Insignia NS-PU99501, User Manual

Page 1: ...ctions to prevent any damage Before using your new product please readtheseinstructions to prevent any damage USER GUIDE USB to Serial Adapter Cable NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 1 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 2: ...tem Requirements 4 Installing the driver 4 Specifications 18 Legal notices 18 One year limited warranty Insignia 21 Introduction This USB to Serial Adapter Cable operates as a bridge between a USB portandastandardserialport PlugthecableintoaPC router orhub port and it lets you connect a serial RS 232 device with a DB9P male connector NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 2 Monday Apri...

Page 3: ...of the following situations arise get the equipment checked by a service technician The equipmenthas been exposed to moisture The equipmenthas been dropped and damaged The equipmenthas obvious sign of breakage The equipment is not working well or you cannot get it to work according to thisUserGuide USB Port of PC or laptop USB to Serial Adapter Cable Device with serial port NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C...

Page 4: ...33 MHz processor or faster 64 MB RAM or more Available USB port OSsupportforallversionsofWindows MacOSXorlater and Linux Installing the driver Installing the driver for Windows 7 or Windows 8 via Windows Update ToinstallthedriverforWindows7orWindows8viaWindows Update 1 Make sure that your Internet connection is working 2 Plug the NS PU99501 serial adapter cable into a USB port 3 WindowschecksWindo...

Page 5: ... the Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port COM6 is installed and ready to use You can also right click theUSB Serial Controller device in the Device Manager then click Update Driver NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 5 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 6: ...www insigniaproducts com 6 www insigniaproducts com 6 www insigniaproducts com Windows searches for the correct software NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 6 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 7: ...7 www insigniaproducts com When Windows finds the software it installs the software automatically NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 7 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 8: ... device Installing the driver for all versions of Windows ToinstallthedriverforallversionsofWindows 1 Makesurethatyourinternetconnectionisworking thengoto www insigniaproducts com 2 Click Support Service then enter your model number NS PU99501 in the Search field and press Enter The product page opens NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 8 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 9: ...er to a USB flashdrive using another computer and then run the driver installation wizard fromthe flash drive 4 After downloading the driver double click PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_vX X X exe or whatever version of the driver you just downloaded the versionnumbersareshownasX X Xintheseinstructions The installation wizard begins NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 9 Monday April...

Page 10: ...tallation begins You can click the Cancel button at any time to stop the installation 6 When the driver installation is complete the following screen opens Click Finish to close the wizard and automatically restart your computer NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 10 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 11: ...nstalling the driver for Linux No drivers are required for the Linux Operating System Installing the driver for Mac OS X ToinstallthedriverforMacOSX 1 Makesurethatyourinternetconnectionisworking thengoto www insigniaproducts com NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 11 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 12: ...onnection you can download the driver to a USB flash drive using another computer and then runthe driver installation wizard from the flash drive 4 After downloading the driver unzip the file md_PL2303_MacOSX10_6_dmg_vX X X then click PL2303_X X X dmg or whatever version of the driver you just downloaded Note Thesescreenshotsshowspecificdriverversionnumbers which may not be current The version num...

Page 13: ...rolific USBtoSerialCableDriver v1 4 0for MacOSX screen opens 6 Click Continue to install the driver then follow the instructions to complete the installation NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 13 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 14: ...om 14 www insigniaproducts com 7 Click Install to continue with the installation You can also click Change Install Locationto install the software in a different location NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 14 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

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Page 16: ...products com 16 www insigniaproducts com 8 Whentheinstallationiscomplete thefollowingscreenopens 9 Close all programs then click Restart to reboot your computer NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 16 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 17: ...Profiler The following screen opens 11 Look for USB Serial Controller USB Serial Controller D or IEEE 1284 Controller to determine if your Mac has detected your new adapter Mac OS may also open a dialog box indicating that the new network interface has been detected NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 0407_MAN_V1_ENG fm Page 17 Monday April 21 2014 11 29 AM ...

Page 18: ...enerates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment of...

Page 19: ...by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canadian Notice IC Notice Clause 8 ICES 003 Issue 5 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B For service and support call 1 877 467 4289 NS PU99501 NS PU99501 C_14 ...

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Page 21: ...he Product Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product What does this warranty cover During the Warranty Period if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel Insignia will at its sole option 1 repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts or 2 replace t...

Page 22: ... in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging Toobtainwarrantyservice intheUnitedStatescall1 888 BESTBUY Canadacall 1 866 BESTBUYforFutureShopcall1 800 663 2275 Callagentsmaydiagnose and correct the issue over the phone Where is the warranty valid ThiswarrantyisvalidonlyintheUnitedStatesandCanadaatBestBuyorFuture Shop branded retail s...

Page 23: ...vice the Product Products sold as is or with all faults Consumables including but not limited to batteries i e AA AAA C etc Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product Display panels containing up to three 3 pixel failures dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated grouped in an area smaller than one tenth...

Page 24: ...ARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VA...

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