Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video USER GUIDE
Table of Contents Introduction ..........................................3 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 .............................
TARGUS UNIVERSAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING STATION WITH VIDEO Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video. This portable expansion module allows you to connect through a single USB connection up to 4 USB devices, monitor, network (Ethernet/LAN) connection, speakers, microphone and a serial device.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video the bottom, the better chance that heat will dissipate by natural convection. Comfort The raised platform provides a more comfortable position for hands and increased airflow for better cooling. The Docking Station following ports: provides the • 15-pin VGA (supports up to 1600 x 1200 at 16 bit color) • Two 3.5 mm Audio: (1) stereo out and (1) microphone in • RS232 serial • RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 • Two USB 2.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video System Requirements Hardware • PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent • CD-ROM drive • USB version 2.0 port • AC power source (AC adapter required) USB VERSION 1.1 PORT ON YOUR DOCKING STATION’S PERFORMANCE LEVEL WILL BE LESS THAN OPTIMAL AND THE VIDEO PORT WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. FOR BEST RESULTS, CONNECT IT TO A USB VERSION 2.0 PORT.
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: YOU MUST INSTALL THE DOCKING STATION SOFTWARE BEFORE OTHERWISE, THE DOCKING STATION WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. CONNECTING IT TO YOUR COMPUTER. 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.
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: THE DOCKING STATION WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WITHOUT THE AC ADAPTER PLUGGED INTO AN AC OUTLET. DO NOT CONNECT ANY DEVICES TO THE DOCKING STATION UNTIL THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.
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: THE DOCKING STATION SUPPORTS HOT SWAPPING OF THE NETWORK CABLE. • USB lights will glow when the docking station is connected to your computer. • Always On LED glows green when button is depressed.
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. 3 When prompted to select the port, choose the Serial USB (COMx), where x is the COM port number assigned by your operating system. Connecting a PDA 1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Connecting a USB Device To connect a USB device, plug it into a USB port on the docking station and follow the additional instructions provided 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.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Under Sound Playback, change Preferred 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. If it is, click OK. If it isn’t, select C-Media USB Headphone Set, click Set Default, then click OK. 4 Make sure the volume is not set to MUTE.
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. This must be accessed through the Targus Display icon. Primary: You are using a monitor or LCD (not your notebook screen) as your primary screen.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video station video port.
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. Using USB Devices That Require More Power Some devices, which use large amounts of power, such as printers and optical drives, should be plugged into the USB Power Ports.
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. • Verify that you ran the Setup or Install program for the device. • Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video 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.
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” on page 16 to verify the COM port setting on the docking station. Some older versions of the Palm® Desktop software are not compatible with the USB to Serial conversion.
Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video Australia Internet: www.targus.com/au Email: infoaust@targus.com Telephone: 1800-641-645 New Zealand Telephone: 0800-633-222 Product Registration Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory shortly after purchasing it. To register your Targus accessory, go to: http://www.targus.com/registration.asp You will need to provide your full name, email address, country of residence and product information.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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