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USB Easy Transfer Cable forWindowsQuick Installation Guide

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IntroductionThe USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows workswith Windows Easy Transfer and supports largefiles backup from old PC to new PC, and it alsoprovides 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 StickerFor future product return or exchange, this serialnumber is required. Please keep it for yourreference.

Serial Number Part Number

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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

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Windows Easy TransferWindows Easy Transfer is an embedded filetransfer and backup program in Windows 7 andWindows 8, it is used to backup all files/programsincluding pictures, music, Windows settings,folders, program settings, email messages, andeven Internet bookmarks on Disk C from an oldPC to another PC.For Windows Vista and XP, follow the steps onpage 10 and 11 to install PCLinq3 Software andWindows Easy Transfer program at the sametime, then follow the instructions below to backupyour Disk C of your old computer.

1. Connect each end of the USB Easy TransferCable to the USB port of your 2 PCs.

2. Call out Windows Easy Transfer program:For Windows 8: Click Windows key, rightclick on desktop. Click All Applications,then click Windows Easy Transfer icon.For Windows 7: Click Start, All Programs,Accessories. Click System Tools, then clickWindows Easy Transfer.

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For Windows Vista / XP: Once the cable isconnected to your PCs, an Easy TransferCable autoplay window will pop out. ClickTransfer files and settings to Windows 7.

3. At the Windows Easy Transfer main menu,click Next. See Figure 2.

Figure 2

Next

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4. For the PC you want to transfer files to, clickThis 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 computermust be Windows 7 or later. The bit countand language of your 2 PCs must beidentical.

Figure 3

This is my new

computer

This is my old

computer

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Figure 4

For New Computer5. If the OS of your old PC is Windows Vista

or XP, click I already installed it on my oldcomputer; if the OS is Windows 7 or 8, clickMy old PC is running Windows 7 or 8. SeeFigure 4.

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Transfer

Figure 5

6. It will start scanning the files on the oldcomputer. Once the scanning process iscompleted, click Transfer. See Figure 5.

NOTE: The file transfer direction throughWindows Easy Transfer is one-way only:from old PC to new PC. This data transferdirection is irreversible.

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Figure 6

Next

For Old Computer7. Once steps 5 & 6 are done, click Next on

your old PC. The files will start copying toyour new PC. See Figure 6.

NOTE: This transferring process may takeseveral minutes to complete. Do not useeither of the PCs during this process.

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PCLinq3 Software

PCLinq3 Software InstallationFor data link function, please install the PCLinq3software on your software CD. The data transferis bi-directional, and all the files/programs on alldisks could be selected and transferred.

NOTE: For PCLinq3 data link function,there's no OS match and bit count matchrestrictions.

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-ROMdrive letter)

3. At User Account Control, click Yes. Skipthis step if not prompted.

4. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard...,click Next.

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5. Select I accept the terms of the licenseagreement, click Next, then click Finish.

6. Connect each end of the USB Easy TransferCable 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 licenseagreement, then click Next.

4. Click Finish, then continue to installWindows Easy Transfer program.

5. At the User Account Control, clickContinue. NOTE: This process may takeseveral 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.

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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 maytake 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 Panel1. After the 2 PCs are connected,

For Windows 8: Click Windows key, rightclick on desktop. Click All Applications,then click PCLinq3.For Windows 7 / Vista / XP: Click Start, thenclick PCLinq3.

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NOTE: You can select either PCLinq3(Ansi) or (Unicode), but the selection for 2PCs should be identical.

2. Select the disk, then select the file. You canuse the Cut/Copy/Paste button on the panel,or drag the selected files directly to yourdestination folder of another computer.

Local PC Remote PC

Connect/

Disconnect

Cut/Copy/

PasteLocal PC

Disk selection

Remote PC

Disk selection

Connection

status indicatorFigure 7

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To Verify Windows Installation1. Check in Device Manager.

For Windows 8 / 7 / XP: Right click Computeror My Computer, click Manage, then clickDevice Manager.For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,click Manage, click Continue, then clickDevice Manager.

2. Double click Universal Serial BusController, USB Composite Device shouldbe displayed.

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ApplicationData backup via Windows Easy Transfer

PC with OS

Windows 8, 7,

Vista, or XP

PC with OS

Windows 8, 7,

Vista, or XP

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

Bi-directional data transfer via PCLinq3

"New PC" with

OS Windows 8

or 7"Old PC" with OS

Windows 8, 7, Vista,

or XP

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

Figure 8

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Technical Support and WarrantyQUESTIONS? SIIG’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site atwww.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily withnew 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 promptlyrespond.

SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers theoriginal purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials orworkmanship 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 producthaving similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials orworkmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights 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 storewhere you purchased from.

B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the stepsbelow to have the product repaired or replaced.

Step 1: Submit your RMA request.Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENTto submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA requestwill be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number willbe 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 productreturned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shippingcarton.

• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to thefollowing address:SIIG, Inc.6078 Stewart AvenueFremont, CA 94538-3152, USARMA #:

• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. andInternational Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

About SIIG, Inc.Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivitysolutions (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 addingA/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 controlstandards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility ofour 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 andthe UK, and through e-commerce sites.

USB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo areregistered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only andmay be trademarks of their respective owners.

June, 2013 Copyright © 2013 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.

PRODUCT NAMEUSB Easy Transfer Cable for Windows

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS BOPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

SIIG, Inc.6078 Stewart AvenueFremont, CA 94538-3152, USAPhone: 510-657-8688