StarTech.com EC1S232U Manuale utente
Manual Revision: 10/31/2011
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EC1S232U
1 Port ExpressCard RS232 Serial Adapter
Card - USB Based
*actual product may vary from photos
Instruction Manual
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 o 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 dierent 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
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Specications..........................................................................................2
Technical Support ..................................................................................3
Warranty Information............................................................................3
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com EC1S232U ExpressCard to 1 Port Serial
Adapter. This Hot Swap compatible card allows a notebook to connect to a wide range
of serial devices for use in any situation, making it an ideal accessory for any notebook
user wishing to use legacy peripherals.
Features
• 128-Byte transmit & receive FIFO
• Compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed throughput
• Fits into 34mm ExpressCard slots on your notebook
• High Performance 16C950 UART with maximum data transfer rate up to 921.6 kbps
Package Contents
• Driver CD
• EC1S232U ExpressCard
• DB9 Male adapter cable
• Instruction Manual
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Installation
1. Insert the ExpressCard to 1 Port Serial Adapter into an available ExpressCard slot in
the notebook computer. The EC1S232U is Hot Swap compatible, so the EC1S232U
can be inserted whether the notebook is powered o or on.
2. The operating system of the notebook computer will detect the EC1S232U and ask
to begin driver installation.
a) If you are using Windows 2000/ME/XP, click Cancel, then insert the included driver
CD. Navigate to the CD drive directory in Windows Explorer, (represented here by
D:\) and then to D:\Prolic\PL2303X\Win. Open the le to begin driver installation.
Once the installation is complete, remove and then reinsert the EC1S232U.
b) If you are using Windows Vista™, there are two options for driver installation:
- If the notebook has an active Internet connection, select “Locate and Install Driver
Software”. The installer will automatically locate and download the drivers from the
Internet.
- If the notebook does not have an active Internet connection, insert the driver
CD and select “I don’t have the disc. Show me other options”, then “Browse my
computer for driver software”. Navigate to D:\Prolic\PL2303X\Vista_32bit, click
OK, and select “Include Subfolders”, then click Next. Windows Security will open a
warning pop-up; select “Install this driver anyway”. The EC1S232U is now ready to
use.
Specications
Bus type ExpressCard 34mm
Chipset ID Prolic PL2303X
Connector Types 1 x DB9 Male
OS Support Windows /XP/Vista/Linux/
Mac OSX 10.5.1
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Technical Support
StarTech.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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
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or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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