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FireWire 2-Port CardBus

Quick Installation Guide

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Introducing the FireWire 2-Port CardBus

The FireWire 2-Port CardBus is designed to add FireWire

(1394a) interface to notebook computers for easy

connection to DV camcorders, hard disk drives, scanners,

printers, and other 1394 devices. For your convenience,

a FireWire (1394a) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable is included for

connecting DV camcorders and other 1394 devices using

4-pin connector. Ulead VideoStudio video editing

software is also included for producing greeting cards,

video e-mails, or home videos complete with attractive

titles, effects, and background music.

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a-2000 and

OHCI 1.1 standards

• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200

and 400Mbps

• Hot-swapping allows you to connect/detach

devices without first turning your system off

• Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data

transfer modes

• Works with a variety of 1394 devices including

digital cameras, DV camcorders (Sharp, Sony,

Panasonic, JVC, Cannon and other brands), portable

hard disks, CD-RW/DVD-ROMs, printers and other

audio/video devices

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FireWire 2-Port CardBus Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire 2-Port CardBus The FireWire 2-Port CardBus is designed to add FireWire (1394a) interface to notebook computers for easy connection to DV camcorders, hard disk drives, scanners, printers, and other 1394 devices. For your convenience, a FireWire (1394a) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable is included for connecting DV camcorders and other 1394 devices using 4-pin connector.
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System Requirements • • Pentium III or equivalent notebook PC with an available CardBus Type II slot Windows ® 98SE/ME/2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit) Recommended system for Digital Video capturing/editing: • Pentium 4 or above notebook computer • 512 MB RAM and 5 GB of available hard disk space Package Contents • • • • FireWire 2-Port CardBus FireWire (1394a) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software Quick installation guide Layout Power Adapter Jack*
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Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of notebook computers may vary, refer to your system’s reference manual for further information, if needed. 1. Power off your notebook computer and any other connected peripheral devices. 2. Insert the PC Card into the CardBus Type II slot of your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection. 3. Power on your notebook computer.
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Windows ME 1. 2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended), then click Next. Click Finish then restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista will automatically detect and install the correct driver for your FireWire 2-Port CardBus. Restart Windows if prompted. To Verify Driver Installation 1. 2. 4 Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
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Ulead VideoStudio Software Installation The FireWire 2-Port CardBus includes Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software for producing home videos complete with attractive titles, transitions and sounds. 1. 2. Insert the Ulead VideoStudio DV software CD. Autorun should start automatically. If not, click Start, Run, type in X:\Autorun.exe or X:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) Choose Install Ulead VideoStudio and follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
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To Verify Successful DV Camcorder Setup 1. 2. Check Device Manager to verify successful installation. Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer, then click Manage. Click Device Manager. Windows Vista™: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. Double click Imaging Device(s). - A Microsoft DV Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder should be displayed.
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond. SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.