USB-to- PDA Cable

User's Manual

 

Index

1. Package Contents

2.   Specifications

3.   Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Installation  

4.  MAC O.S. Installation

5.  How to configuration "Setport Utility"

6. Operating Guide 

7. Troubleshooting Guide 

 

1. Package Contents

-One USB-to-PDA Cable

-One driver CD  

-One user's manual  

2. Specifications

2.1. Introduction :

The USB-to-PDA cable converts a USB 1.1 interface to a serial interface. The cable provides the conversion for newly designed PCs equipped with USB interface to connect to legacy RS232 peripherals, popular PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) or handheld PCs.

2.1.1 Complies with USB specification ver. 1.1

* Accepts CMOS or TTL input level

2.1.2 Supports "One button" synchronization using HotSync®  function for Palm OS® handhelds

(for PalmTM V, IBM Work Pad, PalmTM Vx, PalmTM III, PalmTM IIIx, PalmTM IIIe,PalmTM IIIc, PalmTM m100, TRG Pro, Handera 330, handheld and Palm OS® compatible  handhelds)

2.1.3 Supports charger function (for PalmTM V, PalmTM Vx, Palm IIIc, IBM Work Pad handheld)

2.1.4 Supports USB hot attachment

2.2. Features

-USB to serial interface converter

-Complies with USB specification ver. 1.1 

-Supports  "One touch" synchronization  (for PalmTM V, IBM Work Pad, PalmTM Vx ,PalmTM III, PalmTM IIIx, PalmTM IIIe,PalmTM IIIc, PalmTM m100,  TRG Pro, Handera 330 handheld and Palm OS® compatible  handhelds)

Press "SYNC" button on the USB-to-PDA cable and it will synchronize your data between the PDA and your PC.

-Supports charger function  (for PalmTM V, IBM Work Pad , PalmTM Vx , Palm IIIc and IIIcx) 

-Supports Windows 98, Windows 2000/XP, Windows ME, MAC O.S. 8.6 or above.

2.3. Mechanical

-Dimension (Device body): 80 x 28 x 11 mm (L x W x H)

-Including an USB cable with type A connector to host computer

-Optional "One touch" button (for Palm OS® handhelds).  

2.4. Certification

-EMC/EMI: FCC part 15 class B, CE(CISPR22 class B), VCCI class 2

2.5. Environment

-Operating  Temperature:  0 ~ 50   degree Celsius  

-Humidity:       10 ~ 90%

-Storage Temperature  -20 ~ 65 degree Celsius

-Humidity         10 ~ 90%

2.6. Power Consumption:

-Average 30mA (at 5V), Maximum 50mA(at 5V).

2.7. LED Indication

-"PWR" : indicates power is on

-"TXD" : indicates "Transmitting Data"

-"RXD" : indicates "Receiving Data"

2.8. Drivers support

-Windows 98

-Windows 2000/XP

-Windows ME 

-MAC O.S. 8.6 or above.

3. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Installation

3.1.Under Microsoft Windows, first insert the cable in to PC's USB port then step by step follow the Windows driver installation wizard to complete the installation.

If you have any COM port problems with your Palm Desktop software after the installation is completed, please install the "setport utility" from your installation CD to resolve the problems. Please refer to 5.Change COM Port Setting for instructions on how to use the "setport utility".

3.2.Install from CD: please follow the installation procedures below.  

** DO NOT CONNECT THE CABLE UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.  

3.2.1. Switch on the PC. Insert the driver CD, the setup program will start off by itself. If the setup program does not start automatically, follow the steps below: Click "Start," "Run," and type d:\autorun.exe (where d:\ is the path of your CD-ROM drive).

A menu will pop up with options you can click on,

- "Readme.txt" explains the file contents on this CD, 

- "Install the setport utility" for " Palm Desktop 3.5" user or special function.

- "Manual" to open this manual file

- "Exit" to exit the menu.

 

4. MAC OS Installation

MAC O.S. V8.X-V9.X user 

(1) Insert the USB-to-PDA cable (hereinafter referred to as "the device") into the USB port before switching on the MAC. Extract the files in PL2303G.sit  (from your CD path \MAC\OS v8.X-v9.X) and copy the driver files into \system folder\extension. Restart the computer, and MAC OS will recognize the device.

 (2) Go to the "Modem" setup window under "Control Panel". Change the setting of "Connect via:" to "Modem Port USB". Save this setting and close the modem setup window.

(3) Double check to see if this device is recognized by MAC O.S. 

From the Apple System Profiler, Select Devices and Volumes, if the device is recognized by MAC OS, an image similar to the one below can be seen. 

MAC O.S. V10.X user 

(1) Copy MAC OS X driver from the driver CD (path v10.X) to the Desktop.

(2) Uncompress the .zip file and execute the .pkg file. This will

install the driver automatically.?

Note: You need to restart the computer after installing the Mac OS X driver.

This Mac OS X driver only supports V10.1.x, please update your Mac OS before using the driver.

 

5. How to configuration "Setport Utility"

For Windows:

(1) When the installation for the USB-to-PDA Cable is completed, the system will automatically assign a COM port to this device. It will show the COM port status in the information window. If this COM port setting is ok, the message appears in Green.

If the COM port currently occupied by the cable is in conflict with another device, the message will appear in Red.

(2). You must now click “Manual” to manually select a new COM port or click "Auto" (Recommend) to search for a suitable one.

(3)If you choose to do it manually, you will see the above window. The current COM port information is displayed on the left-hand side. You may change the COM port of a device that has an asterisk next to it to any available COM ports shown on the right-hand side of the setup window (shown as "Avail."). You will not be able to change the COM port to ports shown as "N/A". Each time you assign a new COM port, you will need to click "SET" and "Refresh" to test the settings. When you get the right COM port settings, it will ask "Are you sure you want to change the COM port settings?"

 

(4) Click "Yes" and then  "Exit." This utility will restart your computer and carry out the new COM port settings. Since the Palm Desktop version 3.5 only works with COM ports between COM1 and COM4, be sure to assign the USB-to-PDA cable within that range. Continue with the section below to configure HotSync.  

(5) If you want the Setport utility to start automatically the next time your PC starts up, please click the left mouse button on Setport utility icon on the tool bar and click on the "Enable for next boot up". 

For MAC OS V8.X-V9.X user :

(1) First, open the HotSync® Manager software and select HotSync® àSetup. You will see the "HotSync® software Setup" window.

(2) Please make sure the HotSync function is Enabled and the paragraph below is shown in the Status window. "HotSync is now using the Modem Port USB. This port cannot be used for printing, faxing, or Apple Talk networking while HotSync is enabled.".

(3) Click on "Serial Port Settings" tab. Under "Check for handheld connection using:", select "Local Setup," then change the "Port" settings to "Modem Port USB" under the "Local Setup" section.  

(4) After all the settings are completed, press the "SYNC" button on the USB-to-PDA cable and it will start synchronizing your data between the PDA and your PC.       

**Important notice:

When HotSync is enabled, the modem port USB will be occupied. You may not use this port for printing, faxing, or Apple Talk networking. Please disable the HotsSync function and restart your MAC if you wish to use this port for other purposes.   

For MAC OS V10.X user :  

(1) First, open the HotSync® Manager software and select HotSync® àSetup. You will see the "HotSync® software Setup" window.

(2) Please make sure the HotSync function is Enabled.  

(3) Click on "Connection Settings" tab. in this page please select "usbserial-port" and close this windows.    

(4) After all the settings are completed, press the "SYNC" button on the USB-to-PDA cable and it will start synchronizing your data between the PDA and your PC.    

6.Operating Guide

6.1. Charge your PDA 

6.1.1. Connect the USB-to-PDA Cable to an USB port on your computer and then plug in the PDA connector to your PDA.

6.1.2. Make sure the battery recharge signal is on. 

6.2. COM port Setting and HotSync® for Palm OS® Handhelds

This section shows you how to match the COM port used by the USB-to-PDA Cable with the COM port setting in the HotSync® Manager software.

6.2.1.  Right click the HotSync® Manager software on the tool bar, click on Setup->Local->Serial Port, and make sure the COM port selected matches the one you have selected in "Set COM port utility." For example, if you choose COM4 in the "Setport utility," you will need to select COM4 in the HotSync Manager for the HotSync function to work. Restart HotSync® Manager to finish the set up.

*Under Windows 98/ME/2000, Palm Desktop Software version 3.5 only supports COM1 to COM4, so if your Desktop PC or Laptop PC uses more than 4 COM ports, please free one COM port for USB to PDA cable.

6.2.2.  After all settings are completed, press "SYNC" button on the USB-to-PDA cable and it will start synchronizing your data between the PDA and your PC.

 

7. Troubleshooting Guide

This section describes common problems found during the installation process, configuration, and regular usage of USB to PDA cable. Follow the procedures below to resolve these common problems.

Q: I am a MAC user, I can not open your MAC driver please tell me how to do it?

A: If you can not open pl2303g.sit this file, please download Expander™ from  http://www.aladdinsys.com/downloads/software.html to open it.

Q: Where I can get latest Palm Desktop Software?

A: You can download latest Palm Software at http://www.palm.com/support/downloads/

Q: Not able to sync after a hot swap

A: Be patient, the Hotsync manager takes about a minute to update. If it doesn't update automatically then restart your computer with the cable inserted.

Q: No response is shown on the PC screen when the cable is inserted

A: 1. Make sure you have inserted the USB connector (marked with USB logo) into PC's USB port. Some PCs have an IEEE1394 port or a LAN port that an USB cable can fit into.

2.Check if the cable is securely inserted into PC's USB port. If not, remove the cable and re-insert it.

3. If step 2 does not resolve the problem, check if the USB controller is activated. To check this, select "My Computer" -> "Control Panel" -> "System" -> "Device Manager" -> "Universal Serial Bus controller" and check for "USB Root Hub". If it doesn’t exist, you will need to install your USB controller from your PC's CDs. Please check the user’s manual of your PC for details, or contact your local PC dealer for help.

Q: When installing the cable under Windows ME/98/2000/XP, Windows responds "driver not found" or "unable to locate a driver" or "Unknown Device"

A: 1. Click "CANCEL", remove the cable, and insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions and insert the cable when asked to do so. This will install the device driver and reboot your system.

Q: Under Windows 2000, if you want to uninstall the utility then install it again.

A: Please remove or uninstall your "USB Device" from the "Device Manager", than reinsert the cable. Or check "Resources" from the "Device Manager" to see if the cable is in conflict with other devices. If there is a conflict, please re-allocate the resource for your USB device.

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*  PalmTM, Palm OS®, PalmTM V, PalmTM Vx, PalmTM III, PalmTM IIIx, PalmTM IIIe, PalmTM IIIc, PalmTM m100, TRG Pro, IBM Work Pad ,HotSync® are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc.