New Star 4-PORT USB2.0 AUTO SWITCH User manual

NEWSTAR 4-PORT USB2.0
AUTO SWITCH
Share a USB 2.0 Device with
up to Four Computers
User Manual
www.newstar.nl

NTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P1
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P1
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P2
PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P2
EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P3
OPERATING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P3
DISPLAY DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P4
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P7
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P8
MANUAL SWITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P9
AUTO SWITCH SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P9
AUTOMATIC PRINT SHARING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P10
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Supports idle Time-out switching & Automatic printer
shaing
Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, and Mac OS
and higher
Light-Emitting Diode (LEDs) for status monitoring
Non-powered
Comes with NEWSTAR's 3 years warranty
Specifications
USB V1.1~2.0 compliant
Power BUS powered
USB Device Port Connector USB Type A Receptacle
USB Computer Port Connector USB Type B Receptacle
LED Indicators 5
Enclosure Plastic
Dimensions 22(H)x 57(W)x96mm(D)
Weight 0.08 lbs.
Operating Temp 41 to 104 (5~40 )
Storage Temp -4 to 140 (-20~60 )
Warranty 3 Years
Package Contents
Item Qty Remark
NS-USB421A 1piece USB 2.0 Auto Switch
User Manual 1piece
USB 2.0 Cable 1piece USB Type A to Type B
CD 1piece Software installation
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing NEWSTAR's four port (NS-
USB421A) USB 2.0 Auto Switch. Incorporating fast USB
2.0 technology (up to 480 Mbps) the Auto Switch allows
up to four computers (PCs & Macs) direct access to a sin-
gle USB (1.1/2.0) compliant device - such as a scanner, a
printer, a digital camera or an external HDD. Compact with
modern styling the Auto Switch offers convenient and
easy-to-use switching software (Windows users) that
delivers immediate access to your USB device.
Once connected, your device stays available to all con-
nected computers, eliminating the need for you to unplug
and reconnect it to another computer.
NEWSTAR's Three-Years Warranty and free technical
support back the NEWSTAR USB 2.0 Auto Switch.
Features
Allows four computers (PCs & Macs) to access a single
USB device
Installs in minutes
Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification (up to
480 Mbps data transfer rate)
Supports all USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices
Easy PC Switching with AOD (Access-On-Demand)
Peripheral Switch Software for Windows users
One-touch manual switching via push button selector

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Display Diagrams
1. LED Display
2. USB Device Port
LED Display
USB Device Port
Equipment
Cables
To connect to the Auto Switch, each computer requires a
USB device cable (A to B).The following Hi-Speed USB
Device Cables are recommended for use with
NEWSTAR's (NS-USB421A) Auto Switch.
NEWSTAR Hi-Speed USB (2.0) device cable (1.8m)
Operating Systems
NEWSTAR's USB Auto Switch is for use with computers
running the following:
Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
Mac OS

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Software Installation
Before you begin, make sure that:
1.The Auto switch is not connected to your computers
2.The Auto Switch and your peripheral USB devices
support your operating system
Software Installation for Windows Users
To install the software:
1.Insert NEWSTAR's software CD in your PC.
2.Double-click on "My Computer".
3.Double-click on the CD-ROM drive.
4.Double-click on the file named "USBShare.Ctl.exe"
5.Setup will create a "USBShare_Ctl" icon on your taskbar.
6.To create the desktop shortcut drag the USB
Share_Ctl.exe icon from the installation CD on to your
desktop.
USB Share_Ctl.exe
Desktop
Moniter
3. Computer Ports
4. Manual Port Selector
Computer Ports
Manual Port Selector

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Operation - Software Switching for Windows Users
NEWSTAR's Auto Switch provides Windows users with
AOD (Access-On-Demand) switching software. All com-
puters stay connected with instant access to your USB
device at the click of a mouse.
AOD Legend
Green -the USB device is free for use (Ready status)
Yellow -the USB device is currently being used by your
computer
Red - the USB device is currently being used by another
computer or is disabled
To access the USB device:
1.Double Click on the "USB Share Ctrl" desktop icon to
open the application
2.Make sure that the Auto Switch's Auto LED is selected.
This can be done simply by pressing the manual port
selector on the front of the Auto Switch (see pgx) until
the Auto LED position is lit.
3.Double Click on the "USB Share Control" icon on your
taskbar.
4.You are now able to use the connected USB device from
your computer
Note: The Auto Switch is designed for use with a single USB peripheral
device. The use of multiple devices via a USB hub is not recom-
mended.
Hardware Installation
Connecting the Auto Switch
1.Connect the A-type connector cable of your USB device
to the A-type USB port on the Auto Switch.
2.Install the drivers for your USB (1.1/2.0) device. Refer to
the device's user manual for additional information on
installing the driver.
Connecting the Computers
1.Connect the USB cable's A-type connector to an avail
able USB port on your USB computer.
2.Connect the USB cable's B-type connector to any port
on the Auto Switch.
3. Repeat steps 1& 2 for each additional USB computer
(up to four) you wish to connect.
Now NEWSTAR's USB 2.0 Auto Switch is ready for use.
PC1
PC2
PC3
PC4

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To setup do the following:
1.Right click your taskbar's USB Share icon and select
"Settings".
2.Enter a time out value in seconds (16-255).
3.Click "OK" to exit
Automatic Print Sharing
To assign a printer;
1.Right click your taskbar's USB icon and select
"Settings
2.Select an available printer from the printer list
3.Click "Choose"
4.Click "OK" to exit.
Manual Switching
NEWSTAR's (NS-USB421A) provides Mac and PC users
with a fast and convenient switching solution. To manually
access the connected USB device:
1.Using the push button port selector located on the front
panel of the Auto switch, switch through to the desired
USB port that corresponds to your computer. A LED will
light red to indicate the active port.
2.You are now able to use the connected USB device from
your computer
Auto Switch Settings
Users of NEWSTAR's Auto Switch are able to customize
settings for the following;
1 Idle Time-Out switching
2 Automatic Print Sharing
Idle Time-Out
The IdleTime-out function allows all users to set how long
a connected USB device is available for use by their com-
puter once it has become idle. For example, you can
select that your USB device will be available for use by
other computers after an idle period of only 60 seconds.
After this the Auto Switch will automatically update the sta-
tus of the USB Share icon on your taskbar.

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FCC Certifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation distance between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
than that of which the receiver is connected to.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Shielded interface cables must be used in order to
comply with emission limits.
Troubleshooting
The Auto Switch does not detect my computer.
1.Check that the USB cable between the Auto Switch and
the computer is properly connected.
2.Make sure the connected computer is not further than
15 feet away.
3.Check that the USB cable between the Auto Switch and
the computer is no longer than 15 feet.
4.Try connecting the computer to a different port.
5.Restart the computer and repeat installation
My USB peripheral device is not detected by the AOD
Switch software
1.Make sure the required drivers are installed and that the
USB device supports the operating system.
2.Make sure the connected computer is no further than 15
feet away.
3.Make sure the connected USB device is no further than
15 feet away.
4.Check that the cable between the Auto Switch and the
device is no longer than 15 feet.
5.Close the AOD software and re-open the application
according to installation instructions.

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Limited Warranty
NEWSTAR offers limited warranty for its product only to
the person or entity who originally purchased the product
from NEWSTAR or its authorized reseller or distributor.
Limited Hardware Warranty:
NEWSTAR warrants that the hardware portion of the
NEWSTAR products described below (Hardware) will be
free from material defects in workmanship and materials
from the date of original retail purchase of the Hardware,
for the period set forth below applicable to the product
type ( Warranty Period ) if the Hardware is used and serv-
iced in accordance with applicable documentation; provid-
ed that a completed Registration Card is returned to an
Authorized NEWSTAR Service Office within ninety (90)
days after the date of original retail purchase of the
Hardware. If a completed Registration Card is not
received by an authorized NEWSTAR Service Office with-
in such ninety (90) period, then the Warranty Period shall
be ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera
tion.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
VCCI Warning
Product Type Warranty Period
Product (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years
Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year
Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days

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Governing Law:
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the Haarlem,
city of The Netherlands. Some states do not allow exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This
limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the
product owner may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Trademarks
Copyright 2003 NEWSTAR Europe. Contents subject to
change without prior notice. NEWSTAR is a registered
trademark of NEWSTAR Europe, All other trademarks
belong to their respective proprietors.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
or by any means or used to make any derivative such as
translation, transformation, or adaptation without permis-
sion from NEWSTAR Europe, as stipulated by the
European Copyright.
NEWSTAR's sole obligation shall be to repair or replace
the defective Hardware at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair or replacement will be rendered by NEW-
STAR at an Authorized NEWSTAR Service Office. The
replacement Hardware need not be new or of an identical
make, model or part; NEWSTAR may in its discretion may
replace the defective Hardware (or any part there of) with
any reconditioned product that NEWSTAR reasonably
determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all
material respects to the defective Hardware. The Warranty
Period shall extend for an additional ninety (90) days after
any repaired or replaced Hardware is delivered. If a mate-
rial defect is incapable of correction, or if NEWSTAR
determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to
repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by
the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be
refunded by NEWSTAR upon return to NEWSTAR of the
defective Hardware.
All Hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by
NEWSTAR, or for which the purchase price is refund-
ed, shall become the property of NEWSTAR upon
replacement or refund.