Tripp Lite U230-204-R User manual

Brand: Tripp Lite

Model: U230-204-R

Category: Interface hubs

Type: User manual

Tripp Lite U230-204-R is a USB 2.0 Share Switch with File Transfer that allows you to share up to 4 USB 2.0 devices between 2 PCs. It features automatic printer sharing, built-in file transfer functionality, and is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems. You can transfer usage of connected devices via push-button, share switch software, or hotkey. The file transfer rate is up to 16 Mbps.

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Owner’s Manual

USB 2.0 Share Switch

with File Transfer

Model: U230-204-R

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, Il 60609 USA

www.tripplite.com/support

Package Contents 2

Safety Instructions 2

Features 2

Installation 3

Operation 3-4

Warranty and Waranty Registration 5

Español 6

Français 11

USB 2.0 SHARE SWITCH with FILE TRANSFER

Model: U230-204-R

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FILE

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Package Contents

• U230-204-RUSB2.0ShareSwitchwithFileTransfer

• (x2)USBDeviceCables,USBAMaletoUSBBMale

• ExternalPowerSupply

• CDwithOwner’sManualandDriver

• QuickStartGuide

• Devicestickers

Safety Instructions

• Readthesafetyinstructionscarefullypriortouse

• Keepthisowner’smanualforfuturereference

• Keeptheunitawayfromhumidity

• Laytheunitonaat,stablesurfacepriortosettingup

• Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausethefailureofthelifesupport

equipmentortosignicantlyaffectitssafetyoreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresenceofaammableanesthetic

mixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide

If any of the following occurs, contact a Tripp Lite Service Representative:

• Theequipmenthasbeenexposedtomoisture

• Theequipmenthasbeendroppedordamagedinanyway

• Theequipmentdoesnotfunctionproperlyafterfollowingtheinstructionsintheowner’smanual

Features

• Shareupto4USB2.0devicesbetween2PCs

• Transferusageofconnecteddevicesviapush-button,shareswitchsoftwareorhotkey

• Automaticprintersharingallowsforuseofprinterwithouthavingtoswitchbetweencomputers

• Built-inletransferfunctionalityallowssharingoflesbetweenPCs

• Filetransferrateofupto16Mbps

• CompatiblewithWindows

XPandWindowsVista

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operatingsystems

Top Panel

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Push-Buttons

Back Panel

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ComputerConnectionPorts

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USBDevicePorts

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ExternalPowerSupplyJack

Bottom Panel

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Auto/ManualModeSwitch

Installation

Note: The driver must be installed before connecting your computers to the device.

1.InserttheCDintotherstcomputer’sdiscdrive.Driverinstallationshouldbeginautomatically.Iftheinstallationdoesnotbeginautomatically,navigate

toanddouble-clickontheSetup.exelelocatedontheCD.

2.Followthepromptsthataredisplayedthroughouttheinstallationprocess,endingwiththeprompttonishtheinstallation.Aftertheinstallationis

nished,youmaybepromptedtorestartyourcomputer.Ifthispromptcomesup,clickYe s.

3.Repeatthesestepsonthesecondcomputertobeconnectedtothedevice.

4.Connecttheincludedpowersupplytothedeviceandplugitintoanappropriatepowersource.Tohelpprotectyoursystemfromsudden,transient

increasesanddecreasesinelectricalpower,itisrecommendedthatyouplugyourdevicesintoaTrippLiteSurgeSuppressor,LineConditioneror

UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS).

5.ConnecteachcomputertothedeviceusingtheincludedUSBcables.TheShareSwitchiconshouldnowappearinthelower-rightcornerofyour

computerscreen.

6.Right-clickthisiconandselectOpen.

7.Youcannowconnectupto4USBdevicestotheUSBportsonthebackofthedevice.

Operation

4-Port USB 2.0 Switch

Therearethreewaystoswitchconnecteddevicesbetweencomputers:

1. Push-Button: Pressthepush-buttonofthedesireddevicetotransferusagebetweencomputers.Afterabuttonispressed,theLEDoftheactive

computerwillblinkandthenturnoff.Theothercomputerwillthenbetheactivecomputerandit’sLEDwillilluminate.Note: The RED LED represents

computer A, and the GREEN LED represents computer B.

2. Share Station Menu:Right-clicktheShare Switchiconinthelowerright-handcornerofyourscreenandselectOpen.Amenuwillappear(seebelow)

whichshowstwosetsoffourboxeswhichrepresentcomputerAandB.ComputerBisdisplayedontheleftandComputerAontheright.Totransfer

usageofadevicetoacomputer,simplyclickontheboxnexttotheportthatthedeviceisconnectedto.Usagewillbetransferredandthecorresponding

LEDwillilluminateonthedevice.

3. Hotkey:Transfersusageofalldevicesbetweencomputers.Pressthe[Num Lock] keytwiceonthekeyboardofthecomputeryouwishtotransferusage

to.

Operation

File Transfer

Tousetheletransferfunction,simplypresstheletransferpush-buttonontheunit.Afterpressingthebutton,theREDLEDabovethebuttonwill

illuminate,andtheletransferscreenwillappear,splittingthescreenintoRemote HostandLocal Host.Itmaytakeaminuteorsofortheletransfer

screentoappear.Iftheletransferscreendoesnotautomaticallyappear,gototheMy Computersectionofbothcomputersanddouble-clickthe

EasySuiteicon.Oncetheletransferscreenisdisplayed,simplydrag-and-droporcopy-and-pastelesfromonecomputertoanother.Note: While the ﬁle

transfer function is being used, you will not be able to transfer usage of a device.

Printer Sharing

WhenaprinterisconnectedtotheShareSwitch,bothcomputersmayaccesstheprinterwithouthavingtoswitchusagebetweencomputers.

Auto and Manual Modes

ThereisaswitchonthebottomoftheunitthatallowsyoutoputtheswitchintoAuto ModeorManual Mode.

Auto Mode: WheninAuto Mode,theswitchwillautomaticallytransferusageofalldevicestotheothercomputerwhenonecomputerisdisconnected.

Manual Mode: WheninManual Mode,theswitchwillnotautomaticallytransferusageofalldevicestotheothercomputerwhenonecomputeris

disconnected.Inthismode,youwillhavetomanuallytransferusageofconnecteddevices.

Warranty

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sellerwarrantsthisproduct,ifusedinaccordancewithallapplicableinstructions,tobefreefromoriginaldefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiodof1yearfromthedateofinitialpurchase.

Iftheproductshouldprovedefectiveinmaterialorworkmanshipwithinthatperiod,Sellerwillrepairorreplacetheproduct,initssolediscretion.ServiceunderthisWarrantycanonlybeobtained

byyourdeliveringorshippingtheproduct(withallshippingordeliverychargesprepaid)to:TrippLite;1111W.35thStreet;ChicagoIL60609;USA.Sellerwillpayreturnshippingcharges.Visit

www.tripplite.com/supportbeforesendinganyequipmentbackforrepair.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE,ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS

WARRANTIESOTHERTHANTHEWARRANTYEXPRESSLYSETFORTHHEREIN.EXCEPTTOTHEEXTENTPROHIBITEDBYAPPLICABLELAW,ALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,

INCLUDINGALLWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESS,ARELIMITEDINDURATIONTOTHEWARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE;ANDTHISWARRANTY

EXPRESSLYEXCLUDESALLINCIDENTALANDCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.(Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,andsomestatesdonotallowthe

exclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.ThisWarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayhaveotherrights

whichvaryfromjurisdictiontojurisdiction).

TrippLite;1111W.35thStreet;ChicagoIL60609;USA

WARNING:Theindividualusershouldtakecaretodeterminepriortousewhetherthisdeviceissuitable,adequateorsafefortheuseintended.Sinceindividualapplicationsaresubjecttogreatvariation,

themanufacturermakesnorepresentationorwarrantyastothesuitabilityortnessofthesedevicesforanyspecicapplication.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

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FCC Regulatory Compliance

ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywithPart15ClassBoftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:

1.Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.

2.Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceivedandincludeinterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

CE Regulatory Compliance

Thisequipmentisincompliancewiththerequirementsofthefollowingregulations:EN55022:EMCDirective2004/108/EC(EN55022/EN550024).

WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)

UndertheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directiveandimplementingregulations,whencustomersbuynewelectricalandelectronicequipmentfromTrippLitetheyareentitledto:

• Sendoldequipmentforrecyclingonaone-for-one,like-for-likebasis(thisvariesdependingonthecountry)

• Sendthenewequipmentbackforrecyclingwhenthisultimatelybecomeswaste

TrippLitefollowsapolicyofcontinuousimprovement.Productspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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