Aleratec Charge and Sync Station Mini 10 User Guide

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Daisy Chain
Two Charge and Sync Station Mini 10 units can be daisy-chained for a total 
of up to 20 devices syncing at the same time. However, in some cases where 
the connected PC has a built in USB3.0 hub, the second station may not be 
detected.
1. Using a USB cable, connect the daisy chain port of the first unit to the 
USB port of the second unit as shown below.   

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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 other systems, such as Windows, Linux, Mac, 
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...

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iOS Device and iTunes Configuration Tips - Continued
2. Click the Devices Tab and make sure “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and 
iPads from syncing automatically” is unchecked. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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iOS Device and iTunes Configuration Tips - Continued
3. The software application iPhoto on your Mac maybe 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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iOS Device and iTunes Configuration Tips - Continued
4. For best results, setup 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 of 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...

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iOS Device and iTunes Configuration Tips - Continued
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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iOS Device and iTunes Configuration Tips - Continued
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESTRICTIONS MENU:  

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Specifications
Target USB Ports• 10
Power Requirements• AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 150Watt
Power Output• DC 24V, 6.25A
Smart-Charge Support• iPad and most other iOS devices
Charge Support• Android and most other devices
Product Dimensions 
(LxWxH)
• 270 x 110 x 45 mm   /  10.6” x 4.3” x 1.8”
Operating Temperature• 41°F - 122°F  /  5°C - 50°C
Humidity• 15% - 90% RH
Weight• 1 kg / 2.15 lb  

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Technical Support
After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this 
product, please contact Aleratec Technical Support. Our technical staff will 
be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you. 
Calling Aleratec Technical Support without all the necessary information 
can be both time consuming and frustrating. Therefore, please try to have 
the following information ready before calling:
1. Part Number - the part number is located on...

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Service and Support
 Aleratec, Inc., Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty covers defects encountered in the course of 
normal use of this product and does not apply to damage from improper 
use, abuse, accidents, unauthorized service, or inadequate packaging 
when shipping the product to Aleratec, Inc.
Aleratec, Inc. provides the following limited warranty for this product 
only if the product was originally purchased for use, not re-sale, from 
Aleratec, Inc., an Aleratec, Inc....