USER GUIDE USB 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................................................2 Features...........................................................................................................................................................3 System Requirements......................................................................................................................................
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.
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.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Minimum available RAM of 16MB One available USB type A downstream port Windows 2000 or later version 4
PACKAGE CONTENTS One USB 2.
DEVICE OVERVIEW 6
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 1.
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.
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.
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.
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 automatically.
SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 2 Press “Finish” to complete the setup program. The USB-Lan drivers have now been installed.
SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 3 The installer will launch USB-Serial installation automatically. Step 4 Click “Next” to continue.
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.
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.
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.
SOFTWARE/DEVICE INSTALLATION Step 3 Please select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, and click “Next” to continue. Step 4 Click “Finish” enumeration.
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.
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 defaultinstalled printer and choose Properties.
SETTING UP THE PRINTER DEVICE Step 4 If you do not have a printer installed yet, click on Start, Settings, Printers, and choose Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard will start and assist you to install a new printer device. Select the printer manufacturer and model name from the list provided by the wizard or use the printer driver diskette that came with your printer. Step 5 Windows will ask you which port the printer will be used, choose USB001: (Virtual printer port to USB).
SETTING UP THE HYPERTERMINAL WITH USB TO SERIAL PORT Step 1 Make sure that the HyperTerminal is installed in your system. If not, please go to Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double click Add/Remove Programs, choose Windows Setup Page, Communications, click Details button and enable HyperTerminal to install the program to your Window system. Step 2 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, double click System, and click on Device Manager. Check which COM port is located by USB to Serial Port.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q: I installed the driver for the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video under Windows XP/Vista operating system but there is no Pinter Port available in the device manager however the other Ports (Serial, Mouse, Keyboard and USB) are OK . A: The driver for USB to Printer converter on Windows 2000 and XP/Vista/Windows 7 is not required. Microsoft supports USB Printer class in these operating systems.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q: I am getting an “Unknown Device” error. A: If the installation process is completed and some of the devices still don't work, please click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click System, and Device Manager. Check “Human Interface Devices”, “Keyboard”, “Mouse”, “Network adapters”, “Ports”, and “Universal serial bus controller” on the dialog box and see if “Unknown device” appears on the screen. You need to right-click the “Unknown device” and choose Remove to remove it.
DISCLAIMER AND FCC STATEMENT Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product No. Complies USB Rev. 28652 2.0 Inputs: (1) DB9 Female; (1) DB25 Parallel Male (For IEEE-1284 bidirectional printers; (2) PS/2 Female (For keyboard and mouse), (1) RJ45 Female, (1) HD15 Male Outputs: (3) USB Type A Female; (1) HD15 Female Plastic 9.5 x 2.25 x 1.25 (in.) .1.
CABLES TO GO™ ONE YEAR WARRANTY At Cables To Go, we want you to be totally confident in your purchase. That is why we offer a one year warranty on this device. If you experience problems due to workmanship or material defect for the duration of this warranty, we will repair or replace this device. To request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, contact customer service at 1-800-506-9606 or www.cablestogo.com. Cables To Go 3555 Kettering Blvd. Moraine, OH 45439 1-800-506-9607 www.cablestogo.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow the device to function. Refer to the specifications in this manual for power level of the unit. ! Liquid: If this unit or its corresponding power adapter has had liquid spilled on or in it, do not attempt to use the unit. Do not attempt to use this product in an outdoor environment as elements such as rain, snow, hail, etc. can damage the product.
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