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Universal Laptop
Docking Station
USER GUIDE
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ACP45US / 410-0391-001C
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Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................... 3 Package Contents................................................................. 5 System Requirements........................................................... 5 Installing the Device and Drivers........................................... 6 Connecting New Devices.................................................... 11 Global Suspend Mode...................................................
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TARGUS UNIVERSAL LAPTOP DOCKING STATION Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station. This portable expansion module allows you to connect through a single USB connection up to 4 USB devices, a network (Ethernet/LAN) connection, speakers and microphone, PS/2 mouse and keyboard, and a serial and parallel device. Also, the lock slot and universal lock support provided helps you secure your docking station to your desktop. The docking station also
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Features Heat dissipation by natural convection: Place the back edge of your laptop on the rubber pads of the Docking Station. Most laptops dissipate heat through the bottom and the more air that’s allowed to flow under the bottom, the better chance that heat will dissipate by natural convection. Comfort The raised platform also provides a more comfortable position for the hands. The docking station provides the following ports: � Two PS/2 ports � IEEE 12
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Package Contents In addition to this user guide, the package contains: � Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station � High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable � Driver software CD � AC power adapter System Requirements Hardware ® ® � PC with an Intel Pentium processor or equivalent � CD-ROM drive � USB version 2.0 port � 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
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Installing the Device and Drivers To use the Targus docking station, you must first install the driver onto your computer. WARNING: YOU MUST INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING THE DOCKING STATION TO YOUR COMPUTER. OTHERWISE, THE DOCKING STATION WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. After installing your software, connect the docking station to your computer and Windows plug-and-play will install the hardware drivers for each port. Installing the Docking Station Dri
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 3 The Installation Wizard window of the docking station will pop up. Click Next to proceed. 4 The Information window will pop up. Click Next to proceed. In order to install the driver files properly, you must restart your system before plugging in the docking station. 7
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 5 Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted. 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.
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Installing the Default Device Drivers Once you connect the docking station to your computer, the default drivers begin installing for each of the ports automatically. NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS INSTALLED. Some hardware devices may prompt you to install the drivers. To install the drivers: 1 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. The Found New Hardware Wizard program begins installing the hardwa
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station High-Speed USB 2.0 Laptop Support Pad Serial S/PDIF Network Always-On with Extra Power Audio In Audio Out High-Speed Cable Parallel PS/2 Audio In Audio Out USB 2.0 Port Lock Slot Docking Station ports “Easy Access” High-Speed USB 2.0 Port Targus DEFCON CL, PA410U (not included) Docking Station Left-Side View AC Adapter USB to PC Connection Cable Lock Slot Docking Station Right-Side View 10
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 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. Connecting a Serial Mouse / Keyboard To connect a serial mouse or keyboard, attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station. Connecting a PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard To connect a PS/2 mouse or ke
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Connecting a Parallel Printer To connect a parallel printer: 1 Attach the cable connector to the parallel port on the docking station. 2Go to Start button of your Window OS, and click on Printers and Faxes. Add your printer driver by following the instructions of the Add Printer Wizard. 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 or ActiveSync softwa
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 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 High-speed requirements by providing 480Mbps and 500mA of power. However, the two USB ports on the right side denoted by this symbol have two unique features - Always On and High Power. See “Targus Always On” on page 17 for more details, and “Using USB Devices That
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Click Apply, then click OK. 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 PnP Sound Device from the drop down list. Click Apply, then click OK. For Windows Vista, go to the Control Panel and choose Hardware and Sound. Select Sound. Under the Playback tab, select Digital Output of the USB PnP Sound Device. Click Set Default. 4 Make sure the volume is not set to
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Installing and Configuring a S/PDIF (Sony/ Philips Digital Interface) Device 1 In order to enable S/PDIF, you have to turn it on. This can be done by opening the USB 3D Sound Configuration applet located in your system tray (click on the USB icon to open up the Configuration Screen). 2 Click on the button next to the S/PDIF Output text to enable S/PDIF. 3 Set the Audio Output from the Tray. 15
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 4 Plug your optical cable (not included) into the S/PDIF-Out port of docking station on one end, and the S/PDIF-In port of Digital Decoder or Speaker on the other end. Home Theatre Digital Decoder Universal Docking Station ZOOM IN A/V Receiver Universal Docking Station Optical Cable (Not included) 5 Connect your Digital Decoder or Speaker to the Home Theater System. Global Suspend Mode When your computer is in suspend mode, the docking station also enters
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Targus Always On The two USB ports that provide up to 1 Amp of power will continue providing power even when the laptop is powered down or disconnected from the docking station. This allows you to charge any USB device you connect to these ports without powering your laptop. Using USB Devices That Require More Power Some devices, which use large amounts of power, such as printers and optical drives, should be plugged into the High Power USB Ports. These po
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 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 Installe
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Right-click My Computer, Properties, then click the Hardware tab, and then the Device Manager button. From the Device Manager window, expand the following: � Human Interface Devices - displays keyboards and pointing devices: mice, trackballs, and joysticks � Keyboards — displays PS/2 keyboards � Mice and Other Pointing Devices - displays PS/2 mouse � Network Adapters — displays ASIX AX88772A USB 2.0 fast Ethernet Adapter � Ports (COM & LPT) — Prolific USB
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Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 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 18 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
