Icom IC-R8600 Installation Guide For Windows 11/10/8.1 Usb3.0 Supported - Page 1

USB DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE USB 3.0 Supported You can set up an Icom radio by connecting it to a PC through a USB cable. Please read this installation guide before installing the USB driver. The descriptions in this guide are based on the following conditions: •• You have already downloaded the latest USB driver from the Icom Download Service website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ •• The operating system of the PC is Windows 10. The installation steps or displayed dialog may differ, depending on the operating system. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW 1 2. PRECAUTIONS 2 Before installation 2 Before connecting to a PC 2 Important 2 After installation 2 About compatible radios 2 3. DRIVER INSTALLATION 3 4. FOR YOUR REFERENCE 7 4-1 COM Port setting 7 4-2 Uninstalling the driver 9 4-3 Audio considerations 10 1. OVERVIEW System requirements The following hardware and software are required: PC •• Microsoft® Windows® 11 (64 bit) •• Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32/64 bit) •• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit)* *Except for the "RT" version. •• A USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 port NOTE: •• Icom is not responsible for problems using a PC with one of the above OSs installed. •• If you want to use it on Windows 11, please install the driver for Windows 10. Cable • A USB cable or Mini-B Type B or Type A Type C NOTE: •• Depending on the length of a third party USB cable, the radio may not work correctly, even if the PC recognizes it. Use a cable that is as short as possible. •• Purchase the proper USB cable according to your PC's USB port. •• This guide is based on using a radio with a Mini-B type USB port. •• Use a USB cable for data communication. You cannot set up the radio with a cable that is made for charging only. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. 1