Targus ExpressCard ACP60US User Manual
Targus ExpressCard ACP60US User Manual

Targus ExpressCard ACP60US User Manual

Notebook docking station with digital video and audio
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© 2007 Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc.
ACP60US / 410-0493-001C
ExpressCard
TM
Notebook
Docking Station
with Digital Video
and Audio
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio USER GUIDE Visit our Website at www.targus.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. © 2007 Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc. ACP60US / 410-0493-001C...
  • Page 2 S/PDIF, and a serial port for legacy device. The docking station also offers Targus Always On technology, Targus USB Power Ports providing twice as much power as the standard USB spec and widely spaced to accommodate for larger adapters. Targus Always On provides power to the...
  • Page 3: Ergonomic Design

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Ergonomic Design Ergonomic design helps increase airflow under notebook for cooler operation. The raised platform provides a more comfortable position for typing. Features • (4) High Speed USB 2.0 ports •...
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio System Requirements Hardware • PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent • CD-ROM drive • ExpressCard 34mm or 54mm slot Operating System • Windows Vista • Windows® XP - Service Pack 2 or greater NOTE: TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR COMPUTER MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR MICROSOFT’S DOWNLOAD...
  • Page 5 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio About the ExpressCard Connector Card The ExpressCard dock comes with a cable, a spacer (see “Using the Spacer Connector” for additional instructions) and 34mm card to connect to an ExpressCard slot in your notebook. The cable is removable from the card.
  • Page 6 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Using the Spacer Connector A spacer is supplied to ensure the proper fitting of the 34mm Express- Card into a 54mm slot. This spacer has no functionality other than to prevent any movement of the card once it is inserted into the 54mm slot.
  • Page 7 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Instructions for connecting the spacer to the ExpressCard Before beginning make sure the spacer and PC card are aligned as below. 1. When attaching the spacer, ensure the spacer is at a 45 degree angle to the PC card.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Docking Station To Your Computer

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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.
  • Page 9 INSTALL PROPERLY. IT MIGHT TAKE UP TO 5 MINUTES OR MORE DEPENDING ON YOUR COMPUTER’S CONFIGURATION. 6. You will see a Targus Display logo icon located on the system tray. The monitor mode selection can be set by right clicking on this icon.
  • Page 10: Led Status Indicator Lights

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio LED Status Indicator Lights Once all device drivers are installed, the USB LED status indicator lights on on each side of the docking station glow when you connect devices to the docking station.
  • Page 11: Connecting New Devices

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio “Easy Access” High power USB ports with LED light indicator 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.
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Local Area Network

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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® software, matches the setting on the docking station.
  • Page 13 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Connecting and Configuring an Audio Device This docking station comes with a 5.1 Audio Support. The back of the Device has 5 ports dedicated to Audio. NOTE: IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR SPEAKERS AFTER ATTACHING THE DOCKING STATION, PLEASE SEE THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 14 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 2. To connect a microphone, plug it into the Pink 3.5mm port. 3. To enable your headphones or speakers, you must first choose C- Media USB Sound Device in the Properties Settings 4.
  • Page 15 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Installing and Configuring a S/PDIF (Sony/ Philips 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.
  • Page 16: Video Menu Options

    4. Click "OK" to close the "Display properties" screen To Change the resolution and modes using the Targus Display icon: 1. Position the Mouse on the top of the Targus Icon and right click on it. 2. From this screen, you can change the resolutions and modes that the Dock operates in (see below explanation of the video modes supported).
  • Page 17 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Primary: Extended: Mirror: Off: NOTE: SOME LCDS HAVE BEEN OPTIMIZED FOR A SPECIFIC RESOLUTION. IF THE OPTIMUM RESOLUTION IS NOT 1280 X 1024, THE RESULTS MAY NOT BE AS DESIRED.
  • Page 18: Global Suspend Mode

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Global Suspend Mode When your computer is in suspend mode, the docking station also enters suspend mode to avoid power consumption. When your computer wakes up, the docking station wakes up automatically.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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...
  • Page 20 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio From the Device Manager window, expand the following: • Display Adapters - Targus ExpressCard w/ video • Human Interface Devices - displays keyboards and pointing devices: mice, trackballs, and joysticks •...
  • Page 21 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Video Can I get a higher resolution on my monitor? • Highest resolution is 1600 x 1200, 32-bit color. Movie playback is not smooth when played at 1600x1200x32 bit resolution. It is worse when playing a media clip in full screen? The Targus ExpressCard Docking station is not primarily designed for playing back movie content at maximum resolution and color depth.
  • Page 22 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio My system crashes during boot up with the Card connector installed? Try switching the Pre-boot switch to the on position and boot again. Can two separate displays be connected to the ExpressCard...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    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 devices 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.
  • Page 24 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. © 2007, Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc., Anaheim, CA 92806 USA.

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