Belkin Network Card F5U257 User Manual

USB-to-Serial  
Adapter  
Connect your serial devices seamlessly  
through your computer’s USB port  
User Manual  
 
F5U257  
Introduction  
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this innovative  
USB-to-Serial Adapter from Belkin. It is designed to link your  
serial devices easily through your computer’s USB port. The  
leader in connectivity solutions for personal computers, Belkin  
designed this product to deliver outstanding performance and  
convenience. Please review this User Manual carefully to ensure  
that you get the most from your USB-to-Serial Adapter.  
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Introduction  
Supported Operating Systems  
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The USB-to-Serial Adapter requires one of the following  
operating systems:  
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional  
• Microsoft Windows XP Home  
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
• Linux® Red Hat® 7.3/8.0 (kernel 2.4.18) and 9.0 (kernel 2.4.20)  
 
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Software Setup  
Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation  
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Important Note: You must install the F5U257 driver (software)  
BEFORE connecting the Adapter to your computer.  
1. Insert the included installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
After a few moments, the main menu will automatically start.  
NOTE: If the main CD does not auto-start, click the “Start”  
button and select “Run”. In the “Open” field, enter “<drive>:\  
Windows\setup.exe” and click “OK” (with “<drive>” being the  
letter of the drive that identifies your computer’s CD-ROM  
drive. For example, if the CD is in drive D, enter  
“D:\Windows\setup.exe”).  
2. Select “Install Windows Driver”. The software installation  
wizard will appear and automatically begin to  
install drivers.  
3. Follow all instructions provided by the software installation  
wizard then proceed to the “Hardware Installation”  
section on page 5.  
 
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Software Setup  
Red Hat Linux Driver Installation  
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1. Select “Install Red Hat Linux Driver”.  
2. A folder will open containing the Red Hat Linux driver. Install  
the driver according to your Red Hat Linux manual’s driver  
installation instructions.  
3. Proceed to the “Hardware Installation” section on the  
next page.  
 
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Hardware Installation  
Installation Instructions (Windows Platform)  
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attach any devices to the Adapter  
until you have completed the following hardware installation  
procedure.  
1. Connect the Adapter’s USB connector to an available USB  
port on the computer.  
2. The Windows “New Hardware” Wizard will now launch.  
Follow the instructions provided by the “New Hardware”  
Wizard to complete the installation process.  
3. Restart your computer.  
 
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Hardware Installation  
Installation Instructions (Red Hat Linux Platform)  
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attach any devices to the Adapter  
until you have completed the following hardware installation  
procedure.  
1. Connect the Adapter’s USB connector to an available USB  
port on the computer.  
2. Restart your computer.  
 
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Compatible Devices  
The following devices have been tested and verified as  
compatible with the F5U257 USB-to-Serial Adapter.  
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Device Company Model  
Modem Acer  
AME-RT00  
Cellular Phone Kenwood  
PDC  
ZyXEL  
Sanyo  
Omni 56K Smart  
PDC  
NEC  
FB WS-5614ES3  
PDA Palm  
m100  
III  
Digital Camera Kodak  
DC210  
Serial Printer Fujitsu  
XM-30T  
Nikon  
PIX 800  
 
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Information  
FCC Statement  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR  
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY  
We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare  
under our sole responsibility that the product,  
F5U257  
to which this declaration relates,  
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.  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
We, Belkin Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the F5U257, to which  
this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN 55022:1998  
Class B, EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.  
Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty  
What this warranty covers.  
Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the  
product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.  
What the period of coverage is.  
Belkin Corporation warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.  
What will we do to correct problems?  
Product Warranty.  
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for  
shipping charges for the product).  
What is not covered by this warranty?  
All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin  
Corporation for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or  
if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed,  
altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect  
against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism,  
theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due  
to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system  
equipment modification or alteration.  
 
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Information  
How to get service.  
To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:  
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1. Contact Belkin Corporation at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn:  
Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence.  
Be prepared to provide the following information:  
a. The part number of the Belkin product.  
b. Where you purchased the product.  
c. When you purchased the product.  
d. Copy of original receipt.  
2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to  
forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.  
Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of  
shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by  
the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the  
damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion,  
an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.  
The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such  
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain  
available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin  
Corporation reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the  
purchaser may have.  
How state law relates to the warranty.  
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN CORPORATION,  
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY  
LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY,  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitations may not apply to you.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,  
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF  
ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,  
which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply  
to you.  
 
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USB-to-Serial  
Adapter  
Belkin B.V.  
Belkin Tech Support  
Boeing Avenue 333  
1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands  
+31 (0) 20 654 7300  
US: 800-223-5546, ext. 2263  
310-898-1100, ext. 2263  
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460  
Australia: 1800 235 546  
New Zealand: 0800 235 546  
+31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax  
Belkin Ltd.  
7 Bowen Crescent, West Gosford  
NSW 2250, Australia  
+61 (0) 2 4372 8600  
+61 (0) 2 4372 8603 fax  
Belkin Corporation  
501 West Walnut Street  
Los Angeles, CA 90220, USA  
310-898-1100  
310-898-1111 fax  
Belkin Ltd.  
Express Business Park, Shipton Way  
Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom  
+44 (0) 1933 35 2000  
+44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax  
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