StarTech.com CB 1394_2 manual

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    FireWire Card CB1394_2 (2 Port) CB1394 (3 Port) Instruction Manual Actual product may vary from photo 2 Port IEEE- 1394 CardBus Card with Digit al Video Editing Kit 3 Port IEEE- 1394 CardBus Card with Digit al Video Editing Kit[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy a[...]

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    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarT ech.com FireWire CardBus notebook card. Now you can instantly link FireWire and i.LINK devices like digital camcorders, portable drives, scanners, and printers to your notebook computer . The included Ulead VideoStudio software allows for the easy editing of video sequences. Features • Maximum data tr[...]

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    Installation This section will guide you through the installation of your FireWire CardBus notebook card. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed. Installing the Card 1. Make sure your notebook is turned off. 2. Locate an empty CardBus slot on your notebook computer (usually located on the side). 3.[...]

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    W indows 2000 Windows 2000 will automatically locate and install the required drivers. W indows XP Windows XP will automatically locate and install the required drivers. V erifying Y our Installation W indows 98SE/ME 1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel . 2. Double click System . 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. If the card does not appear [...]

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    Installing and Using Your VideoStudio Software For detailed instructions on the installation and use of the digital editing software, consult the Ulead VideoStudio manual available on the CD. From My Computer right click the icon for your CD-ROM or other optical drive and select Explore . Open the Manual folder and select your language. (Note: T o [...]

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    Technical Support StarT ech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is backed by a li[...]

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    Revised: 18 August 2004 (Rev . B) About StarTech.com StarT ech.com is “The Professionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions. We of fer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management solutions and A/V [...]