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XR6, FX3, FX5, SC3, SC5 Related Questions

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Q. My (XR6, FX3, FX5, SC3, SC5) is connected to my PC, but it isn't being recongized
A. There could be several causes for this problem. If your PC has multiple USB devices attached, you may want to try eliminating certain ones to see if any of them may be conflicting with the FOXPRO unit. Potential could exist for an IRQ conflict taking place. You can go into your device manager and locate your USB host-controllers and note what all devices are sharing a single IRQ. If a conflict is present, you will see a message that indicates this.

Another issue may be if you are using a USB hub. A USB hub is a device that allows you to attach many USB devices to a single USB port. These hubs will have a main unit that has multiple USB ports and a single USB cable connecting to a USB port on the PC. If the hub that you are using is not self-powered (meaning that it does not have its own power supply) or if the only source of power for the hub is the connection to the USB port on the PC, this could create a problem. The hub distributes power to all other connected devices. The FOXPRO unit also requires power. With a non-self-powered hub, there may not be enough power getting to the unit. Removing the hub and connecting the unit directly to the PC can eliminate this problem. You could also try finding a USB hub that has its own power supply.

One last issue could be with your operating system. If the PC you are working on has Windows 98SE, make sure that you have the FX Series driver installed. The FOXPRO units mentioned above are optimized to take advantage of USB 2.0. Windows 98SE does not have a driver for USB mass storage devices and without the FOXPRO driver being installed your unit will not be recognized on the PC.

Some advanced issues on older PC's will require more in-depth analysis to determine the exact problem. It may come down to an issue where modifications may need to be made in your BIOS with IRQ settings and sharing arrangements. These may require servicing by a qualified PC technician.

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Q. How do I install the Windows98SE driver for my FX3?

A. This is a fairly easy task to perform, but if you are not familiar with basic PC operating procedures or installing hardware you may want to consult a local PC technician to get help.

We will base this process upon the assumption that you have not yet connected the FX Series game call to your PC-if you have connected the unit to your PC there may be more work involved. If you attached the unit to your PC before having the driver ready, Windows may have tried to locate an appropriate driver somewhere else. Being as though there's no way for Windows to obtain the driver for you automatically it would have installed the unit as an "unknown device" or flagged it with an exception in your device manager. If this has happened you will need to enter your device manager (make sure the unit is connected to the PC), locate the "unknown device" and remove it from the system. It may ask you to restart your computer. After doing this, follow the steps below.

The first thing we need to do is download the driver to your PC. You can access the driver from the following link:

http://www.gofoxpro.com/FX3Driver.exe

When you click on the link choose "Save" and place in a location that is easy to access. After the file has been downloaded you need to execute the install file by double-clicking on the icon. Doing this will save a copy of the driver file to the following folder on your PC:

C:\FX3 Drivers\

Now we can connect the FX Series game call to your PC. After you have plugged it in to the USB port you should see a message stating "New hardware found". It may prompt you to continue. It will then ask you for the location of the driver file. This screen will have several check boxes with various destinations. The last destination should state "Specify a location" with a browse button. Click on the browse button and navigate to the C:\FX3 Drivers\ folder. Once you have that folder selected you should be able to hit the OK button and finish the installation.

Windows may begin to find a lot of different items and start displaying messages on your screen. Just wait until everything has been finished before continuing any further. After the installation portion has been completed you can access your "My Computer" icon to locate the FX Series game call. It will now be assigned a drive letter like E: F: or G: -- figure out which one it is and double-click on it. You should now be viewing the contents of the unit.

Before you disconnect the game call from your PC you may be required to "unplug" or "eject" the device. If you look down by your clock on your task bar you may see a green colored icon. If you right click on this icon you may have an option of "unplug or eject removable media"-always click on this before disconnecting the unit from your PC. The operating system may not have finished writing data down to the internal memory and unplugging the cable unsafely may result in loss of data or file corruption.

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Q. Where do I find the FX Series Programming Utility

A. http://www.gofoxpro.com/labelutil.exe

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