HP USB 2.0 2005pr Port Replicator - Manual (Page 11)

2 Using the port replicator
Port replicator guidelines
● Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the port replicator with HP or Compaq
computers running Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP operating systems.
● Power—To use port replicator features, AC power must be connected to the port replicator.
NOTE: It is recommended that AC power be connected to both the port replicator and to the
computer if you plan to use the port replicator for more than 10 minutes at one time.
● Connecting and disconnecting—The computer can be connected or disconnected from the
port replicator whether the computer is on or off. (See
Step 2: Connecting to the computer
on page 5 and Disconnecting the port replicator on page 14 .)
● External devices—When the port replicator is connected to a computer, external devices may
be connected to the ports on the port replicator or to the ports on the computer.
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