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USER GUIDE
USB 2.0 LAPTOP DOCKING STATION WITH VIDEO
Model: 28652
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................................................2 Features...........................................................................................................................................................3 System Requirements.................................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video. This is the solution for laptop users who also like to use their laptop in the office, but don't like the hassle of connecting each device every time. With this station, you can connect all peripherals to the docking station, then use the included cable to connect the laptop to the dock. All your peripherals are now connected, with just one cable! This lets you come and go as you please without the hassle
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FEATURES The DB9 RS-232 serial connector supports baud rates from 1.2k to 115.2k 3-port USB Hub (1) Serial DB9 port, (1) parallel printer port, (1) 10/100 RJ45 ethernet port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, and VGA pass-through port Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx and with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T standards Supports Windows (2000/XP/Vista/Win 7) 3
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Minimum available RAM of 16MB One available USB type A downstream port Windows 2000 or later version 4
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PACKAGE CONTENTS One USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video One 3ft VGA/USB combination cable that connects the station’s HD15 VGA output port to your laptop One 5V 2A DC Power Adapter CD Driver User Guide 5
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DEVICE OVERVIEW 6
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AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS The available functions of the USB 2.0 Docking Station depend on the status of the power supplied to the unit. Bus Powered 1. Connect the USB/VGA combo Y cable to your PC to provide bus power. 2. When you provide bus power only, the PS/2 mouse and keyboard, RS232, printer and Ethernet ports will be enabled. However, the USB2.0 Hub will only work in low power mode. Use of the external power adapter is recommended for full use of functions. Externally Powered
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LED INDICATOR Power Indicator The Power Indicator will turn BLUE as either bus power or external power is supplied. LAN Indicator 1. LINK/Act (BLUE): This LED emits a steady light if the 10/100Mbps (100BASE-TX) Ethernet is connected. 2. Transmission (BLUE): The LED will blink to indicate that the data is being received or transmitted through the RJ-45 port. 8
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE USB 2.0 LAPTOP DOCKING STATION WITH VIDEO Before connecting the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video to your computer, please install the necessary drivers first. Insert the Driver Installation CD that is included with this package into your CD-ROM drive. The Driver CD will automatically read your operating system type and begin to auto-install the necessary drivers for your OS type. If the installer does not start automatically, it mi
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Important Setup Info Before connecting the printer to the parallel port of USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video, the printer driver must be installed on your computer in advance, otherwise it might print an unknown format of characters. Please refer to "Setting Up the Printer Device" section to connect your printer to the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video. For modem users, please install the modem driver manually before connecting t
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION EXECUTE DRIVER SETUP PROGRAM Windows Driver Setup The driver setup for Windows 2000, Windows XP 32 bits, and Windows 7 are similar, only the detected operating system is different. The following procedure is illustrated in Windows XP 32 bits. Note: The USB-Printer driver is embedded in these Microsoft Windows systems and not necessary to install. Step 1 The installer will launch the USB-Lan installation automatically.
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 2 Press “Finish” to complete the setup program. The USB-Lan drivers have now been installed. 12
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 3 The installer will launch USB-Serial installation automatically. Step 4 Click “Next” to continue. 13
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 5 Select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click “Next” to continue. Step 6 Press “Finish” to complete the setup program. 14
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION The USB-Serial drivers have been installed. HARDWARE DETECTION AND INSTALLATION Windows 2000/XP-32 bit/Windows 7 Step 1 Connect the USB 2.0 Docking Station with Video to the USB and VGA ports on your computer with the VGA/USB combo Y cable provided with the device. Windows will start automatically detecting USB devices. Insert VGA/USB Combo cable here then attach to your computer 15
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION After enumeration is complete you will get a notification in the installer window verifying completion. Windows XP64 Step 1 Complete Step 1 as described on the previous page to connect the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video. Step 2 (This will complete the USB to Serial enumeration) Please select “No, not this time” and press “Next” to continue. 16
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 3 Please select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and click “Next” to continue. Step 4 Click “Finish” to complete the USB-to-Serial driver enumeration. 17
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SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Other USB Device Enumeration The other USB devices on the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video will enumerate automatically since their drivers have been installed. 18
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SETTING UP THE PRINTER DEVICE To properly connect your printer to the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video please follow the instructions below. For Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7: Step 1 Connect the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video to the USB port on your computer with the USB/VGA combo cable provided. Step 2 If you have installed a printer device before, go to Start, Settings, and Printers. Right-click the default- installed printer and choose Properties. The Pr
