Page 2 - TARGUS EXPRESSCARD; NOTEBOOK DOCKING; Introduction
TARGUS EXPRESSCARD TM 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 devi...
Page 4 - System Requirements; Hardware; Operating System; Preparing the BIOS for the ExpressCard
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 DOW...
Page 5 - About the ExpressCard Connector Card
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 i...
Page 6 - Using the Spacer Connector
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 on...
Page 8 - Installing the Docking Station Driver; Start; OK; Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer
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 automati...
Page 9 - Finish
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...
Page 10 - LED Status Indicator Lights; Docking Station ports
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 tr...
Page 11 - Connecting New Devices; Connecting a Serial Mouse / Keyboard
“Easy Access”High power USBports withLED light indicator Lock slot for use withTargus locks - Modelsnos. PA410U orPA450U (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 co...
Page 12 - Connecting a PDA; Connecting to a Local Area Network
Connecting a PDA 1. Attach the cable connector to the serial port on the docking station. 2. Verify that the COM port setting, in either your HotSync® or ActiveSync® software, matches the setting on the docking station. To verify the COM port setting on the docking station, refer to “Verifying Devic...
Page 14 - Apply
2. To connect a microphone, plug it into the Pink 3.5mm port. 3. To enable your headphones or speakers, you must first choose C- Media USB Sound Device in the Properties Settings 4. For Windows® XP, go to the Control Panel and choose Sound and Audio. Select the Audio tab . Under Sound Playback , cha...
Page 16 - Connecting to a Monitor or LCD; Video Menu Options
Connecting to a Monitor or LCD Any monitor or LCD connected to the video port of the docking station will be limited to a maximum resolution of 1600x1200, 32-bit color. Video Menu Options Video menu options can be accessed by right-clicking on the Targus Display icon in the system tray or through th...
Page 18 - Global Suspend Mode
Global Suspend Mode When your computer is in suspend mode, the docking station also enters suspend mode to avoid power consumption. When your computer wakes up, the docking station wakes up automatically. Using USB Devices that Require More Power This docking station is designed with 4 USB High Powe...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; Device Not Working; Reset; Verifying Devices are Installed; My Computer; Device Manager
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 by connecting it directly to your computer. • Verify that you ran t...
Page 20 - Verifying a Serial Modem Connection; Select; Autodetect; Error Message on Your PDA
From the Device Manager window, expand the following: • Display Adapters - Targus ExpressCard w/ video• Human Interface Devices - displays keyboards and pointing devices: mice, trackballs, and joysticks• Network Adapters — Realtek RTL 8110SC Ethernet Adaptor• Ports (COM & LPT) — Serial on USB [C...
Page 21 - Video; Can I get a higher resolution on my monitor?; I cannot play a DVD using the Docking station?
Video Can I get a higher resolution on my monitor? Movie playback is not smooth when played at 1600x1200x32 bit resolution. It is worse when playing a media clip in full screen? The Targus ExpressCard Docking station is not primarily designed for playing back movie content at maximum resolution and ...
Page 22 - Audio
My system crashes during boot up with the Card connector installed? Can two separate displays be connected to the ExpressCard Docking station (VGA and DVI-D) and display two separate images or work to extend the display across three screens (including the Notebooks screen)? No. The output from the V...
Page 23 - Technical Support; US; Product Registration
Technical Support For technical questions, please visit: US Internet: www.targus.com/support.asp Australia Internet: www.targus.com/au Email: [email protected]: 1800-641-645 New Zealand Telephone: 0800-633-222 Product Registration This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-...