected to a
computer and is establishing
a link.
Illuminated
The USB-A connector on
the cable has established
a link to the computer it’s
connected to.
Rapid ashing Data is transferring through
the cable.
USB-C
connector LED
Blinking
The USB-C connector on
the cable is connected to a
computer and is establishing
a link.
Illuminated
The USB-C connector on
the cable has established
a link to the computer it’s
connected to.
Rapid ashing Data is transferring through
the cable.