Hi-speed USB Hub update 300903.qxd 12/03/2004 15:45 Page 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub USER MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE D'USO MANUAL DEL USUARIO Hi-speed USB Hub update 300903.qxd 12/03/2004 15:45 Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Saitek Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub. This hub brings the latest in USB 2.0 technology to your PC or Mac® compatible computer. We hope it gives many hours of trouble-free use and high-speed data transfer convenience. FEATURES · · · · · · · · · Adds 4 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports to your PC* AC Power Supply included Simple `Plug and Play 'Install Compatible with all USB devices Over-current protection (per port) prevents damage to your computer and peripherals 40 times faster connection speeds than USB 1.1 (480 Mbps data rate) LED illumination effects show port status Power-save switch Ideal for use with large digital data files (e.g., digital camera image downloads, etc) * Note: If your computer does not support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, don't worry, the Saitek USB 2.0 Hub will still transfer data at the optimum speed for your computer. GETTING STARTED 1 Firstly, plug your hub's power adapter into the power source, and then plug the power adapter cable into the power socket on your USB hub and press the hub's Power-save Button to turn it on. The On/Off light in the button will illuminate to show that the unit is receiving power. Plug the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (the smaller mini-B type end) into the upstream port of your Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub. 2 Hi-speed USB Hub update 300903.qxd 12/03/2004 15:45 Page 4 3 Plug the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (the larger type A end) into the computer's HiSpeed USB 2.0 port and you will receive on-screen notification that the hub has been recognized and installed. When the installation is complete, you can plug all kinds of USB peripherals into your new Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub. TROUBLESHOOTING Q The Power-save Button is not illuminated and the hub and attached peripherals are not working properly. What is wrong? A Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly and that the power cable is firmly attached to the hub. 4 USING YOUR HI-SPEED USB 2.0 HUB Hi-Speed Data Transfer After you have successfully installed the Saitek Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub you can use it to simultaneously attach all manner of USB devices, such as digital cameras, scanners, PDAs, web cams, printers and mice. To really see and appreciate the difference in speed from your old 1.1 USB connection why not try transferring some large digital files from sources such as digital cameras ­ you'll be amazed! Q I have plugged a USB peripheral into a hub port and there is no light illuminated and the peripheral is not working. What can I do? A All USB peripherals need product drivers to function, so when you first attach the USB peripheral to your hub, check to see if the computer automatically recognizes the product and loads the drivers or asks for an install CD. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Can't get started ­ don't worry, we're here to help you! Did you know that nearly all the products that are returned to us as faulty are not faulty at all - they have just not been installed properly? So, if you experience any difficulty with this product, please visit our website or contact one of our friendly technical support staff who will be pleased to help you. Our website www.saitek.com is designed to help you get the best performance from your Saitek product, and if you still have problems, we also have teams of product specialists around the world you can call for advice and support. Contact details are provided on the Technical Support Center list provided with this product. Saitek is dedicated to helping you enjoy your purchase ­ please call us if you have any difficulties or worries. LED Port Status To indicate that a USB device has been attached to your hub, the corresponding indicator light will illuminate and glow green to indicate a successful connection. A red LED state shows an over-current situation, ie, the attached device is malfunctioning. Power-save Switch To save power when you are not using your USB peripherals, simply press the Power-save button in the center of your hub and the light will go out - indicating that the hub has powered down. Adding more USB Hubs If you want to add more USB peripherals to your computer, you can add more USB hubs to the Saitek Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub's ports. The Saitek Website If you have access to an Internet connection, many of your technical queries may be answered with a simple visit to the Saitek Website at: www.saitek.com Hi-speed USB Hub update 300903.qxd 12/03/2004 15:45 Page 6 The technical support area will provide you with all the information you need to get the most out of your product and solve any problems you might have. 5 Federal laws, rules and/or obligations shall not be enforceable in that particular territory and Saitek will adhere to those laws, rules, and/or obligations. When returning the product for repair, please pack it very carefully, preferably using the original packaging materials. Please also include an explanatory note. IMPORTANT: To save yourself unnecessary cost and inconvenience, please check carefully that you have read and followed the instructions in this manual. This warranty is in Lieu of all other expressed warranties, obligations or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Contacting Saitek If you do not have access to the Internet, or if the website cannot answer your question, you will need to contact your local Saitek Technical Support Team. At Saitek, we aim to offer comprehensive and thorough technical support to all of our users. So, before you call, make sure you have all the relevant details at hand. To contact your local Saitek Technical Support Center, please look up the relevant contact details on the separate Technical Support Center sheet that came packaged with this product. 6 7 Conditions of Warranty 1 2 3 Warranty period is 2 years from date of purchase with proof of purchase submitted. Operating instructions must be followed. Product must not have been damaged as a result of defacement, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number, improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or party other than our own service facility or an authorized service center, use or installation of non-Saitek replacement parts in the product or the modification of this product in any way, or the incorporation of this product into any other products, or damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods, lightning, or acts of God, or any use violative of instructions furnished by Saitek plc. Obligations of Saitek shall be limited to repair or replacement with the same or similar unit, at our option. To obtain repairs under this warranty, present the product and proof of purchase (e.g. bill or invoice) to the authorized Saitek Technical Support Center (listed on the separate sheet packaged with this product) transportation charges prepaid. Any requirements that conflict with any state or FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 4 Hi-speed USB Hub update 300903.qxd 12/03/2004 15:45 Page 8 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 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 from that to which the receiver is connected · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Saitek Industries, 2295 Jefferson Street, Torrance, CA 90501, USA INTRODUCTION Félicitations pour l'achat du hub Saitek Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Ce hub vous apporte la dernière technologie USB 2.0 pour PC ou Mac®. Profitez d'une utilisation simple et d'une transmission de données supérieures ! CARACTERISTIQUES · · · · · · · · · 4 ports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed supplémentaires* Adaptateur AC/DC Installation automatique via simple Plug & Play Compatible avec toutes sortes de périphériques USB Protection contre surtension (par port) pour éviter des défauts sur les ordinateurs ou les périphériques 40 times plus vite que USB 1.1 (480 Mbps) Effets d'illumination montrent l'utilisation Système pour économiser de l'énergie Idéal pour l'utilisation avec des grands fichiers (ex., téléchargement des images) * Note: Si votre ordinateur ne transmet pas en Hi-Speed USB 2.0, votre hub Saitek USB 2.0 Hub fonctionne quand même avec la vitesse optimale déterminée par votre ordinateur. COMMENCER 1 D'abord, branchez l'adaptateur AC/DC sur une prise. Puis, connectez-le avec le hub et appuyez la touche au milieu du hub pour l'allumer. La lampe ON/OFF s'allume pour montrer que l'appareil est activé. Branchez le câble Hi-Speed USB 2.0 sur le port Upstream de votre hub. Branchez l'autre connectique du même câble sur un port USB de votre ordinateur. L'installation s'effectue automatiquement et vous recevez un message indiquant que le hub est installé. 2 3 Hi-speed USB Hub update 300903.qxd 12/03/2004 15:45 Page 10 4 Lorsque l'installation est terminée, vous pouvez connecter des périphériques USB sur les ports USB de votre hub Hi-Speed. QUESTIONS ET REPONSES Q La touche ON/OFF ne s'allume pas et le hub n'est pas activé. Qu'est-ce qu'il faut faire? A Assurez-vous que l'adaptateur est bien branché et connecté. Q J'ai branché un appareil USB sur un port du hub mais il marche pas. Quel est le problème? A Tous les appareils USB nécessite un pilote pour fonctionner. Lorsque vous branchez un appareil sur un port du hub, regardez-bien si votre ordinateur commence avec l'installation automatique ou s'il affiche un message indiquant un problème d'installation. UTILISER VOTRE HUB HI-SPEED USB 2.0 Transmission en Hi-Speed Après avoir installé votre hub Saitek Hi-Speed USB 2.0 vous pouvez brancher toutes sortes de périphériques comme par example des appareils photo numériques, des scanners, des PDAs, des imprimantes, des souris etc. Pour vraiment noter l'avantage en vitesse de USB 2.0, nous vous recommandons de transférer des images digitales ­ vous serez étonné! ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE Ça ne marche pas... Pas de panique, nous sommes là pour vous aider ! Si vous avez un problème technique avec ce produit, veuillez donc visiter notre site Internet ou contacter une personne de notre équipe technique : nous serons ravis de vous aider. Notre site Internet www.saitek.com est conçu pour vous aider à apprécier votre produit Saitek aux meilleures de ses performances. Si malgré cela, vous n'arrivez pas à résoudre votre problème, nos équipes de spécialistes dans le monde sont à votre disposition pour vous conseiller et vous aider. Les numéros de contact figurent dans la liste des Centres d'assistance fournie avec ce produit : n'hésitez pas à nous appeler pour toute question ou tout problème. Indication avec diodes LED Pour indiquer qu'un appareil USB était branché sur votre hub, la lampe du port ...