TRENDnet TFU-430 manual

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    TFU-430 Quick Inst allation Guide[...]

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    T able of Contents T able of Contents V ersion 01.23.2006 English ..................................................................................................... T roubleshooting ........................................................................................ 1 1 2 3 1. Before Y ou Start 2. Install Hardware ...........................[...]

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    System Requirements Application TFU-430 Quick Installation Guide USB 2.0 Cable IEEE 1394 FireWire Cable AC Power Adapter PC with supported operating system USB 1.1/2.0 port on your computer IEEE 1394 FireWire port on your computer Package Content 1. Before Y ou Start English 1 7-Port USB 2.0/FireWire Combo Hub (TFU-430) PC/MAC Systems USB Keyboard [...]

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    2. Install Hardware English 2 Note: Because the TFU-430 is hot-pluggable, you can connect or disconnect the TFU-430 while the computer is on. Although the TFU-430 is bus-powered and therefore does not require an AC Power Adapter , it is recommended that the included AC Power Adapter be used. 3. Connect the included USB Cable to the Uplink Port , an[...]

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    Q1: A1: Q2: A2: Q3: A3: Q4: A4: Where is the Driver CD-Rom for the TFU-430? The TFU-430 does not require unique drivers for Windows XP/2000/ME; it uses preinstalled FireWire drivers provided by your operating system. Y ou must have properly installed USB and/or FireWire ports on your computer . Can I connect or disconnect the USB cable while the co[...]

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    Limited W arranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TFU-430 - 2 Y ear W arranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense, repair[...]

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    W ARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDnet PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERA TE AS W ARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, A T TRENDnet'S OPTION, REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT . THE FOREGOING W ARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN F ACT OR BY OPERA TION OF LA W , ST A TUTO[...]

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    Copyright ©2006. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet. 3 1 35 Kashiwa Street T orr ance, C A 90505 USA T RE N D n e t T e ch n i ca l S u pp o r t Tech Support Hours 24/7 Toll Free Tech Support Contact Telephone: 1(866) 845-3673 Email: support@trendnet.com Contact Tech Support Hours Telephone: Deutsch : +49 (0) 6331 / 268-460 Français : +49 (0) 6331 / 2[...]