Targus ACP60 User manual

ACP60US / 410-0493-001A
USER GUIDE
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ExpressCardTM
Notebook
Docking Station
with Digital Video
and Audio

TARGUS EXPRESSCARDTM
NOTEBOOK DOCKING
STATION WITH DIGITAL
VIDEO AND AUDIO
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus ExpressCard
Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio. This
portable expansion module allows you to connect through an
ExpressCard slot up to 4 USB devices, monitor or LCD, high-
speed Gigabit Ethernet/LAN, 5.1 channel PC audio with
optical 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
USB ports even when the notebook is shut-down, discon-
nected from the docking station or in hibernate/stand-by mode
which allows USB devices to keep charging.
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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
• (1) 24 pin DVI-D connector
• (1) VGA (HD D-sub) HD-15 connector
• (1) ExpressCard upstream cable connection
• (1) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet 10/1000
• (3) 5.1 Surround sound audio jacks
• (1) Microphone In
• (1) S/PDIF digital audio out (Toslink Opitcal Connector)
• (2) Security Lock Slots
Package Contents
In addition to this user guide, the package contains:
• Targus ExpressCard Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio
• ExpressCard Cable and Card (with Spacer card)
• AC Adapter
• Driver CD
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System Requirements
Hardware
• PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent
• CD-ROM drive
• ExpressCard 34mm or 54mm slot
• AC power source (AC adapter required)
Operating System
• Windows® XP - Service Pack 2 or greater
NOTE: TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR
COMPUTER MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR MICROSOFT’S DOWNLOAD
CENTER:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh%3BENUS%3Bsp
Preparing the BIOS for the ExpressCard
Before installing the ExpressCard Docking station, it is very important
that you make sure that your system BIOS has the latest BIOS update
available. 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-
Card docking system. http://www.targus.com
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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.
The 34mm card has a small switch located in the circular area in the
drawing below.
This switch is used to determine how the dock is recognized in the
system at boot up stage. Certain notebooks will detect the dock and not
work properly during a pre-boot mode (ie. trying to boot up on the
external VGA device, not the internal VGA of the Notebook). This switch
needs to be set only once, and most model notebooks will not have an
issue.
This issue was observed in notebooks that use Phoenix BIOS (e.g.
Fujitsu, some models of Sony and Toshiba). If you experience an issue
with this, please switch it to the “On” for Pre-boot mode. The default
position is “Off”.
Systems requiring pre-boot function (Switch set to “On” position):
1. Toshiba Satellite A100
2. Fujitsu E8020
3. Fujitsu S7021
When connecting the cable to the ExpressCard, Please make sure the cable tip is
properly and completely inserted into the cable port on the ExpressCard. Make
sure the tip is connected in the correct direction and do not force the connection
or it might break the device.
On-Pre-boot support
Off-Post-boot support (Default)
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The spacer simply snaps on to the existing ExpressCard and is
inserted with the card connector into a 54mm ExpressCard slot.
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. The spacer is not needed if you have a 34mm slot
on your notebook. (See the diagram below as to the two different slots
that are currently shipping in today's notebooks)
Using the Spacer Connector
Carefully align the spacer with the ExpressCard and join the two
pieces together by locking the clip in place.
Please make sure that the clip is firmly secured and no gap is in
between the two items. As shown in the diagrams above.
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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.
2. Insert the driver software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
If setup does not begin automatically, click Start, Run, and enter
D:\Setup.exe (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then
click OK.
3. The Installation Wizard window of the docking station will pop up.
Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Please connect the ExpressCard into the slot when prompted.
Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer
Step 1. Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the AC power
jack on the docking station.
Step 2. Connect one end of the ExpressCard cable to the docking
station and the other end into the ExpressCard Card.
Step 3. Connect the ExpressCard Card into an available Express
Card slot in your Notebook.
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
SOFTWARE HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND AC ADAPTER PLUGGED.
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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.
NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS INSTALLED
Some hardware devices may prompt you to install the drivers.
To install the drivers:
1. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click
Next.
The Found New Hardware Wizard program begins installing the
hardware drivers.
The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
2. Click Finish and repeat as needed for each device.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted. In order to
install the driver files properly, you must restart your system.
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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.
• Green Tx light illuminates when connected to a network and the
yellow Rx light flashes when data is transmitting to or from the
network.
• The Power LED will glow when the AC power cord is plugged into the
Docking station
Docking Station ports
Power and
Power LED
DC 5V
S/PDIF
Laptop Support Pad Laptop Support Pad
5.1 Surround
Sound &
Microphone
Gigabit Ethernet
ExpressCard
upstream
cable
connection
VGA
DVI-D
Serial
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“Easy Access”
High power USB
ports with
LED light indicator
Lock slot for use with
Targus locks - Models
nos. PA410U or
PA450U (not included)
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.
Connecting a Serial Mouse / Keyboard
To connect a serial mouse or keyboard, attach the cable connector to
the serial port on the docking station.
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.
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