Targus Universal notebook docking station User manual

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USER GUIDE
universal
notebook
docking station

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................... 3
Package Contents................................ 4
System Requirements.......................... 5
Installing the Device and Drivers.......... 6
Connecting New Devices................... 11
Global Suspend Mode........................ 16
Targus Always On.............................. 16
Using USB Devices That Require More
Power................................................. 16
Product Limitations............................. 17
Troubleshooting ................................. 17
Technical Support .............................. 19
Product Registration........................... 20
Warranty............................................. 20
Regulatory Compliance...................... 21

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TARGUS UNIVERSAL
NOTEBOOK DOCKING
STATION
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus
Universal Notebook Docking Station. This portable
expansion module allows you to connect through a single
USB connection up to 4 USB devices, a network
(Ethernet/LAN) connection, speakers and microphone,
PS/2 mouse and keyboard, a serial and a parallel device.
Also, the slot lock and the universal lock support provided
help you secure your docking station to your desktop.
The docking station also features Targus Always On
technology, Targus USB Power Port providing twice the
USB specification for higher power requirement devices,
and USB ports that are widely spaced to acommodate
larger adapters. Targus Always On provides power to the
USB ports even when the notebook is shut-down,
disconnected from the docking station or in hibernate/
stand-by mode. This allows USB devices that charge via
the USB port to keep charging under any circumstance.

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Fe at u re s
Heat dissipation by natural convection:
Place the back edge of your laptop on the rubber pads of
the Docking Station. Most laptops dissipate heat through
the bottom and the more air that’s allowed to flow under
the bottom, the better chance that heat will dissipate by
natural convection.
Comfort
The raised platform provides a more comfortable position
for the hands, and increased airflow for better cooling.
The Docking Station provides the
following ports:
• Two PS/2 ports
• IEEE 1284 DB25 Connector parallel
• Two 3.5 mm Audio: (1) stereo out and (1) microphone
in
• RS232 serial
• One S/PDIF Digital Audio Output
• RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100
• Two USB 2.0 (White)
• Two USB Power Ports (the two right most ports on the
back of the device) - Providing up to 1Amp of power per
port
Package Contents
In addition to this user guide, the package contains:

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•Targus Universal Docking Station
•High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable
•Driver software CD
•AC power adapter (Required)
System Requirements
Hardware
•PC with an Intel®Pentium®processor or equivalent
•CD-ROM drive
•USB version 2.0port
•AC power source (AC adapter required)
NOTE: WHEN CONNECTED TO A USB VERSION 1.1 PORT ON YOUR
COMPUTER,THE DOCKING STATION’S PERFORMANCE LEVEL WILL BE LESS
THAN OPTIMAL.FOR BEST RESULTS,CONNECT IT TO A USB VERSION 2.0
PORT.
Operating System
•Windows®2000 Service Pack 4
•Windows®XP
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%3BEN-
US%3Bsp
•Windows VistaTM

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Installing the Device and
Drivers
To use the Targus Docking Station, you must first install
the driver onto your computer.
WARNING: YOU MUST INSTALL THE DOCKING STATION SOFTWARE BEFORE
CONNECTING IT TO YOUR COMPUTER. OTHERWISE,THE DOCKING STATION
WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY.
After installing your software, connect the docking station
to your computer and Windows plug-and-play will install
the hardware drivers for each port.
Installing the Docking Station Driver
Installing the docking station driver enables your
operating system to recognize it 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.

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3 The Installation Wizard window of the docking station
will pop up. Click Next to proceed.
4 The Information window will pop up. Click Next to
proceed. In order to install the driver files properly,
you must restart your system before plugging in
the Docking Station.

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5 Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Click Finish and restart your computer when
prompted.
Connecting the Docking Station to
Your Computer
After installing the docking station software, you are
ready to connect the docking station to your computer. To
do this:
1 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the AC
power jack on the docking station.
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.
WARNINGS: 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.

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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.
2ClickFinish and repeat as needed for each device.
3 Restart your computer.
LED Status Indicator Lights
Once all device drivers are installed, the USB LED status
indicator lights on the back 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.
NOTE: THE DOCKING STATION SUPPORTS HOT SWAPPING OF THE NETWORK
CABLE.

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Docking Station ports
Docking Station Left-Sided View
Docking Station Right-Sided View
“Easy Access”
USB Port
Targus DEFCON
(not included)
CL, PA410U
USB to PC
Audio In Audio Out
AC Adapter
Connection
Laptop Support Pad
Serial S/PDIF Network USB Power Port
Parallel
PS/2
Cable Lock Slot
USB Port
Cable Lock Slot