Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................... 3 Package Contents................................................................. 5 System Requirements........................................................... 5 Installing the Device and...
Page 3 - Introduction
3 TARGUS UNIVERSAL LAPTOP DOCKING STATION Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the TargusUniversal Laptop Docking Station. This portableexpansion module allows you to connect through a singleUSB connection up to 4 USB devices, a network(Ethernet/LAN) connection, speakers and microphone,P...
Page 4 - Features; Heat dissipation by natural convection:
4 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Features Heat dissipation by natural convection: Place the back edge of your laptop on the rubber pads ofthe Docking Station. Most laptops dissipate heat throughthe bottom and the more air that’s allowed to flow underthe bottom, the better chance that heat w...
Page 5 - Package Contents; Hardware; Operating System
5 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Package Contents In addition to this user guide, the package contains: • Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station • High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable • Driver software CD • AC power adapter System Requirements Hardware • PC with an Intel ® Pentium ® processor...
Page 6 - Installing the Docking Station Driver; OK
6 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Installing the Device andDrivers To use the Targus docking station, you must first installthe driver onto your computer. WARNING: Y OU MUST INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING THE DOCKING STATION TO YOUR COMPUTER . O THERWISE , THE DOCKING STATION WILL NO...
Page 7 - Next; In order to install the driver files properly,
7 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 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 inthe docking...
Page 8 - Finish
8 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 5 Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now . Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted. Connecting the Docking Station toYour Computer After installing the docking station software, you areready to connect the docking station to your computer...
Page 9 - Installing the Default Device Drivers; LED Status Indicator Lights
9 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Installing the Default Device Drivers Once you connect the docking station to your computer,the default drivers begin installing for each of the portsautomatically. NOTE: P LEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS INSTALLED . Some hardware devices may ...
Page 10 - Audio In Audio Out
10 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Docking Station ports Docking Station Left-Side View Docking Station Right-Side View Cable Lock Slot AC Adapter USB to PCConnection “Easy Access” High-Speed Targus DEFCON (not included) CL, PA410U USB 2.0 Port Audio In Audio Out Laptop Support Pad Serial S/...
Page 11 - Connecting New Devices; Keyboard
11 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Connecting New Devices To avoid possible damage when connecting a newdevice, do not force the cable connector into the port onthe docking station. If the cable connector does notattach smoothly, turn the connector over and try attachingit again. Connecting ...
Page 12 - Connecting a Parallel Printer; Start; Connecting a PDA
12 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Connecting a Parallel Printer To connect a parallel printer: 1 Attach the cable connector to the parallel port on the docking station. 2 Go to Start button of your Window OS, and click on Printers and Faxes . Add your printer driver by following the instruc...
Page 13 - Connecting a USB Device; Sounds and Multimedia
13 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Connecting a USB Device To connect a USB device, plug it into a USB port on thedocking station and follow the additional instructionsprovided with the device. All four USB ports meet USB High-speed requirementsby providing 480Mbps and 500mA of power. Howeve...
Page 16 - Global Suspend Mode
16 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 4 Plug your optical cable (not included) into the S/PDIF-Out port of docking station on one end, andthe S/PDIF-In port of Digital Decoder or Speaker onthe other end. 5 Connect your Digital Decoder or Speaker to the Home Theater System. Global Suspend Mode W...
Page 17 - Targus Always On
17 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Targus Always On The two USB ports that provide up to 1 Amp of power willcontinue providing power even when the laptop ispowered down or disconnected from the docking station.This allows you to charge any USB device you connect tothese ports without powerin...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; Device Not Working; Reset; Verifying Devices are Installed
18 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station 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 byconnecting it directly...
Page 20 - Error Message on Your PDA; Technical Support; US
20 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Error Message on Your PDA If the error message “Connection Not Established”appears on your PDA, check that the COM port setting ineither your HotSync or ActiveSync software matches thesetting on the docking station. See “Verifying Devicesare Installed” on p...
Page 21 - Product Registration
21 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station Product Registration Targus recommends that you register your Targusaccessory shortly after purchasing it. To register yourTargus accessory, go to: http://www.targus.com/registration.asp You will need to provide your full name, email address,country of resi...
Page 22 - FCC Statement; Tested to Comply
22 Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. FCC Statement Tested to Comply This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide ...
Page 24 - USER GUIDE; Universal Laptop
USER GUIDE Universal Laptop Docking Station Visit our website at www.targus.com Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2008 Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc, Anaheim, CA 92806 USA. ACP45US / 410-0391-001C