StarTech.com CB1PECP Instruction Manual
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CB1PECP
1 Port CardBus IEEE 1284
Parallel Laptop Card
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 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
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features............................................................................................................................................................1
Before You Begin...............................................................................................................................................1
System requirements...............................................................................................................................1
Contents..........................................................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Windows XP/200/Vista Installation.................................................................................................2
Connecting peripheral to the adapter.........................................................................................2
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support............................................................................................................................................4
Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................4
Thank for purchasing a StarTech.com 1 port CardBus Parallel Card. Featuring easy plug and play
installation, this card is IEEE 1284 standard compliant, and compatible with all 32-bit CardBus
slots, providing a simple way to connect parallel peripherals to your notebook computer.
Before You Begin
System Requirements
•
A notebook computer with a Pentium Pro, Pentium III, IV , or equivalent processor with 1
available PCMCIA slot
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Windows 95, 98, ME; Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)
Package Contents
This package should contain:
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1 x CardBus Parallel Card
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1 x Driver CD
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1 x Instruction Manual
To install CB1PECP on a computer running Windows 2000/XP/Vista:
1. Insert the card into an available CardBus slot. Since this card is hot-pluggable, this can be
performed while the computer is on or off. Once the card has been inserted, ensure the
computer is powered, to proceed with installation.
2. Windows will detect that the card has been inserted, and prompt for driver installation by
launching the Add New Hardware Wizard. On the first window that appears, click Next.
3. In the window that follows, select Search for the best driver for my devices (Recommended)
and click on Next.
4. When you are prompted to Specify the location of the driver, insert the Driver CD in the
CDROM drive, and enter d:\ (where d:\ designates the location of the CDROM drive) in the
text box provided. Click Next to continue.
5. Click on Next, then Finish. When prompted, restart the computer for installation to take
effect.
Windows 98SE/ME
To install CB1PECP on a computer running Windows98SE/ME:
1. Insert the card into an available CardBus slot. Since this card is hot-pluggable, this can be
performed while the computer is on or off. Once the card has been inserted, ensure the
computer is powered, to proceed with installation.
2. Windows will detect that the card has been inserted, and prompt for driver installation by
launching the Add New Hardware Wizard. On the first window that appears, click Next.
3. In the Window that follows, select the Specify the location... and enter d:\ in the text box
provided. Click on Next to continue.
4. Click Next and then Finish respectively, on the screens that follow. When prompted, please
reboot the computer for installation to take effect.
5. Upon rebooting, the newly installed port will be ready for use.