Belkin F1U123-KIT manual

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    P 7 3 0 7 5 F1U123-KIT Bitronics DualBus S witch Kit User Manual P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 1[...]

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    P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 2[...]

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    1 Introduction Package Contents Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components Bitronics DataSwitch Kit! Finally, you can share parallel-port devices and printers like never before. Because it’s electronic, its completely safe for all printers and does not void your printer’s warranty. And, since it operates like a manual switch, no software is[...]

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    2 The Bitronics DataSwitch has two buttons on top shaped like arrows. When depressed, these buttons instantly “connect” the middle DB25 port (common) to the port adjacent to the button. An LED next to the button indicates which port is currently active. T o select Port A, firmly depress the button next to port A until the LED next to the button[...]

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    3 Notice for Plug-and-Play Device Users Plug-and-Play is a new technology that allows the operating system to automatically recognize a device when the system boots up. However, if the Plug-and-Play device is connected to the F1U123, it must be “connected” to the PC when booting up for the operating system to r ecognize it. This means that in D[...]

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    4 A Cables • Make sure you are NOT using file-transfer cables. Special cables used in DOS Interlink ™ , LapLink ® , or Win95 Direct Cable Connection file-transfer cables are not wired “straight-through”. In these cables, not all the pins are used, therefore they will not function at all. Belkin’s F2A047-xx cables, such as the one include[...]

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    B. Application Errors • Check that the proper port is selected. T o achieve a link between the PC and the device, the LED of the correct port must be illuminated. • Connect the devices directly to the PC. If the device does not properly respond when connected directly to the PC, the device may be damaged, not the F1U123 switch. Consult with the[...]

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    6 Other Belkin Products Ergo MOUSE ™ • Dedicated processors for flawless boot-up • 1600 x 1200 maximum video resolution • Serial Mouse Conversion (OmniView ™ SE and PRO models) • DB25 Expansion ports • Microsoft ® IntelliMouse ® support • Sleek ergonomic design • Unique thumb cradle for added support • Includes CursorWar e ® [...]

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    Other Belkin Products (continued) 7 Ergo P AD ™ Pump • Comfort zone provides flexible ergonomic support • Curved design allows natural wrist movement • Cable management system tucks away mouse cable • Also available ErgoPAD ™ Gel with a GelFlex ™ comfort zone ErgoPAD ™ Premiere with AirFlex ™ comfort zone • A vailable in black, [...]

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    FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole r esponsibility that the product: F1U123-KIT to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two condit[...]