Adaptec AFW-1430 User's Guide

RUSER’S GUIDEAFW-1430FIRECONNECT FOR NOTEBOOKS ADAPTERFireConnect AFW-1430 UG.book Page 1 Monday, August 20, 2001 6:41 PM

3OverviewTaking InventoryYour FireConnect for Notebooks adapter kit includes the items shown below:What’s on the CD Readme file Adaptec FireConnect

4OverviewSystem RequirementsYour notebook computer must meet the requirements outlined below for use with the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter.Window

5Installing the Windows DriversInstalling the Windows Drivers1 With your notebook computer on, insert the FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in the Car

6Installing the Windows Drivers2 Windows 98 SE detects new hardware and displays the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.3 Select Search for the best

7Installing the Windows Drivers4 Uncheck all options and click Next.5 At the next window, accept the default and click Next. FireConnect AFW-1430 UG.b

8Installing the Windows Drivers6 In the window shown below, click Next. 7 In the window shown below, click Yes as many times as needed to get to the s

9Installing the Windows Drivers8 When the driver has been copied onto your system, the following window appears. Click Finish.9 To verify that the dri

10Installing the Windows DriversRemoving the FireConnect for Notebooks Adapter – Windows 2000 onlyWindows 2000 requires a special operation to properl

11Installing the Macintosh DriverInstalling the Macintosh Driver1With the PowerBook on, insert the FireConnect for Notebooks CD.2 Double-click the Sta

12Connecting DevicesConnecting DevicesThe FireConnect for Notebooks kit contains one 6-to-4-pin FireWire cable. When attaching devices that do not sup

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13Connecting DevicesConnecting a Digital Video CameraDigital video cameras with FireWire use 4-pin connectors. To attach a DV camera, perform the foll

14TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you encounter difficulties using your FireConnect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: Is the adapter inse

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ivRegulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this un

vCanadian Compliance StatementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet app

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14This guide explains how to install the Adaptec AFW-1430 FireConnect for Notebooks adapter in a CardBus slot and how to install its associated driver

2OverviewAbout DV TechnologyDV technology is a standard digital file and compression format for recording video and audio data onto a digital tape. DV