F5U230 - USB Hub BELKIN - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	USB hub with IrDA infrared adapter
Brand	BELKIN
Model	F5U230
Dimensions (estimated)	70 x 25 x 15 mm
Weight (estimated)	30 g
Power	USB bus-powered (self-powered)
Connectivity	USB 1.1, IrDA infrared (SIR up to 115.2 kbit/s)
Supported operating systems	Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Ports	1 USB Type-A port (downstream), 1 infrared port
Main functions	Infrared wireless communication with PC, PDA, mobile phone, digital camera
Installation	Install the driver before connecting the device, follow the manual instructions
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth, avoid liquids
Safety	No specific safety instructions, use normally
Spare parts and repairability	Not planned, device not user-serviceable
General information	Belkin USB-IrDA adapter, enables simple and fast infrared connection

Frequently Asked Questions - F5U230 BELKIN

How to install the USB-IrDA adapter on Windows 98/ME?

Insert the driver floppy disk, run IRXpress.exe and follow the instructions. Do not connect the adapter before installation is complete. After restart, plug the USB cable into the computer port.

How to install the adapter under Windows 2000?

Run IRXpress.exe from the floppy disk, click Next until finished, then restart the computer. Then connect the adapter.

How to install the adapter under Windows XP?

Launch IRXpress.exe, follow the prompts, restart, and connect the adapter. The driver will be automatically recognized.

How to uninstall the adapter driver?

Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs, select IRXpress USB-IrDA and click Remove. Confirm to finish.

Why doesn't the adapter work after installation on Windows 98?

Make sure the Enable infrared communication option is enabled in the device properties. Also check that the adapter is properly connected.

What to do if the adapter does not work with a PDA on Windows 2000?

Go to Control Panel > Wireless Link > Image Transfer and enable the option Explore location after image reception. Click OK.

The adapter does not work with a digital camera on Windows 2000, what to do?

In Wireless Link > Image Transfer, enable both options: Explore location after reception and Use wireless link to transfer images.

Which operating systems are compatible?

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Later versions are not officially supported.

Can the adapter be used on a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port?

Yes, the adapter is compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, but the speed will be limited to USB 1.1 (12 Mbit/s).

How to verify that the adapter is correctly installed?

Open Device Manager (via System Properties > Hardware). The adapter should appear under Infrared devices as IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter.

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Uninstallation. 10

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Uninstallation. 14

USB-IrDA installeren under WinXP 16

USB devices listing following installation 18

Uninstallation. 19

Troubleshooting 21

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Thank you for choosing the USB-IrDA adapter. The USB-IrDA is an Infrared adapter that connects to a PC or server via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.

System Requirements

• Pentium-class PC with USB port.
• 1 available USB type A (downstream) port.
• Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system.

Installation of USB-IrDA under Win98/ME

Note: Please install USB-IrDA according to the procedure below. Do not connect the USB-IrDA to your computer if the installation has not yet been completed.

To install the USB-IrDA drivers

A1. Please insert the driver disk into the Computer's disk drive then execute "IRXpress.exe".

Click "Next" to continue.

(Figure A-1)

A2. Click "Next" to continue.

(Figure A-2)

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A3. Click "Next" to continue.

(Figure A-3)

A4. Click "Next" to continue.

(Figure A-4)

A5. For Win98, please select

"KC Technology, Inc.",

and select "IRXpress USB IrDA

Adapter-Windows 98^

Click "OK" to continue.

(Figure A-5)

Installation of USB-IrDA under Win98/ME

A6. For WinMe, please select "KC Technology, Inc.", and select "IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter - Windows Me". Click "OK" to continue. (Figure A-6)

A7. Click "Finish", Windows has finished installing the device. (Figure A-7)

A8. Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now". Then click "Finish" to restart the system and complete the driver installation. (Figure A-8)

After restarting the computer, please plug the flat end of the USB cable into the downstream A connector located at the back of your computer or USB HUB port, and plug the upstream, square, B connector into the USB-IrDA

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USB devices listing following installation

B1. To make sure you have installed the device successfully, please move the cursor to "My computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "System Properties" -> "Device Manager" -> "Infrared devices". It will show a new directory "IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter".

IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter

B2. And in the same window, you can select "Network adapters". This will show "IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter - Windows 98".

IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter -Windows 98

Installation of USB-IrDA under Win98/ME

B3. It will show "IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter - Windows Me" under Win ME.

IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter - Windows Me

B4. And in the same window, you can select "Ports [COM & LPT]". It will show "Virtual Infrared COM Port".

Virtual Infrared COM Port

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B5. And in the same window, you can select "Ports [COM & LPT]". It will show "Virtual Infrared LPT Port".

Virtual Infrared LPT Port

Installation of USB-IrDA under Win98/ME

Uninstallation

If you want to remove the driver for the USB-IrDA, you can move the cursor to "My computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "Add/Remove Programs". It will show a dialog box then select "Install/Uninstall"

C1. Select "IRXpress USB-IrDA" from the list. Click "Add/Remove" to uninstall the driver of the USB-IrDA.

C2. Click "Yes" to continue.

C3. Click "OK" to complete the driver's removal.

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Note: Please install USB-IrDA according to the procedure below. Do not connect the USB-IrDA to your computer if the installation has not yet been completed.

To install the USB-IrDA drivers

D1. Please insert the driver disk into the Computer's disk drive then execute "IRXpress.exe".

Click "Next" to continue.

(Figure D-1)

D2. Click "Next" to continue. (Figure D-2)

Installation of USB-IrDA under Win2000

D3. Click "Next" to continue.

(Figure D-3)

D4. Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now", then click

"Finish" to restart the system and complete the driver installation.

(Figure D-4)

After restarting the computer, please plug the flat end of the USB cable into the downstream A connector located at the back of your computer or USB HUB port and plug the upstream, square B connector into the USB-IrDA adapter.

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USB devices listing following installation

E1. To make sure you have installed the devices successfully, please move the cursor to "My computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "System Properties" -> "Hardware" -> "Device Manager" -> "Infrared devices". It will show a new directory "IRXpress USB Infrared Adapter".

IRXpress USB Infrared Adapter

E2. And in the same window, you can select "Universal Serial Bus controllers". This will show "IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter".

IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter

Installation of USB-IrDA under Win2000

Uninstallation

If you want to remove the driver for the USB-IrDA, you can move the cursor to "My computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "Add/Remove Programs".

It will show a dialog box then select "Install/Uninstall".

F1. Select "IRXpress USB-IrDA" from the list.

Click "Change/Remove" to uninstall the driver of the USB-IrDA.

F2. Click "Yes" to continue.

F3. Click "Yes To All" to continue.

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F4. Click "Yes" to continue.

F5. Click "OK" to complete the device driver's removal.

Installation of USB-IrDA under WinXP

Note: Please install the USB-IrDA driver according to the procedure below. Do not connect the USB-IrDA to your computer if the installation has not yet been completed.

To install the USB-IrDA drivers

G1. Please insert the driver disk into the Computer's disk drive then execute "IRXpress.exe".

Click "Next" to continue.

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G2. Click "Next" to continue.

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G3. Click "Next" to continue. (Figure G-3)

G4. Select "Yes, I want to restart my Computer now", then click "Finish" to restart the system and complete the driver installation. (Figure G-4)

After restarting the computer, please plug the flat end of the USB cable into the downstream A connector located at the back of your computer or USB HUB port and plug the upstream, square, B connector into the USB-IrDA adapter.

Installation of USB-IrDA under WinXP

USB devices listing following installation

H1. To make sure you have installed the device successfully, please move the cursor to "My computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "Performance and maintenance" -> "System" -> "System Properties" -> "Hardware" -> "Device Manager" -> "Infrared devices". It will show a new directory "RXpress USB IrDA Adapter".

IRXpress USB Infrared Adapter

H2. And in the same window, you can select "Universal Serial Bus controllers". This will show "IRXpress USB IrDA Adapter".

IRXpress USB Infrared Adapter

Installation of USB-IrDA under WinXP

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Uninstallation

If you want to remove the driver for the USB-IrDA, you can move the cursor to "My computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "Add/Remove Programs".

It will show a dialog box then select "Install/Uninstall".

1. Select "IRXpress USB-IrDA" from the list.

Click "Change/Remove" to uninstall the driver of the USB-IrDA.

1. Click "Yes" to continue.

1. Click "Yes to All" to continue.

Installation of USB-IrDA under WinXP

1. Click "Yes" to continue.

1. Click "OK" to complete the device driver's removal.

Troubleshooting

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1. Cannot find the picture of "Figure A-5" for installing under Win98.

Please select "Have Disk", and click "OK" to continue.

Then, select "Browse" to select the file "c:\windows\inf". Click "OK" to continue with the installation.

1. The USB-IrDA does not work after completing the installation under Win98.

Please note that "enable infrared communication" must be selected after connecting the USB-IrDA device

Troubleshooting

1. The USB-IrDA does not work when it connects with PDA on Win2000.

Please move the cursor to "Control Panel" -> "Wireless Link" -> "Image Transfer", then enable "Explore location after receiving pictures."

Click "OK" to finish the setting.

1. The USB-IrDA does not work when it connects with a digital camera in Win2000.

Please move the cursor to "Control Panel" -> "Wireless Link" -> "Image Transfer", then enable "Explore location after receiving pictures." and "Use Wireless Link to transfer images from a digital camera to your computer."

Click "OK" to finish the setting.

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