Dicota Porter Flex Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

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Intended use
A corresponding Notebook can be placed on the Aluminum Notebook Stand. The inclination
of the support is multi-step adjustable. As a special feature the Notebook support is provided
with an integrated USB 2.0 HUB including 4 ports. This product complies with the applicable
National and European specifications.
Contents
• Aluminum Notebook Stand
• Universal power adapter
• User's guide
Features
• Ergonomic design
• Adjustable stand with 6 levels
• Up to 13 times better heat dissipation than stainless steel
• Integrated USB 2.0 HUB with 4 ports
• Includes power adapter to enable use of high power USB devices
• Plug & Play
• Electrical rating: – Input: 100–240 V
– Output: 5 V DC, 1 A
Safety instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to
observe these safety instructions! Liability for any and all consequential da-
mage is excluded! We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage
caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The war-
ranty is voided in these cases.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible because
of safety and approval reasons (CE).
• The product must not get damp or wet.
• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around since this may become
a dangerous toy for children.
• Handle the product with care. It can be damaged through impact, blows, or accidental
drops, even from a low height.
Connection and getting started of Porter Flex
• Set the desired inclination of the Notebook support.
• Place the Notebook on the Notebook support in a way that the front edge of the Notebook
rests against the Notebook support.
• Switch on your Notebook and wait until the operating system has finished loading.
• The operation of the product requires at least Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP & Vista.
Mac OS X or higher.
• Connect the USB connector to a free USB 2.0 port of your Notebook.
• Naturally, a conventional USB 1.1 port of the computer can also be used instead of a
USB 2.0 port. However, in this case the transfer data rate will be very low (USB 1.1, about
1 MByte/sec max.).
Use of the USB HUB
Porter Flex provides in total four USB 2.0 ports.
To these you can e.g. connect and operate USB sticks, scanner, WLAN sticks etc.
For high power USB devices, please connect with bundled universal power
adapter, which provides an output current of at least 1 A.
Setup for power adapter:
1) Select the correct plug for your country.
2) Slide in the plug onto the power adapter.
3) Press it down until it is locked firmly.
4) Please ensure the plug is securely attached every time before use.
To remove the plug:
Please push "OPEN" button downward and release the plug from power adapter.
Caution:
1) Please do not connect the plug to socket directly unless it's securely attached on power
adapter.
2) Power adapter is not a toy. Please keep out of reach of children or pets.
Handling
• Avoid the following unfavourable ambient conditions at the installation point or during
transportation:
– damp or excessively high air humidity;
– extreme cold (<0°C) or heat (>45°C), direct sunlight;
– dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents;
– strong vibration, impact or blows;
– strong magnetic fields, e.g. close to machines or loudspeakers.
• Check the product for damage before each use! If you detect any damage, do NOT
connect the device to the mains voltage! This constitutes a mortal danger!
Safe operation must be presumed to be no longer possible, if
– the device exhibits visible damage;
– the device no longer operates and
– the device was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long
period of time or
– after extraordinary stress caused by transport.
• Any maintenance or repair work must only be carried out by authorised personnel.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the cables are neither kinked nor pinched.
• Place the start box on a level, firm, and sufficiently large area.
• Place the Notebook exactly in the middle of Porter Flex, not overlapping to the left or right
so it could fall off.
• Do not move Porter Flex with the Notebook on it with a jerk, whilst in operation. The hard
disk may be damaged by movement whilst in operation, furthermore, data may be lost!
• The weight of Porter Flex/Notebook may cause damage to the surface on the mounting
site. Therefore, do not place the device on valuable furniture without appropriate protec-
tion.
Cleaning
The use of a dry, soft, lint-free cloth is sufficient to clean the product. Do not apply too much
pressure, it can scratch the product.
Dust can be easily removed using a clean, soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
Tips & Notes
• USB devices can be plugged in and unplugged whilst the Notebook is in operation.
You should, however, take into account that data may be corrupted or Windows may crash
when the connection cable is disconnected while data are being transmitted.
In Windows ME/XP you can see an arrow in the menu bar by means of which you can
instruct Windows to disconnect the device, i.e. to finish data transmission in order to be
able to disconnect the connecting cable without any danger.
Alternatively you can simply finish the Notebook operation and switch it off, then you
disconnect the USB connection between Porter Flex and Notebook.
• USB 2.0 devices are downwards compatible. This means that USB 2.0 integrated in
Porter Flex can also function with conventional "slow" USB 1.1 ports, but then only at the
maximum USB 1.1 speed (effective max. ca. 1 MByte/s). Several MBytes/sec is possible
with USB 2.0.
Disclaimer:
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not
make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and
completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any
commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other
damage. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information recording
and retrieval systems without the express written permission of the manufacturer.
Customer service:
If you encounter any problem with your Porter Flex, please contact our local sub-
sidiary, partner or dealer, or send us your inquiry to info@dicota.com.
2 years warranty. Please find the complete text in our guarantee on the internet:
www.dicota.com.
All the products and software mentioned above are registered trademarks of their
respective owners. Errors and omissions excepted.
N4029
This symbol (crossed out bin wheelie symbol according to WEEE Annex IV)
indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment
in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic
refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for
the disposal of this product.