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Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains the product description, installation instructions, and product use
information.
Product description
The IBM Multi-Port USB Hub provides a quick and convenient connection to multiple
devices through one simple connection to your IBM ThinkPad
computer. The nine
ports on the hub enable you to connect the following devices to the computer while
the computer is on:
Up to five Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices
Printer
Serial device
Note: The hub will not work with a serial mouse.
Standard keyboard
Standard mouse
In addition to this book, the option package includes:
Multi-Port USB hub
AC/DC power adapter
Note: All power supplies are universal. However, for worldwide use, you must
purchase the correct wall adapter or line cord for your country or region.
USB cable, 2.0 ft (0.6 m)
IBM Multi-Port USB Hub Option Diskette
Note: The hub supports the Microsoft
Windows
98 operating system only.
You might need your Windows 98 installation CD or diskettes to install
the device drivers on the Option Diskette.
Installing the hub
To install the hub:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the IBM Multi-Port USB Hub Option Diskette into the diskette drive.
(Insert your Windows 98 installation CD into the CD-ROM drive if you are
prompted to do so by the on-screen instructions. If you do not have a CD-ROM
drive, insert the first Windows 98 installation diskette into the diskette drive.)
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