HP USB Media Port Replicator User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Getting started Identifying components ........................................................................................................................ 2 Rear components ................................................................................................................ 2 Setting up the port replicator ................................................................................................................ 3 Step 1: Connect to AC power ........................
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1 Getting started This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of the HP USB Media Port Replicator and provides the instructions for setting up the port replicator. NOTE: The port replicator may have features that are not supported by your computer.
Identifying components Rear components (1) Component Description Power connector Connects the AC adapter to the port replicator. NOTE: The port replicator does not provide power to the computer. (2) USB ports (4) Connect optional USB devices. (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Setting up the port replicator Step 1: Connect to AC power WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter.
2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer (2). NOTE: The location of the USB port on your computer varies by computer series and model. Step 3: Prevent the computer from sleeping To ensure that the computer does not initiate Sleep or Standby when the display is closed: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel Power Options page, and then click the Advanced tab. 2. In the Power Buttons section, click Do nothing from the When I close the lid of my portable computer list, and then click OK.
2 Using the port replicator Port replicator guidelines ● Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the port replicator with HP or Compaq computers running Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista® operating systems. ● Power—To use port replicator features, AC power must be connected to the port replicator. ● Connecting and disconnecting—The computer can be connected or disconnected from the port replicator whether the computer is on or off.
Connecting to a network You can connect your computer through the port replicator to a network. This requires an Ethernet cable (purchased separately). 6 1. Connect the port replicator to your computer. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network) jack on the port replicator (1) and the other end to a RJ-45 wall jack (2) or router.
Connecting USB devices The port replicator has 4 USB ports. Use these ports to connect optional external USB devices, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Connecting to a VGA display device The port replicator can also be connected to an external VGA display device, such as a monitor or a projector, through the external monitor port. To connect an external VGA display device: 1. Connect the device cable to the external monitor port on the back of the port replicator. 2. If using Windows 7, press fn+f4 on the computer one or more times to switch the screen image to the external display device.
Connecting audio You can connect headphones or speakers directly into the headphone jack on the port replicator. In addition, you can also connect analog audio devices. NOTE: Do not connect more than one audio device to the port replicator. NOTE: The headphone jack on the computer is disabled when an audio device is connected to the port replicator, or when the port replicator is connected to the HP USB Notebook Speaker (purchased separately). Connecting analog audio devices To connect analog audio: 1.
Connecting an optional security cable NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the port replicator from being mishandled or stolen. To install a security cable: 10 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2). 3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the port replicator (3), and then turn the key.
3 Troubleshooting Solving common problems The following tables list possible problems and the recommended solutions. General use and connection problems Problem Possible cause Solution The ports or jacks on the port replicator are not working. The port replicator is not connected to AC power. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the port replictor and to an AC outlet. The computer is not connected to the port replicator correctly.
Audio problems Problem Possible cause Solution Headphones or other audio device connected to the computer does not produce sound. Headphones or another audio device is connected to the headphone jack on the port replicator. Using the headphone jack on the port replicator mutes sound through the computer. Disconnect the headphones or other audio device from the headphone jack on the port replicator, or use the device connected to it. More than one audio device is connected to the port replicator.
Getting more information ● For comprehensive information about your computer, as well as governmental agency and safety information about the use of your computer, access Help and Support by clicking Start, and then clicking Help and Support. ● The HP Web site (http://www.hp.com) provides product news and software updates. Technical support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this chapter, you may need to contact technical support.
Index A analog audio 9 audio connection analog 9 troubleshooting 12 audio-out (headphone) jack 9 P ports external monitor 2 USB 2, 7 power connector 3 R RJ-45 (network) jack 2, 6 C computer, connecting 3 computer, sleeping 4 connector, power 2, 3 S S/PDIF audio jack 2 security cable, connecting 10 E external devices 5 external monitor port 2 T technical support 13 H headphone (audio-out) jack 9 Help and Support 13 U USB devices, connecting 7 USB ports, identifying 2 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 9
