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... product ❖ Do not attempt to remove a plug from a socket. Then clean the connector and/or connector base with a dry cloth. Attaching the power cable/cord ❖ Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor. Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or plugs ❖ When handling the power cable/cord...
... product ❖ Do not attempt to remove a plug from a socket. Then clean the connector and/or connector base with a dry cloth. Attaching the power cable/cord ❖ Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor. Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or plugs ❖ When handling the power cable/cord...
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Contents Safety icons 2 Safety Instructions 3 FCC information 5 Regulatory statements 7 Chapter 1: Introduction 11 Package contents 11 Quick Tour 12 Front view 12 Back view 13 Special features 15 Chapter 2: Setting up and using the port replicator 16 Setting up the port replicator 16 Connecting to a network 19 Docking your computer 20 Undocking your computer 22 Securing your computer and port replicator ...........23 Connecting a printer to the parallel port 24 Installing a printer (Windows Vista 24 Installing a printer (Windows® XP 25 9
Contents Safety icons 2 Safety Instructions 3 FCC information 5 Regulatory statements 7 Chapter 1: Introduction 11 Package contents 11 Quick Tour 12 Front view 12 Back view 13 Special features 15 Chapter 2: Setting up and using the port replicator 16 Setting up the port replicator 16 Connecting to a network 19 Docking your computer 20 Undocking your computer 22 Securing your computer and port replicator ...........23 Connecting a printer to the parallel port 24 Installing a printer (Windows Vista 24 Installing a printer (Windows® XP 25 9
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... set up and begin using one of the following items: ❖ TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II ❖ AC adaptor and power cord ❖ LAN cable (CAT5) ❖ Installation CD (User's Manual and serial port driver) ❖ Several documents, including the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II Quick Start Guide, A Guide to make sure you for future use. NOTE To ensure full feature and operating system compatibility when connecting your TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II and provides tips on care and troubleshooting...
... set up and begin using one of the following items: ❖ TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II ❖ AC adaptor and power cord ❖ LAN cable (CAT5) ❖ Installation CD (User's Manual and serial port driver) ❖ Several documents, including the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II Quick Start Guide, A Guide to make sure you for future use. NOTE To ensure full feature and operating system compatibility when connecting your TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II and provides tips on care and troubleshooting...
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... on the back of the port replicator and two on the left side. 14 Introduction Quick Tour NOTE When your computer model also supports it. Otherwise, use the docked computer's audio ports, you want to deter theft. Connection points for an optional security cable (not included) used to use the ports on page 25. Attachment point for USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices. In the locked position, helps prevent disconnection...
... on the back of the port replicator and two on the left side. 14 Introduction Quick Tour NOTE When your computer model also supports it. Otherwise, use the docked computer's audio ports, you want to deter theft. Connection points for an optional security cable (not included) used to use the ports on page 25. Attachment point for USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices. In the locked position, helps prevent disconnection...
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... serial port for a serial device. Connection point for AC adaptor. Refer to the port replicator, this feature turns on page 24. Note: You will need to install the software driver from a device connected to the parallel port" on the computer when a wake-up signal is connected to your computer documentation for details. Supports DVI monitors only. For more information, see "Setting up signal is connected to the DVI port and the RGB Monitor port simultaneously and display...
... serial port for a serial device. Connection point for AC adaptor. Refer to the port replicator, this feature turns on page 24. Note: You will need to install the software driver from a device connected to the parallel port" on the computer when a wake-up signal is connected to your computer documentation for details. Supports DVI monitors only. For more information, see "Setting up signal is connected to the DVI port and the RGB Monitor port simultaneously and display...
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... operating system. 16 If the driver is not installed, Windows® will continuously prompt you are not connecting a serial device to the port replicator. Setting up the port replicator To set up the port replicator, follow the steps below: 1 Install the serial port driver that came with the port replicator. Chapter 2 Setting up and using the port replicator This chapter explains how to set up the port replicator and dock/undock your computer. b Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE If the installation...
... operating system. 16 If the driver is not installed, Windows® will continuously prompt you are not connecting a serial device to the port replicator. Setting up the port replicator To set up the port replicator, follow the steps below: 1 Install the serial port driver that came with the port replicator. Chapter 2 Setting up and using the port replicator This chapter explains how to set up the port replicator and dock/undock your computer. b Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE If the installation...
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... be purchased separately. A CAT5 LAN cable is now ready for a local area network (LAN) cable. Other LAN cable types need to the port replicator. See "Docking your computer" on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II provides a connection point for use. LAN speed Gigabit Ethernet (1000 megabits/second) Fast Ethernet (100 megabits/second) Ethernet LAN (10 megabits/second) Use this type of the port replicator The port replicator is provided with the...
... be purchased separately. A CAT5 LAN cable is now ready for a local area network (LAN) cable. Other LAN cable types need to the port replicator. See "Docking your computer" on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II provides a connection point for use. LAN speed Gigabit Ethernet (1000 megabits/second) Fast Ethernet (100 megabits/second) Ethernet LAN (10 megabits/second) Use this type of the port replicator The port replicator is provided with the...
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... the network cable into a LAN hub connector. Docking your computer The system supports hot docking and undocking. 1 Align the slots on the port replicator. Seat the computer so that the hooks engage the slots. Check with the front hooks on the front of the cable into the port replicator's network port. 20 Setting up and using the port replicator Docking your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures. To connect a LAN cable...
... the network cable into a LAN hub connector. Docking your computer The system supports hot docking and undocking. 1 Align the slots on the port replicator. Seat the computer so that the hooks engage the slots. Check with the front hooks on the front of the cable into the port replicator's network port. 20 Setting up and using the port replicator Docking your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures. To connect a LAN cable...
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... again. The computer connector on page 30. NOTE You can leave your computer 2 Press the computer down until it clicks into place. Setting up and using the port replicator 21 Docking your computer docked in step 1 of "Setting up the port replicator" on page 16, or see "Troubleshooting" on the port replicator engages the computer's expansion port. When the computer is connected, the Docked light glows green...
... again. The computer connector on page 30. NOTE You can leave your computer 2 Press the computer down until it clicks into place. Setting up and using the port replicator 21 Docking your computer docked in step 1 of "Setting up the port replicator" on page 16, or see "Troubleshooting" on the port replicator engages the computer's expansion port. When the computer is connected, the Docked light glows green...
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... the port replicator, first save all of your work and then follow the steps below: 1 Make sure the computer lock switch on the port replicator, do not lift up and using the port replicator Undocking your computer Undocking your computer The system supports hot docking and undocking. When the Docked light is off . To avoid damaging the hooks on the port replicator is set to...
... the port replicator, first save all of your work and then follow the steps below: 1 Make sure the computer lock switch on the port replicator, do not lift up and using the port replicator Undocking your computer Undocking your computer The system supports hot docking and undocking. When the Docked light is off . To avoid damaging the hooks on the port replicator is set to...
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... port replicator. Setting up and using the port replicator 23 Securing your computer and port replicator Eject lever (Sample Illustration) Disconnecting a computer from the port replicator. There are two positions for the computer lock. Securing your computer and port replicator The security lock slot enables you to connect a security cable (not provided) to a desk or other large object, following the instructions included with your security cable. When a security cable...
... port replicator. Setting up and using the port replicator 23 Securing your computer and port replicator Eject lever (Sample Illustration) Disconnecting a computer from the port replicator. There are two positions for the computer lock. Securing your computer and port replicator The security lock slot enables you to connect a security cable (not provided) to a desk or other large object, following the instructions included with your security cable. When a security cable...
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... printer will need to install the printer driver on your computer in this section. Otherwise, click Next. 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. You will be recognized. 24 Setting up and using the port replicator Connecting a printer to the parallel port 2 Set the computer lock switch on the port replicator to the locked position. 3 Insert the lock end of the security cable into the port replicator's security lock slot...
... printer will need to install the printer driver on your computer in this section. Otherwise, click Next. 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. You will be recognized. 24 Setting up and using the port replicator Connecting a printer to the parallel port 2 Set the computer lock switch on the port replicator to the locked position. 3 Insert the lock end of the security cable into the port replicator's security lock slot...
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... is running when you undock or dock, you cannot use the audio ports on the docked computer and on the port replicator at the same time. Otherwise, click Next. 13 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Setting up and using the port replicator 25 Configuring audio ports Installing a printer (Windows® XP) 1 Connect your printer to the parallel port on the port replicator. 2 Dock your media player is not selected. 8 Click...
... is running when you undock or dock, you cannot use the audio ports on the docked computer and on the port replicator at the same time. Otherwise, click Next. 13 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Setting up and using the port replicator 25 Configuring audio ports Installing a printer (Windows® XP) 1 Connect your printer to the parallel port on the port replicator. 2 Dock your media player is not selected. 8 Click...
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... port replicator, SPDIF and Line in ports may display in the Notification Area, access the audio configuration utility through the Start menu as "Currently unavailable" and are not connected to a USB port. NOTE When your computer is not visible in Windows® audio properties dialog boxes. This does not affect the operation of the following: ❖ A Realtek High Definition Audio device-to use the docked...
... port replicator, SPDIF and Line in ports may display in the Notification Area, access the audio configuration utility through the Start menu as "Currently unavailable" and are not connected to a USB port. NOTE When your computer is not visible in Windows® audio properties dialog boxes. This does not affect the operation of the following: ❖ A Realtek High Definition Audio device-to use the docked...
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... troubleshooting guidance for the following issues: ❖ Power issues ❖ External display issues ❖ USB issues ❖ Network issues ❖ Hardware issues ❖ Serial port issues ❖ Audio issues ❖ Other issues 30 You may also want to consult with your computer user's manual. It also describes how to contact Toshiba should any occur. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides tips to correct problems, should you encounter problems that you call Toshiba, please read the troubleshooting...
... troubleshooting guidance for the following issues: ❖ Power issues ❖ External display issues ❖ USB issues ❖ Network issues ❖ Hardware issues ❖ Serial port issues ❖ Audio issues ❖ Other issues 30 You may also want to consult with your computer user's manual. It also describes how to contact Toshiba should any occur. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides tips to correct problems, should you encounter problems that you call Toshiba, please read the troubleshooting...
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... the plug prongs are bent, replace the cord. If the port replicator still does not power the computer, contact Toshiba support. Indicates a problem with a clean cloth. External display issues Refer also to your computer user's manual for your computer and monitor documentation. Refer to your computer model. Make sure that the cable connecting the monitor to the port replicator is firmly connected to DVI and RGB monitors simultaneously. Try adjusting the contrast and...
... the plug prongs are bent, replace the cord. If the port replicator still does not power the computer, contact Toshiba support. Indicates a problem with a clean cloth. External display issues Refer also to your computer user's manual for your computer and monitor documentation. Refer to your computer model. Make sure that the cable connecting the monitor to the port replicator is firmly connected to DVI and RGB monitors simultaneously. Try adjusting the contrast and...
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... the USB ports on the port replicator and the USB device is related to a network" on accessing the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. For contact information, please see "Connecting to the port replicator hardware, contact Toshiba support. Refer to see "If you need further assistance" on page 34. If necessary, contact your computer user's guide. If the problem is secure. 32 Troubleshooting USB issues USB issues NOTE This section refers to the port replicator. Problem USB device does not work USB keyboard...
... the USB ports on the port replicator and the USB device is related to a network" on accessing the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. For contact information, please see "Connecting to the port replicator hardware, contact Toshiba support. Refer to see "If you need further assistance" on page 34. If necessary, contact your computer user's guide. If the problem is secure. 32 Troubleshooting USB issues USB issues NOTE This section refers to the port replicator. Problem USB device does not work USB keyboard...
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... speaker icon in "Configuring audio ports" on your serial device manufacturer for more information. To enable the speakers or ports, follow the instructions in your Windows® system tray/Notification Area. See "Setting up the port replicator" on page 16 for product updates. Hardware issues Troubleshooting 33 Hardware issues Problem Solution(s) Cannot operate the computer lock switch The computer lock switch cannot be operated when a security cable is attached to the...
... speaker icon in "Configuring audio ports" on your serial device manufacturer for more information. To enable the speakers or ports, follow the instructions in your Windows® system tray/Notification Area. See "Setting up the port replicator" on page 16 for product updates. Hardware issues Troubleshooting 33 Hardware issues Problem Solution(s) Cannot operate the computer lock switch The computer lock switch cannot be operated when a security cable is attached to the...
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.... Install the software driver provided on the CD that the Mute all/Mute checkboxes in "Setting up the port replicator" on my computer screen: Windows needs to install driver software for troubleshooting tips. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are not selected. Other issues Problem Solution(s) My serial, parallel, and/or audio device does not appear in the Windows Device Manager The devices connected to the port replicator's serial, parallel, and audio ports appear as USB devices in...
.... Install the software driver provided on the CD that the Mute all/Mute checkboxes in "Setting up the port replicator" on my computer screen: Windows needs to install driver software for troubleshooting tips. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are not selected. Other issues Problem Solution(s) My serial, parallel, and/or audio device does not appear in the Windows Device Manager The devices connected to the port replicator's serial, parallel, and audio ports appear as USB devices in...
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... RGB monitor 15 serial 15 USB 14 port replicator environmental requirements 36 physical specifications 36 power requirements 37 securing 23 power cord/cable connectors 38 power button 12 Q quick tour 12 back view 13 front view 12 S safety icons 2 instructions 3 securing computer, port replicator 23 security cable 24 lock slot 14 setting up port replicator 16 special features Wake On LAN 15 Wake Up (USB) 15 support Web sites 35 T troubleshooting audio 33 contacting Toshiba 34...
... RGB monitor 15 serial 15 USB 14 port replicator environmental requirements 36 physical specifications 36 power requirements 37 securing 23 power cord/cable connectors 38 power button 12 Q quick tour 12 back view 13 front view 12 S safety icons 2 instructions 3 securing computer, port replicator 23 security cable 24 lock slot 14 setting up port replicator 16 special features Wake On LAN 15 Wake Up (USB) 15 support Web sites 35 T troubleshooting audio 33 contacting Toshiba 34...
