USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Quick Installation Guide

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USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Quick Installation Guide Introduction The USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows works with Windows Easy Transfer and supports large files backup from old PC to new PC, and it also provides 2-way data transfer between 2 PCs. Features and Benefits • Works with Microsoft's Windows Easy Transfer • Seamless data migration, including pictures, music, settings, folders, program settings, email messages, and Internet bookmarks • Software provided for a 2-way data transfer Serial Number Sticker For future product return or exchange, this serial number is required. Please keep it for your reference.

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04-0878A 1 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook computer with an available USB port • Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) Package Contents • USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows • Software CD & quick installation guide Layout

Figure 1: Layout

2 Windows Easy Transfer Windows Easy Transfer is an embedded file transfer and backup program in Windows 7 and Windows 8, it is used to backup all files/programs including pictures, music, Windows settings, folders, program settings, email messages, and even Internet bookmarks on Disk C from an old PC to another PC. For Windows Vista and XP, follow the steps on page 10 and 11 to install PCLinq3 Software and Windows Easy Transfer program at the same time, then follow the instructions below to backup your Disk C of your old computer. 1. Connect each end of the USB Easy Transfer Cable to the USB port of your 2 PCs. 2. Call out Windows Easy Transfer program: For Windows 8: Click Windows key, right click on desktop. Click All Applications, then click Windows Easy Transfer icon. For Windows 7: Click Start, All Programs, Accessories. Click System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer.

3 For Windows Vista / XP: Once the cable is connected to your PCs, an Easy Transfer Cable autoplay window will pop out. Click Transfer files and settings to Windows 7. 3. At the Windows Easy Transfer main menu, click Next. See Figure 2.

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4 4. For the PC you want to transfer files to, click This is my new computer. For the PC you want to backup files from, click This is my old computer. See Figure 3. IMPORTANT: The OS of new computer must be Windows 7 or later. The bit count and language of your 2 PCs must be identical.

This is my new computer

This is my old computer

Figure 3

5 For New Computer 5. If the OS of your old PC is Windows Vista or XP, click I already installed it on my old computer; if the OS is Windows 7 or 8, click My old PC is running Windows 7 or 8. See Figure 4.

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6 6. It will start scanning the files on the old computer. Once the scanning process is completed, click Transfer. See Figure 5. NOTE: The file transfer direction through Windows Easy Transfer is one-way only: from old PC to new PC. This data transfer direction is irreversible.

Transfer

Figure 5

7 For Old Computer 7. Once steps 5 & 6 are done, click Next on your old PC. The files will start copying to your new PC. See Figure 6.

NOTE: This transferring process may take several minutes to complete. Do not use either of the PCs during this process.

Figure 6

8 PCLinq3 Software PCLinq3 Software Installation For data link function, please install the PCLinq3 software on your software CD. The data transfer is bi-directional, and all the files/programs on all disks could be selected and transferred. NOTE: For PCLinq3 data link function, there's no OS match and bit count match restrictions.

Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) 1. Insert the software CD. Close the CD autoplay window if prompted. 2. Click Windows key and R, type D:\PCLinq3_Generic_3003, then click OK. (Change D to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) 3. At User Account Control, click Yes. Skip this step if not prompted. 4. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard..., click Next.

9 5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, click Next, then click Finish. 6. Connect each end of the USB Easy Transfer Cable to the USB port of your 2 PCs. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1. Insert the software CD. Click Run Autorun.exe at the CD autoplay window, then click Allow. 2. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard..., click Next. 3. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 4. Click Finish, then continue to install Windows Easy Transfer program. 5. At the User Account Control, click Continue. NOTE: This process may take several minutes to appear. 6. Click OK. 7. Click I Accept. 8. Click Close. 9. Connect each end of the USB Easy Transfer Cable to the USB port of your 2 PCs.

10 Windows XP (32-/64-bit) 1. Insert the software CD. 2. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard..., click Next. 3. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, click Next. 4. Click Finish, then continue to install Windows Easy Transfer program. 5. Click Next at the Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 7. NOTE: This process may take several minutes to appear. 6. Select I Agree , then click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. Connect each end of the USB Easy Transfer Cable to the USB port of your 2 PCs. PCLinq3 Control Panel 1. After the 2 PCs are connected, For Windows 8: Click Windows key, right click on desktop. Click All Applications, then click PCLinq3. For Windows 7 / Vista / XP: Click Start, then click PCLinq3.

11 NOTE: You can select either PCLinq3 (Ansi) or (Unicode), but the selection for 2 PCs should be identical. 2. Select the disk, then select the file. You can use the Cut/Copy/Paste button on the panel, or drag the selected files directly to your destination folder of another computer.

Connect/ Cut/Copy/ Local PC Remote PC Disconnect Paste Disk selection Disk selection

Local PC Remote PC Connection status indicator Figure 7

12 To Verify Windows Installation 1. Check in Device Manager. For Windows 8 / 7 / XP: Right click Computer or My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. 2. Double click Universal Serial Bus Controller, USB Composite Device should be displayed.

13 Application Data backup via Windows Easy Transfer

*Copy all the data on Disk C from "old PC" to "new PC"

"New PC" with OS Windows 8 "Old PC" with OS or 7 Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP

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Bi-directional data transfer via PCLinq3

* Data on all the Disks of both PCs are selectable and transferable to each other

PC with OS Windows 8, 7, PC with OS Vista, or XP Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP

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14 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product. SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below. A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store where you purchased from. B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps below to have the product repaired or replaced. Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued. Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product. • Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the original package must be included. • Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton. • You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the following address: SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA RMA #: • SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

15 About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the UK, and through e-commerce sites. PRODUCT NAME USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows

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