Aleratec Charge and Sync Station 16 User Guide

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Connection
Setting up the power connection to your Charge and Sync Station 16.
1. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position.
 
 
 
 
2. Plug in the power cord into the side of the unit and into a US power 
outlet. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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3. If syncing, use the USB A to B cable provided and connect the USB B 
end on the unit. Connect the USB A end to your host computer. Unplug 
the USB cable if charging your devices.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sync times will vary greatly depending on a variety of factors 
including, but not limited to,  your computer and the amount of data 
being synced.  
 
Please note that this station only serves as a pathway for 
communication between your devices and the computer. Actual 
management and synchronization is handled by software or apps 
independent of this station. 
 
After syncing, eject each device properly from the computer before 
disconnecting or powering off.  
						

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4. Plug in devices. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Turn ON station.
 
 
   
						

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iOS Device and iTunes Configuration Tips
This station can be used with iTunes for synchronization and management of 
iPads and other iOS devices. For this and any other application (on Windows, 
Linux, etc.) this station acts as a USB hub. While these instructions are specific to 
iPads, virtually the same steps can be used for iPhones and iPod Touch devices.
Please note that this station only serves as a pathway for communication between 
your devices and the computer. Actual management and synchronization is handled by 
software or apps independent of this station.
The following tips for setting up your Mac for syncing your iPads are in no way 
meant to replace the official iTunes and iPad instructions available from Apple. 
Functions and appearance of both iTunes and iOS may change at any time.
1. iTunes’ automatic checking for software updates can sometimes cause 
problems or slow performance when syncing more than one iPad at 
a time. We suggest that you turn this option off. Select Preferences in 
the iTunes menu. In the General tab, make sure that “Check for new 
software updates automatically” is unchecked. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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2. Click the Devices Tab and make sure “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and 
iPads from syncing automatically” is unchecked. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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3. The software application iPhoto on your Mac may be set up to 
automatically open when images are found on connected iPads. 
To prevent this, go to the Preferences of iPhoto and make sure the 
“Connected camera opens:” is set to “No application”. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

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4. For best results, set up each of your iPads in the following manner: 
a) Connect a single iPad to your Mac. 
b) Open iTunes and select your iPad. (iTunes may open automatically) 
c) Complete the registration process if necessary. 
d) In the summary tab, make sure “Manually manage music and
    videos” and “Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi” are unchecked. 
e) Make sure “Sync only checked songs and videos” and “Open iTunes      
    with this iPad is connected” are checked. 
f) Go through each of the remaining tabs and choose the items you 
want to be synced to this iPad. 
g) Click Apply.
 
   
						

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5. You may want to set restrictions on these iPads. This is accomplished 
through the “Settings” app on the device (not iTunes). Open the 
Settings App and choose “General” and “Restrictions”. Here, you can 
set a passcode and disable functions such as installing apps, accessing 
the iTunes Store, etc. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GENERAL MENU:  
						

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RESTRICTIONS MENU:  
						

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Specifications
Target USB Ports16
Power RequirementsAC 100-120V, 50-60Hz, 7A
Power OutputDC 5V, 60A
Smart-Charge SupportActive - iOS, Android and most other devices
Product Dimensions 
(LxWxH)
368 x 150 x 110 mm / 14.5” x 5.9” x 4.3”
Operating Temperature41°F - 122°F  /  5°C - 50°C
Humidity15% - 90% RH
Weight3 kg / 6.55 lb