Keyspan 1.9 Launching the Keyspan Serial Assistant, Explanation of Assistant Features

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Keyspan:High Speed USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS-v1.9 User Manual

5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant

Besides the required drivers, the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter software installer installs an application called Keyspan Serial Assistant. This application is used to:

Determine the status of the adapter software and hardware

Assist in problem solving

Launching the Keyspan Serial Assistant

To launch the Assistant, double click the "Keyspan Serial Assistant" icon in your Control Panels folder. This will open the Keyspan Serial Assistant window.

the Keyspan Serial Assistant window

The Keyspan Serial Assistant will display any Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapters connected to your computer. If your Keyspan adapter hardware and software are installed correctly you will see 'Driver and USA-19W Device found OK' or '...Renumerating...Done' in theSerial Adapter Status text box. If you do not receive either of these messages, proceed Problem Solving section in this manual.

Explanation of Assistant Features

The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Serial Assistant. You can also obtain this information by selecting 'Show Balloons' in the Help menu and moving the cursor over any item in the Assistant.

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This User Manual applies to the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS.

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Contents Table of Contents Introduction ContentsRequirements Capabilities Specifications HardwareSpecifications Software Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter PortRev 02may12JA Installation Instructions Keyspan Serial Assistant in the Control Panels folderConnect the USB cable to the Adapter if necessary Connecting Your Serial Device Hardware Configuring Your Serial DeviceConfiguring Your Serial Devices Software Keyspan Serial Assistant window Use Your Serial Device Keyspan Serial Assistant Explanation of Assistant FeaturesLaunching the Keyspan Serial Assistant Keyspan Serial Assistant Window Assist Menu Explanation of Manager Features Keyspan Manager WindowRev 02may12JA On next Special Menu On next Adapter and Keyspan USB PDA Adapter Hardware Troubleshooting Problem SolvingSoftware/Serial Device Troubleshooting When You Need More Help Appendices Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Question ListRev 02may12JA Compatibility List for Mac OS Modems and Modem Software Configuration Examples for Mac OS C.01 Palm Desktop Before you beginOpen the HotSync Manager application Serial Port Settings tab and window External Loopback Connector Information Serial Port Pin OutsLED Behavior Overview ProblemTX Ack Advance Work AroundWhat Should I Use? Integer baud / totalBitsPerCharacter * 1000 + Declaration of Conformity CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Canada Digital Apparatus EMI StandardCopyright Australia/New ZealandTrademarks Copyright Protection Keyspan Warranty InformationLicense Grant Limited Warranty on Software and Media No Liability for Consequential DamagesGeneral Contacting Support Support InformationInternational Support Options