Kensington Portable Universal Docking Station User manual

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Tired of reconnecting all your desktop tools every time you return to your home or office
with your notebook computer? With one simple USB connection, the Kensington
Portable Universal Docking Station connects you instantly to your keyboard, mouse,
printer, network, and USB devices.
Easily connect and disconnect devices without having to restart your computer. The
docking station includes 7 ports for easy connectivity:
• 2 - high-speed USB 2.0 ports
• 1 - PS/2 keyboard port
• 1 - PS/2 mouse port
• 1 - Serial port
• 1 - Printer port (standard IEEE-1284 parallel port)
• 1 - 10/100 Ethernet port
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1. Plug the power adaptor jack into the side of the Kensington Portable Universal
Docking Station as shown below. Connect the power adaptor to an electrical outlet.
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The Power icon glows when the docking station is powered.
2. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB upstream connector on the side
of the docking station as shown above.
3. If your computer is not already running, start it now.
4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
There is no need to turn off your computer before you connect or disconnect a USB
device.
The docking station is a high-speed USB 2.0 device. If you plug it into an older USB
1.x port or hub, Windows XP may display a warning message. Close the message
window to continue. The docking station will work when connected to a USB 1.x
port, but devices connected will operate at reduced speed.
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• The Kensington Portable Universal Docking Station
• USB 2.0 cable
• Power adaptor
• This User's Manual
• Driver CD
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• PC with a Pentium® processor or equivalent
• USB port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster data transfer) The docking station will
work with a USB 1.x connection, but at maximum of 12 Megabits per second,
compared to a maximum of 480 Megabits per second with USB 2.0.
• CD-ROM drive
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• Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 or higher
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3. Click Finish to continue.
4. Next, Windows XP detects the serial port on the docking station.
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Windows XP will detect the docking station as a new device and begin the USB 2.0
device driver installation.
1. The Found New Hardware Wizard begins.
2. Place the Kensington driver CD into your CD drive. Select Install the software
automatically [Recommended], and click Next to continue.
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You may connect devices to the docking station while the computer is running. A slight
delay is normal before the computer recognizes the new device. Please see the instruc-
tions on page 8 for connecting a serial or parallel port device.
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Connect any USB device to the docking station’s USB ports.
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Connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to the docking station. You can use your notebook
computer’s built-in keyboard and tracking device interchangeably with the devices con-
nected to the docking station.
5. Select Install the software automatically [Recommended], and click Next.
6. The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish to continue.
Windows installs the docking station’s USB ports and other drivers automatically. When
all drivers are installed, you will see the message: “Your new hardware is installed and
ready to use.”
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You can connect and disconnect the docking station at any time while the computer is
running. It is important, however, to close your network connection prior to disconnect-
ing the docking station.
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1. If the docking station is transferring data through one of its connections, wait until
the data has finished transferring.
2. Then follow the instructions below to safely unplug the docking station.
a. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray.
b. Select Safely Remove USB 2.0 10/100Base Ethernet Adapter
c. Disconnect the docking station from your computer's USB port.
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Register your Kensington product online at www.kensington.com. At the bottom of
the Web page, select Register products.
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Connect a serial modem or other device to the docking station through the serial port.
Windows XP will not detect the new device until you reset the docking station:
Follow the instructions on page 9 to safely disconnect the docking station’s USB con-
nector from your computer. Then re-connect the docking station.
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Attach a parallel printer device through this port. If the docking station is connected to a
USB 2.0 port on your computer, you will typically see faster printing results than
through a standard parallel port. In some cases, Windows XP may not detect the new
device until you reset the docking station as described for the serial port above.
Note: When using the Add Printer Wizard to install a new printer connected to the dock-
ing station, select USB Virtual Printer Port as your printer port.
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Connect your network cable to the Ethernet port for high-performance network access.
The first LAN icon will glow when an Ethernet cable is connected. When the con-
nection speed is 100 Mbps, the second LAN icon will also glow.
The docking station's Ethernet port is a USB 2.0-to-fast-Ethernet adaptor, integrated
with a USB 2.0 bus 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller.
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not apply to you. Some states/countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state and country to country.
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Note: The Kensington Portable Universal Docking Station has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATIONS: Modifications not expressly approved by Kensington may void the user's authority to operate
the device under FCC regulations and must not be made.
SHIELDED CABLES: In order to meet FCC requirements, all connections to equipment using a Kensington input
device should be made using only the shielded cable provided.
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The Kensington Portable Universal Docking Station model no. K33055 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and, (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. As defined in
Section 2.909 of the FCC Rules, the responsible party for this device is Kensington Technology Group, 2000
Alameda de las Pulgas, Second Floor, San Mateo, CA 94403, [phone].
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In North America, technical support is available to all registered users of Kensington
products. You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) section of the Support area on the Kensington Web site: www.kensington.com.
There is no charge for technical support except long distance charges where applicable.
See the last page of this manual for contact information.
• Call from a phone where you have access to your computer.
• Be prepared to provide the following information:
- Name, address, and telephone number
- The name of the Kensington product
- Make and model of your computer
- Your system software and version
- Symptoms of the problem and what led to them
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KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP ("KENSINGTON") warrants this PRODUCT against defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase. KENSINGTON, at its
option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated sales receipt as
evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service.
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the
instructions accompanying this warranty. This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident, misuse,
abuse, or negligence. This warranty is valid only if the product is used on the computer or system specified on the
product box. Please check product box for details, or call technical support.
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is your exclusive remedy. KENSINGTON shall not be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose on this product are limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. Some states/countries do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
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Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked questions are available 24
hours a day on the Kensington Web site at support.kensington.com.
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Technical Support is available by telephone. Please visit www.kensington.com for
hours.
US 800-535-4242 or 650-572-2700
Fax [phone]
Canada 800-268-3447
Mexico 001-880-535-4242
Kensington Technology Group ACCO Europe PLC Acco Canada Inc.
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas Nepicar House, London Road 5 Precidio Court
Second Floor Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks Brampton, Ontario L6S 6B7
San Mateo, CA 94403 Kent TN15 7RS, CANADA
USA UNITED KINGDOM
www.kensington.com
This manual is copyright ©2003 Kensington Technology Group, a division of ACCO Brands, Inc. Any unauthorized
copying, duplicating, or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent from
Kensington Technology Group. All rights reserved. 04/03
Kensington is the registered trademark of ACCO World Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft, Inc. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their
respective owners.
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