Infrared Setup for Windows Me

For Windows Me, no additional drivers or applications are required to use the XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter. However, the following setup must be performed in order for the Adapter to work with your computer.

1.Verify the serial connector of the Adapter is attached to a serial port of the computer.

2.On the Microsoft Windows Me CD-ROM, locate the Tools\Pssutil folder. From within this folder, double-click the Irdasir.reg file and then click Yes to update the registry.

3.Reboot if prompted, then perform the following steps:

a.From the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel, and then Add New Hardware.

b.On the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

c.Click Next again to allow Windows to search for Plug and Play devices. A list may or may not appear.

d.Select No, The device isn’t in the list, and click Next.

e.Select No, I want to select the hardware from a list, and click

Next.

f.Select Infrared devices as the Hardware type and click Next.

g.Click Next to continue the installation of the infrared device.

h.Select Infrared COM port or dongle as the Manufacturer

i.Select Generic Infrared Serial Port or dongle as the Infrared Device and click OK.

XTNDAccessTM specifications

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