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1. 33244 NBdock gxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM ee 1 Kensington READ FIRST Notebook Docking Station User Manual Your life just got simpler The Kensington Notebook Docking Station instantly connects you with one simple USB connection to your printer network and USB devices Easily connect and disconnect devices without having to restart your computer The Notebook Dock includes 6 ports for easy connectivity e 4High speed USB 2 0 ports e 1Printer port standard IEEE 1284 parallel port e 110 100 Ethernet port Notebook Docking Station 1 33244 NBdock gqxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM Page 2 F Contents 3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB upstream connector at Notebook Docking Station the back of the Notebook Dock Shown on Notebook Dock as gt USB 2 0 cable 4 If your computer is not already running start it now 5 Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer There is no need to turn off your computer before you connect or disconnect a USB device e Power adapter e User Manual p The Notebook Dock is a high speed USB 2 0 device If you plug it into an older USB 1 x port or hub Windows XP may display a warning message Close the message window to continue The Notebook Dock will work when connected Hardware to a USB 1 x port but devices connected will operate at reduced speed e PC with a Pentiume processor or equivalent USB port USB 2 0 recommended for faster da2. Portugal 800 831 438 Switzerland 01 730 3830 Sweden 08 5792 9009 Germany 0211 6579 1159 Rest of the World 3153 4849135 The cord on this product contains lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling BRANDS Kensington Technology Group ACCO Europe PLC ACCO Canada Inc ACCO Australia 333 Twin Dolphin Drive Gatehouse Road 5 Precidio Court Level 2 8 Lord St Sixth Floor Aylesbury Brampton Ontario L6S 6B7 Botany NSW 2019 Redwood Shores CA 94065 Bucks HP19 8DT CANADA PO Box 311 USA UNITED KINGDOM ROSEBERY NSW 1445 AUSTRALIA www kensington com This manual is copyright 2005 Kensington Technology Group a division of ACCO Brands Inc Any unauthorized copying duplicating or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent from Kensington Technology Group All rights reserved 06 05 Kensington is a registered US trademark of ACCO World Corporation with issued registrations and pending applications in other countries throughout the world Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners 901 1803 00 12 Notebook Docking Station a
3. If it does not Notebook Dock is plugged into the computer The third icon corresponds to work there may be a problem with the device ne Lasoo eile al forthe hab Dogi 3 If it works plug the device into each of the Notebook Dock s USB ports 2 Right click on that icon and select Properties to verify that it works with each For ports that do not appear to work 3 On the General tab you ll see the name of the network adapter for the test again If some ports do not work there may be a problem with the Notebook Dock USB to Fast Ethernet Adapter When you roll your mouse Notebook Dock over the name of the adapter the MAC address will show up Parallel Port Connection Technical Support Devices on the Notebook Dock s parallel port do not operate If the answer to your problem is not in the Troubleshooting section of this manual more troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked questions FAQ are available 24 hours a day on the Kensington Website at www support kensington com The parallel port on the Notebook Dock only supports a parallel port printer Directions for connecting and configuring printers to the parallel port are in the Parallel port section If the printer is not working properly use the following steps to troubleshoot the port There is no charge for technical support except long distance charges where 1 Be sure that the printer cable is connected to the Notebook Dock s parallel port applicable See t
4. adapter from the Notebook Dock connect the USB cable to the Notebook Dock and to the computer Ensure that no other devices are connected to the Notebook Dock If the red LED is now lit the AC adapter does not work properly If it is not lit there may be a problem with the Notebook Dock Please contact Kensington Technical Support Technical Support contact information can be found on the last page of this manual 6 Notebook Docking Station Troubleshooting Notebook Connection Your computer will not connect with the Notebook Dock 1 Unplug and replug the USB cable connected between the Notebook Dock and the computer If Windows has not found new hardware go to step 2 2 Plug the cable from the Notebook Dock into a different USB port on the computer If Windows has not found new hardware go to step 3 3 Test the operation of the Notebook Dock with these steps Plug a USB device such as a mouse into one of the Notebook Dock s USB ports Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to the Notebook Dock Restart the computer 4 If Windows now finds new hardware go to the Installing the Software section If not there may be a problem with the notebook Notebook Dock Ethernet Connection Your Ethernet connection is not working Connect your network cable as described in the Ethernet port section Follow these steps to be sure that the connection is correctly configured 1 Be sure that the AC power adapter is plugged int
5. d including Note The Kensington Notebook Docking Station model no 33244 have been tested and interference that may cause undesired operation As defined in Section 2 909 of the FCC A Hae aie i Rules the responsible party for this device is Kensington Technology Group 333 Twin found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Dolphin Drive Sixth Floor Redwood Shores CA 94065 USA 650 572 2700 Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Register your Kensington product online at register kensington com interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate CE Declaration of conformity radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications The Kensington Notebook Docking Station model no 33244 has been tested in accordance with essential requirements for CE marking Kensington herewith confirms this product complies with all the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the application of the laws of the member states relating to the Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC and the amendments in the Council Directive 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC 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 ca
6. he last page of this manual for contact information and that the printer and Notebook Dock are connected to an electrical outlet Call from a phone where you have access to your computer 2 Open Printers and Faxes from the Start menu and select Properties Click the e Be prepared to provide the following information Ports tab Select USBOO Virtual Printer Port for USB Click on the General tab Name address and telephone number Then click on Print Test Page The name of the Kensington product 3 If the page prints the connection is correctly configured Make and model of your computer 4 If the printer does not respond and does not work when connected directly Your system software and version to the computer the cable or the printer may be at fault If the printer does Symptoms of the problem and what led to them respond when connected to the computer there may be a problem with the Notebook Dock 8 Notebook Docking Station _ Notebook Docking Station 9 33244 NBdock qxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM Page 10 F Registering your Kensington product Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement for the Kensington Notebook Dock The Kensington Notebook Docking Station model no 33244 comply with Part 15 of the FCC Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Rules Operation is subject to two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful Interference Statement interference and 2 this device must accept any interference receive
7. lay is normal before the computer recognizes the new device Please see the instructions below for connecting a parallel port device Note If the Notebook Dock is moved to a different USB port on the computer Windows will see it as a new device Drivers will need to be reloaded USB 2 0 ports Connect any USB device to the Notebook Dock s USB ports Note If a USB device is moved to a different USB port Windows will see it as a new device Drivers will need to be reloaded Parallel port Attach a parallel printer device through this port If the Notebook Dock is connected to a USB 2 0 port on your computer you will typically see faster printing results than through a standard parallel port If the computer has a parallel port Windows XP will not detect the new printer Go to Printers and Faxes on the Start menu If the printer has been installed on your computer right click on your printer icon and select Properties Click on the Ports tab and select USB Virtual Printer Port for USB If the printer has not been installed on your computer click on Add New Printer under Printers and Faxes Note When using the Add Printer Wizard to install a new printer connected to the Notebook Dock select USB Virtual Printer Port as your printer port 4 e Notebook Docking Station Ethernet port Connect your network cable to the Ethernet port for high performance network access The LEDs on the Ethernet port will light when there is a netwo
8. n 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Contacting Kensington Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked receiver is connected questions are available 24 hours a day on the Kensington Website at e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help www support kensington com MODIFICATIONS Modifications not expressly approved by Kensington may void the user s authority to operate the device under FCC regulations and must not be made SHIELDED CABLES In order to meet FCC requirements all connections to equipment using a Kensington input device should be made using only the shielded cable provided 10 Notebook Docking Station Notebook Docking Station 11 33244 NBdock qxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM ee 12 Support by Telephone Please visit www kensington com for hours US 800 535 4242 Denmark 35 25 87 62 or 650 572 2700 Spain 91 662 38 33 US Fax 650 572 9675 Finland 09 2290 6004 Canada 800 268 3447 France 0170 200041 Mexico 52 55 5384 0620 Ireland 01 601 1163 Australia 1300 366 376 Italy 02 4827 1154 or 01 790 855 701 The Netherlands 053 482 9868 United Kingdom 02079490119 Norway 22 70 8201 Belgium 02 275 0684
9. o the Notebook Dock and into a working electrical outlet the correct drivers are installed and that the network cable is connected to the Notebook Dock s Ethernet port 2 Open the Control Panel and select Network Connections Roll the mouse over Local Area Connection icons Double click the USB 2 0 Fast Ethernet Adapter icon If the Connection Status shows Connected the port is correctly configured 3 If the status does not show Connected test the cable by plugging it into the network port on the computer If the status still does not indicate a connection the cable or the network is at fault If a connection is indicated there may be a problem with the Notebook Dock Notebook Docking Station 7 33244 NBdock gqxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM Page 8 F Network Connection Operating Your Devices In order to connect to some networks you may have to know the NIC card Devices on the Notebook Dock s USB ports do not operate address for the network card on the computer 1 Be sure that the AC power adapter is plugged into the Notebook Dock and 1 Go to Network Connections on Control Panel you ll see the following icons into a working electrical outlet Local Area Connection Wireless Connection if wireless is on the computer 2 Unplug and replug the USB cable into the same USB port This may correct Local Area Connection x where x is some number i e 2 3 4 etc when the the problem If not plug the device into a notebook USB port
10. rk connection The Notebook Dock s Ethernet port is a USB 2 0 to Fast Ethernet adapter integrated with a USB 2 0 bus 10 100 Mbps Ethernet controller Disconnecting the Notebook Dock You can connect and disconnect the Notebook Dock at any time while the computer is running It is important however to close your network connection prior to disconnecting the Notebook Dock To safely unplug the Notebook Dock 1 If the Notebook Dock is transferring data through one of its connections wait until the data has finished transferring 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon S inthe system tray 3 Select Safely Remove USB 2 0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter 4 Disconnect the Notebook Dock from your computer s USB port Notebook Docking Station 5 33244 NBdock gxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM Page 6 Troubleshooting If your Notebook Dock does not operate as expected you can discover the cause of the problem and correct it following these steps The Notebook Dock does not appear to be on 1 Check to be sure that the AC power adapter included with the Notebook Dock is plugged into the Notebook Dock and into a working electrical outlet Do not use the adapter that came with your computer Ensure that the USB cable between the Notebook Dock and the computer is unplugged If the red LED is now lit the power is connected properly If not go to step 4 Use the USB cable to test the Notebook Dock with these steps Unplug the AC
11. ta transfer System Requirements Installing the Software The Notebook Dock will work with a USB 1 x connection but at maximum Windows XP will detect the Notebook Dock as a new device and begin the USB of 12 Megabits per second compared to a maximum of 480 Megabits 2 0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter driver installation per second with USB 2 0 1 The Found New Hardware Wizard begins If the wizard does not open start e CD ROM drive the Add New Hardware Wizard from your computer s Control Panel follow Operating systern the prompts and skip to step 4 2 If Windows asks for permission to connect to Windows Update select No not this time and click Next to continue Installation Instructions 3 Select Install the software automatically recommended and click Next to continue e Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or higher Connecting the Notebook Dock 1 Place the Kensington driver CD into your CD drive 4 The wizard has finished installing the software Click Finish to continue 2 Plug the power adapter jack into the Notebook Dock Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet The red LED next to the adapter jack glows when the Notebook Dock is powered 2 e Notebook Docking Station Notebook Docking Station 3 33244 NBdock gxd 6 17 05 1 02 PM Page 4 Using the Notebook Dock Ab A A Connecting devices to the Notebook Dock You may connect devices to the Notebook Dock while the computer is running Aslight de
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