Targus USB-2.0 Mobile Mini Hub User manual

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USB-2.0 Mobile
Mini Hub
USER’S GUIDE
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USB 2.0 Mobile Mini Hub
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus USB 2.0 Mobile
Mini Hub. This ultra portable mini hub is USB 2.0 compliant and
connects to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your desktop or
notebook computer.
The mini hub has four ports for connecting USB (high-speed 2.0
or standard 1.1) devices to your computer. One or more of these
devices can be additional hubs. You can daisy-chain up to 127
USB (high-speed 2.0 or standard 1.1) devices to your computer
in this way.
The mini hub also provides a maximum bandwidth of 480 Mbps,
which enables you to connect devices that consume a large
amount of bandwidth, such as an external storage device, printer,
scanner, DVD or CD-RW drive or digital camera, to your
computer.
In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains the USB
2.0 Mobile Mini Hub, a high-speed USB 2.0 cable and an AC
power adapter and cord.

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System Requirements
To use the mini hub, your computer must meet the following
hardware requirements and run one of the operating systems
listed below.
NOTES: The USB 2.0 Mobile Mini Hub is backward
compatible, so you can connect it to a computer with either a
version 1.1 or 2.0 USB interface.
When using the mini hub with a computer that has a version
1.1 USB interface, all of the devices attached to the mini hub
will run at a version 1.1 USB speed.
Connecting the Mini Hub to Your
Computer and Installing the
Default Device Drivers
To connect the mini hub to your computer and install the
operating system’s default drivers:
1Plug the supplied high-speed cable’s USB connector end
(type A) into a USB port on your computer.
Hardware Operating System
• PC with a 233 MHz or faster Intel®
Pentium®processor or equivalent
and a hard disk drive
• Windows®98SE/Me/
2000/XP
• 64 MB RAM or higher, depending
on the operating system
• Mac OS X and higher
• USB version 2.0 interface

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2 Plug the cable’s other connector end (type B) into the mini
hub.
High-speed USB cable
3 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the AC power jack
on the mini hub, then plug the adapter into an available
electrical outlet.
Your computer’s operating system automatically detects the
new hardware and begins installing the appropriate default
drivers.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver
installation.
You can now connect USB devices to the mini hub or daisy-chain
additional hubs.
Connecting Devices to the Mini Hub
To connect a USB device, plug it into a USB port on the mini hub
and follow any additional instructions provided with the device.
When connecting new devices to the mini hub, consider the
following guidelines:
• If your computer is running the Windows®98 operating
system, a series of screens appear, beginning with the Add
New Hardware Wizard, to guide you through the driver
installation process.
Type A
connector
end
Type B
connector
end

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• If your computer is running the Windows®Millennium
Edition, Windows®2000 or Windows®XP operating system,
the device drivers may install automatically.
• When connecting a new device to the mini hub, you must run
the Setup or Install program for that device.
• When connecting a device to the mini hub, to avoid possible
damage, never force the cable connector into the port on the
mini hub. If the cable connector does not attach smoothly,
remove the connector, turn it over and try attaching it again.
LED Status Indicator Lights
Once the default drivers are installed, the LED status indicator
lights glow and you can connect devices to the mini hub.
The LED lights display as follows:
• Power light glows red when the mini hub is receiving power
from an external power source
NOTE: Use only the supplied AC power adapter with the mini
hub to avoid possible damage.
• Each USB light glows blue when a device is connected to the
port.
Specifications
Dimensions
3.74 x 1.65 x .65 inches (9.5 x 4.2 x 1.7 cm)
Weight
1.6 ounces (45 g)
Operating Temperature
32 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 70 degree Celsius)

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Standards
USB Specification Revision 2.0 and 1.1 compatibility
Data Speed
USB v1.1: 12 Mbps
USB v2.0: 480 Mbps
Connector Ports
Hub to computer:1 (series B receptacle)
Hub to devices: 4 (series A receptacle)
LED Indicators
Power: 1 (Red)
Hub to devices: 4 (White/blue)
Per-Port Current
500 mA (with the AC power adapter)
External Power - AC Power Adapter
DC 5 Volt
Cable length
3-foot (1 m)
Troubleshooting
General
Can I connect USB 1.1 compatible devices to the mini hub?
Yes, the mini hub is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices.
Can I use the mini hub without the AC power adapter?
No, you must use the supplied AC power adapter to ensure that
the devices work properly.

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Device Not Working
• Make sure that the device is firmly connected to the port on the
mini hub.
• Plug the device into a different port on the mini hub. If it still
doesn’t work, test the device by connecting it directly to your
computer.
• Check that you ran the Setup or Install program for the device.
• Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager. See
“Verifying Device is Installed” below.
• Disconnect all devices from the mini hub and reconnect them,
one at a time. Check that each device works before plugging in
the next one.
Verifying Device is Installed
Windows®Operating System
To check that the mini hub is installed properly, use Device
Manager to locate the Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus device.
To access Device Manager for the Windows®98/Me operating
system, right-click My Computer, Properties, and then click the
Device Manager tab.
For the Windows®2000/XP operating system, right-click My
Computer, Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click the
Device Manager button.
To test that the mini hub is working properly, in the Device
Manager window:
1 Select the Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus device.
2ClicktheProperties button or icon, depending on your
operating system.
3 Verify that the message “This device is working properly”
appears.

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Macintosh Operating System
To verify that the mini hub is installed properly, locate the
Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus device by opening Apple
System Profiler and clicking Devices and Volumes.
USB Hub Current Limit Exceeded Warning
If a device exceeds the power available for its hub port, the
following screen appears with the offending device highlighted.
USB Hub Current Limit Exceeded screen
To re-enable the hub port for the affected device, follow the
on-screen instructions.

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Technical Support
In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your
Targus accessory, please contact our technical support team at:
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.targus.com/support.asp
Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer your
questions through one of the following telephone numbers.
US
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. (08:00) to 8:00 p.m. (20:00)
Eastern time: 800-283-6325
Canada
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. (09:00) to 5:00 p.m. (17:00)
Eastern time: 888-827-4877
Europe
Belgium [phone]
Denmark [phone]
France [phone]
Germany [phone]
Italy [phone]
Netherlands [phone]
Spain [phone]
Sweden [phone]
Switzerland [phone]
United Kingdom [phone]
Eastern Europe & others [phone]

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Product Registration
For more efficient customer service and to activate the product’s warranty,
Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory shortly after
purchasing it.
To register your Targus accessory, go to:
http://www.targus.com/registration.asp
You will need to provide your full name, email address, phone number, and
company information (if applicable).
Warranty
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is found to be
defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace it. This
warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or
consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus liable for
loss of, or damage to a computer; nor loss of, or damage to, programs,
records, or data; nor any consequential or incidental damages, even if
Targus has been informed of their possibility. This warranty does not affect
your statutory rights.
Warranty Registration at:
http://www.targus.com/registration.asp
Regulatory Compliance
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.
FCC Statement
Tested to Comply
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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.