Mobile docking station with video - Docking station TARGUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Mobile docking station with video TARGUS

The Docking Station provides the following ports:

• 15-pin VGA (Supports 1280 x 1024 at 16 bit colour)

• Two 3.5 mm Audio: (1) stereo out and (1) microphone

• Two USB Power Ports (Black) - Providing up to 1Amp Package Contents In addition to this user’s guide, the package contains:

• Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video

• High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable

• AC power adapter (Required) System Requirements Hardware

processor or equivalent

• AC power source (AC adapter required) NOTE: When connected to a USB version 1.1 port on your computer, the Docking Station’s performance level will be less than optimal and the video port will not function properly. For best results, connect it to a USB version 2.0 port. Operating System

• Windows Vista TM9 Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video NOTE: To download latest service packs, please visit your computer manufacturer’s website or Microsoft’s download centre: http://support.microsoft.com/ default.aspx?scid=fh%3BEN-US%3Bsp Installing the Device and Drivers To use the Targus Docking Station, you must first install the driver onto your computer. Connect the docking station to your computer and Windows plug-and-play will install the hardware drivers for each port.

WARNING: You must install the Docking Station software

BEFORE connecting it to your computer. Otherwise, the Docking Station will not work properly. Installing the Docking Station Driver Installing the docking station driver enables your operating system to recognize the docking station and its ports once it’s connected. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the driver software CD into your computer’s CD- ROM drive. 3 If setup does not begin automatically, click Start, Run, then enter D:\Setup.exe (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK. 4 Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted.10 Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer After installing the docking station software, you are ready to connect the docking station to your computer. To do this: 1 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the AC power jack on the docking station. 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the docking station and the other end into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. NOTE: The docking station will not function properly without the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet. Do not connect any devices to the docking station until the installation is completed. Installing the Default Device Drivers Once you connect the docking station to your computer, the default drivers begin installing for each of the ports. Some hardware devices may prompt you to install the drivers. To install the drivers: 1 Select Install the software automatically (Recom- mended) and click Next. The Found New Hardware Wizard program begins installing the hardware drivers. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. 2Click Finish and repeat as needed for each device. 3 Restart your computer.11 Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video LED Status Indicator Lights Once all device drivers are installed, the USB LED status indicator lights on the back of the docking station glow and you can connect devices to the docking station.

• Green Tx light illuminates when connected to a network and the yellow Rx light flashes when data is transmitting to or from the network. NOTE: The docking station supports hot swapping of the network cable.

• USB lights will glow when the docking station is connected to your computer.

• Always ON LED glows green when button is depressed. USB Ports Serial Audio Audio In Out VGA Always On AC Adapter Laptop Support Network USB to PC connection Laptop Support Pad Pad

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Connecting New Devices To avoid possible damage when connecting a new device, do not force the cable connector into the port on the docking station. If the cable connector does not attach smoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching it again.12 Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video Connecting a Serial Mouse To connect a serial mouse, attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station. Connecting and Configuring a Serial Modem To connect a serial modem: 1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station. 2 Install the modem software driver according to the instructions that come with the device. 3 When prompted to select the port, choose the Serial USB (COMx), where x is the COM port number assigned by your operating system. Connecting a PDA 1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station. 2 Verify that the COM port setting, in either your HotSync

software, matches the setting on the docking station. To verify the COM port setting on the docking station, refer to “Verifying Devices are Installed” on page 17. To verify the COM port setting on your PDA, refer to the documentation that came with it. Connecting to a Local Area Network To connect an ethernet cable with RJ-45 connect, attach the cable connector to the ethernet/network port on the docking station. Additional procedures to connect to an actual network depend on the type of network you are using. Contact your network administrator for detailed instructions.13 Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video Connecting a USB Device To connect a USB device, plug it into a USB port on the docking station and follow the additional instructions provided with the device. All four USB ports meet USB hi-speed requirements by providing 480Mbps through-put and 500mA of power. However, the two black USB ports have two unique features. See “Targus Always On” on page 15 for more details. The white USB ports are high-speed ports that provide standard 500mA of power. The black USB power ports are high-speed ports that provide up to 1Amp. Connecting and Configuring an Audio Device 1 Plug your headphones or speakers into the green 3.5mm Audio Out port on the docking station. 2 To connect a microphone, plug it into the mono Audio In port. 3 To enable your headphones or speakers, you must first choose USB Audio in the Properties Settings. a For Windows

2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then open the Sounds and Multimedia folder. Select the Audio tab. Under Sound Play- back, change Preferred Device to USB Audio from the drop down list. › Click Apply, then click OK. b For Windows

XP, go to the Control Panel and choose Sound and Audio. Select the Audio tab. Under Sound Playback, change Preferred Device to USB Audio from the drop down list.

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j #LICKÖ!PPLYÖTHENÖCLICKÖ/+ 4 Make sure the volume is not set to MUTE. NOTE: Audio devices will not work simultaneously on the port station and the host computer. CAUTION: All audio or multimedia applications must be terminated before switching between the port station audio output and the host computer audio output. Connecting to a Monitor or LCD Any monitor or LCD connected to the video port of the docking station will be limited to a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024, 16-bit colour. Video Menu Options 6IDEOÖMENUÖ OPTIONSÖCANÖBEÖACCESSEDÖBYÖRIGHTCLICKINGÖONÖ THEÖ 4ARGUSÖ$ISPLAYÖICONÖ INÖ THEÖ SYSTEMÖ TRAYÖORÖTHROUGHÖTHEÖ

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• Do not transfer data to or from multiple high-speed devices, such as a digital camera or scanner, at the same time.

• If speed degradation does occur, close other programs that use a USB device to improve device performance. Troubleshooting Device Not Working

• Make sure that the device is fully inserted into the correct port on the docking station.

• Plug the device into a different port on the docking station. If it still doesn’t work, test the device by connecting it directly to your computer.

• Verify that you ran the Setup or Install program for the device.

• Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager. For more information refer to “Verifying Devices are Installed” on page 17.17 Targus Mobile Docking Station with Video

• Disconnect all devices from the docking station and reconnect them, one at a time. Check that each device works before plugging in the next one.

• Each USB port is equipped with over-current protection. Should a USB device draw more current than the USB port can supply, the port will shut down. To re-enable the port, unplug the device and go to Device Manager or to the message in the system tray and choose the Reset option. You can then plug the device back into the USB port. If a shut down reoccurs, check the power requirements of the device. Verifying Devices are Installed You can view the devices installed on the docking station from the Device Manager window in System Properties. Right-click My Computer, Properties, then click the Hardware tab, and then the Device Manager button. From the Device Manager window, expand the following:

• Display Adapters — displays Targus USB 2.0 VGA dock device

• Human Interface Devices — displays keyboards and pointing devices: mice, trackballs, and joysticks

• Network Adapters — displays ADM851X USB to fast ethernet adapter

• Ports (COM & LPT) — Serial on USB [COM x]

• Sound, Video and Game Controllers — displays USB audio device

• Universal Serial Bus controllers — displays the other devices installed for the docking station and generic hub.

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Verifying a Serial Modem Connection When attaching a modem to the serial (RS232) port, verify that the port assigned to your modem is Serial USB (COMx), where x is the number of the COM port. If the operating system does not detect automatically that your modem is assigned to Serial USB (COMx), run the Hardware Wizard again and choose 3ELECT from the list instead of !UTODETECT. Then, select 3ERIALÖ53"Ö#/-X as the COM port. Error Message on Your PDA If the error message “Connection Not Established” appears on your PDA, check that the COM port setting in either your HotSync or ActiveSync software matches the setting on the docking station. See “Verifying Devices are Installed” on page 17 to verify the COM port setting on the docking station. Some older versions of the Palm

Desktop software are not compatible with the USB to Serial conversion. Please contact your PDA vendor for software updates. Video Can I get a higher resolution on my monitor?

• No, resolution is set at 1280 x 1024, 16-bit colour. Can disk I/O functions such as, extensive reading and writing to an external hard drive or DVD, degrade video functionality?

• Yes. Since all data has to pass through a single USB connection, you may notice some degradation of your video performance. Video performance will return when disk read/write decreases or stops.

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Technical Support For technical questions, please visit: Internet http://www.targus.com/support.asp English http://www.targus.com/uk/support.asp French http://www.targus.com/fr/support.asp German http://www.targus.com/de/support.asp Spanish http://www.targus.com/sp/support.asp Italian http://www.targus.com/it/support.asp Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer your questions through one of the following telephone numbers. Austria 01 795 676 42 Belgium 02-717-2451 Denmark 45 35-25-87 51 Finland 922948016 France 01-6453-9151 Germany 0211-6579-1151 Italy 02-4827-1151 Netherlands 02 0504 0671 Norway 022577729 Portugal +351 21 415 4123 Spain 91 745 6221 Sweden 08-751-4058 Switzerland 01-212-0007 United Kingdom 020-7744-0330 Eastern Europe & others +31 0 20 5040671

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Product Registration Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory shortly after purchasing it. To register your Targus accessory, go to: http://www.targus.com/registration.asp You will need to provide your full name, email address, phone number, and company information (if applicable). Warranty Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. If your Targus accessory is found to be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace it. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss of, or damage to a computer; nor loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or incidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of their possibility. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Statement Tested to Comply This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

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equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;

• Anschlüsse (COM & LPT) — Seriell an USB [COM x]

• VGA 15-pin (Supporta 1280 x 1024 colore 16 bit )

• Wisselstroombron (wisselstroomadapter is vereist)