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Summary of Contents for Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator
- Page 1 USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet NOTEBOOK COMPUTER MOBILE PORT REPLICATOR User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Targus driver diskette CONNECTING THE USB PORT REPLICATOR The USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet provides two USB ports, two PS/2 ports, one RS232 serial port, one parallel port, and one RJ-45 Ethernet port. This port replicator provides easy connectivity for network, serial, PS/2, and other USB devices.
- Page 3 Figure 1. USB Mobile Port Replicator Ports Figure 2. End of the USB Mobile Port Replicator Figure 3. USB Cable Coiled in the Cable Compartment Figure 4. USB Mobile Port Replicator LED Lights...
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Page 4: Software Installation
During the installation, you may be prompted to insert the CD. If you are running Windows 2000, you will only need the included Targus driver diskette. Also, you will see the message Digital Signature Not Found Do You want to continue installation? Y/N after each port is detected. Click... - Page 5 Installing the Ethernet Port Driver The Found New Hardware Please wait... message box appears when your computer finds the PA090 Ethernet. Insert the Targus driver diskette (if not already inserted) and select Floppy disk drives. Click OK to search for the driver.
- Page 6 When the message, What would you like Windows to do? appears, select Search for the best driver for your device, and click Next. Insert the Targus driver diskette and select Floppy disk drives. Click Next . The system locates the correct software driver.
- Page 7 RJ-45 Ethernet port. They are numbered sequentially following the existing ports in your computer. Note: The Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet supports hot Plug N Play (connecting and disconnecting the network cable while the computer is on and connected to a network) if the notebook is still powered on when you disconnect the USB cable.
- Page 8 CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE PORT REPLICATOR When connecting a new device to any port on the port replicator, the corresponding software drivers must be installed. Consider the following guidelines when preparing to connect new devices: Ÿ If your operating system is Windows 98, you will be prompted by a series of screens beginning with Add New Hardware Wizard.
- Page 9 Installing a Parallel Printer - First-Time Installation Follow the installation instructions that come with your printer. When prompted to select a port, choose PB1284-1 (USB port). If this port does not appear in the list, choose the LPT1 port, complete the manufacturer’s setup for your printer, and follow the instructions below for Printer Reconfiguration.
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Page 10: Product Limitations
Using the Reset Button The Reset button is used in conjunction with the serial port on the port replicator. Whenever changing the serial devices connected to the serial port, press and hold the Reset button until the Hub Link LED light blinks so that the new device will be detected. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Perform these self-tests before calling technical support. Device not Recognized If a device attached to the port replicator is not recognized, press and hold the Reset button until the lights flash. Verify that the device is now recognized. If not, proceed to step 2. Detach all cables from the port replicator, including the network cable. - Page 12 Figure 5. Serial on USB [COM2] Within that same window, you will have a PA090 Parallel Interface device. Look under Universal Serial Bus controllers to see the other devices now installed for the port replicator. Verifying Network Connection Click to expand the Network Adapters and PA090 Ethernet appears.
- Page 13 Modem Connection Figure 6. Serial Interface Controller 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 Windows does not autodetect your modem on Serial USB (COMx), rerun the Hardware Wizard.
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Page 14: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
Printer The parallel port is designed to support parallel printers. Data storage devices must be connected directly to the parallel port on your notebook computer. If your printer is not recognized, click Start , select Settings, then select Printers. Highlight your printer, right-click the mouse button, and select Properties. -
Page 15: Technical Support
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. - Page 16 NEW YORK • LOS ANGELES • TORONTO • TOKYO • HONG KONG SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • LONDON • PARIS • BRUSSELS • HANNOVER MILANO • BARCELONA • AMSTERDAM Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2000 Targus Corp. 400-0015-001A...