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R USER'S GUIDE AFW-1430 FIRECONNECT FOR NOTEBOOKS ADAPTER
R USER'S GUIDE AFW-1430 FIRECONNECT FOR NOTEBOOKS ADAPTER
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...product design without reservation and without notice. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in this document, or from the use of their respective owners. Windows, Windows 2000, and Windows Me, and Windows 98, are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is for information only and is a registered trademarks of Adaptec... of Apple Computer, used under license. No part of this document to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. Macintosh is subject to change without notification to assure its users. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in the...
...product design without reservation and without notice. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in this document, or from the use of their respective owners. Windows, Windows 2000, and Windows Me, and Windows 98, are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is for information only and is a registered trademarks of Adaptec... of Apple Computer, used under license. No part of this document to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. Macintosh is subject to change without notification to assure its users. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in the...
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... the box with a Technical Support Specialist, I To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call +1 408-934-7274, Monday to most of you 'll need further assistance, use the support options listed below. To expedite your service, have questions about Adaptec's support options, call +1 321-207-2000 Monday to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions...
... the box with a Technical Support Specialist, I To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call +1 408-934-7274, Monday to most of you 'll need further assistance, use the support options listed below. To expedite your service, have questions about Adaptec's support options, call +1 321-207-2000 Monday to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions...
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...: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +81 3 5308 6120 Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. I Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of the following numbers, Monday to Thursday, 10:00... to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30; Australia and New Zealand I English and French: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +32 11 300 379. Hong Kong and China I To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables...
...: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +81 3 5308 6120 Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. I Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of the following numbers, Monday to Thursday, 10:00... to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30; Australia and New Zealand I English and French: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +32 11 300 379. Hong Kong and China I To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables...
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... device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. However, if this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. • Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to...
... device complies with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. However, if this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. • Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to...
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... for Notebooks adapter allows you to connect FireWire (also known as scanners, printers, and hard drives. The FireConnect for Notebooks adapter, with its associated drivers. The FireConnect for Notebooks adapter also provides the option of external power supply to support devices that transfers data at speeds of up to 400 megabits per second. 4This guide explains how to install the Adaptec AFW-1430 FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows 98...
... for Notebooks adapter allows you to connect FireWire (also known as scanners, printers, and hard drives. The FireConnect for Notebooks adapter, with its associated drivers. The FireConnect for Notebooks adapter also provides the option of external power supply to support devices that transfers data at speeds of up to 400 megabits per second. 4This guide explains how to install the Adaptec AFW-1430 FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows 98...
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...data, using FireWire, directly to a hard drive where it ideal for use with a 4.5-meter flexible cable between devices over a total length of up to 50 full-screen bitmap images per second) to file sizes manageable by desktop computers. and ratified by Apple Computer, Inc. I It's guaranteed-Isochronous data...can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without rebooting a computer), and no need for terminators or setting device IDs. DV uses compression to reduce the enormous size of the uncompressed video data (up to 72 meters or 240 feet. 2 Asynchronous transfers are also supported....
...data, using FireWire, directly to a hard drive where it ideal for use with a 4.5-meter flexible cable between devices over a total length of up to 50 full-screen bitmap images per second) to file sizes manageable by desktop computers. and ratified by Apple Computer, Inc. I It's guaranteed-Isochronous data...can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without rebooting a computer), and no need for terminators or setting device IDs. DV uses compression to reduce the enormous size of the uncompressed video data (up to 72 meters or 240 feet. 2 Asynchronous transfers are also supported....
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Overview Taking Inventory Your FireConnect for Notebooks adapter kit includes the items shown below: FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and 6-foot, 6-to-4-pin FireWire cable Installation guide, and other literature Connect for Notebooks User's Guide, which includes Adaptec Technical Support information. I Windows software, including: I MGI VideoWave 4 SE software I Sonic MyDVD 3 software I Macintosh drivers and QuickTime for Macintosh I Adaptec FireConnect for Notebooks CD What's on the CD I Readme file I Warranty and registration information 3
Overview Taking Inventory Your FireConnect for Notebooks adapter kit includes the items shown below: FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and 6-foot, 6-to-4-pin FireWire cable Installation guide, and other literature Connect for Notebooks User's Guide, which includes Adaptec Technical Support information. I Windows software, including: I MGI VideoWave 4 SE software I Sonic MyDVD 3 software I Macintosh drivers and QuickTime for Macintosh I Adaptec FireConnect for Notebooks CD What's on the CD I Readme file I Warranty and registration information 3
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Windows Notebook I 266-MHz (or faster) processor I Available CardBus (PCMCIA Type II) slot I 64 MB of RAM I Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE I CD-ROM drive DV editing software (for Windows) requirements: I 400-MHz (or faster) processor (800 recommended) I 128 MB of RAM I Display with 24-bit color depth and 1024 × 768 resolution I Hard drive...program files and 5 GB disk space for DV recording (enough for Notebooks adapter. Overview System Requirements Your notebook computer must meet the requirements outlined below for use with the FireConnect for 20 minutes) I CD-R/W or DVD-R/RW...
Windows Notebook I 266-MHz (or faster) processor I Available CardBus (PCMCIA Type II) slot I 64 MB of RAM I Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE I CD-ROM drive DV editing software (for Windows) requirements: I 400-MHz (or faster) processor (800 recommended) I 128 MB of RAM I Display with 24-bit color depth and 1024 × 768 resolution I Hard drive...program files and 5 GB disk space for DV recording (enough for Notebooks adapter. Overview System Requirements Your notebook computer must meet the requirements outlined below for use with the FireConnect for 20 minutes) I CD-R/W or DVD-R/RW...
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Windows automatically detects the FireConnect for Notebooks Adapter - Continue with Step 2. 5 Note: Windows 2000 only - I Windows Me and Windows 2000 - Windows 2000 only on , insert the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter I Windows 98 SE - Installing the Windows Drivers Installing the Windows Drivers 1 With your notebook computer on page 10. Your installation is complete. CardBus slot FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in the CardBus slot. See Removing the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and installs the drivers.
Windows automatically detects the FireConnect for Notebooks Adapter - Continue with Step 2. 5 Note: Windows 2000 only - I Windows Me and Windows 2000 - Windows 2000 only on , insert the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter I Windows 98 SE - Installing the Windows Drivers Installing the Windows Drivers 1 With your notebook computer on page 10. Your installation is complete. CardBus slot FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in the CardBus slot. See Removing the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and installs the drivers.
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Installing the Windows Drivers 2 Windows 98 SE detects new hardware and displays the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next. 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 6
Installing the Windows Drivers 2 Windows 98 SE detects new hardware and displays the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next. 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 6
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Installing the Windows Drivers 4 Uncheck all options and click Next. 5 At the next window, accept the default and click Next. 7
Installing the Windows Drivers 4 Uncheck all options and click Next. 5 At the next window, accept the default and click Next. 7
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Installing the Windows Drivers 6 In the window shown below, click Next. 7 In the window shown below, click Yes as many times as needed to get to the screen shown in Step 8 on page 9. 8
Installing the Windows Drivers 6 In the window shown below, click Next. 7 In the window shown below, click Yes as many times as needed to get to the screen shown in Step 8 on page 9. 8
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You should find the information shown below. Installing the Windows Drivers 8 When the driver has been copied onto your system, the following window appears. Click Finish. 9 To verify that the drivers are installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, and click the Device Manager tab. FireConnect for Notebooks adapter 9 Then, expand 1394 Bus Controller.
You should find the information shown below. Installing the Windows Drivers 8 When the driver has been copied onto your system, the following window appears. Click Finish. 9 To verify that the drivers are installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, and click the Device Manager tab. FireConnect for Notebooks adapter 9 Then, expand 1394 Bus Controller.
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Windows 2000 only Windows 2000 requires a special operation to properly remove hardware such as the FireConnect for Notebooks Adapter - Click NEC OHCI Complaint IEEE 1394 Host Controller and then click Stop. 10 Installing the Windows Drivers Removing the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter. 1 Open the Unplug or Eject Hardware wizard by clicking the icon shown at right, which is at the bottom right corner of your desktop. 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware lists removable devices.
Windows 2000 only Windows 2000 requires a special operation to properly remove hardware such as the FireConnect for Notebooks Adapter - Click NEC OHCI Complaint IEEE 1394 Host Controller and then click Stop. 10 Installing the Windows Drivers Removing the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter. 1 Open the Unplug or Eject Hardware wizard by clicking the icon shown at right, which is at the bottom right corner of your desktop. 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware lists removable devices.
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... the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter icon at right on page 14. 11 Installing the Macintosh Driver Installing the Macintosh Driver 1 With the PowerBook on, insert the FireConnect for Notebooks CD. 2 Double-click the Start Installation Here installer file on the CD. 3 Read the directions carefully and follow all installation instructions. 4 After the installation is fully inserted, you will see Troubleshooting on your PowerBook...
... the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter icon at right on page 14. 11 Installing the Macintosh Driver Installing the Macintosh Driver 1 With the PowerBook on, insert the FireConnect for Notebooks CD. 2 Double-click the Start Installation Here installer file on the CD. 3 Read the directions carefully and follow all installation instructions. 4 After the installation is fully inserted, you will see Troubleshooting on your PowerBook...
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... for Notebooks adapter for Notebooks adapter port. To avoid this problem I Use a hub (or repeater). 12 Connecting Devices Connecting Devices The FireConnect for Notebooks adapter. use a power adapter with 12-V, 1.5-A DC output. Daisy-Chain Connections You can connect up to -4-pin FireWire cable. I Use a separate port on , the devices that do not supply their own power. Non-self-powered devices may malfunction until the computer is rebooted. I Attach the hot-plugged device at the far end of the cable from the FireConnect for Notebooks kit...
... for Notebooks adapter for Notebooks adapter port. To avoid this problem I Use a hub (or repeater). 12 Connecting Devices Connecting Devices The FireConnect for Notebooks adapter. use a power adapter with 12-V, 1.5-A DC output. Daisy-Chain Connections You can connect up to -4-pin FireWire cable. I Use a separate port on , the devices that do not supply their own power. Non-self-powered devices may malfunction until the computer is rebooted. I Attach the hot-plugged device at the far end of the cable from the FireConnect for Notebooks kit...
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Connecting Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Digital video cameras with FireWire use 4-pin connectors. Caution: When inserting the 4-pin connector into the FireWire port on your digital video camera. ! To attach a DV camera, perform the following steps: 1 Using a standard 6-to-4 pin FireWire cable (included in this kit), plug the larger, 6-pin connector of the cable into a FireConnect for Notebooks port. 4-pin device connector 6-pin adapter connector 2 Plug the smaller, 4-pin connector of the FireWire cable into the DV...
Connecting Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Digital video cameras with FireWire use 4-pin connectors. Caution: When inserting the 4-pin connector into the FireWire port on your digital video camera. ! To attach a DV camera, perform the following steps: 1 Using a standard 6-to-4 pin FireWire cable (included in this kit), plug the larger, 6-pin connector of the cable into a FireConnect for Notebooks port. 4-pin device connector 6-pin adapter connector 2 Plug the smaller, 4-pin connector of the FireWire cable into the DV...
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...://www.adaptec.com. I Is your FireConnect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: I Under Macintosh OS 9, do you using your device powered on? Shut down the computer and remove the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and reconnect the repeater. If the Device Manager says the device is disabled or not installed. I Is the cable properly connected to the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter? Then, reinsert the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter from...
...://www.adaptec.com. I Is your FireConnect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: I Under Macintosh OS 9, do you using your device powered on? Shut down the computer and remove the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter and reconnect the repeater. If the Device Manager says the device is disabled or not installed. I Is the cable properly connected to the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter? Then, reinsert the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter from...
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PART NUMBER: 512976-06, Ver. AA MKL 08/01 All rights reserved. R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
PART NUMBER: 512976-06, Ver. AA MKL 08/01 All rights reserved. R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2001 Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.