Methods for facilitating the installation of computer devices
First Claim
1. A method for installing a device that connects to a personal computer through a connection, the method comprising:
- providing an installation application and a device;
attempting to connect the device to the computer through the connection;
executing the installation application to determine whether the connection has been properly formed; and
generating an error message when it is determined that the connection between the device and the personal computer has not been properly formed.
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Abstract
Methods for facilitating the installation of computer devices are provided. An installation application that runs on a user'"'"'s personal computer may be used to facilitate the installation of a device that is connected to the personal computer with a cable or a wireless connection. At the beginning of the installation process, the installation application may check to determine whether the user has properly formed the connection between the device and the personal computer. If the connection has not been formed properly, the user may be informed and appropriate remedial actions may be taken before the installation process is complete.
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1. A method for installing a device that connects to a personal computer through a connection, the method comprising:
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providing an installation application and a device;
attempting to connect the device to the computer through the connection;
executing the installation application to determine whether the connection has been properly formed; and
generating an error message when it is determined that the connection between the device and the personal computer has not been properly formed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for installing a device that connects to a personal computer through a cable, comprising:
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executing an installation application during a device installation process to provide an on-screen instruction directing a user how to connect a cable between the personal computer and the device;
determining whether the user has properly connected the cable between the personal computer and the device; and
generating an error message if it is determined that the user has failed to properly connect the cable between the personal computer and the device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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