921 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Tel: +1-510-490-8024 Fax: +1-510-623-7268 Web: http://www.actisys.com E-mail: irda-info@actisys.com ACT-IR2000UL IrReady FIR USB Adapter User’s Manual July 6, 2007 Ver. 1.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual Please install driver BEFORE you plug in ACT-IR2000UL to computer USB port. FCC & VCCI Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 4 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 2 PACKAGING CHECK LIST ............................................................................
ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual The Infrared Wireless Expert REVISION HISTORY Revision History Revision Date 1.5a 7/15/2003 1.5b 3/10/2004 1.6 7/06/2007 Comment Released Added warning message on Driver installation before plugging USB dongle Overall reformatted; Added feature & Chapter for Vista OS. Extracted Technical Chapter. Updated Corporate address © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 4 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 1 INTRODUCTION ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL is an advanced wireless Fast Infrared USB adapter designed to replace the serial port or FIR controller based FIR/SIR wireless peripheral through the PC USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000/ME/98SE Following are the instructions to properly install ACT-IR2000UL Series under, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE. Important: Do NOT use Windows’ Native Driver. Please use the driver on this CD to assure a smooth installation. 1. Insert the attached CD to CD-ROM, Windows will display install manual. Please click Installation then will execute InstallShield Wizard.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 3. To complete the installation, plug the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series into the USB port. If the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series is already plugged in, remove it then re-insert it. Click on Finish to continue. 4. Windows will now detect the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series. In some operating systems, you may need to restart your computer. If so, click “Yes” to continue and the Installation is now complete. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 6 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP Following are the instructions to properly install ACT-IR2000UL Series under Windows XP. Important: Do NOT use Windows’ Native Driver. Please use the driver on this CD to assure a smooth installation.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 3. Click on Continue Anyway to continue 4. Insert the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series into the USB Jack and click on Finish. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 9 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 5. WinXP will detect ACT-IR2000UL Series. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Please note you should take the CD out of the CD-ROM BEFORE clicking on Next. If you keep the CD in the CDROM, Windows XP will automatically search for all drivers compatible with ACT-IR2000UL. You will see a window with a choice of different drivers, please select the OEM one.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 7. Click on Finish to complete the installation. 7 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS VISTA Windows Vista has its native driver for ACT-IR2000UL. Only you need to do is Plug & Play. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 11 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 8 WINDOWS XP NATIVE E DRIVER REMOVE PROCEDURE Your ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL is shipped with the latest driver on the CD. If you had already installed the Windows XP Native Driver, the following steps will remove the Native Driver and then you can follow the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Installation Instruction to install the latest driver.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 2. You will see “Infrared Devices” at the Device Manager. Click and it will show “SigmaTel USB-IrDA Dongle” 3. Right click on “SigmaTel USB-IrDA Dongle” Click on Uninstall. 4. You will see a “Confirm Device Removal” Window then press OK. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 13 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
The Infrared Wireless Expert 5. ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual You have completed the removal of the Windows XP Native Driver. Click on Yes. Congratulation! You have successfully removed the Windows XP Native Driver for the USB Infrared Adapter. Before the PC is restarting, you should un-plug your ACT-IR2000UL USB connector from the PC’s USB port. Please refer to ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Installation Instructions for Windows XP Home or Professional. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 9 DRIVER REMOVAL FOR WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98SE Following are the instructions to properly uninstall ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series under Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE. Important: Please keep the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series plugging into the computer until prompted to remove it. 1. Open the Control Panel and select Add / Remove Programs. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 15 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 2. Select ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series from the list. Click on the Add/Remove button to begin the uninstall process. 3. To continue, click the Yes button to uninstall the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Adapter. 4. To complete the removal process, click the Finish button. Unplug the ACTiSYS ACT-IR2000UL Series from your USB jack. © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 16 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual The Infrared Wireless Expert 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your printing, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. Look up your problem and try the solution. Symptom Problem Solution Can not establish link (General) 1. The two IR devices are 1. not aligned properly. 2. Distance is too near or 2. far. 3. Device is inactivated 3. 4. BIOS setting incorrect 5. Installation is not correct. 4.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 11 PRECAUTIONS To ensure trouble-free operation, please observe the following precautions: Optical communications are easily affected by external light sources, weak batteries, transfer distance, transfer angle, etc. Any of these conditions may cause a data transfer failure, incomplete, missing or incorrect data. Make sure that the wireless interface is away from direct sunlight and other strong light source.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 12 WARRANTY INFORMATION ACTiSYS Corporation warrants the first end-user purchaser, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase, that this wireless interface (The Product) will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for parts or for labor.
The Infrared Wireless Expert ACT-IR2000UL User’s Manual 13 CONTACT INFORMATION ACTiSYS Corporation 921 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA TEL:+1-510-490-8024, FAX:+1-510-623-7268 E-Mail: irda-info@actisys.com Web: http://www.actisys.com © Copyright 2002-2007 ACTiSYS Corp. Page 20 of 20 Jul 6, 2007 Version. 1.
