Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Laptop Docking Station du fabricant Keyspan
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Table of Contents • Introduction • Capabilities • Installation Instructions • Configuring Your Serial Device • Keyspan Serial Assistant • Problem Solving • Appendices • Frequently Aske.
1.1 - Introduction Looking for a way to connect your serial devices to a USB port on your USB equipped Macintosh computer? The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to make this connection. The Adapter plugs into any USB port on your Mac.
2.1 - Capabilities The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is three devices in one. It contains one male DB9 serial port , one female DB25 printer port , and a two port USB hub .
CommToolBox Savvy software. On Macs that do not have built-in serial ports (ie 'Blue and White' G3s, iMacs, iBooks, G4s, etc...), Port 1 can emulate the PRINTER port (as found on older Macintosh computers) for serial devices that are not CommToolBox Savvy and can't access the " P#1UPSH112xx " port.
3.1 - Installation Instructions Installing the Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS Note: These instructions apply to installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator on Mac OS 8.
Installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Hardware The following hardware installation instructions provide a basic overview on installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator in a USB port.
4.1 - Configuring Your Serial Device Prior to using your serial device (modem,UPS, etc.) with the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator, you must: 1. connect your serial device ( hardware ) to the Keyspan port 2.
Step 3 - Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant Now that your serial device is connected to the Keyspan adapter, you should check to see if the Keyspan serial port is installed correctly. To do this, open the Keyspan Serial Assistant (located in Control Panels).
For example, if you have a Palm, you will have to tell the Palm Desktop software to look for your Palm handheld ( hardware ) on a Keyspan serial port. By doing this, you establish communication between your serial device's software (ie the Palm Desktop software) and your serial device hardware (the Palm handheld unit).
5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant Besides the required drivers, the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator software installer installs an application called Keyspan Serial Assistant .
Keyspan Serial Assistant Window the Driver and Assistant Version items The Driver Version and Assistant Version items show the version numbers of the installed Keyspan UPSH-112 driver and Assistant respectively. The two version numbers should always match.
The Assist Menu the Assist menu The Keyspan Serial Assistant's Assist menu is located in the Menu bar and provides access to the following command(s): • The Loopback Test command performs an 'internal loopback test.' This tests the ability of the Adapter to send data.
the Keyspan Manager window Explanation of Manager Features The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Manager. You can also obtain this information by selecting ' Show Balloons ' in the Help menu and moving the cursor over any item in the Manager.
The Use INTERRUPT endpoints check box is used to change how the Keyspan adapter communicates with your computer's USB bus. When this option is turned on, the Keyspan adapter will use the INTERRUPT endpoints to communicate with your computer's USB bus.
The Default buffer size text box allows to set a different buffer size to be established for the specified Adapter port. This change takes effect upon restart of your computer. Since most applications which use serial ports supply their own buffer, this setting often has no benefit.
The Special Menu the Special menu The Keyspan Manager's Special menu is located in the Menu bar and provides access to the following command(s): The Display Driver Events command copies the Keyspan Adapter's serial driver's internal event buffer into the Keyspan Manager's event log and displays it in a window.
The Line Monitor Spool creates a file where information from the Keyspan Manager's Line Monitor will be stored. You can turn this option on or off. The Line Monitor Hold command will stop the Keyspan Manager from spooling the Line Monitor data. Deselecting this option will resume the collection of Line Monitor data.
6.1 - Problem Solving If you are having problems with your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator in Mac OS , please read the following instructions to assist you in troubleshooting your Keyspan adapter. Hardware Troubleshooting Step 1 - Use the Keyspan Serial Assistant Launch the Keyspan Serial Assistant application.
If you do not see the Keyspan port name(s), please contact Keyspan Tech Support for further assistance. If you see the Keyspan port name(s) and have properly selected the Keyspan port that your serial device is connected to and are still having problems, please continue to Step 4 .
7.1 - Appendices - • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions • Compatibility List for Mac OS List of serial devices that have been tested with Keyspan serial adapters.
7.1.a - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following is a list of F requently A sked Q uestions (FAQs) about the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS. Keyspan frequently updates and adds the questions and answers list below. For the latest list, please visit the our web site at: http://www.
port on your computer. If this solves the problem, then this may be an issue with your USB hub. If you are encountering this problem or something similar to it, please contact Keyspan Tech Support for further instructions. Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.
7.1.b - Compatibility List for Mac OS The following is a list of serial devices that have been tested with various Keyspan Serial Products on Mac OS (8.6 - 9.x). T his list is intended to be used as reference guide and not as complete compatibility list.
Modems and Modem Software Remote Access software (Apple) N Y Y AOL software N Y Y Modems (serial - any model) N Y Y Compatibility List for Mac OS - Notes n/a n/a Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS .
7.1.c - Configuration Examples for Mac OS - The following is a list of available configuration examples for Mac OS. These example provide step-by-step instructions on configuring select serial devices. The current example available are: • Palm Desktop For the latest version of this list, please visit our web site at: http://www.
7.1.c.01 - Palm Desktop Before you begin... This Configuration Example assumes that you have already done the following: 1. installed the Keyspan serial port hardware and software 2.
Step 2 - Open the HotSync® Manager application Before you can begin to HotSync your Palm, you must access and configure the HotSync® Manager application. The HotSync Manager is the program that manages the serial communication between your Palm and your computer.
Click on the Disabled radio button to temporarily turn off HotSync monitoring. Then click on the Serial Port Settings tab at the top of the HotSync Software Setup window. This will display the serial port options. the Serial Port Settings tab and window In the Serial Port Settings tab, select either the Local Setup or Both Setups radio button.
7.1.d - Serial Port Pin Outs The pin assignments for the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port are illustrated below: Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port Pin Name Signal Desi.
7.1.e - LED Behavior The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator part number UPSH-112 comes equipped with LED lights that reports the status of the Keyspan adapter USB hardware and and its ports.
7.1.x - Notices Notices United States FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, InnoSys Incorporated at 3095 Richmond Parkway, Suite 207 Richmond, CA 94806 USA (510) 222-7717 declare under our sole responsibility that the KEYSPAN Mini Port Replicator, Model UPSH-112 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
CE MARK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (According to EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name and Address InnoSys Incorporated 3095 Richmond Parkway, Suite 207 Richmond, CA 94806 Declares that the product: Produ.
Translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
7.1.y - Keyspan Warranty Information KEYSPAN Software License Agreement and Limited Warranty Definitions The following definitions apply to the terms as they appear in this agreement.
• Copy the documentation, except for purposes of creating a back-up copy for your own use. • Modify, translate, or merge the Software with another program, except for your personal use on a single computer. Any modifications to the Software are subject to this agreement.
General This agreement constitutes the entire software license agreement between you and KEYSPAN and supersedes any prior agreement concerning the contents of this package. It shall not be modified except by written agreement dated subsequent to the date of this agreement and signed by an authorized KEYSPAN representative.
7.1.z - Support Information Contacting Support If you require assistance with any Keyspan product, you may contact us by one of the following ways: • web/email : http://www.keyspan.com/support/ (Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Pacific) • fax : +1.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Keyspan Laptop Docking Station c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Keyspan Laptop Docking Station - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Keyspan Laptop Docking Station, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Keyspan Laptop Docking Station va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Keyspan Laptop Docking Station, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Keyspan Laptop Docking Station.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Keyspan Laptop Docking Station. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Keyspan Laptop Docking Station ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
