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setup
verify package contents
1•
connect USB cable to hub
2•
connect USB cables to computer
3•
connect main USB connector to a USB port on
your computer
if required, also connect secondary
USB connector (see note under step 4)
connect devices to hub
4•
Your 4-port USB 2.0 hub can be used with a single USB-to-computer note f
connection to power any USB device that consumes less than 100 mA
(milliamperes)—including digital cameras, card readers, keyboards, mice,
MP3 players, thumb drives and many other handheld USB devices.
If you have multiple USB devices connected to your hub at the same time,
your hub may need additional power. To provide more power to the hub,
also connect the secondary USB connector directly to your computer.
USB devices that consume more than 100 mA—such as external drives,
note f
printers, scanners or fax machines—may not operate properly when
connected through the hub.
start using your devices!
5•
troubleshooting
situation try this
USB hub does
not work
Ensure the USB cable is properly inserted into the hub and a USB •
port on your computer.
Ensure the devices are connected properly.
•
Connect the hub to a different USB port. •
a device
connected to
the hub does
not work
Connect both USB connectors to your computer. •
Try connecting the hub to a USB 2.0 port on your computer if •
available (not a slower USB 1.1 port)
4-port USB 2.0 hub
quick start guide
(in your hands right now)
quick start guide
3 ft. Y-split USB cable
USB-to-hub
connector
main USB-to-
computer
connector
secondary
USB-to-computer
connector