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- Page 1 User Manual Portsmith Express/Express+...
- Page 2 User Manual Portsmith Express Portsmith Express +...
- Page 3 This document refers to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. All other designations are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright© 2000 Portsmith LLC. All rights reserved. Portsmith LLC 1111 S. Orchard St. M/S Suite 109...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Portsmith Express SoftDock Utility ........8... -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview ________________________ Portsmith Express is a universal port replicator that easily connects multiple desktop peripherals to any laptop PC through a single USB connection. Portsmith Express features the ability to “hot dock” the peripherals. This means you can connect the peripherals to the desktop and use them without restarting the laptop PC. -
Page 7: System Requirements
1 MB of available hard drive space • One available USB connection on the laptop PC Hardware Description The ports supported by Portsmith Express are identified below. Refer to the illustration to see each port’s location on the back of the unit. Mouse Port Keyboard... - Page 8 Portsmith Express has a series of lights on the front of the unit. These lights are status indicators. You can interpret the meaning of each status indicator light depending on whether the light is on, flashing, or off. Below is a key to the status indicators.
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Page 9: Installation
Connect the power supply to the right side of Portsmith Express unit. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. Connect the USB cable from the Portsmith Express unit to the laptop PC. NOTE Connecting the USB cable to the laptop PC is known as “docking.”... -
Page 10: Software Installation
Software Installation In order to successfully use the Portsmith Express hardware, you must install the companion software. The software includes drivers for the Portsmith Express unit, and the Portsmith Express SoftDock Utility. (See “Portsmith Express SoftDock Utility” on page 8 for descriptions of all the SoftDock Utility features.) From the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. -
Page 11: Ethernet Setup (Portsmith Express+)
Ethernet Setup (Portsmith Express+) The Portsmith Express installation software will install default network settings. To customize your settings: Go to your desktop and double click the My Computer icon. Double-click Control Panel. Double-click Network. NOTE The Portsmith Express Ethernet will be displayed as Portsmith Express Ethernet Adapter. -
Page 12: Serial Port Setup
To verify that the printer is set up and ready to print from Portsmith Express: Go to your desktop and double-click the My Computer icon. Double-click on Printer. Right-click on the desired printer. Select Properties. Select the Details tab. Verify that printer port is “LPTUSBn” on the Details tab. -
Page 13: Portsmith Express Softdock Utility
If you are using Windows 2000, click the Eject button on the user interface prior to removing the USB cable from the USB port on the laptop PC. If you don’t click Eject first, Windows 2000 will display an error message. The error message is more of a nuisance than an indicator of trouble. -
Page 14: View Peripheral And General Information
You can modify and save the settings for the peripherals, as well as for the overall functionality of the Portsmith Express unit. Below are the steps you should follow to view peripheral settings and Portsmith Express settings. - Page 15 Default Printer Internet Connection Settings General, Notification Settings NOTE Items not listed in the table have no modifiable settings within Portsmith Express. Setting Options Rename – Use this setting to give each Portsmith Express unit a meaningful name. Display Serial Number – A quick way to retrieve the serial number for registering the unit or for technical support assistance.
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Page 16: Set Multiple Docking Profiles
They will be activated each time you dock to this particular unit. In order to keep track of the various Portsmith Express units that you use, the SoftDock Utility allows you to assign a meaningful name to each custom profile. -
Page 17: Customer Support
Problem 1: The Portsmith Express unit is not connecting properly. Upon docking, the status indicator lights on top of the unit should turn on momentarily, shut off, and then turn on one by one. If Portsmith Express does not behave in this way, then: Step 1: •... - Page 18 Problem 2: One of the Portsmith Express ports/peripherals is not functioning properly. Upon docking, the status indicator lights on top of the Portsmith Express unit should turn on. If they do not, follow the steps below. Step 1: • Check the desktop for any Portsmith Express error messages.
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Page 19: Technical Support
• Operating system NOTE You can find the Portsmith Express serial number on the label on the back of the unit. Or you can right click the profile name in the software, and select Serial Number. When you do, a screen similar to the one below will be displayed. -
Page 20: Other Information
Portsmith LLC from a country other than the United States. Portsmith LLC makes no other warranty of any kind with regard to this material. Portsmith LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. -
Page 21: Software Warranty
This warranty applies only to software products. The warranty for hardware products is described elsewhere. Portsmith LLC does not warrant that the operation of the program will meet your requirements or be error free. The program is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind. -
Page 22: Software License Agreement
Use this software in the conduct of business without limit when the software is used with Portsmith Express or Portsmith Express+. Copy the software onto any laptop PC connected to Portsmith Express or Portsmith Express+. You are not permitted to …... -
Page 23: Regulatory Information
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional advice. Portsmith LLC is not responsible for radio/TV interference caused by using unauthorized cables or by making unauthorized changes to this equipment. - Page 24 Index ___________________________________ Attachable peripherals 1 COM port 2, 7 Connection, troubleshooting 12 Contents, of Portsmith Express pack- age 1 Creating profiles 11 Customer support 12 Description, of product 1 Docking 4 hot 1 multiple profiles 11 status 8 Drivers 4...
- Page 25 Package contents 1 Path, software installation 5 Peripherals attachable 1 troubleshooting 13 Plug-n-Play device 6, 7 Ports, troubleshooting 13 Portsmith Express+ model 1, 2, 6 Printer setup 6 Product installation 4 Product overview 1 Profiles custom 11 renaming 11 Regulatory information 18...
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