Tripp Lite U232-006 User manual

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 File Transfer Cable
Model: U232-006
1. Installation 2
2. Operation 3
3. Alternate Transfers 4
4. Specifications 5
5. Warranty Registration 6
Introduction
The U232-006 enables you to transfer files between computers
at speeds of up to 480Mbps. It automatically detects and installs
peripherals. Ideal for transferring data between Windows XP and
Vista-equipped computers.
• Hotpluggable—connectwhilethecomputerisrunning
• Noexternalpowernecessary
• ActivityLED
• PlugandPlay
• NoadditionaldriversorsoftwareneededforVista
System Requirements
• IntelPentium1GHzorfasterPC
• 128MBRAMorhigher
• USBport(Hi-SpeedUSB2.0forHi-Speedtransfer)
• WindowsXP,SP2orVista
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1. Installation
Windows Vista
PlugtheHi-SpeedUSB2.0FileTransferCableintotheUSBport
onyourcomputerandit’sreadytouse.Nofurtherinstallationis
required.
1.PlugthecableintotheUSBportononeofthecomputers.The
following screen will open:
2.SelectTransferlesandsettings.
3.AWelcomewindowwillopen.ClickonNext:
4. You will be prompted to close any files or applications that may
interfere or prohibit file/setting transfers:
5.Awindowthatguidesyouthroughconnectingthesecondcomputer
will open. Please follow the directions that pertain to your set-up:
Windows XP
The Windows Easy Transfer utility must be installed before plugging
intheFileTransferCable.
InserttheprovidedCDintoyourCD-ROMdriveordownloadfrom
oursite.Anauto-run screen will automatically pop up and guide you
toinstalltheutility.ClickNext.(Note:ifyouhavedownloadedfrom
ourwebsite,double-clicktheiconthatwasdownloaded.)
Afterreadingthelicenseagreementonthesubsequentscreen,selectI
AgreeandclickNext.
AnUpdating Your System screen presents a status bar to show
installation progress. When it updates to the Completing...Installation
screen,clickFinish.
Atthispoint,youcanplugtheFileTransferCableintotheUSBport
onyourPC.WhentheEasy Transfer Cable screenappears,you
can select Transfer files and settings to launch the utility or Take no
action.ClickOK.

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1. Installation
2. Operation
Windows XP continued
Launch the Easy Transfer Utility on Both Computers
Transfer Example
1.Youwillbepromptedtoidentifythecomputerthatyouareonas
the recipient or the sender:
2. You will ne notified upon connection between the two computers:
Easy Transfer is a Windows-based utility that allows two computers
to transfer files and settings from a computer running Windows XP or
VistatoanothercomputerrunningWindowsVista.Tousetheutility,
plugtheFileTransferCableintotheUSBportsonbothcomputers
and then start the utility on both computers.
Note: If this is a first-time transfer, follow the install steps above then
go to Step 1 in this section:
• On Windows Vista:SelectStart Programs Prolific PCLinq3
• On Windows XP:SelectStart Programs Prolific PCLinq3
Note: You will choose between Ansi and Unicode. Both computers
must use the same.
• Afterlaunchingtheutility,justfollowtheon-screeninstructions.
Note: Keep the following in mind when using the utility:
• YoumustlaunchEasy Transferonbothcomputersinvolvedinthe
transfer of files/settings so that they can detect each other
• TransferscanonlybemadefromWindowsXP/VistatoWindows
Vista; you cannot transfer files/settings from Vista to XP
• Whenpromptedtochooseatransferringmedia,selectUSB cable
• Youcanonlytransferles/settingsbetweenoperatingsystems
usingthesamelanguage;forexample,youcan’ttransferles/
settingsfromatraditionalChinesesystemtoanEnglishsystem
The following steps show the screens and associated procedures
involvedwithatransferoflesfromWindowsXPtoVista.
Note: The partial screen samples shown may not actually show
during some transfer procedures, or may appear different due to
varying OS versions or computer settings.
Step 1 on XP & Vista: AWindows Easy Transfer welcome screen
displays.ClickNext.
Step 2 on XP: The prompt Choose how to transfer files and settings
to your computer displays.SelectUse an Easy Transfer Cable
(recommended) as shown below:
Step 2 on Vista: The prompt Do you have an Easy Transfer Cable?
displays.SelectYes, I have an Easy Transfer Cable as shown below:
Step 3 on XP & Vista: When the prompt Install the Easy Transfer
Cable and connect your computers (see below) displays,waitforthe
message A connection to the other computer has been detected to
display—itonlyappearsbrieyatthebottomofthescreen.

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2. Operation
3. Alternate Tramsfers Between Windows Operating Systems
Transfer Example continued
Step 4 on XP: When the prompt What do you want to transfer to your
new computer? displays(seebelow),makeaselectionfromamong
thethreeoptionsthatappear.Subsequentscreensinthisexampleare
based on an Advanced options selection.
Step 4 on Vista: When the message Your computers are now
connecteddisplays,stop(whiletheXPsystemproceedsthroughSteps
5and6).
Step 5 on XP: When the prompt Select user accounts, files, and
settings to transferdisplays,selectthefoldersyouwanttobe
transferredandclickNext.
Step 6 on XP:Ifeitheraccount-relatedoptionisselectedinStep4
onXP,thepromptType a new user name or click a name in the list
displays.Selecteitheroptionforthetarget(le-receiving)computer,
thenclickNext.
Step 7 on XP & Vista:APlease wait until the transfer is complete
messagedisplayswithaprocedurestatusbar.Waitforthenextscreen
to appear.
Step 8 on XP: When the message You’re ready to transfer files and
settings to your new computerdisplays,clickClosetoexittheutility.
Step 8 on Vista: When the message The transfer is complete displays
(withasummaryoftransferreditems),clickClosetoexittheutility.
It is possible to transfer files between the following:
Vista to XP
XP to XP
XP to Win2000
Win2000 to XP
Vista to Win2000
Win2000 to Vista
Inordertoconducttransfersbetweentheaboveoperatingsystems,
installthePCLinq3softwareonthetargetedcomputers.Launchthe
consoleasstatedearlier(Start Programs Prolific PCLinq3).The
following console will open on both computers:
Note: each computer will display it’s internal root directory.

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3. Alternate Tramsfers Between Windows Operating Systems
4. Specifications
PlugtheTransferCableintoeachcomputer.Oncetheconnectionis
establishedbetweenthetwocomputers,theindicatorlightsinthe
bottom right corner of the console will change to green.
Youwillnowbeabletomovetodifferentdirectoriesoneach
computeranddraglesbetweenthecomputers.Astatuspop-upwill
display to indicate transfer progress and completion:
Aletransferwillnotremovethelefromthesourcecomputer.The
transferisacopyfunction.Youmayremovealebyright-clickingon
the file and selecting cut:
General
• PlugandPlay—automaticdetectionandinstallationofperipherals
• WindowsXP/Vistacompatible
Certifications/Approvals
• FCC
• CE
• Hi-SpeedUSB2.0
• Windows
Connections
• Interface:USB2.0
• Transferspeeds:upto480Mbps
• Connectiontype:type-Amaleconnections
Power
• Buspowered
• Powerconsumption:<500mA(SuspendandActivemodes)
System Requirements
• IntelPentium1GHzorfasterPC
• 128MBRAMorhigher
• USBport(Hi-SpeedUSB2.0forHi-Speedtransfer)
• WindowsXP,SP2orVista

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5. Warranty Registration
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