www.freecom.com CABLE II Parallel Rev. 112 FREECOM Cable II Parallel GB PARALLEL PORT Cable II Parallel (printer port) Cable II Change Adapter 2 Table of Contents USERS MANUAL GB GENERAL INFORMATION: Hardware requirements ..................................................................... Page Software requirements ...................................................................... Page Precautionary measures and operating instructions ........................ Page 5 5 5 CHAPTER 1: Start-up operation - Hardware installation ...................................... Page 6 CHAPTER 2: Software installation under Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT 4.0 ............ Page Software installation under DOS, Windows 3.x ............................... Page 7 8 CHAPTER 3: Reference section ............................................................................... Page 10 Advanced settings in the FREECOM configuration .......................... Page 10 First Aid ............................................................................................... Page 12 © 2001 FREECOM Technologies 3 FREECOM Cable II Parallel Dear User, GB welcome to the installation of your FREECOM Cable II Parallel . Before installing the drive, please read through the following points regarding its compatibility with your system. GB FREECOM Technologies GmbH Berlin, Germany www.freecom.com Warning ! All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. This device was designed for home or office use. Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class A. This equipment can cause radio disturbances in a residential area. If this is the case, the user has to take appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It may not be used near or with any life-sustaing systems. FREECOM Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use of a FREECOM system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances. 4 General Information General Information GB Reliable performance of the FREECOM Cable II Parallel Port cannot be guaranteed for configurations that do not meet the following requirements: GB Hardware requirements min. PC 486 or higher min. 4 MB RAM one disk/CD drive and one hard drive a parallel port interface (standard, bidirectional, EPP) Software requirements min. MS-DOS Version 5.0 or higher Windows 3.x Windows 95/98 Windows ME Windows NT 4.0 Precautionary measures and operating instructions Please turn off all components prior to every system change because hardware changes of powered components can cause damage to the computer or the FREECOM Cable II. Operate the FREECOM Cable II only in the temperature range from 10 - 45°C. If the FREECOM Cable II is moved from a cool location to a warmer one, wait until the Cable II and your system warms to the ambient temperature before using it, otherwise moisture from condensation could lead to errors. Do not use the FREECOM Cable II in a dusty environment. Do not drop the FREECOM Cable II or expose it to other types of shocks. The FREECOM Cable II should not be used near strong electromagnetic radiation sources (speakers, mobile phones, etc.). Do not use an extension cable between the FREECOM Cable II and your computer. If the FREECOM Cable II is connected to a printer interface equipped with a dongle, the dongle and the the FREECOM system will not function reliably. 5 FREECOM Cable II Parallel GB 1 CHAPTER 1: Start-up operation - Hardware installation FREECOM Cable II Drive plug Printer connection Computer connection 1. Turn off your computer and all the equipment connected to it. 2. Disconnect the printer , if applicable, from your computer. 3. Connect the FREECOM Cable II Parallel to the printer port of your computer. Make sure that the port on your PC is indeed a parallel port and not one intended for other peripherals such as a scanner, in order to avoid hardware damage. 4. If desired, you can connect your printer to the printer connection FREECOM Cable II Parallel. 5. Connect the drive plug of the Cable II to the FREECOM device. 6. Plug the power supply of the FREECOM device into a power outlet. 7. Turn on your computer again and, if applicable, your printer 8. Now you can begin installing the software. of the PC FREECOM Cable II Printer cable Printer cable 6 Software installation CHAPTER 2: Software installation 2.1 Software installation under Windows 95/98, Windows ME and Windows NT 4.0 1. Insert the "FREECOM installation disk/CD" for the operating system you are using (Windows 95/98, Win ME or Windows NT 4.0) into the drive of your PC. 2. Click "Start", "Run" and type in "a:\setup.exe" (Example for disk) or. Press Enter. 3. When you have accepted the agreement, a new window will appear. The setup program suggests "C:\Program\FREECOM\Cable II Parallel" as the standard default directory. (If you wish to copy the files into another directory, click "Browse" and enter the path name.) Confirm the chosen folder with "Continue". GB 2 4. The set-up program then suggests the entry "FREECOM Cable II Parallel" as standard in the start menu of the programme folder. (You also have the possibility to create your own folder.) Confirm the chosen entry with "Continue" and the files will then be installed onto your computer. 5. The set-up wizard will inform you of the installation process. Follow the onscreen instructions. After you restart your computer, your FREECOM drive will appear with a new drive letter under "My Computer". 7 FREECOM Cable II Parallel GB 2 Note: Dont forget to remove the FREECOM installation disk/CD before restarting your computer. (For advanced features see section 3.2 "First Aid..." of this manual). The installation is now complete. For CD-RW drives please refer to the drive manual for installing the specific mastering software. 2.2 Software installation for DOS and Windows 3.x The installation for DOS and Windows 3.x is menu-driven to make it as easy as possible to integrate the FREECOM drive into your system. You can select the different commands of the menu with the help of the arrow keys. Mark your selection with the spacebar. Confirm your selection with [ENTER] the return key. 1. Exit Windows or other software programs to get to the DOS command prompt. 2. Insert the "FREECOM installation disk/CD" for the operating system you are using (DOS or Win3.x) into your standard drive and change to this drive by entering either "A: [ENTER]" (Example for disk). Start the installation from the DOS prompt by entering: FCINST [ENTER]. 3. Select the language in which the installation is to be performed. 4. Select the type of connection used and the device. 5. You can now decide if you want the installation to proceed "automatically" whereby the installation program specifies the path and modifies your computer's start up files (refer to step 9). However, if you want to modify the settings manually, select "user-defined". 8 Software installation 6. Read the following information screen and acknowledge it by pressing the [ENTER] key. 7. If you wish to select a different path, you can specify in which directory the FREECOM software is to be installed. Please enter the complete path name including the drive letter! If the directory does not yet exist, it will be created. 8. The files will now be copied into the directory you have specified. 9. After the files have been copied, you can allow the installation program to modify the startup files of your computer (CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT) automatically (recommended method). You can also display these modifications or cancel the installation. 10. The installation updates your startup files and saves the original versions under the names CONFIG.FC and AUTOEXEC.FC. 11. After the startup files have been modified, the installation is complete. You can now exit the installation program. In order for the changes to take effect, you must restart your computer. Note: Don't forget to remove the FREECOM installation disk/CD before restarting the your computer. (For advanced features see section 3.2 "First Aid..." of this manual). The FREECOM installation is now complete. After restarting your computer, additional boot messages are displayed which are generated by the device drivers for the device you have just installed. The device driver for the device is placed in the CONFIG.SYS file which creates a message that can vary (example): PW-CD: PW-CD: PW-CD: PW-CD: PW-CD: Freecom CD-ROM Device Driver Rev. K-936DOS Copyright (C) Freecom Technologies 1995-1998 Mode is E0 at port address 378h Drive: Toshiba CD-ROM XM-6202B 1110 CD-ROM drive installation successfully completed GB 2 Note: If a different driver message is displayed, this does not necessarily indicate that an error has occurred. Please refer to the chapter 3 "Trouble Shooting" only if the text contains the word "ERROR" or "WARNING". 9 FREECOM Cable II Parallel GB 3 CHAPTER 3: Reference section 3.1 Advanced settings in the FREECOM configuration under Windows 95/98, Windows ME and Windows NT 4.0 "FREECOM Configuration" will automatically configure the FREECOM drive to your PC. When installing the device for the first time, the setup program automatically detects the type of parallel port in your PC and configures the optimum data transfer mode for the parallel port. Normally, this is the optimum setting which eliminates the need for making this setting manually. In the event that you wish to have a different setting, you can call up the "FREECOM Configuration" as follows: Click the Windows "Start" button and then click "Program", "FREECOM Cable II Parallel". Double-click the icon "FREECOM Configuration". You will see that the settings for the parallel port transfer mode as well as the parallel port address are set to "automatic". The values detected by the configuration program are shown in the first three lines of the upper section. Status messages: 'Driver' 'Drive' 'Connection' Device driver version Drive designation Connection information (parallel port mode, EPP write mode"(R/W)", port address and possibly interrupt) or possibly errors. To set the parallel port mode or address manually, simply click the desired settings. Status lines Settings 10 Advanced settings in the FREECOM configuration Automatic detection Automatically detects the transfer mode. unidirectional (also: SPP) standard parallel port mode, the more reliable but slower transfer mode works in most cases. bidirectional For bidirectional mode (also SPP) Standard EPP For computers with EPP (EPP = Enhanced Parallel Port). Fast EPP For computers with a fast EPP mode. Choosing non-standard modes (for computers with special parallel ports) - Computers with National Semiconductor (NS) parallel port - other computers with EPP Switching off EPP detection When booting the computer, the EPP search routine is disabled. Use this option if you are encountering problems with automatic detection. EPP write mode Set to "Auto" by default. Here you can enable or disable the faster EPP mode. If you experience difficulties, deactivate this mode. IRQ (not in SPP) Here you can specify the Interrupt of your parallel port. A properly functioning interrupt optimizes drive and system performance. If you experience difficulties with your printer, disable this option. - "Standard": The standard interrupt setting is used. - "Disabled": An interrupt is not being used. - For example "7" or "5": Interrupt number of the parallel port Note: The "FREECOM Configuration" configures the device to the parallel port of the PC. In case you wish to change the basic settings (address, IRQ, mode) of the parallel port in your PC, you can do so in the so-called BIOS of your computer. Settings in the PC's BIOS The most common way to enter the BIOS of a PC is to press the "DEL"-button while the computer is booting and a message appears on the screen: "To enter SETUP press DEL...". The further procedure depends on type and manufacturer of your PC. Please, check the PC´s manual or the manual of the mainboard for details. The following example is given for a ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59IG0E) of Award Software Inc. There you will find the basic settings of the printerport in the menu "Integrated Peripherals". Select this item while moving with cursor keys, then press "ENTER". In the next screen you will find the item "Onboard Parallel Mode" where you can change the setting using the "PgUp" and "PgDn" keys. GB 3 11 FREECOM Cable II Parallel GB 3 Select "EPP/SPP" with "Parallel Port EPP Type EPP1.9". Address and interrupt (IRQ) of the printer port can be changed in the same way after selecting the item "Onboard Parallel Port". Save your changes and exit the BIOS by selecting the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" in the main menu of the BIOS. ...