Targus Universal notebook docking station User Manual
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Page 1: Docking Station
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. ACP45US / 410-0391-001B... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package Contents........ 4 System Requirements......5 Installing the Device and Drivers..6 Connecting New Devices ....11 Global Suspend Mode......16 Targus Always On......16 Using USB Devices That Require More Power ..........16 Product Limitations......17 Troubleshooting ......... 17 Technical Support ...... -
Page 3: Introduction
USB specification for higher power requirement devices, and USB ports that are widely spaced to acommodate larger adapters. Targus Always On provides power to the USB ports even when the notebook is shut-down, disconnected from the docking station or in hibernate/ stand-by mode. -
Page 4: Package Contents
Targus Universal Notebook 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. -
Page 5: System Requirements
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station • Targus Universal Docking Station • High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable • Driver software CD • AC power adapter (Required) System Requirements ® ® • PC with an Intel Pentium processor or equivalent • CD-ROM drive •... -
Page 6: Installing The Device And Drivers
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station Installing the Device and Drivers To use the Targus Docking Station, you must first install the driver onto your computer. WARNING: Y BEFORE OU MUST INSTALL THE OCKING TATION SOFTWARE CONNECTING IT TO YOUR COMPUTER... - Page 7 Targus Universal Notebook 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.
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Page 8: Connecting The Docking Station To Your Computer
Targus Universal Notebook 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... - Page 9 Targus Universal Notebook 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: P LEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS INSTALLED Some hardware devices may prompt you to install the drivers.
- Page 10 Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station S/PDIF Network USB Power Port Serial Laptop Support Pad Audio In Audio Out USB Port Cable Lock Slot PS/2 Parallel Docking Station ports “Easy Access” USB Port Targus DEFCON CL, PA410U (not included) Docking Station Left-Sided View...
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Page 11: Connecting New Devices
Targus Universal Notebook 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. - Page 12 Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station Connecting a Parallel Printer To connect a parallel printer: 1 Attach the cable connector to the parallel port on the docking station. 2 Go 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.
- Page 13 All four USB ports meet USB High-speed requirements by providing 480Mbps and 500mA of power. However, the two most right-sided USB ports have two unique features. See “Targus Always On” on page 16 for more details, and “Using USB Devices That Require More Power” on page 16...
- Page 14 Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station ® For Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then open the Sounds and Multimedia folder. Select the Audio tab. Under Sound Playback, change Preferred Device to C-Media USB Sound Device from the drop down list.
- Page 15 Targus Universal Notebook 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...
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Page 16: Global Suspend Mode
Targus Universal Notebook 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. 5 Connect your Digital Decoder or Speaker to the Home Theater System. -
Page 17: Product Limitations
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station Product Limitations Some devices may halt temporarily when a high data transfer is occurring. For example, your mouse may respond slowly while a graphic print job is printing or while you are experiencing heavy network traffic. - Page 18 Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station • 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.
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Page 19: Technical Support
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station • Universal Serial Bus controllers — displays the other devices installed for the docking station and generic Verifying 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. -
Page 20: Product Registration
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. -
Page 21: Regulatory Compliance
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.Features and specifications subject to change without notice. © 2007, Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc., Anaheim, CA 92806 USA.