Targus ACP60 User Manual

Targus ACP60 User Manual

Notebook docking station with digital video and audio

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© 2007 Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc.
ACP60US / 410-0493-001A
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 / 410-0493-001A...
  • 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 increases airflow under notebook for cooler operation. The raised platform provides a more comfortable position for typing. Features • (4) High Speed USB 2.0 ports • (1) Serial (RS232) port •...
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    A number of system vendors have released updates that fix many issues related to the ExpressCard Slot. Please visit the Targus website for a list of known notebooks that requires BIOS update in order to operate correctly with the Express-...
  • Page 5 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio About the ExpressCard Connector Card The ExpressCard dock comes with a cable and 34mm card to connect to an ExpressCard slot in your notebook. The cable is removable from the card. The card can be left in your system when not in use.
  • Page 6 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Using the Spacer Connector A spacer is available for the ExpressCard to ensure the proper fitting of the 34mm ExpressCard into a 54mm slot. This spacer has no function- ality other than to prevent any movement of the card once it is inserted into the 54mm slot.
  • Page 7: 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 8 Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 4. Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted. In order to install the driver files properly, you must restart your system. 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.
  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Connecting To A Local Area Network

    500mA of power. Note that 2 out of the 4 USB ports are designed to provide 1000mA., twice as much as standard USB specifications. See “Targus Always On” on for more details, and “Using USB Devices That Require More Power”.
  • Page 12 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. IF you are having problems with your speakers after attaching the Docking Station, please see the troubleshooting section for more information. Microphone In –...
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15: 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 16 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22: 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 23 HotSync are a registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. © 2007, Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc., Anaheim, CA 92806 USA.

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