Targus PA610U Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Targus Low Power Ethernet Card ™ Mobile Computer ™ Low Power Ethernet Card Installation Guide...
  • Page 3: Pocket Pc Setup

    INTRODUCTION This installation guide describes how to install the software required to use the Targus Low Power Ethernet Card (LP-E card) in a mobile computer and how to set up a network connection. You can install the LP-E card in these mobile computers: Windows Powered Pocket PCs Windows CE-based devices, v2.11 or greater...
  • Page 4 NOTE: Begin these steps BEFORE inserting the LP-E card. Connect your Pocket PC to a host PC using the synchronizing cradle and cable that came with your Pocket Insert the Low Power Ethernet Card Installation CD into the host PC. WARNING: The host PC must already be actively connected to your Pocket PC and have an established partnership.
  • Page 5: Configure Network Settings

    NOTE: Before configuring network settings, be sure the LP-E card is connected to an active Ethernet connection and inserted into your Pocket PC. Tap Start, then Settings. Tap the bottom Connections tab. Tap the Network icon. Select the Targus LP-E Driver on the Network Connections screen.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: To avoid conflicts with other devices on the network, consult your network administrator for the proper settings. The IP Address screen appears. Ask your network administrator if you can use a server- assigned IP address or DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
  • Page 7 NOTE: If you use a specific (also called “static”) IP address instead of DHCP, you may need to enter the IP address of the host computer in the Primary WINS field (step 6) to use ActiveSync. Tap the Name Servers tab and enter DNS and WINS addresses, if needed.
  • Page 8 LP-E card. If you do not want to run ActiveSync automatically, or if you want to run another program whenever you insert the LP-E card, use Targus’ control panel applet. The applet also lets you control other unique features of Targus’ Ethernet software.
  • Page 9: Windows Ce Setup

    WINDOWS CE SETUP Overview This chapter describes how to install the LP-E card software and set up a network connection for use with a mobile computer running Windows CE v2.11 or greater. HINT: Before installing the LP-E card, consult your network administrator and back up all important data.
  • Page 10 Pocket PC, refer to the Low Power Ethernet Card Chapter 3: Hardware Setup - Connecting the LP-E card to Your Computer. Targus’ Ethernet driver displays the network icon on the Windows CE status lin and launches ActiveSync automatically. Your mobile computer displays the Targus LP-E Driver screen.
  • Page 11 The IP Address screen appears. 10 Ask your network administrator if you can use a server- assigned IP address or DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DEFINITION: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - the protocol that enables a network to automatically assign a temporary IP address to a host when it connects to the network.
  • Page 12 LP-E card. If you do not want to run ActiveSync automatically, or if you want to run another program whenever you insert the LP-E card, use Targus’ control panel applet. The applet also lets you control other unique features of Targus’ Ethernet software.
  • Page 13: Copyright Notice

    Battery Friendly is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Targus is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss or damage to a computer or handheld device, nor loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data;...
  • Page 16 Visit our Web site at www.targus.com NEW YORK • LOS ANGELES • TORONTO • TOKYO • HONG KONG SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • LONDON • PARIS • BRUSSELS • HANNOVER Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2000 Targus Corp. 400-0016-001A...

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