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1 Visit our Website at and specifications subject to change without notice. 2007 targus Group International, Inc. and targus , / 410-0391-001 BUSER guide universalnotebookdocking station2 Table of ContentsIntroduction .. 3 Package 4 System 5 Installing the Device and 6 Connecting New Devices .. 11 Global Suspend 16 targus Always 16 Using USB Devices That Require More Power .. 16 Product 17 Troubleshooting .. 17 Technical Support .. 19 Product 20 Regulatory 213 targus UNIVERSAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING STATION IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the TargusUniversal Notebook Docking Station.

2 This portableexpansion module allows you to connect through a singleUSB connection up to 4 USB devices, a network(Ethernet/LAN) connection, speakers and microphone,PS/2 mouse and keyboard, a serial and a parallel , the slot lock and the universal lock support providedhelp you secure your docking station to your docking station also features targus Always Ontechnology, targus USB Power Port providing twice theUSB specification for higher power requirement devices,and USB ports that are widely spaced to acommodatelarger adapters.

3 targus Always On provides power to theUSB 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 viathe USB port to keep charging under any Universal Notebook Docking StationFe a t u re sHeat 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 will dissipate bynatural raised platform provides a more comfortable positionfor the hands, and increased airflow for better Docking Station provides thefollowing ports: Two PS/2 ports IEEE 1284 DB25 Connector parallel Two mm Audio.

4 (1) stereo out and (1) microphonein RS232 serial One S/PDIF Digital Audio Output RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Two USB (White) Two USB Power Ports (the two right most ports on theback of the device) - Providing up to 1 Amp of power perportPackage ContentsIn addition to this user guide , the package contains:5 targus Universal Notebook Docking Station targus Universal Docking Station High-speed USB upstream cable Driver software CD AC power adapter (Required)System RequirementsHardware PC with an Intel Pentium processor or equivalent CD-ROM drive USB version AC power source (AC adapter required)NOTE: WHEN CONNECTED TO ON YOURCOMPUTER,THEDOCKINGSTATION S PERFORMANCE LEVEL WILL BE LESSTHAN BEST RESULTS,CONNECT IT TO System Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XPNOTE.

5 TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS,PLEASE VISIT YOURCOMPUTER MANUFACTURER S WEBSITE ORMICROSOFT S DOWNLOAD CENTER: Windows VistaTM6 targus Universal Notebook Docking StationInstalling the Device andDriversTo use the targus Docking Station, you must first installthe driver onto your computer. WARNING: YOU MUST INSTALL THE DOCKING STATION SOFTWARE BEFORECONNECTING IT TO YOUR COMPUTER. OTHERWISE,THE DOCKING STATIONWILL NOT WORK installing your software, connect the docking stationto your computer and Windows plug-and-play will installthe hardware drivers for each the Docking Station DriverInstalling the docking station driver enables youroperating system to recognize it and its ports once it Turn on your Insert the driver software CD into your computer sCD-ROM setup does not begin automatically, click Start, Run.

6 And enter D:\ (where D: is the path of yourCD-ROM drive) and then click Universal Notebook Docking Station3 The Installation Wizard window of the docking stationwill pop up. Click Next to The Information window will pop up. Click Next order to install the driver files properly,you must restart your system before plugging inthe Docking Station. 8 targus Universal Notebook Docking Station5 Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer Finish and restart your computer the Docking Station toYour ComputerAfter installing the docking station software, you areready to connect the docking station to your computer.

7 Todo this:1 Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the ACpower jack on the docking Connect one end of the USB cable to the dockingstation and the other end into an available USB on your : THE DOCKING STATION WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLYWITHOUT THE AC ADAPTER PLUGGED INTO AN AC NOT CONNECT ANY DEVICES TO THE DOCKING STATION UNTIL THEINSTALLATION IS Universal Notebook Docking StationInstalling the Default Device DriversOnce you connect the docking station to your computer,the default drivers begin installing for each of the portsautomatically.

8 NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS INSTALLEDSome hardware devices may prompt you to install install the drivers:1 Select Install the software automatically(Recommended) and click New Hardware Wizard program beginsinstalling the hardware drivers. TheCompleting the Found New Hardware Wizardscreen Finish and repeat as needed for each Restart your Status Indicator LightsOnce all device drivers are installed, the USB LED statusindicator lights on the back of the docking station glowwhen you connect devices to the docking station.

9 Green Tx light illuminates when connected to anetwork and the yellow Rx light flashes when data istransmitting to or from the : THE DOCKING STATION SUPPORTS HOT SWAPPING OF THE Universal Notebook Docking StationDocking Station portsDocking Station Left-Sided ViewDocking Station Right-Sided View Easy Access USB PortTargus DEFCON (not included)CL, PA410 UUSB to PCAudio In Audio OutAC AdapterConnectionLaptop Support PadSerialS/PDIFN etworkUSB Power PortParallelPS/2 Cable Lock SlotUSB PortCable Lock Slot11 targus Universal Notebook Docking StationConnecting New DevicesTo avoid possible damage when connecting a newdevice, do not force the cable connector into the port onthe docking station.

10 If the cable connector does notattach smoothly, turn the connector over and try attachingit a Serial Mouse /KeyboardTo connect a serial mouse or keyboard, attach the cableconnector to the serial port on the docking a PS/2 Mouse /KeyboardTo connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard, attach the cableconnector to the PS/2 port on the docking and Configuring a SerialModemTo connect a serial modem:1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on thedocking Install the modem software driver according to theinstructions that come with the When prompted to select the port, choose the SerialUSB (COMx), where x is the COM port numberassigned by your operating Universal Notebook Docking StationConnecting a Parallel PrinterTo connect a parallel printer.