Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto USA-19Qi del fabbricante Keyspan
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Table of Contents • Introduction • Serial Ports - Mac OS X vs 'classic' Mac OS • Installation Instructions • Configuring Your Serial Device • Keyspan Serial Assistant • Problem S.
1.1 - Introduction The Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS X allows you to add serial ports to your Mac OS X computer. Using Mac OS X native software, you can use your Keyspan USB to Serial.
2.1 - Serial Ports - Mac OS X vs 'classic' Mac OS This section is intended to briefly explain how 'older' Mac OS (Mac OSes released before Mac OS X.
'classic' Mac OS Serial Ports & Serial Devices Serial devices under the 'older' Mac OSes (Mac OS 8.x-9.x) access serial ports via the following software: the Chooser (ie printe.
Note: If you are a developer and need more information about using Mac OS X serial ports, please visit our Developer web page at: <http://www.keyspan.com/support/developers/> Using the Keyspan Serial Assistant application, you see which Keyspan serial ports have been added to Mac OS X.
3.1 - Installation Instructions Installing the USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS X Note: Only proceed if you are sure that your serial device and its software are Mac OS X compatible. If you are not sure about this, please read the Serial Ports - Mac OS X vs 'Classic' Mac OS section in this manual for further information.
Installing the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Hardware The following hardware installation instructions provide a basic overview on installing the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter in a USB port.
4.1 - Configuring Your Serial Device Prior to using your serial device (modem,UPS, etc.) with the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter, you must: 1. connect your serial device ( hardware ) to the Keyspan port 2. configure your serial device's software to use the Keyspan port The following instructions provide a general overview of this process.
Step 3 - Determine Where To Select/Configure The Keyspan Serial Port(s) Prior to using your serial device with a Keyspan serial port, you must first tell that serial device's software which Keyspan serial port your device is connected to.
5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant Besides the required drivers, the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software installer installs an application called Keyspan Serial Assistant .
The Keyspan Serial Assistant will display any Keyspan USB Serial Adapters connected to your computer. You can also see the names of the Keyspan serial ports by clicking on the TRIANGLE next to Adapter.
6.1 - Problem Solving If you are having problems with your Keyspan USB to Serial Adapter in Mac OS X , 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.
Step 4 - Check Your Serial Device's Software Configuration Check to see if your serial device's software is configured to use the Keyspan port . Please refer to your serial device's documentation for instructions on how to select/switch/configure a serial port in that software.
7.1 - Appendices - • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions • Configuration Examples for Mac OS X Instructions on how to configure selected hardware and software (ie VirtualP.
7.1.a - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following is a list of F requently A sked Q uestions (FAQs) about the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS X. Keyspan frequently updates and adds the questions and answers list below. For the latest list, please visit our website at: http://www.
7.1.c - Configuration Examples for Mac OS X - The following is a list of available configuration examples for Mac OS X. These example provide step-by-step instructions on configuring select serial devices.
7.1.cx.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.
Click on the TRIANGLE to the left of your Keyspan icon. This will display the names of the serial port(s) on that Keyspan product as shown below: the Keyspan Serial Assistant window's triangle and port name *** IMPORTANT *** Note the the serial port name in the Keyspan Serial Assistant .
The easiest way to access the HotSync Manager is via the Palm Desktop software. To do this, launch the Palm Desktop software. When the Palm Desktop software is running, go to the "HotSync" menu and select the "Setup" command.
Then click on the Connection Settings tab at the top of the HotSync Software Setup window. This will display the connection options. Turn off the PalmConnect, USB, and Internal Modem connections by unchecking their check boxes. Then turn ON the Keyspan serial port name (see Step 1) by checking its check box.
In the settings window, make sure that the Connection menu is set to SERIAL. The list of numbers below is the list of available baud rates. *** IMPORTANT *** If you have a Keyspan USB PDA Adapter with the model number of USA-19 , set the baud rate to 57600 .
7.1.cx.02 - Modem/Cell Phone PPP Setup Before you begin... This Configuration Example shows you how to configure a dial-up internet connection (aka PPP connection) via the Network System Preference .
Click on the TRIANGLE to the left of your Keyspan icon. This will display the names of the serial port(s) on that Keyspan product as shown below: the Keyspan Serial Assistant window's triangle and port name *** IMPORTANT *** Note the the serial port name in the Keyspan Serial Assistant .
Once you are in the System Preferenc es window, click on the Network icon and proceed to Step 3. Step 3 - Configure the Network System Preference to use the Keyspan serial port When you first open the Network System Preference window, you may be told that a 'new port has been detected.
Once your Keyspan serial port is selected, configure the TCP/IP , PPP , and Proxies tabs as per your Internet Service Provider (aka ISP, ie Earthlink, IBM, Mindspring, etc.) instructions. Then click on the Modem tab. In the Modem tab, you will need to select a modem script for your modem or cell phone.
Once Internet Connect is open, select the Keyspan serial port from the Configuration menu. Select an access number in Telephone Number menu and enter your account's password if necessary. Click the Connect button to connect to the Internet. Keyspan:USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS X-v2.
7.1.cx.03 - VirtualPC Keyspan Support For VirtualPC... Information on how to use Keyspan serial products with VirtualPC is provided per the request of VirtualPC users. Keyspan does not support VirtualPC due to the fact that VirtualPC cannot provide the same USB and serial resources that you would find on a 'real' Windows computer.
If you have not performed any of the steps mentioned above, please do so before proceeding. Step 1 - Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant Before proceeding, you should check to see if the Keyspan serial port is installed correctly. To do this, open the Keyspan Serial Assistant (located in your Applications folder).
*** IMPORTANT *** Note the serial port name in the Keyspan Serial Assistant . We will be selecting this port name in VirtualPC later. Note: If you have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, note the serial port name of serial port that your modem/cell phone is connected to.
Next, select COM1 or COM2 depending on which port you wish to emulate. Please note which port you select as you will be selecting this port in your serial device's software later. Now that you've selected COM1 or COM2 , you will need to map the VirtualPC COM port to a Keyspan MAC serial port .
Keyspan serial port from the list of available ports (this is same port from Step 1 ). Once you have selected the Keyspan serial port, click the OK button to save your changes. Please note that you may have to restart your emulated environment (ie Windows).
Step 1 - Launch VirtualPC and Install Keyspan Windows Software Launch VirtualPC by double clicking its icon. Once VirtualPC is running and you are in Windows, install the Keyspan Windows software for your Keyspan serial port.
Once the Settings window is open, select USB . Once USB is selected, turn on or check the Enable USB check box. Below this check box, you should see an item for your Keyspan USB device. Turn on this check box as well. This will emulate USB and tells your emulated environment that your Keyspan USB device is connected.
Once you have selected the Keyspan USB device, click the OK button to save your changes. Please note that you may have to restart your emulated environment (ie Windows).
7.1.cx.04 - Final Cut Pro This Configuration Example assumes that you have already done the following: 1. installed the Keyspan serial port hardware and software 2. installed the Final Cut Pro software 3. connected your video deck hardware to a Keyspan serial port.
Click on the Device Control Presets tab. (see below) Select your deck from the list and click on edit . This will bring up the Device Control Preset Editor . (see below) Keyspan:USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS X-v2.x User Manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS X .
Select the correct protocol for your deck (your). Under Port , select the Keyspan serial port your deck is connected to. (see above) Select OK and now you should have deck control with Final Cut Pro! Keyspan:USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS X-v2.x User Manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS X .
7.1.u - Uninstalling Keyspan software Uninstall Instructions To uninstall the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software for Mac OS X, you will have to: 1. launch the Keyspan Serial Assistant 2. select the Uninstall USB Serial Extension command (from the Settings menu) 3.
Step 3 - Delete the Keyspan Serial Assistant application To delete the "Keyspan Serial Assistant", open your applications folder, find the Keyspan Serial Assistant icon and move it to the trash. Step 4 - Restart Your Computer Restart your computer to complete the uninstall process.
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.
You may NOT: • 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.
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: 9am to 5pm Pacific) • fax : +1.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Keyspan USA-19Qi è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Keyspan USA-19Qi - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Keyspan USA-19Qi imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Keyspan USA-19Qi ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Keyspan USA-19Qi, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Keyspan USA-19Qi.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Keyspan USA-19Qi. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Keyspan USA-19Qi insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
