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Introduction

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The Belkin USB Serial Adapter for Macintosh

®

is the easiest

way to connect additional serial devices to your Mac

®

or

iMac

computer.

Features

• Connect serial modems, digital cameras, graphic tablets,

printers, hand-held computers and other serial devices

• Supports serial communications up to 230 kbps

• Easy to use setup program makes installation simple

• Supports either the Macintosh

®

modem port or printer port

• Use either DB9 or MiniDIN 8 port to connect serial devices

• Compatible with Mac

®

OS 8.1 or higher

• Fully compliant with current USB specifications

• Includes 5 colored sleeves to match the color of your iMac

or G3

• Can be used as a module to the Belkin BusStation

• Lifetime Warranty

Note:

The DB9 and MiniDIN 8 port cannot be used at the
same time. Connect only one device to either port.
Do not attempt to connect devices on each port at
the same time.

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Summary of Contents for F5U103-MAC

Page 1: ... Ca Es Po USB Serial Adapter for Macintosh User Manual Adaptateur série USB pour Macintosh Guide d utilisation Adaptador USB en serie para Macintosh Manual del usuario Adaptador USB Serial para Macintosh Manual do usuário ...

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Page 3: ...Table of Contents Ca Es Po En English 1 Français Canada 13 Español 25 Portuguese 37 ...

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Page 5: ...am makes installation simple Supports either the Macintosh modem port or printer port Use either DB9 or MiniDIN 8 port to connect serial devices Compatible with Mac OS 8 1 or higher Fully compliant with current USB specifications Includes 5 colored sleeves to match the color of your iMac or G3 Can be used as a module to the Belkin BusStation Lifetime Warranty Note The DB9 and MiniDIN 8 port cannot...

Page 6: ...D into your CD ROM drive When the CD icon named Belkin USB to Serial appears on your desktop double click on the icon to display its contents Step 2 Install the Software 2 1 Double click on the icon named Belkin USB Serial Installer 2 2 On the Belkin USB Serial Adapter screen click on Continue ...

Page 7: ...ppear warning you to restart your computer after installation Click Continue 2 6 Click Restart to complete the installation This will restart your computer The Belkin USB Serial Installer application will place 4 items on the Extensions folder located in your hard drive s System folder namely 1 Belkin USB Serial driver 2 Belkin USB Serial Shim 3 Belkin USB Serial Hal 4 Serial Shim Lib Note The ins...

Page 8: ...r Macintosh computer by connecting the adapter and the USB device cable Part F3U133 06 to any built in USB port on your Macintosh computer or any USB hub It is not necessary to turn off your Mac when attaching the Belkin USB Serial Adapter Note The DB9 and MiniDIN 8 port cannot be used at the same time Connect only one device to either port Do not attempt to connect devices on each port at the sam...

Page 9: ... drivers can only recognize the Macintosh computer printer port For these devices the following connection procedure should be followed 1 Hold down the Option key on the keyboard while connecting the USB Serial Adapter to the Mac iMac computer 2 After the USB Serial Adapter for Macintosh is connected then release the Option key 3 Connect the printer camera or serial device to the USB Serial Adapte...

Page 10: ...e serial device requires Printer Port Emulation If so follow steps 1 through 4 listed above For Mac 8 6 users you do not need to do the above instructions Mac OS 8 6 has advanced USB support it automatically detects and installs the port emulation needed by your device After the installation of the Belkin USB Serial Adapter just connect the USB Serial Adapter to the computer then connect a Serial ...

Page 11: ...fer to the User Guide for Installation 1 Double click on the Hard Drive icon on the desktop to open it 2 Double click on the Belkin Printer Patcher located in the root directory 3 Click on Patch from the menu bar and then select Patch Another Printer Driver 4 Select the Printer driver from the list and then click on the Choose button 5 A dialog box Modification was successful will appear Click OK ...

Page 12: ...rer has identified this problem An updated driver is available for download at www palmpilot com Zoom Modem Zoom Modem has newer modem scripts on their web site If the printer port emulation is enabled Apple s Control will not list the adapter because Apple s Open Transport Networking does not support dial up Internet connections via the printer port Note that modem cables used with the adapter mu...

Page 13: ... Style Writer 4100 Apple Style Writer 4500 Epson 300 series Epson 500 series HP DeskJet 850 HP DeskJet 855C HP DeskJet 870Cse HP DeskWriter HP DeskWriter 520 HP DeskWriter 550C HP DeskWriter 600 HP DeskWriter 680C HP DeskJet 855Cse HP DeskJet 870C HP DeskJet 870Cxi HP DeskWriter 510 HP DeskWriter 540 HP DeskWriter 560C HP DeskWriter 660C HP DeskWriter 690 Note We are constantly adding support to s...

Page 14: ... module to the Belkin BusStation Part F5U100 To connect the adapter simply remove the sleeve and slide the adapter into one of the BusStation bays as shown below For more details about the BusStation please check the BusStation users manual or visit our Web site at www belkin com BusStation sleeve ...

Page 15: ...nd workmanship for its lifetime If a defect is discovered Belkin will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misus...

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