Connecting devices to the port replicator – Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator User Manual

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CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE PORT REPLICATOR

When connecting a new device to any port on the port replicator, the
corresponding software drivers must be installed. Consider the following
guidelines when preparing to connect new devices:

Ÿ If your operating system is Windows 98, you will be prompted by

a series of screens beginning with Add New Hardware Wizard.
You may need your Windows 98 CD to complete the installation
of the neccessary device driver.

Ÿ If your operating system is Windows 2000, the device driver will

install automatically.

Ÿ With either operating system, you must run the Setup or Install

that was included with your device.

Ÿ To load any device-specific software, assign the device to a port

as follows:

parallel printer

PB1284-1 (USB port)

serial mouse or modem

serial USB (COMx) where x is the
number of the COM port

PS/2 mouse or keyboard

no port name required; the device
will be converted to emulate a USB
mouse or keyboard.

Installing a Serial Mouse

After connecting a standard serial mouse to the serial port on the port
replicator, press the Reset button until the Link LED flashes (about 5
seconds). Pressing the Reset button resets the serial port. Do this each time
you restart your notebook computer and whenever connecting a serial device.

Installing a Serial Modem

Follow your modem installation instructions to add this device to your port
replicator. When prompted to select the port, choose the Serial USB (COMx),
where x is the COM port number assigned by your operating system.

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