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1 U SER G UIDE USB 2.0 L APTOP D OCKING S TATION WITH V IDEO Model: 28652[...]
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1 Introduction........................ ............................................................ ............................... ...................................2 Features............................. ..............................................................................................................................3 System Requirem[...]
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2 Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking St ation 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 [...]
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3 The DB9 RS-232 serial connector sup ports 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 por t, 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/V[...]
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4 Minimum available RAM of 16MB One available USB type A downstream port Windows 2000 or later version S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS[...]
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5 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 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS[...]
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6 D EVICE O VERVIEW[...]
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7 The available functions of the USB 2.0 Docking Stati on depend on the status of the power supplied to the unit. Bus Powered 1. Connect the USB/VGA combo Y cabl e to your PC to provide bus power. 2. When you provide bus power onl y, the PS/2 mouse and keyboard, RS232, printer and Ethernet ports will be enabled. However, the USB2.0 Hub w ill on[...]
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8 Power Indicator The Power Indicator will turn BLUE as ei ther 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 indica te that the data is being received or transmitted through the RJ-45 port.[...]
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9 I NSTALLING TH E USB 2.0 L APTOP D OCKING S TATION WITH V IDEO Before connecting the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video to your computer, please install the necessary drivers first. Insert the Driver Installati on CD that is included with this package into your CD-ROM drive. The Driver CD will automatically read y our operating system type[...]
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10 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 t[...]
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11 E XECUTE D RIVER S ETUP P ROGRAM 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 illustrat ed in Windows XP 32 bits. Note: The USB-Printer driver is embedded in these Microsoft Windows systems and not necessary to in[...]
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12 Step 2 Press “Finish” to complete the setup program. The USB-Lan drivers have now been installed. S OFTWARE /D EVICE I NSTALLATION[...]
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13 Step 3 The installer will launch USB-Serial installation automatically. Step 4 Click “Next” to continue. S OFTWARE /D EVICE I NSTALLATION[...]
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14 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. S OFTWARE /D EVICE I NSTALLATION[...]
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15 The USB-Serial drivers have been installed. H ARDWARE D ETECTION AND I NSTALLATION 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. S OFTWARE /D EVICE I N[...]
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16 After enumeration is complete y ou will get a notification in the installer window verifying completion. Windows XP64 Step 1 Complete Step 1 as described on the previous page to connec t the USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video. Step 2 (This will complete th e USB to Serial enumeration) Please select “ No, not this time ” and press “ [...]
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17 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. S OFTWARE /D EVICE I NSTALLATION[...]
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18 Other USB Device Enumeration The other USB devices on the USB 2.0 Laptop Docki ng Station with Video will enumerate automatically since their drivers have been installed. S OFTWARE /D EVICE I NSTALLATION[...]
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19 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 pri nter device before, go[...]
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20 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 yo u to install a new printer device. Select the printer manufacturer and model name from the list provided by t he wizard or use the printer driver diske tte that came with your printer. Ste[...]
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21 Step 1 Make sure that the HyperTerminal is insta lled in your syst em. 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 , [...]
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22 Q: I installed the driver for the USB 2.0 Lapt op Docking Station with Video under Windows XP/Vista operating system but there is no Pinter Port availabl e 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. Mic[...]
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23 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”, “Netw ork adapters”, “Ports”, and “ Unive[...]
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24 D D i i s s c c l l a a i i m m e e r r Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not m ake any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and comple teness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, includi[...]
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25 Product No. 28652 Complies USB Rev. 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 Connectors Outputs: (3) USB Type A Female; (1) HD15 Female Housing Plastic Product Dimension 9.5 x 2.25 x 1.25 (in.) Product Weight .1.74 lbs T ECHN[...]
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26 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 exper ience 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 se[...]
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27 ! Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow the devi ce 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 out[...]
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29 For more information on this product or to check for updated drivers, manuals or frequently asked qu estions please visi t our website. www.cablestogo.com V ER . 2.0.1.4.10[...]