Targus USB Mobile Mini Hub User manual

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User’s Guide
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Thank you for purchasing the Targus®USB Mobile Mini Hub. The Targus USB
Mobile Mini Hub is the smallest and lightest standard four-port hub in the world.
This compact and portable unit measures just 4.5 inches x 1.5 inches x 1 inch and
weighs only 2.5 ounces. The Targus USB Mobile Mini Hub utilizes plug-and-play
technology providing fast and easy connection to multiple devices without the
inconvenience of having to restart your computer. In seconds, you can attach up to
four USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, numeric keypad, scanner, or
digital camera. The USB Mobile Mini Hub allows most devices to be powered by
the computer through the USBport. An AC adapter is included if additional power
is needed.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology is a significant breakthrough in simplifying
all PC-to-peripheral connectivity and expandability. USB devices allow hot plug
and play (device recognition without turning off power or system reconfiguration).
With reliable transmission rates, the Mini Hub supports both low-speed (1.5 Mbps)
and high-speed (up to 12 Mbps) data transfer rates. The Mini Hub also supports
bus-powered (without the AC adapter) and self-powered (using the AC adapter)
modes of operation.
In this document, you will find sections with the following information:
II. Features
III. Contents
IV. Installation
V. Using your Mobile Mini Hub
VI. Compliance
VII. Specifications
VIII. Warranty
IX. Technical Support
X. Customer Service
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• Allows multiple devices to be connected simultaneously
• Plug-and-play operation
• Portable—compact and lightweight
• Reliable and fast data transmission rate (up to 12 Mbps)
• Includes internally housed 12-inch USB cable
• LED lights indicate port status
• Includes AC adapter for self-powered operation
• One-year warranty
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Your new Targus USB Mobile Mini Hub contains the following items:
• One USB Mobile Mini Hub with the internally housed USB cable
• One AC adapter (not required for low-power device operation)
• One user’s guide

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The USB Mobile Mini Hub can be powered by the notebook USB port (bus-
powered) or by the included AC adapter (self-powered). Bus-powered usage is
ideal for standard low-power devices, such as a keyboard or a mouse. Typically any
device requiring 100 mA of power or less can be used on the Mini Hub in bus-
powered mode. However, if you are using high-power devices, such as a printer,
camera, or scanner, Targus recommends using the AC adapter. The USB Mobile
Mini Hub will alert you when there is not enough power for a particular port to
power your device. In self-powered mode, the port’s LED will turn red when this
occurs. In bus-powered mode, the computer’s port would most likely shut down
causing the Mini Hub to go into shutdown mode, indicated by the green LEDs
turning off.
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Open the bottom door of the Mini Hub and release the USB cable.
 Route the cable in the channel and re-attach the door.
 Determine if you will be using bus-powered mode or self-powered mode.
 Follow the appropriate setup steps below.
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Make sure your computer is turned on.
 Plug the USB cable from the Mini Hub to the USB port on the computer.
 Be sure that the green LEDs on top of the Mini Hub are flashing. This
indicates that the Mini Hub is receiving power from the computer.
 Connect your USB devices to the Mini Hub.
 Windows®98 will load USB support from the Windows 98 CD. Follow the
software installation notes described later in this section for additional
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Make sure your computer is turned on.
 Plug in the AC adapter.
 Plug the DC end of the AC adapter into the Mini Hub.
 Plug the USB cable from the Mini Hub to the USB port on your computer.
 Be sure that the green LEDs on top of the Mini Hub are flashing. This
indicates that the Mini Hub is receiving power from the computer.
$ Connect your USB devices to the Mini Hub.
% Windows 98 will load USB support from the Windows 98 CD. Follow the
software installation notes described later in this section for additional
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When you initially connect the Mini Hub to your notebook computer,
Windows 98 detects new hardware, and then looks for software drivers.
These drivers are located at C:\windows\options\cabs or on your Windows
98 CD.
 Select the CD-ROM drive location or use the browse button to specify a
location. Click OKto continue.
Windows 98 finishes the driver software installation. You are now ready to
use the USB Mobile Mini Hub.
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The USB Mobile Mini Hub has individual port auto-shutdown protection against
power overload. The benefit of this feature is that in the case of excessive power
consumption from a USB device attached to the Mini Hub, the port will
automatically shut down. This prevents damage to the Mini Hub as well as to the
connected computer. If an error does occur and the port shuts down, follow the
steps listed below.
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Each port will indicate it has shut down by turning on its red LED indicator. If this
has occurred and you are using the AC adapter, the Mini Hub must be reset.
 Disconnect the device from the affected USB port.

 Disconnect the Mini Hub’s USB cable from the computer for a moment and
then reconnect.
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In some cases, if you are connecting devices which, when combined, are
consuming more power than your computer’s USB port can supply, the Mini Hub
will perform an automatic shutdown. This will be indicated by the green LEDs
turning off. A notebook computer’s USB port may supply 500 mA of power; but
each port from the Mini Hub is capable of supplying 1100 mA of power to a USB
device. If you’ve connected one mouse (100 mA) and one keyboard (100 mA), and
then try to connect a third device requiring 400 mA such as a camera, you’ve just
attempted to use 600 mA of power from a computer’s USB port capable of
supplying only 500 mA. In this example, the computer’s USB port shuts down
causing an automatic shutdown of the Mini Hub with the green LEDs turning off.
If this happens, follow these steps to reset the Mini Hub:
 Disconnect the Mini Hub USB cable from the computer
 Connect the AC adapter to the Mini Hub as described in the Installation
section under self-powered mode.
 Reconnect the Mini Hub to the notebook computer.
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• CE approved
• FCC Class A and Class B compliant
• Fully USB v1.1 Compliant
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• Dimensions
4.5 inches x 1.5 inches x 1 inch (l x w x h)
11.4 cm x 3.8 cm x 2.5 cm
• Weight
2.5 ounces (70.9 g)
• Housing
ABS Plastic
• Operating temperature
32° to 158° F (0° to 70° C)

• AC adapter ratings
AC input: 100–240 V, 0.33–1.9 A, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5 V, 2 A, 12 W maximum
•Power
1.1 A maximum power supplied per port
Per-port power-overload shutdown protection
Per-port red LED power-overload indicator
Will run bus-powered (no AC adapter needed) with low-power
devices, or will run self-powered mode AC adapter when using high-
power devices.
• Connectors
Four A-USB receptacle outputs and one A-USB connector input
• Maximum data transfer rate
12 million bps
• Operating system
Windows 98
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Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for one year. If your Targus USB Mobile Mini Hub is found to be defective within
that time, Targus will repair or replace your Targus USB Mobile Mini Hub. This
warranty does not cover damage from everyday wear and tear, or from
transportation by a common carrier.
Under no conditions is Targus liable for any of the following: loss or damage to a
computer; loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; and consequential or
incidental damages, even if Targus is informed of their possibility.
Warranty registration at: www.targus.com.
Targus is a registered trademark of Targus Group International.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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For additional assistance setting up your Targus USB Mobile Mini Hub, contact our
Technical Support department by phone Monday through Friday 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.
eastern time. Don’t forget to visit our Web site. We are also available by email.
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: www.targus.com

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If you need to obtain a replacement under warranty, or if you are missing an item in
this product, contact Customer Service Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to
5:30 P.M. Pacific time.
1-877-4-TARGUS
(827487)

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