Targus ExpressCard ACP60US User manual

ACP60US / 410-0493-001C
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 fiber 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 helps increase 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 Optical Fiber 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 (required to operate the dock)
• Driver CD
NOTE: TARGUS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VISIT ITS WEBSITE AT
THE LINK BELOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE LATEST DRIVER
VERSION FOR A FREE DOWNLOAD. FOLLOW THE DOWNLOAD
INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTALLATION STEPS IN THIS USER GUIDE.
HTTP://WWW.TARGUS.COM/US/SUPPORT_DOWNLOADS.ASP
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System Requirements
Hardware
• PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent
• CD-ROM drive
• ExpressCard 34mm or 54mm slot
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.
Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio
• Windows VistaTM or
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About the ExpressCard Connector Card
The ExpressCard dock comes with a cable, a spacer (see “Using the
Spacer Connector” for additional instructions) 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 was
observed in notebooks (Fujitsu, some Sony and Toshiba models) that
use a BIOS developed by Phoenix Technologies. If you experience
such issue, please turn the switch from the default "OFF" position to
"ON". You will only need to set it once.
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 supplied to ensure the proper fitting of the 34mm Express-
Card into a 54mm slot. This spacer has no functionality 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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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio
Before beginning make sure the spacer and PC card are aligned as
below.
1.When attaching the spacer, ensure the spacer is at a 45 degree
angle to the PC card.Please make sure the hook on the spacer is
sitting in the slot on the PC Card.Refer Fig 1.
Fig.1
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2.Push down on the spacer as shown while applying firm pressure to
both the PC card and spacer.
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When removing the spacer, pull in an upwards motion to detach.
Finally, make sure the two clips on the spacer are firmly and squarely
pushed into the slots on the PC card.
Instructions for connecting the spacer to
the ExpressCard
Attach Detach
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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 THE AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN
PLUGGED IN.
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4. After connecting the ExpressCard to the computer, wait until the
computer finishes recognizing the devices before pressing OK in
the dialogue box. This process will take about 3-5 minutes.
Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio
WINDOWS VISTA WILL PROMPT A MESSAGE BOX TO RESTART THE
COMPUTER DURING THE DRIVER INSTALLATION PROCESS. PLEASE IGNORE
THIS MESSAGE. THE DOCKING STATION’S DRIVER INSTALLATION SOFTWARE
WILL PROMPT THE RESTART MESSAGE WHEN INSTALLATION AND DRIVER
SETUP IS COMPLETED.
5.
6. You will see a Targus Display logo icon located on the system tray.
The monitor mode selection can be set by right clicking on this icon.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMEND TO SET THE MODE TO “EXPRESS CARD VGA” OFF
WHEN USING ONLY ONE MONITOR. THE DEFAULT SETTING IS “EXTENDED
MODE”.
NOTE: THIS SETUP PROCESS WILL REQUIRE SOME TIME FOR THE DRIVERS TO
INSTALL PROPERLY. IT MIGHT TAKE UP TO 5 MINUTES OR MORE DEPENDING
ON YOUR COMPUTER’S CONFIGURATION.
Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted by the
docking station’s installation software. In order to install the driver
files properly, you must make sure the installation is completed
before restarting the computer.
Window Vista - restart screen
Docking station - restart screen
Windows Vista - dailogue box Windows XP- dailogue box
After restarting, the computer will recognize the docking station and
the default drivers will finish installing for each of the devices
automatically. Please wait until this process iscompleted. The
screen’s resolution will adjust and refresh during this process.
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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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