System Requirements ...5 Installing the Device and Drivers ...5 Connecting New Devices ...8 Video Menu Options ...12 Global Suspend Mode ...13 Targus Always On ...14 Using USB Devices That Require More Power ...14 Product Limitations ...14 Troubleshooting ...15 Technical Support ...17 Product Registration ...18...
USB connection up to 4 USB devices, monitor, network (Ethernet/LAN) connection, speakers, microphone and a serial device. The docking station also offers Targus Always On technology, Targus Power Port providing twice the USB spec for high power devices, and USB ports that are widely spaced for larger adapters.
• Two USB Power Ports (Black) - providing up to 1Amp Package Contents In addition to this user guide, the package contains: • Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video • High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable • Driver software CD...
NOTE: T O DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS COMPUTER MANUFACTURER http://support.microsoft.com Installing the Device and Drivers To use the Targus Docking Station, you must first install the driver onto your computer. Connect the docking ® ® Pentium processor or equivalent ’...
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Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video station to your computer and Windows plug-and-play will install the hardware drivers for each port. WARNING: Y OU MUST INSTALL THE CONNECTING IT TO YOUR COMPUTER WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY Installing the Docking Station Driver...
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Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the docking station and the other end into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. WARNING: T HE DOCKING STATION WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WITHOUT...
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video • Green Tx light illuminates when connected to a network and the yellow Rx light flashes when data is transmitting to or from the network. NOTE: T HE DOCKING STATION SUPPORTS HOT SWAPPING OF THE NETWORK CABLE •...
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Connecting and Configuring a Serial Modem To connect a serial modem: 1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station. 2 Install the modem software driver according to the instructions that come with the device.
All four USB ports meet USB hi-speed requirements by providing 480Mbps through-put and 500mA of power. However, the two black USB ports have two unique features. See “Targus Always On” on page 14 for more details. The white USB ports are high-speed ports that provide standard 500mA of power.
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Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Under Sound Device to USB Audio from the drop down list. › Click Apply, then click OK. c For Windows Vista, go to the Control Panel and select Sound. Under the Playback tab, check that C-Media USB Headphone Set is set as the default.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Video Menu Options Video menu options can be accessed by right-clicking on the Targus Display icon in the system tray or through the Windows Display Properties. The only menu option not accessible through Windows Display Properties is Mirror.
1440 x 900: 8, 16, 32 bit color depth 1600 x 1200: 8, 16 bit color depth Close: Removes the Targus video utility icon from the system tray. The icon can be replaced from the Start Menu or from the shortcut on your desktop.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Targus Always On Press the Targus Always On button to enable the black USB ports to continue providing power even when the laptop is powered down or disconnected from the docking station. This allows you to charge the batteries of any USB rechargeable accessory you may have connected.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video 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.
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Right-click My Computer, Properties, then click the Hardware tab, and then the Device Manager button. From the Device Manager window, expand the following: • Display Adapters — displays Targus USB 2.0 VGA Dock Device • Human Interface Devices — displays keyboards and pointing devices: mice, trackballs, and joysticks •...
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video 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”...
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.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Statement Tested to Comply This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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