Aleratec Charge and Sync Station Mini 10 User Guide

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Using the Charge and Sync Station Mini 10
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 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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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 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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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 the back of the Charge and 
Sync Station Mini 10.
2. Serial Number - the serial number is located on the back of the Char ge 
and Sync Station Mini 10.
3. Troubles - your questions about the Charge and Sync Station Mini 
10. Please provide enough information about your problems so our 
technical staff can recreate and diagnose it.
Technical Support Addresses and Phone Numbers
 XBy e-mail: [email protected]	 –  Skype: support.aleratec.com
 XBy Telephone: +1-818-678-0484	 –  FAX at: +1-818-678-0483
Technical Support Group can be reached 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific 
Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays.
Please try to call from a phone near your computer system and Sync 
Station Mini 10.
 XAccess is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via:
The World Wide Web at: www.aleratec.com  
						

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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. authorized dealer or distributor, or any 
other Aleratec, Inc. approved reseller for this product. This product is 
warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a 
period of one year from the date of your original purchase.
If the product fails during normal and proper use within the warranty 
period, Aleratec, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at 
no cost (except shipping and insurance). This limited warranty does not 
include service to repair damage from improper installation, accident, 
disaster, misuse, abuse, or modifications to the subsystem, or by any 
other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship.