StarTech.com TBT3TBTADAP User manual

Quick-start guide
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Manual Revision: 03/29/2016
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/TBT3TBTADAP.
Package contents
• 1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt adapter
System requirements
• Host desktop computer or laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 device
• Thunderbolt cable
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/TBT3TBTADAP.
TBT3TBTADAP
Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter
*actual product may vary from photos
Introduction
Use the TBT3TBTADAP adapter to connect a Thunderbolt 3 desktop
or laptop computer to legacy Thunderbolt devices, including
external hard drives, displays, and Mac computers that are
Thunderbolt capable. The TBT3TBTADAP is compatible with rst-
generation Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices, making it a cost-
eective method to connect newer devices to older peripherals.
You can use the TBT3TBTADAP to connect to rst-generation
Thunderbolt devices at 10Gbps and Thunderbolt 2 devices at
20Gbps.
Product diagram
Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connector
Thunderbolt 2 port
Connect the Thunderbolt adapter
Note: Your desktop or laptop computer may need updates in
order for the Thunderbolt 3 ports to function properly. For more
information, visit http://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates.
Make sure that the Thunderbolt device that you’re using with the
TBT3TBTADAP is compatible with the OS that you’re running on your
computer.
1. Connect the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connector to the Thunderbolt
3 USB-C port on your desktop or laptop.
2. Use a Thunderbolt cable to connect the Thunderbolt device to the
Thunderbolt 2 port on the Thunderbolt adapter.
3. If you’re using a Windows® operating system, a pop-up message
may appear requesting permission to allow the adapter to
connect to your computer. If this message appears, click OK > Yes.
In the drop-down list, select Connect always and click OK.
The following is an example of a setup that includes the Thunderbolt
adapter:

FCC Compliance Statement
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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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 operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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