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TM
ExpressCard
Notebook
Docking Station
with Digital Video
and Audio
USER GUIDE
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TM TARGUS EXPRESSCARD 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 S/PDIF, and a serial port for legacy device. The docking station also offers Targus Always On technolog
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Ergonomic Design Ergonomic design increases 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
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio System Requirements Hardware • PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent • CD-ROM drive • ExpressCard 34mm or 54mm slot • AC power source (AC adapter required) 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
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio About the ExpressCard Connector Card The ExpressCard dock comes with a cable 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. When connecting the cable to the ExpressCard, Please make sure the cable tip is properly and completely i
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Using the Spacer Connector A spacer is available for the ExpressCard to ensure the proper fitting of the 34mm ExpressCard into a 54mm slot. This spacer has no function- ality 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 notebo
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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 Instal
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 4. Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted. In order to install the driver files properly, you must restart your system. 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 driv
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DC 5V S/PDIF Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Lock slot for use with “Easy Access” Targus locks - Models High power USB nos. PA410U or ports with PA450U (not included) LED light indicator 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 connector does not attach smoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching it again. Connecting a Serial Mouse / Keyb
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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 Devices are Installed”. To verify the COM port setting on your PDA, refer to the documentation that came with it.
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Connecting and Configuring an Audio Device This docking station comes with a 5.1 Audio Support. The back of the Device has 5 ports dedicated to Audio. IF you are having problems with your speakers after attaching the Docking Station, please see the troubleshooting section for more information. MIC FRONT CENTER S/PDIF REAR Microphone In – Pink Front Channel or Line Out – Green Rear Channel – Black Center Channel / subwoofe
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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, change Preferred Device to C-Media USB Sound Device from the drop down list. Click Apply, then click OK. 5. Make
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Installing and Configuring a S/PDIF (Sony/ Philips Digital Interface) Device 1. In order to enable S/PDIF, you have to turn it on. This can be done by opening the USB 3D Sound Configuration applet located in your system tray. (click on the USB icon to open up the Configuration Screen) 2. Click on the button next to the S/PDIF Output text to enable S/PDIF 3. Set the Audio Output from the tray to digital audio 4
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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 the Windows Display Proper- ties. The only menu option not accessible through Windows Display Proper- ties is Mirror. This must
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Notebook Secondary Screen Monitor or LCD Primary: Off On Extended: On On Mirror: On On Off: On Off NOTE: SOME LCDS HAVE BEEN OPTIMIZED FOR A SPECIFIC RESOLUTION. IF THE OPTIMUM RESOLUTION IS NOT 1280 X 1024, THE RESULTS MAY NOT BE AS DESIRED. Video output will support the following resolutions and color quality: Mode Aspect Resolution Color Refresh Rate ratio Depth UXGA 4:3 1600x1200 16 60HZ, 65HZ, 70HZ, 75HZ, 85HZ
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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. Targus Always On Using USB Devices that Require Press the Targus Always On button to enable the USB ports to More Power continue providing power even when the laptop is powered down or This docking station is designed
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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 the Setup or Install program for the device. • Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager. For more informa
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio 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 [COM x] • Sound, Video and Game Controllers — displays USB audio device • Universal Serial Bus controllers — displays the other
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Targus ExpressCard Notebook Docking Station with Digital Video and Audio Video Can I get a higher resolution on my monitor? • Highest resolution is 1600 x 1200, 32-bit color. 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 color depth. The best mode for displaying video content is at 1280x1024 (
