Targus Network Card Notebook Expansion USB home dock with audio pass through USER Manual User Manual
Notebook Expansion  
USB home dock  
with audio pass-through  
USER GUIDE  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction ....................................................... 3  
Package Contents............................................. 5  
System Requirements....................................... 5  
Connecting the Notebook Expansion USB home  
dock with audio pass-through ........................... 6  
Connecting New Devices.................................. 9  
Global Suspend Mode .................................... 11  
Targus Always On........................................... 11  
Using USB Devices That Require More Power ...  
....................................................................... 11  
Product Limitations ......................................... 11  
Troubleshooting .............................................. 12  
Technical Support........................................... 13  
Product Registration ....................................... 14  
Warranty ......................................................... 14  
Regulatory Compliance................................... 14  
 
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TARGUS NOTEBOOK  
EXPANSION USB HOME DOCK  
WITH AUDIO PASS-THROUGH  
Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus  
Notebook Expansion USB home dock with audio pass-  
through. This desktop hub allows you to expand your  
desktop by adding 4 additional USB ports with over-  
current protection, and audio pass-through ports for easy  
connection of headphones/ speakers and a microphone.  
The Notebook USB home dock hub also offers three  
unique features:  
1
High Power technology - provides twice the USB  
specification for devices that require more power than  
normal USB ports provide.  
2
Targus Always On technology - provides power to the  
USB ports even when the computer is shut-down,  
disconnected, or in hibernation/ stand-by mode. This  
allows USB devices that charge via the USB port to  
keep charging under any circumstance.  
3
Targus Easy Access Ports - USB ports are spaced  
wider apart to accommodate larger USB adapters.  
 
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Features  
Space Saving and Flexible:  
The Notebook USB home dock with Audio  
Pass-Through is designed to sit on your  
desktop in either the horizontal or vertical  
position. To stand the hub in the vertical  
position, simply insert it into the provided  
base. This will maximize your desktop  
space and provide easy access to the top  
ports. The hub can also be positioned on  
the left or right side of your monitor for  
different usage styles of left or right  
handed mouse users.  
The Notebook USB home dock Hub  
includes the following ports:  
• Four 3.5 mm Audio: (2) headset in/out and (2)  
microphone in/out (located on the front and the back of  
the hub)  
• Two USB 2.0 ports  
• Two USB High Power Ports (Providing up to 1Amp of  
power per port - one port located on the top of the hub,  
and the other one port located at the back of the hub.  
These ports are distinguished by the lightning bolt icon  
next to them)  
• One mini USB port  
 
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Package Contents  
In addition to this user guide, the package contains:  
• Targus Notebook Expansion USB home dock with  
audio pass-through  
• High-speed USB 2.0 upstream cable  
• Audio pass-through cable for microphone/ headset  
• AC power adapter (Required)  
• One Removable Base  
System Requirements  
Hardware  
• USB version 2.0 port  
• Audio Connections for use with Audio pass-through  
ports  
NOTE: WHEN CONNECTED TO  
A
USB VERSION 1.1 PORT ON YOUR  
COMPUTER, THE NOTEBOOK USB HUB’S PERFORMANCE LEVEL WILL BE LESS  
THAN OPTIMAL. FOR BEST RESULTS, CONNECT IT TO A USB VERSION 2.0  
PORT.  
Operating System  
• Windows® ME / 2000 Service Pack 4 / XP  
• Windows VistaTM  
• Mac OS X (10.X or greater)  
 
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NOTE: TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SERVICE PACKS, PLEASE VISIT YOUR  
COMPUTER MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR MICROSOFT’S DOWNLOAD CENTER:  
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh%3BEN-  
US%3Bsp  
Connecting the Notebook  
Expansion  
USB  
home  
dock with audio pass-  
through  
Connecting the Notebook Expansion USB home  
dock with audio pass-through to Your Computer  
To connect the notebook 4 port USB Hub to your  
computer:  
1
Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the AC  
power jack on the back of the hub.  
2
Connect one end of the USB upstream cable to the  
mini USB port on back of the hub, and the other end  
into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer.  
WARNINGS: THE NOTEBOOK USB 2.0 4-PORT HUB WITH AUDIO PASS-  
THROUGH WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WITHOUT THE AC ADAPTER  
PLUGGED INTO AN AC OUTLET.  
DO NOT CONNECT ANY DEVICES TO THE NOTEBOOK EXPANSION USB HOME  
DOCK WITH AUDIO PASS-THROUGH UNTIL THE CONNECTION IS COMPLETED.  
 
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LED Status Indicator Lights  
The USB LED status indicator lights on the side of the  
USB hub glow when you connect devices to the hub.  
• Green Tx light illuminates when connected to an USB  
device.  
Green Tx  
Light  
USB 2.0 4-Port Hub Horizontal View  
 
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Targus Notebook Expansion USB home dock with audio pass-through  
High Power  
USB Port  
USB Port  
Audio-In (Microphone) Port  
Audio-Out (Headset) Port  
Mini-USB Port  
(Type B)  
DC Jack  
USB 2.0 4-Port Hub Back Vertical View  
High Power  
USB Port  
USB Port  
Audio-In (Microphone) Port  
Audio-Out (Headset) Port  
USB 2.0 4-Port Hub Top and Front Vertical View  
 
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Connecting New Devices  
To avoid possible damage when connecting a new  
device, do not force the cable connector into the port on  
the USB hub. If the cable connector does not attach  
smoothly, turn the connector or over and try attaching it  
again.  
Connecting a USB Device  
To connect a USB device, plug it into a USB port and  
follow the additional instructions provided with the device  
or on your computer screen.  
All four USB ports meet USB High-speed requirements,  
of which two of them are High Power USB ports with  
unique features. See “Targus Always On” on page 11 for  
more details, and “Using USB Devices That Require  
More Power” on page 11.  
The standard USB ports, which are located next to the  
microphone port and the High Power USB port at the top  
of the hub, are high-speed ports that provide standard  
500mA of power.  
THE TWO USB PORTS WITH THE LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL ARE ALSO HIGH-SPEED  
PORTS THAT PROVIDE UP TO 1AMP OF POWER EACH. THEY CAN BE USED TO  
POWER USB DEVICES SUCH AS HARD DRIVES, PRINTERS, AND EXTERNAL OPTICAL  
DEVICES THAT DRAW MORE POWER THAN A STANDARD USB PORT SUPPLIES.  
 
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Connecting an Audio Device  
1
2
3
Plug your headphones or speakers into the green  
3.5mm Audio Out (Headset) port on the USB hub.  
Plug your microphone jack into the mono Audio In  
(Microphone) port.  
Connect the audio output from the back of your  
computer to the back of the USB hub via the supplied  
audio pass-through cable as shown below.  
Headset / Speaker /  
Stereo (green)  
Microphone (pink)  
DC Jack  
Mini-USB (Type B)  
Audio-Out  
(Headset)  
USB Port  
High Power  
USB Port  
Audio-In  
(Microphone)  
Audio Connection of USB 4-Port Hub and PC  
NOTE: SOME COMPUTERS NEED TO CONNECT TO EITHER THE LINE-OUT OR  
THE CENTER-OUT CHANNEL OF A SOUND CARD. CONSULT THE SOUND CARD  
MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS (PROCEDURES MAY VARY).  
 
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Global Suspend Mode  
When your computer is in suspend mode, the USB 2.0 4-  
port hub also enters suspend mode to avoid power  
consumption. When your computer wakes up, so does  
the hub automatically.  
Targus Always On  
The two USB ports that provide up to 1Amp of power will  
continue providing power even when the laptop is  
powered down or disconnected from the USB 2.0 4-port  
hub. This allows you to continue to charge any USB  
device you may have connected.  
Using USB Devices That  
Require More Power  
Some devices, which use large amounts of power, such  
as printers and optical drives, should be plugged into the  
USB High Power Ports. These ports will provide up to  
1000mA of power - double the power of a standard USB  
ports, and are identified by the lightning bolt symbol.  
Product Limitations  
Some devices may halt temporarily when a high data  
transfer is occurring. For example, your mouse may  
 
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respond slowly while a graphic print job is printing or  
while you are experiencing heavy network traffic.  
We recommend the following guidelines:  
• Do not transfer data to or from multiple high-speed  
devices, such as a digital camera or scanner, at the  
same time.  
• If speed degradation does occur, close other programs  
that use a USB device to improve device performance.  
Troubleshooting  
Device Not Working  
• Make sure that the device is fully inserted into the  
correct port on the USB 2.0 4-port hub.  
• Plug the device into a different port on the USB hub. If it  
still doesn’t work, test the device by connecting it  
directly to your computer.  
• Verify that you ran the Setup or Install program for the  
device.  
• Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager.  
For more information refer to “Verifying Devices are  
Installed” on page 13.  
• Disconnect all devices from the USB 2.0 4-port hub  
and reconnect them, one at a time. Check that each  
device works before plugging in the next one.  
• Each USB port is equipped with over-current  
protection. Should a USB device draw more current  
than the USB port can supply, the port will shut down.  
 
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To re-enable the port, unplug the device and go to  
Device Manager or to the message in the system tray  
and choose the Reset option. You can then plug the  
device back into the USB port. If a shut down reoccurs,  
check the power requirements of the device.  
Verifying Devices are Installed  
You can view the devices installed on the USB 2.0 4-port  
hub from the Device Manager window in System  
Properties.  
Right-click My Computer, Properties, then click the  
Hardware tab, and then the Device Manager button.  
Technical Support  
For technical questions, please visit:  
US  
Internet:  
www.targus.com/support.asp  
Australia  
Internet:  
www.targus.com/au  
[email protected]  
Email:  
Telephone: 1800-641-645  
New Zealand  
Telephone: 0800-633-222  
 
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Product Registration  
Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory  
shortly after purchasing it. To register your Targus accessory, go  
to: http://www.targus.com/registration.asp  
You will need to provide your full name, email address, phone  
number, and company information (if applicable).  
Warranty  
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials  
and workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is found  
to be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace  
it. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and  
tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is  
Targus liable for loss of, or damage to a computer; nor loss of, or  
damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or  
incidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of their  
possibility. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.  
Regulatory Compliance  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
FCC Statement  
Tested to Comply  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
 
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equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected;  
•
Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications not authorized by the party responsible  
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this  
product.  
Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Palm and  
HotSync are a registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows  
Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the  
properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Features and specifications  
subject to change without notice. © 2007, Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus,  
Inc., Anaheim, CA 92806 USA.  
 
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