CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub User Manual

සැකසුම් මාර්ගෝපදේශය

Follow these steps to set up your CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub:

1. ඇසිරීම සහ පරීක්ෂා කිරීම

Carefully remove all components from the packaging. Ensure you have the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, the power adapter, and the USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 adapter. Inspect all items for any signs of damage.

2. බල සම්බන්ධතාවය

1. Connect the power adapter to the DC In port on the back of the CalDigit Element Hub.
2. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. The hub requires 19V 7.89A DC input.

රූපය: ඉහළ-පහළ view of the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, showing the four USB-A ports on one side and the four Thunderbolt 4 ports and DC power input on the other. Various cables are depicted, illustrating connection types.

3. ඔබේ පරිගණකයට සම්බන්ධ වීම

1. Use a Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 cable (not included, typically comes with your computer or hub) to connect one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports on the hub to a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB4 port on your computer.
2. Ensure the connection is secure. The hub will provide up to 60W of power delivery to charge your connected laptop or tablet.

4. Connecting Peripherals and Displays

• USB උපාංග: Connect your USB accessories (keyboards, mice, external SSDs/HDDs) to the four USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gb/s ports.
• තණ්ඩර්බෝල්ට් උපාංග: Connect additional Thunderbolt devices, such as external GPUs or high-speed storage, to the remaining Thunderbolt 4 ports.
• සංදර්ශක:
  • For display connectivity, use the included USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 adapter. Connect the USB-C end of the adapter to one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports on the hub.
  • Connect a DisplayPort cable from the adapter to your monitor.
  • The hub supports a single display up to 8K resolution or dual 4K 60Hz displays. Ensure your computer and monitors support these resolutions.

රූපය: විස්තරාත්මක view of the CalDigit USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 adapter, showing its dimensions. The adapter has a USB-C connector on one end and a DisplayPort connector on the other, with a short cable connecting them.

මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්

Once the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub is set up, it operates automatically. Here are some key operational aspects:

සංදර්ශක සම්බන්ධතාවය

The Element Hub, in conjunction with the USB-C to DisplayPort adapter, allows for flexible display configurations:

• තනි සංදර්ශකය: Connect a single monitor up to 8K resolution.
• ද්විත්ව සංදර්ශක: Connect two 4K monitors at 60Hz. Note that dual 4K 60Hz monitors require a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 host computer. Some Windows PC manufacturers may limit Thunderbolt 3 ports to a single external monitor. Apple M1 based laptops only support a single display through their Thunderbolt 3 port.

Image: A setup showing a laptop connected to the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, which in turn is connected to two external 4K monitors. This illustrates the dual display capability of the hub.

බල සැපයුම

The hub provides up to 60W of power delivery to your connected host computer (laptop or tablet) through the Thunderbolt 4 connection. This allows you to charge your device while using the hub, reducing cable clutter.

Thunderbolt Daisy-Chain

You can expand your connectivity further by daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 devices through the available Thunderbolt 4 downstream ports on the hub. This allows for a more complex and integrated workflow.

Image: A visual representation of Thunderbolt daisy-chaining, showing a laptop connected to the CalDigit Element Hub, which is then connected to another Thunderbolt device. This demonstrates how to expand your Thunderbolt workflow.

අධිවේගී දත්ත හුවමාරුව

The Thunderbolt 4 ports offer 40Gb/s bandwidth, ideal for high-speed NVMe SSDs and other demanding peripherals. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports provide 10Gb/s for standard USB accessories and storage devices.

රූපය: සමීප ඡායාරූපයක් view of the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub connected to a laptop and an external SSD, highlighting its capability to connect blazing fast SSDs with up to 3,000MB/s performance.

ගැළපුම

The CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub is designed for broad compatibility, working with a range of devices including iPad Pro, iPad Air (4th Gen), and Windows tablets, in addition to laptops. Users on tablets may experience reduced functionality compared to full desktop operating systems.

Image: An illustration showing the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub connected to an iPad Pro, demonstrating its compatibility with iPad Pro, iPad Air (4th Gen), and Windows Tablet devices. The image emphasizes display, charge, and connect functionalities.

නඩත්තු කිරීම

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• පිරිසිදු කිරීම: Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to clean the exterior of the hub. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosols, or solvents.
• වාතාශ්රය: Ensure the hub is placed in a well-ventilated area to prevent overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings.
• ගබඩා: දිගු කාලයක් භාවිතයේ නොමැති විට, සෘජු හිරු එළියෙන් සහ අධික උෂ්ණත්වයන්ගෙන් ඈත්ව සිසිල් වියළි ස්ථානයක හබ් එක ගබඩා කරන්න.
• කේබල් කළමනාකරණය: Organize cables neatly to prevent strain on ports and accidental disconnections. The hub features a reversible design for optimum cable management.

රූපය: ඉහළ-පහළ view of the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, showing the various ports labeled for Thunderbolt 4/USB4 and USB-A 3.2 Gen2, along with the DC power input. The image also highlights the reversible design feature for cable management.

දෝෂගවේෂණය

If you encounter issues with your CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, refer to the following common troubleshooting tips:

• බලය/දර්ශක ආලෝකය නිවී නැත:
  • Ensure the power adapter is securely connected to both the hub and a working wall outlet.
  • බල සැපයුම ක්‍රියාත්මක දැයි තහවුරු කරන්න.
• Devices Not Recognized:
  • Check all cable connections between the hub, your computer, and the peripheral devices.
  • Try connecting the device directly to your computer to confirm it is functional.
  • Restart your computer and the hub.
  • Ensure your computer's operating system and Thunderbolt drivers are up to date.
• Display Issues (No Signal, Flickering, Incorrect Resolution):
  • Confirm the USB-C to DisplayPort adapter is correctly connected to both the hub and the monitor.
  • Try a different DisplayPort cable.
  • ඔබගේ මොනිටරය නිවැරදි ආදාන ප්‍රභවයට සකසා ඇති බවට වග බලා ගන්න.
  • නිවැරදි විභේදනය සහ නැවුම් කිරීමේ අනුපාතය තෝරාගෙන ඇති බව සහතික කර ගැනීමට ඔබේ පරිගණකයේ සංදර්ශක සැකසුම් පරීක්ෂා කරන්න.
  • Verify your computer and monitors support the desired display configuration (e.g., dual 4K 60Hz).
• මන්දගාමී දත්ත හුවමාරු වේගය:
  • Ensure you are using the correct ports for high-speed devices (Thunderbolt 4 ports for NVMe SSDs).
  • Check the specifications of your connected devices and cables to ensure they support the expected speeds.

For further assistance, please visit the official CalDigit support webවෙබ් අඩවිය හෝ ඔවුන්ගේ පාරිභෝගික සේවාව අමතන්න.

පිරිවිතර

Detailed specifications for the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub:

Image: A visual summary of the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub's compact size and key features, including 8 ports, 4x Thunderbolt 4/USB4, 4x USB-A 10Gb/s, 8K Display support, and Dual 4K 60Hz Displays.

වගකීම් සහ සහාය

For detailed warranty information, product registration, and technical support, please visit the official CalDigit website. You can find the most up-to-date resources, FAQs, and contact options there.

Official CalDigit Store: CalDigit Store on Amazon

Always refer to the manufacturer's website for the latest drivers, firmware updates, and support documentation to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.