ADAPTATEUR USB #F5U103F - USB adapter BELKIN - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	BELKIN
Model	F5U103F
Product Type	USB to Serial Adapter (RS-232)
Main Use	Synchronization of Palm PDA with a computer
USB Connector	USB Type A Male
Serial Connector	DB9 Female
Power	Via USB bus (5V, 500 mA max)
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
Required Software	Palm Desktop and Belkin driver
Recommended HotSync Configuration	Local Serial mode, dedicated COM port, speed 19200 bps
Default COM Port	Assigned by Windows according to availability (see Device Manager)
Main Troubleshooting	Check that the internal modem and the adapter do not use the same COM port
USB Controller Compatibility	Avoid ALI, VIA, SiS, NEC chipsets (require a manufacturer update)
Package Contents	Adapter, user manual
Warranty	1 year (subject to conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions - ADAPTATEUR USB #F5U103F BELKIN

How to configure the COM port for the Belkin F5U103F adapter?

Open Device Manager, expand Ports, locate the adapter (e.g., 'Serial on USB (COM#)') and note the COM port number. Then, in Palm HotSync Manager, select Local Serial as the method and set the same COM port.

Which transmission speed to choose for synchronization?

The recommended speed is 19200 bps. If connection fails, try reducing to 9600 bps in HotSync Manager settings.

Why isn't HotSync detecting my PDA?

Make sure HotSync Manager is in Local Serial mode (not Local USB). Ensure the adapter is connected and that the COM port assigned in Windows matches the one selected in HotSync.

How to change the internal modem's COM port to free a port?

Under Windows 2000/XP, go to Device Manager, expand Modems, double-click your modem, Port Settings tab, click Advanced and choose a different available COM port.

Under Windows 2000/XP, how to find the COM port assigned to the Belkin adapter?

Right-click My Computer > Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. Expand Ports: the adapter appears as 'Serial on USB (COM#)', 'USB COM Port (COM#)', or 'Belkin COM Port (COM#)'.

What to do if the USB controller is of type ALI, VIA, SiS, or NEC?

These chipsets can cause compatibility issues. Download a USB driver update (patch) from your motherboard or computer manufacturer's website.

How to properly reinstall the Belkin adapter drivers?

First uninstall Palm Desktop and the Belkin driver. Reinstall Palm Desktop first, then the Belkin driver. Restart the computer between each installation.

My adapter is not recognized by Windows, what should I check?

Make sure the USB port works with another device. Check Device Manager for any conflicts (exclamation mark). If necessary, download the latest Belkin drivers or update the USB controller.

Can I use this adapter with a PDA other than Palm?

This adapter is designed specifically for Palm PDAs using the HotSync synchronization protocol. Its use with other devices is not guaranteed.

Where to download the latest drivers for the Belkin F5U103F adapter?

Drivers are included in the provided Palm Desktop software. You can also find them on Belkin support site (belkin.com) or Palm website (palm.com) in the downloads section.

USER MANUAL ADAPTATEUR USB #F5U103F BELKIN

Please make sure you have the latest version of the Palm software. Go to http://www.palm.com for current updates.

Suggested settings for the Palm HotSync Manager:

1. You can access the HotSync Manager by clicking on the red and blue HotSync icon on your System Tray in the lower right corner of your desktop next to the time. If your HotSync icon doesn't show up in your System Tray, you can go to "Start", "Programs", "Palm Desktop", and then "HotSync Manager". The icon will now appear on your System Tray.
2. In the menu of the HotSync icon on your taskbar, be sure to choose "Local Serial" and not "Local USB". If you only have "Local" as an option, just choose "Local". Click "Setup" and click on the "Local" tab.
3. Make sure the COM port shows the same COM port as the one assigned to the Belkin adapter (this can be found in the Device Manager).
4. Set the speed to 19200kps. (If your PDA doesn't connect at this speed, try lowering the speed to 9600kps.)

Please make sure that the internal modem and the Belkin adapter are not sharing the same COM port.

To find out what COM port your internal modem is assigned to:

For Windows 98, 98 SE, or Me:

1. Click "Start", "Settings", and then "Control Panel".
2. Double-click on "Modems".
3. Click on the "Diagnostics" tab to see what COM port is assigned to the modem.

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For Windows 2000 or XP:

1. Click "Start", "Settings", and then "Control Panel".
2. Double-click "Phone and Modem Options".
3. Click the "Advanced" tab ("Modem" tab for XP) to see what COM port is assigned to the modem.

To find out what COM port the Belkin adapter is assigned to:

For Windows 98, 98 SE, or Me:

1. Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties".
2. Click the "Device Manager" tab.
3. Click the (+) next to "Ports". Belkin will be listed as "Serial on USB (COM #)", "USB COM Port (COM #)", or "Belkin COM Port (COM #)".

For Windows 2000 or XP:

1. Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties".
   Note: If you are using Windows XP and the "My Computer" icon does not appear on the desktop, click on "Start" and then right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties".
2. Click on the "Hardware" tab and select "Device Manager".
3. Click the (+) next to "Ports". Belkin will be listed as "Serial on USB (COM #)", "USB COM Port (COM #)", or "Belkin COM Port (COM #)".

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How to move a modem to a different COM port:

You can only change the COM ports in the Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.

1. Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties".
2. Click on the "Hardware" tab and select "Device Manager".
3. Click the (+) next to "Modem". Double-click the name of your modem (i.e. Conexant 56k modem).
4. Click on the "Port Settings" tab and click on "Advanced" to see what COM port the modem is on. Select an available COM port (it will say "in use" if it's not available) and click "OK".

If you are still unable to perform a HotSync function:

1. Try uninstalling the Palm desktop software.
2. Uninstall the Belkin software.
3. Re-install the Palm desktop software first and then re-install the Belkin software.
4. If the problem persists, go into Device Manager and click the (+) next to "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" to find out which USB controller you have on your system. If you have an ALI, VIATECH, SIS or NEC USB controller, you may need to get a patch from the manufacturer's website.
5. After the necessary patch is installed on your system and all settings for the PDA are correct, you should now be able to perform a HotSync function through the adapter.

Should the issue persist, you can contact Belkin Technical Support for detailed assistance.

ADDENDUM

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