USER GUIDE

desktop USB 2.07-port hubwith audio pass-through

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................... 3Package Contents............................................. 5System Requirements....................................... 5Connecting the Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through ......................................... 6Connecting New Devices.................................. 9Global Suspend Mode .................................... 11Targus Always On........................................... 11Using USB Devices That Require More Power ... .........................................................................11Product Limitations ......................................... 11Troubleshooting .............................................. 12Technical Support ........................................... 13Product Registration ....................................... 14Warranty ......................................................... 14Regulatory Compliance................................... 14

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TARGUS DESKTOP USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB WITH

AUDIO PASS-THROUGH

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Targus DesktopUSB 2.0 7-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through. Thisdesktop hub allows you to expand your desktop byadding 7 additional USB ports with over-currentprotection, and audio pass-through ports for easyconnection of headphones/speakers and a microphone.

The desktop USB 2.0 7-port hub also offers three uniquefeatures:

1 High Power technology - provides twice the USBspecification for devices that require more power thannormal USB ports provide

2 Targus Always On technology - provides power to theUSB ports even when when the computer is shut-down, disconnected, or in hibernation/ stand-by mode.This allows USB devices that charge via the USB portto keep charging under any circumstance.

3 Targus Easy Access Ports - USB ports are spacedwider apart to accomodate larger USB adapters.

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FeaturesSpace Savings and Flexible:

The desktop USB 2.0 7-port hub withaudio pass-through is designed to sit onyour desktop in either the horizontal orvertical position. To stand the hub in thevertical position, simply insert it into theprovided base. This will maximize yourdesktop space and provide easy access tothe top ports. The hub can also bepositioned on the left or right side of yourmonitor for different usage styles of left orright handed mouse users.

The Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hubincludes the following ports:

• Four 3.5 mm Audio: (2) headset in/ out and (2)microphone in/out (located on the front and the back ofthe hub)

• Five USB 2.0 ports

• Two USB High Power Ports (one port located on top ofthe hub, and one port located at the front side of thehub) - Providing up to 1Amp of power per port

• One mini USB port

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Package ContentsIn addition to this user guide, the package contains:

• Targus Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Through

• High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable

• Audio pass-through cable for microphone/ headset

• AC power adapter (Required)

• One Removable Base

System RequirementsHardware

• USB version 2.0 port

• Audio Connections for use with Audio pass-throughports (required only if you wish to use the pass-throughports)

NOTE: WHEN CONNECTED TO A USB VERSION 1.1 PORT ON YOUR

COMPUTER, THE DESKTOP USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB’S PERFORMANCE LEVEL

WILL BE LESS THAN OPTIMAL. FOR BEST RESULTS, CONNECT IT TO A USBVERSION 2.0 PORT.

Operating System

• Windows® ME / 2000 Service Pack 4 / XP

• Windows VistaTM

• Mac OS X (10.X or greater)

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NOTE: TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR

COMPUTER MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR MICROSOFT’S DOWNLOAD CENTER:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh%3BEN-US%3Bsp

Connecting the DesktopUSB 2.0 7-Port Hub withAudio Pass-Through

Connecting the Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with Audio Pass-Throughto Your Computer

To connect the Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub with AudioPass-Through to your computer:

1 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DCpower jack on the back of the hub.

2 Connect one end of the USB upstream cable to themini USB port on back of the hub, and the other endinto an available USB 2.0 port on your computer.

WARNINGS: THE DESKTOP USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB WITH AUDIO PASS-THROUGH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WITHOUT THE AC ADAPTER

PLUGGED INTO AN AC OUTLET.

DO NOT CONNECT ANY DEVICES TO THE DESKTOP USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB

WITH AUDIO PASS-THROUGH UNTIL THE CONNECTION IS COMPLETED.

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LED Status Indicator LightsThe USB LED status indicator lights on the side of theUSB hub glow when you connect devices to the hub.

• Green Tx light illuminates when connected to an USBdevice.

USB 2.0 7-Port Hub Horizontal View

Green TxLight

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USB 2.0 7-Port Hub Back Vertical View

USB 2.0 7-Port Hub Top and Front Vertical View

Audio-In (Microphone) Port

Audio-Out (Headset) Port

Mini-USB Port

DC Jack

High Power

USB Ports

USB Port

(Type B)

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USB Ports

High Power USB Port

Audio-In (Microphone) Port

Audio-Out (Headset) Port

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Connecting New DevicesTo avoid possible damage when connecting a newdevice, do not force the cable connector into the port onthe USB hub. If the cable connector does not attachsmoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching itagain.

Connecting a USB DeviceTo connect a USB device, plug it into a USB port andfollow the additional instructions provided with the deviceor on your computer screen.

All seven USB ports meet USB High-speedrequirements, of which two of them are High Power USBports, with unique features. See “Targus Always On” onpage 11 for more details, and “Using USB Devices ThatRequire More Power” on page 11.

The standard USB ports, which are located next to themicrophone port and the High Power USB port at the topof the hub, are high-speed ports that provide standard500mA of power.

THE TWO USB PORTS WITH THE LIGHTING BOLT SYMBOL ARE ALSO HIGH-SPEED

PORTS THAT PROVIDE UP TO 1AMP OF POWER EACH. THEY CAN BE USED TO

POWER USB DEVICES SUCH AS HARD DRIVES, PRINTERS, AND EXTERNAL OPTICAL

DEVICES THAT DRAW MORE POWER THAN A STANDARD USB PORT SUPPLIES.

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Connecting an Audio Device1 Plug your headsets or speakers into the green 3.5mm

Audio Out (Headset) port on the USB hub.

2 Plug your microphone jack into the mono Audio In(Microphone) port.

3 Connect the audio output from the back of yourcomputer to the back of the USB hub via the suppliedaudio pass-through cable (as shown below).

Audio Connection of USB 7-Port Hub and PC

NOTE: SOME COMPUTERS NEED TO CONNECT TO EITHER THE LINE-OUT OR

THE CENTER-OUT CHANNEL OF A SOUND CARD. CONSULT THE SOUND CARD

MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS (PROCEDURES MAY VARY).

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Audio-In (Microphone)

Audio-Out(Headset)

Headset / Speaker /

Microphone(pink)

DC Jack

High PowerUSB Port

USB Ports Mini USB (Type B)

USB Ports

Stereo (green)

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Global Suspend ModeWhen your computer is in suspend mode, the USB 2.0 7-port hub also enters suspend mode to avoid powerconsumption. When your computer wakes up, so doesthe hub automatically.

Targus Always OnThe two USB ports that provide up to 1Amp of power willcontinue providing power even when the laptop ispowered down or disconnected from the USB 2.0 7-porthub. This allows you to charge any USB device you mayhave connected.

Using USB Devices ThatRequire More Power

Some devices, which use large amounts of power, suchas printers and optical drives, should be plugged into theUSB High Power Ports. These ports will provide up to1000mA of power - double the power of a standard USBports, and are identified by the lightning bolt symbol.

Product LimitationsSome devices may halt temporarily when a high datatransfer is occurring. For example, your mouse may

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respond slowly while a graphic print job is printing orwhile you are experiencing heavy network traffic.

We recommend the following guidelines:

• Do not transfer data to or from multiple high-speeddevices, such as a digital camera or scanner, at thesame time.

• If speed degradation does occur, close other programsthat use a USB device to improve device performance.

Troubleshooting

Device Not Working• Make sure that the device is fully inserted into the

correct port on the hub.

• Plug the device into a different port. If it still doesn’twork, test the device by connecting it directly to yourcomputer.

• Verify that you ran the Setup or Install program for thedevice.

• Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager.For more information refer to “Verifying Devices areInstalled” on page 13.

• Disconnect all devices from the hub and reconnectthem, one at a time. Check that each device worksbefore plugging in the next one.

• Each USB port is equipped with over-currentprotection. Should a USB device draw more currentthan the USB port can supply, the port will shut down.

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To re-enable the port, unplug the device and go toDevice Manager or to the message in the system trayand choose the Reset option. You can then plug thedevice back into the USB port. If a shut down reoccurs,check the power requirements of the device.

Verifying Devices are InstalledYou can view the devices installed on the USB 2.0 7-porthub from the Device Manager window in SystemProperties.

Right-click My Computer, Properties, then click theHardware tab, and then the Device Manager button.

Technical SupportFor technical questions, please visit:

USInternet: www.targus.com/support.asp

AustraliaInternet: www.targus.com/au

Email: infoaust@targus.com

Telephone: 1800-641-645

New ZealandTelephone: 0800-633-222

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Product RegistrationTargus recommends that you register your Targus accessoryshortly after purchasing it. To register your Targus accessory, goto: http://www.targus.com/registration.asp

You will need to provide your full name, email address, phonenumber, and company information (if applicable).

WarrantyTargus warrants this product to be free from defects in materialsand workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is foundto be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replaceit. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear andtear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions isTargus liable for loss of, or damage to a computer; nor loss of, ordamage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential orincidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of theirpossibility. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

Regulatory ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.

FCC Statement

Tested to ComplyThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This

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equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference 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 different fromthat to which the receiver is connected;

• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not authorized by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user’s authority to operate thisproduct.

Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Palm andHotSync are a registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and WindowsVista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in theUnited States and/or other countries. All trademarks and registered trademarks are theproperties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Features and specificationssubject to change without notice. © 2007, Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus,Inc., Anaheim, CA 92806 USA.

Visit our Website at www.targus.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. © 2007 Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc.

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