Belkin P74081-A, F5U217 manual

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    P74081-A F5U217 Hi-Speed U S B P ocket Hub User Manual P74081-A_F5U217_man_10-02.qxd 10/17/02 11:42 AM Page a[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 T echnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 3

    Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB Pocket Hub (the Hub). The Hub provides three downstr eam USB ports that are compatible with both USB 1.1 (low-speed and full-speed) devices, as well as with USB 2.0 (high-speed) devices. This means that the Hub is backward-compatible with all of your current USB 1.1 devices as wel[...]

  • Page 4

    FEA TURES 2 • Compliant with Universal Serial Bus specification 2.0 (data rate 1.5/12/480Mbps) • Backward-compatible with Universal Serial Bus specification 1.1 (data rate 1.5/12Mbps) • Compatible with Windows ® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP • Approved by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) • Supports Plug-and-Play specifications • Supports hot [...]

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 3 Upstream Ports 1 Downstream Ports 3 Per -Port V oltage DC +5V Per -Port Current 500mA (max) Power Mode Self-powered Operating T emperature 5º C ~ 40º C Storage T emperature -20º C ~ 60º C Enclosure Plastic Power Supply Output: DC 5V 2.4A Plug Size: 3.5mm (outer) 1.0mm (center) Plug Polarity: Center Positive Main Powe[...]

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    INST ALLA TION 4 1. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or surge suppr essor . Plug the DC connector into the DC power jack found on the side of the Hub. Note: The Hub may be used without the power supply when connecting low-power devices such as keyboards and mice. Remove the USB A cable connector from its built-in storage bay , then plug it in[...]

  • Page 7

    INST ALLA TION “Install New Hardwar e Wizard” may prompt you to provide your Windows Installation CD to complete the driver installation process). Important Note: Hi-Speed USB hub drivers are included with most USB 2.0 PCI upgrade cards, and ar e pre-installed along with the PCI card drivers. If you pur chased an upgrade card prior to the r ele[...]

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    INFORMA TION FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West W alnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F5U217 to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followin[...]

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    © 2002 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are register ed trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. P74081-A Belkin Components B.V . Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands T el: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Wa[...]