Toshiba Express Port Replicator II User manual

GMAA0014301T

01/09

TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II

User’s Manual

English/Español/Français

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Safety icons

This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to

avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries,

damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions

have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and

icons highlight these instructions as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

Provides important information.

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully:

Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair your

product

❖ Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair your

product (including AC adaptor). Disassembly, modification, tampering

or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly

resulting in serious injury.

Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or

plugs

❖ When handling the power cable/cord, follow these precautions:

❖ Never tamper with the power cable/cord or plug.

❖ Never splice or alter a power cable/cord.

❖ Never bend or twist a power cable/cord.

❖ Never pull on a power cable/cord to remove a plug from a socket.

Always grasp the plug directly.

❖ Never place heavy objects on a power cable/cord.

❖ Never run a power cable/cord through a pinch point such as a door

or window.

❖ Never place a power cable/cord near a heat source.

❖ Never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach

cable/cord in place.

❖ Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor.

Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or

electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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 ensure a secure electrical

connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock,

possibly resulting in serious injury.

❖ Be careful if you use a power strip. An overload on one socket could

cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Dust on the power plug connectors or connector base

❖ If dust gets on the power plug connectors or connector base, turn the

power off and disconnect the power plug. Then clean the connector

and/or connector base with a dry cloth. Continuing to use the product

without cleaning the power plug may result in a fire or an electric shock,

possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor

❖ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may have been provided with

your product, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk

of fire or other damage to the product. Use of an incompatible AC

adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product possibly resulting in

serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by

use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.

Use correct power source

❖ Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond

to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of

the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly

resulting in serious injury.

Only use approved power cables/cords

❖ Always use or purchase power cables/cords that comply with the legal

voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of

use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly

resulting in serious injury.

Do not handle the power plug with wet hands

❖ Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,

possibly resulting in serious injury.

Choking hazards

❖ Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and screws within the reach

of infants or small children. Swallowing a small part may cause choking

and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury. If a part is swallowed,

immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult a doctor.

Avoid liquids, moisture and foreign objects

❖ Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your product, and never

expose the product to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to

liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or

serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur,

immediately:

1 Turn off the product.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and

product.

Do not turn on the power again, until you have taken the product to an

authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions could

result in serious injury or permanent damage to the product.

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Never place your product or AC adaptor on a heat

sensitive surface

❖ Never place your product or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture,

or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the

product base and AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during

normal use.

❖ Always place your product or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that

is resistant to heat damage.

Never place your product in locations with excess heat

❖ Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such

as in direct sunlight, an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may

result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the

product.

Never place your product in a location with extremely

low temperatures

❖ Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to

extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure,

malfunction or loss of data.

Never subject your product to sudden temperature

variations

❖ Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations. This may

result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of

data.

Never operate your product during a thunderstorm

❖ Never operate your product on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you

see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the product. An

electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss of

data or hardware damage.

FCC information

FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 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.

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❖ 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be

attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals

or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in

interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used

between the external devices and the replicator’s ports.

FCC Conditions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference.

2 This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard

Irvine, California 92618-1697

Telephone: (949) 583-3000

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Regulatory statements

CE Compliance

Working Environment

The Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) of this product has been verified

typically for this product category for a so called Residential, Commercial &

Light Industry Environment. Any other working environment has not been

verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working environments is

maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible consequences of the use of

this product in non verified working environments can be: Disturbances of other

products or of this product in the nearby surrounding area with temporarily

malfunction or data loss/ corruption as result. Example of non verified working

environments and related advices:

❖ Industrial environment (e. g. where 3-phase 380V mains is being used

mainly): Danger of disturbances of this product due to possible strong

electromagnetic fields especially near to big machinery or power units.

❖ Medical environment: The compliance to the Medical Product Directive has

not been verified by Toshiba, therefore this product cannot be used as a

medical product without further verification. The use in usual office

environments e.g. in hospitals should be no problem if there is no restriction

by the responsible administration.

❖ Automotive environment: Please search the owner instructions of the

related vehicle for advices regarding the use of this product (category).

❖ Aviation environment: Please follow the instructions of the flight personnel

regarding restrictions of use.

Additional Environments not Related to EMC

❖ Outdoor use: As a typical home/office equipment this product has no

special resistance against ingress of moisture and is not strong shock

proofed.

❖ Explosive atmosphere: The use of this product in such special working

environment (Ex) is not allowed.

This product is CE marked in accordance with

the requirements of the applicable EU Directives.

Responsible for CE marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH,

Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. A copy of

the official Declaration of Conformity can be obtained

from following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.

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Following information is only for EU-member states:

Disposal of products

Copyright

Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form

without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is

assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained

herein.

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The

manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or

otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall

in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including

but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

January 2009, Rev1.0

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be

collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after

August 13, 2005.

By participating in separate collection of products, you will help to assure

the proper disposal of products and thus help to prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and human health.

For more detailed information about the collection and recycling

programmes available in your country, please visit our website

(http:// eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city

office or the shop where you purchased the product.

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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

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Configuring audio ports ..........................................25

Configuring audio playback ports (Line out)

in Windows Vista

®

......................................26

Configuring audio playback ports (Line out)

in Windows

®

XP..........................................27

Configuring audio recording ports

(Microphone) in Windows Vista

®

................28

Configuring audio recording ports

(Microphone) in Windows

®

XP...................29

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting....................................................... 30

Power issues ..........................................................31

External display issues............................................31

USB issues..............................................................32

Network issues .......................................................32

Hardware issues .....................................................33

Serial port issues ....................................................33

Audio issues ...........................................................33

Other issues............................................................34

If you need further assistance.................................34

Before you contact Toshiba ..............................34

Contacting Toshiba ...........................................35

Toshiba voice contact .......................................35

Appendix A: Specifications........................................................ 36

Physical specifications............................................36

Environmental Requirements..................................36

Power Requirements ..............................................37

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors............................ 38

Index............................................................................................ 39

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TOSHIBA Express Port

Replicator II. This guide tells you how to set up and begin using

your TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II and provides tips on care

and troubleshooting.

Package contents

Carefully unpack your TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II. Save

the box and packing materials for future use.

Check to make sure you have all 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 Using Toshiba

Products, and a standard limited warranty booklet.

To ensure full feature and operating system compatibility when

connecting your Toshiba Express Port Replicator II, please make

sure you are using one of the following operating systems:

❖ Windows

®

XP 32-bit / Windows

®

XP 64-bit

❖ Windows Vista

®

32-bit / Windows Vista

®

64-bit

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Introduction

Quick Tour

This section identifies the various components of your port

replicator.

Front view

The following image illustrates the port replicator’s front and right

sides. For a description of each component, please refer to the

accompanying table.

(Sample Illustration) Port replicator’s front and right sides

Component Description

Power button

Turns the docked computer on.

Note: Pressing the power button has no effect if a

computer is not connected to the port replicator.

Hooks

Secure the computer to the port replicator.

Computer

connector

Connects to the computer's expansion port.

Pins

Engage holes on the bottom of the computer to ensure a

proper connection.

Eject button

Begins the computer's disconnect sequence.

Docked light

Glows green during normal operation. Turns off when the

computer completes its disconnect sequence.

Computer connector

Power button

Hook

Eject button

Docked light

Pen stand

Eject lever

Extension setting indicator

Extension release

Extension

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Quick Tour

Back view

The following image illustrates the port replicator’s back and left

sides. For a description of each component, please refer to the table

below.

(Sample Illustration) Port replicator’s back and left sides

Eject lever

Disengages the computer from the port replicator.

Note: Please refer to “Undocking your computer” on

page 22 to learn how to disconnect your computer from

the port replicator properly.

Pen stand

Holds your Toshiba tablet pen (if you have a tablet

computer).

Extension

Sliding component that enables the port replicator to be

lengthened to fit various computer models.

Extension release

Releases the Extension so that it can be pulled out.

Extension setting

indicator

Indicates the current setting of the extension. The

extension can be set to 12 different positions, to

accommodate various computer models.

Component Description

Computer lock switch

Front hooks

Line out

Microphone jack

Network port

DVI-D monitor

RGB monitor port

Parallel port

Serial port

USB ports

DC-IN (15V)

(Headphone, Speakers)

USB ports

Security lock slot

port

LAN active light

LAN connected light

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Quick Tour

When your computer is docked in the port replicator, the following

ports on the computer, if present, are not operational:

❖ Network port

❖ Monitor ports (RGB or DVI-D)

❖ Audio ports (Microphone jack or Headphone/Line out)

If you want to use the docked computer's audio ports, you can enable

them as shown in “Configuring audio ports” on page 25. Otherwise,

use the ports on the port replicator instead.

Component Description

Front hooks

Engage holes at the front of the computer to ensure a

secure connection to the port replicator.

Universal Serial

Bus (USB) ports

Connection points for USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices. Four USB

ports are provided on the back of the port replicator and

two on the left side.

Computer lock

switch

In the locked position, helps prevent disconnection of the

computer from the port replicator.

Security lock slot

Attachment point for an optional security cable (not

included) used to deter theft.

Line out

(Headphones,

Speakers)

A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for audio output to speakers,

a headphone or headset, or other audio out devices.

Microphone jack

A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for stereo audio input from a

microphone.

Network port

Connection point for a network cable.

Supports:

*Ethernet (10 megabits per second,

10BASE-T)

*Fast Ethernet (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-T)

*Gigabit Ethernet (1000 megabits per second,

1000BASE-T)

Note: Gigabit Ethernet support is only available if your

computer model also supports it.

LAN connected

light

Glows green to indicate the computer is connected to a

LAN hub.

LAN active light

Glows orange when the computer is exchanging data with

the network.

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Special features

The port replicator supports the following power-saving features, if

they are available on your computer. Refer to your computer

documentation for details.

DVI-D port

Connection point for a DVI monitor. Supports DVI

monitors only.

RGB monitor port

Connection point for an analog VGA monitor.

Note: Depending on your computer model, you may be

able to connect external monitors to the DVI port and the

RGB Monitor port simultaneously and display information

on both monitors at the same time. Check your computer

documentation for more information.

Parallel port

Connection point for a parallel printer or other parallel

device.

Note: For more information, see “Connecting a printer to

the parallel port” on page 24.

Serial port

Connection point for a serial device.

Note: You will need to install the software driver from the

included CD before using the serial port for the first time.

For more information, see “Setting up the port replicator”

on page 16.

DC-IN (15V)

Socket for AC adaptor.

Feature Purpose

Wake On LAN

When a computer in standby or hibernation mode is

connected to the port replicator, this feature turns on the

computer when a wake-up signal is received from a connected

LAN cable.

Wake Up (USB)

When a computer in standby or hibernation mode is

connected to the port replicator, this feature turns on the

computer when a wake-up signal is received from a device

connected to a USB port.

Component Description

DC IN 15V

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Chapter 2

Setting up and using the port

replicator

This chapter explains how to set up the port replicator and

dock/undock your computer.

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.

You must install the serial driver even if you are not connecting a

serial device to the port replicator. If the driver is not installed,

Windows

®

will continuously prompt you to install it.

a Insert the included CD into your computer's optical disc

drive.

b Follow the onscreen instructions.

If the installation program does not start automatically, double-click

My Computer or Computer (depending on your operating system),

double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click setup.exe in

the folder for your operating system.

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Setting up and using the port replicator

Setting up the port replicator

2 Turn off your computer.

3 Disconnect all cables/cords from your computer.

4 Connect your external devices to the appropriate ports on the

port replicator.

Do not connect a printer to the parallel port yet. To connect a printer

via the parallel port, see “Connecting a printer to the parallel port” on

page 24 after you have set up the port replicator.

If you have not already configured your computer for network

communications, contact your LAN administrator to do so prior to

connecting the LAN cable to the port replicator. See “Connecting to a

network” on page 19 for more information.

5 Connect the included AC adaptor to the port replicator.

The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in

the region where the product was purchased. Do not use the AC

adaptor that was included with your computer. Always use the

Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with this product or use

Toshiba recommended alternate adaptors to avoid any risk of fire

and/or other damage to the computer and/or port replicator. Use of

an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire and/or damage to the

computer and/or port replicator, possibly resulting in serious injury.

TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an

incompatible adaptor.

When you connect the AC adaptor to the port replicator, always

follow the steps in the exact order as described below. Connecting

the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step,

otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge

and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched.

As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

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Setting up and using the port replicator

Setting up the port replicator

Your port replicator will come with either a 2-pin or a 3-pin

plug, depending on where it was purchased.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor

a Connect the provided power cord to the AC adaptor.

b Connect the AC adaptor to the DC-IN (15V) connector on

the port replicator.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor to the port

replicator

c Connect the power cord plug to a live electrical outlet.

6 Find the number (1 - 12) imprinted on the bottom of your

computer next to the expansion port. This number indicates the

extension setting to use for your computer model.

7 Extend the port replicator until the extension setting indicator

(shown circled in red in the accompanying illustration) points

to the appropriate number for your computer model. To extend

the port replicator, squeeze the extension release and pull the

extension out.

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Setting up and using the port replicator

Connecting to a network

(Sample Illustration) Adjusting the size of the port replicator

The port replicator is now ready for use. See “Docking your

computer” on page 20 to learn how to connect your computer to the

port replicator.

Connecting to a network

The network port on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II

provides a connection point for a local area network (LAN) cable.

A CAT5 LAN cable is provided with the port replicator. Other LAN

cable types need to be purchased separately.

LAN speed Use this type of cable:

Gigabit Ethernet

(1000 megabits/second)

CAT5 or CAT5E

Fast Ethernet

(100 megabits/second)

CAT5

Ethernet LAN

(10 megabits/second)

CAT5 or CAT3

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12

Adjustment settings

(#1 - 12 settings)

Extension

setting indicator

Extension release

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Setting up and using the port replicator

Docking your computer

Connecting a LAN cable

The computer may need to be configured before connecting to a

LAN. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up

procedures.

To connect a LAN cable to the port replicator, follow the steps

below:

1 Plug one end of the network cable into the port replicator’s

network port. Gently push the cable connector in until you hear

the latch click into place.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting a LAN cable to the network port

2 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector.

Docking your computer

The system supports hot docking and undocking.

1 Align the slots on the front of the computer with the front

hooks on the port replicator. Seat the computer so that the

hooks engage the slots.

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