USER GUIDE USB 2.0 EASY TRANSFER CABLE FOR WINDOWS® Model: 39977 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction....................................................................................................................................................2 Features........................................................................................................................................................3 System Requirements...................................................................................................................................4 Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................5 About the Software Programs.......................................................................................................................6 Device/Software Installation Windows Easy Transfer........................................................................................................................7 PCLinq3..............................................................................................................................................10 Using the Windows Easy Transfer Program................................................................................................12 Using the Windows Easy Transfer Program for Windows 7........................................................................19 Using the PCLinq3 Program........................................................................................................................32 Granting File/Folder Permissions is Windows Vista....................................................................................36 Uninstalling the PCLinq3 Program..............................................................................................................40 Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................................................................43 Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................................44 Cables To Go One Year Warranty..............................................................................................................45 Important Safety Information.......................................................................................................................46 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows®. The USB 2.0 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows® is a hassle-free way to transfer all your files from your older Windows systems to another Windows system. A simple wizard driven program will walk you through a few simple steps to transfer your files (such as program data files, photos, music, videos, e-mails, and settings) from your old system to your new Vista system in no time. This transfer cable can also transfer data between any combination of XP, Vista™ or Windows® 7 systems. (This cable is not compatible with Windows operating systems prior to Windows® 2000). We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and retain for future reference. 2 FEATURES An easy way to transfer files from your Windows 2000, XP version to the Vista/Windows 7 platform or transfer files between any combination of 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 PCs Transfer data at speeds up to 480Mbps via USB 2.0 connectivity Full compliance with USB Specification Revision 1.1 & 2.0 No external power is required; supported by bus power from either USB port Approximately 6 feet in total length Cable has USB type A connectors on both ends; no other cables and adapters required 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer program: A source PC operating Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher), Vista, or Windows 7 One receiving PC operating Windows Vista or Windows 7 Note: Windows Easy Transfer program will only support Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. You must also have Administrator privileges to install the software. For the PCLinq3 Software: Two PCs operating Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or XP (SP2 or higher) or Windows 2000 Note: For Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer program must first be installed and the USB 2.0 Windows Easy Transfer Cable detected before installing the PCLinq3 software. Other Requirements: DVD or CDROM drive for installing the program CD USB Flash Drive to install the new Windows Easy Transfer program for Windows 7 (or external USB drive or Shared Network Drive) At least 200MB of hard disk space must be available One standard USB 1.1 or USB (recommended) port for each PC 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS USB 2.0 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows® Driver CD User Guide 5 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS WINDOW EASY TRANSFER FOR WINDOWS 7, VISTA, AND XP Windows Easy Transfer (WET) is a program that allows you to transfer your files and program settings from your old Windows PC to your new Windows PC. You can automatically copy your files, photos, music, emails, settings, and other files to a new Windows operating system. You can find more information on this program at Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/easytransfer.mspx PCLINQ3 FOR WINDOWS 7, VISTA, XP, 2000 PCLinq3 is a file manager program that allows you to see and control file directories on both PCs at the same time. You can drag and drop or cut and paste files and folders between PCs. You can also create new folders and change file attributes. PCLinq3 is designed to be used in addition to the Windows Easy Transfer program for Windows 7, Vista, and XP, and will also work separately from Windows Easy Transfer on Windows 2000 operating system using integrated device drivers. Note: for any combination of Vista and Windows 7 transfers, or XP to Vista/Windows 7, it is not necessary to install the PCLinq3 software. All other install types need to have both WET and PCLinq3 installed. 6 DEVICE/SOFTWARE INSTALLATION-WINDOWS EASY TRANSFER WINDOWS EASY TRANSFER INSTALLATION You must install the USB 2.0 Windows Easy Transfer (WET) program first on your PC/s (installation of WET is not required for Vista or Windows 7 as it is built into the operating system) before you plug the cable in your PC. The Windows Easy Transfer program also includes the USB 2.0 Windows Easy Transfer Cable device drivers needed for the PCLinq3 software to detect the USB cable. Please follow the steps below to proceed. These screen shots may vary slightly depending on what operating system you are installing the software on. If you are transferring files from Windows 2000/XP/Vista to Windows 7, you will need to install and use the updated Windows Easy Transfer program on your 2000, XP or Vista operating system. Step 1 Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM drive. An auto-run screen will automatically pop up. On the landing page, select Install Windows Easy Transfer, and a wizard will guide you to install Windows Easy Transfer. Click “Next” to proceed. 7 DEVICE/SOFTWARE INSTALLATION-WINDOWS EASY TRANSFER Step 2 After reading the license agreement, select “I Agree” and click “Next”. Step 3 Wait while the installation processes. 8 DEVICE/SOFTWARE INSTALLATION-WINDOWS EASY TRANSFER Step 4 Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 9 DEVICE/SOFTWARE INSTALLATION-PCLINQ3 PCLINQ3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Step 5 On the installation CD landing page, select Install PCLinq3. This will begin the installation of the PCLinq3 driver. Installation of the PCLinq3 software needs to be completed on both PC. Step 6 The InstallShield Wizard welcome dialog box will then appear to display some information regarding the setup program. Follow the instructions and click Next to navigate through the setup. Step 7 After the installation is complete, click Start and Program Files and check to see that the Prolific PCLinq3 program folder was created. For Windows Vista, XP, and 2000, there are two programs provided: ANSI mode and Unicode mode. 10 DEVICE/SOFTWARE INSTALLATION-PCLINQ3 Step 8 Now, you can plug the one end of the adapter to the USB port on your transmitting computer. Wait for 10~20 seconds for the system to recognize the cable. If the cable is not recognized, unplug the cable and plug it back in your USB port. It should now be recognized. You can go to your Device Manager screen and you should see the USB Easy Transfer Cable in your device list. Repeat this step for your receiving computer. Upon the USB transfer cable being recognized, the Easy Transfer Cable dialog box will appear. 11 USING THE WINDOWS EASY TRANSFER PROGRAM If your installation was successful, then you are now ready to use the USB 2.0 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows. The following steps will describe how to use the Windows Easy Transfer (WET) program. Please note that the following instructions are only for Windows XP or Vista to Windows Vista. Other transferring types (Windows 7 transfer) will be described in later sections of this User Guide. Step 1 Plug in the USB 2.0 Easy Transfer Cable, if you have not done so, into the USB port of both PCs. The Easy Transfer auto play window will pop out for you to run instantly. Click “Transfer files and settings using Windows Easy Transfer”. The program window for Windows Vista will look slightly different. 12 USING THE WINDOWS EASY TRANSFER PROGRAM Step 2 The WET program window will appear and guide you in transferring your files between your PCs. Click “Next” to continue. Do this for both computers. Step 3 If there are any