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MDAS 0802DA User's Guide Installing the UMDAS 0802DA

Unpacking the

UMDAS 0802DA

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the

UMDAS 0802DA from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by

simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.

If any components are missing or damaged, notify

CyberResearch, Inc. immediately by

phone, fax, or e-mail:

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Phone:

203-483-9966 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.

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Fax:

203-483-9024 to the attention of Tech Support

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Email:

techsupport@

cyberresearch.com

Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software

. This booklet is available in PDF format

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on the software CD which accompanies your device.

Installing the hardware

Be sure you are using the latest system software

Before you connect the

UMDAS 0802DA, make sure that you are using the latest versions of the USB drivers.

Before installing the

UMDAS 0802DA, download and install the latest Microsoft Windows updates. In particular,

when using Windows XP, make sure you have XP Hotfix KB822603 installed. This update is intended to
address a serious error in Usbport.sys when you operate a USB device. You can run Windows Update or
download the update from

www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-

e85b688b7f86&displaylang=en

. For more information, refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base article

"Availability of the Windows XP SP1 USB 1.1 and 2.0 update." This article is available at

support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822603

.

To connect the

UMDAS 0802DA to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port

on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power
and communication to the

UMDAS 0802DA.

When you connect the

UMDAS 0802DA for the first time, a series of

Found New Hardware

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(Windows XP) or dialogs (other Windows versions) open as the

UMDAS 0802DA is detected by your computer.

It is normal for multiple dialogs to open when you connect the

UMDAS 0802DA for the first time.

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