Belkin F5U120-PC User Manual

USB DockStation

™

User Manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur de

la DockStation

™

USB

USB DockStation

™

Gebrauchsanweisung

Handleiding USB

DockStation

™

Manuale utente

DockStation

™

USB

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English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Français (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Table of Contents

Nederlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Italiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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The Belkin DockStation™is the perfect low-cost universal docking station. It is by far the easiest and most convenient way to connect devices to your laptop or legacy-free PC. Leave all of your devices attached to the DockStation

™

, when you return to the office one cable instantly connects multiple devices to your laptop or PC with Plug-and-Play ease – you don’t even need to reboot.

The DockStation

™

provides four USB ports to connect USB devices, one parallel port to connect your printer, two PS/2 ports to connect keyboards or mice, one serial port to connect your modem, digital camera, or PDA.

Introduction

Please read this manual thoroughly in its entirety. Failure to follow installation and other recommended procedures may result in irreversible damage to the product, your computer and/or connected devices.

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Features

• Belkin DockStation

™

• 6 volt, 2.5 Amp power adapter

• USB Device Cable

• Windows®98/Windows®2000 Driver CD

• User guide

• Instantly add another printer port, 1 serial port, two PS/2

ports, and four USB ports to your notebook or PC

• Printer port supports virtually all standard and IEEE 1284

parallel printers

• Serial port supports digital cameras, modems, PDAs,

scanners, graphic tablets and all other serial devices

• Supports serial port speeds at up to 230 Kbps

• Four USB ports for connection to any USB devices, including

other USB hubs

• Connect two PS/2 keyboards, two PS/2 mice or one of each

• Plug-and-Play installation. Hot docking and undocking

capabilities

• Includes a 2.5 Amp power supply to provide true 500mA

downstream current on USB ports

• Compatible with Windows®98 or Windows®2000

• Fully compliant with current USB specifications

Package Contents

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Product Detail

System Requirements

• Notebook or PC with USB capabilities

• Windows®98 or Windows®2000

• CD-ROM drive

2 PS/2 ports

LED indicators

4 downstream USB ports

DB9 RS232

serial port

DC power jack

Upstream USB

port

DB25 parallel

printer port

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Hardware Installation

Software Installation

Software Installation for Windows

1. Windows®will detect and

install "General Purpose USB Hub".

2. Windows®will detect

"F5U120 USB to Serial Adapter". Click "Next".

Because USB is hot-swappable, you need not power down your PC.

• Connect the jack of the power adapter and plug it into the back of the DockStation

™

• Find an unused electrical outlet and plug in the power adapter

• Plug the flat end (A plug) of the USB cable into a free USB port on your PC

• Plug the square end (B plug) of the USB cable into the USB upstream connector located on the back of the DockStation

™

• At this point, Windows®will automatically find the DockStation™and start installing its drivers. Windows®will prompt you for the software. See the next section for details on how to install the software.

If you are not sure what version of Windows®you are running, click on "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", then double-click on "System". An applet will appear and provide you with your system’s information.

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Software Installation (continued)

3. On the next prompt click "Next".

4. Insert CD-ROM. Check "CD-ROM drive" and click "Next".

5. Windows®will read CD-ROM and find drivers. Click "Next".

6. Once files are copied, the installation of the serial converter

is complete. Click "Finish".

7. Windows®will detect the first PS/2 port as "USB Composite

Device". Click "Next".

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8. Leave "Recommended" selected and click "Next".

9. Uncheck everything and click "Next".

10. Windows®will find the correct drivers. Click "Next".

11. After files are copied, installation is complete.

Click "Finish".

12. Windows®will detect "Unknown Device". Click "Next".

Software Installation (continued)

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Software Installation (continued)

13. Leave "Recommended" selected and click "Next".

14. Have CD-ROM checked and click "Next".

15. Windows

will find the correct drivers. Click "Next".

16. Windows®will copy files and finish installing the "Belkin F5U120 USB Parallel Printer Adapter". Click "Finish".

17. Windows®will detect "USB Human Interface Device". Click "Next".

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Software Installation (continued)

18. Leave "Recommended" selected and click "Next".

19. Uncheck everything and click "Next".

20. Windows

will find the correct drivers. Click "Next".

21. After files are copied, installation of "USB Human Interface Device" is complete. Click "Finish".

22. Repeat previous steps 7-21 for the second "USB Human Interface Device" found.

23. INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.

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Software Installation (continued)

Software Installation for Windows®98 SE (Second Edition)

1. Windows®will detect "F5U120 USB to Serial Adapter". Click "Next".

2. At next prompt, click "Next".

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Software Installation (continued)

3. Insert CD-ROM. Check "CD-ROM drive" and click "Next".

4. Windows®will read CD-ROM and find drivers. Click "Next".

5. Once files are copied, the installation of serial converter is complete. Click "Finish".

6. Windows®will then detect the next port as "USB Device". Click "Next".

7. At next prompt, click "Next".

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Software Installation (continued)

8. Make sure "CD-ROM drive" is checked and click "Next".

9. Windows®will read the CD-ROM and find the drivers. Click "Next".

10. Windows®will now loead the “Belkin F5U120 Parallel Printer Adapter” drivers. Click "Next".

11. Once Windows®copies the necessary files, setup is complete. Click "Finish".

12. Windows®will detect "USB Comm Port".

13. Windows®will then prompt you for "USB Serial Disk #1". Click "OK".

14. In the next dialog box under "Copy files from", type "D:\" or your corresponding CD-ROM drive letter and click "OK".

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Software Installation (continued)

15. Windows®will load the “USB to Serial Drivers”.

16. Windows

will detect the first PS/2 port as "USB Human

Interface Device". Click "Next".

17. Leave "Recommended" selected and click "Next".

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18. Uncheck everything and click "Next".

19. Windows®will find the correct drivers. Click "Next".

20. After files are copied, installation is complete. Click "Finish".

21. Repeat for the Second PS/2 Port.

22. INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.

Software Installation (continued)

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Software Installation for Windows®2000

1. Windows®will automatically detect and install the "USB General Purpose Hub".

2. Windows®will detect "F5U120 USB to Serial Adapter" and bring up the "Found New Hardware Wizard".

3. Click "Next".

Software Installation (continued)

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Software Installation (continued)

4. Insert Windows

2000 Driver CD into CD-ROM drive, and

click "Next".

5. Windows®will now read the Windows®2000 Driver Installation CD-ROM and find the appropriate drivers. Click "Next".

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6. Once files are copied, the installation of serial adapter is complete. Click "Finish".

7. Windows®will now detect all other devices automatically. Installation will then be finished.

Software Installation (continued)

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Installing a Parallel Printer

First, connect your parallel printer to the DockStation™using IEEE 1284-compliant cables (Belkin F2A046-XX where "XX" is the length in feet).

Install your printer’s drivers using the software provided by your printer manufacturer. Or you can download the latest software from the printer manufacturer’s web site. When the software prompts you for the port name, select "LPTUSB1".

If you are not prompted for the port name, open the “Printers” folder by clicking on “Start”, then “Settings”. Right-click on your printer icon, and choose “Properties”. Click on the “Details” tab. Click on the drop-down menu for "Print to the following port", and change it to "LPTUSB1". Click on “Apply”:

You’re done! You can now print to your printer from any Windows

application.

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Adding Optional DOS Box Support

Adding DOS Box Support (Optional)

DOS Box support for the DockStation™is useful if you intend to use DOS applications, but not necessary for Windows®applications. If you are using only Windows®applications, it is recommended that you do not install this feature as it uses resources. Enabling DOS Box support requires one IRQ and a range of eight memory locations in order to function. In addition, some DOS applications require certain IRQ and memory configurations to be associated with specific COM ports. To enable DOS Box support for the DockStation™, follow the instructions below.

1. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.

2. Click "Properties" from the menu that appears.

3. Click the "Device Manager" tab on the System Properties page.

4. Click the "+" next to Ports (COM & LPT).

5. Click "USB Comm Port" (ComX) where X is the port number of the device to which you’d like to add DOS Box support.

6. Click the "Properties" button.

7. Click the "DOS Box" tab.

8. Click the box next to “Enable DOS Box 16550 Emulator”. A check mark will appear in the box.

9. Choose a DOS name for the port from the list box next to “Logical Device Name” (DOS Box). Many DOS applications will only work with COM1-COM4. If you don’t want any of these, choose COMX. Click ”OK”.

10. You will be asked for the DockStation

™

installation CD. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and click ”OK”. If a dialog pops up stating that a file could not be found, make sure that the “Copy files from:” edit box contains “d:\” (be sure you load the correct driver CD

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Adding Optional DOS Box Support

(continued)

– Windows®98 or Windows®2000 depending on your OS) where “d:\” is your CD-ROM drive location.

Once DOS Box support is enabled for a specific USB DockStation™device, an additional Port entry in the “Device Manager” will be created, labeled “16550 COM Port Emulator”. You will also be able to disable and enable this feature.

To disable or re-enable DOS Box support, follow steps 1-6 above. If you are disabling DOS Box support, the check mark will disappear.

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Adding Non-Plug-and-Play (Legacy) Devices

Non-Plug-and-Play devices must be added through the “Add New Hardware Wizard” in the “Control Panel”. Using this wizard, follow the installation instructions that came with your device.

Using Non Plug-and-Play Devices

A Plug-and-Play device, such as a modem, can be detected in one of two ways:

1. Attach the serial device to the DockStation

™

. Unplug the cable and plug the USB B connector to the USB DockStation

™

1. Attach the serial device to the DockStation

™

2. Right-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop.

3. Click “Properties” from the menu that appears.

4. Click the “Device Manager” tab on the “System Properties” page.

5. Click “Refresh”.

Your Plug-and-Play device should be detected and you may be asked for a device driver if it has not been previously installed. Follow the instructions that came with your serial device to complete the installation.

Serial Plug-and-Play Device Detection

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Using USB with DOS Applications

Troubleshooting

Modem not detected/illegal operation in MODEM.CPL

It is possible that a modem attached to the DockStation™will not be detected or a problem will occur in MODEM.CPL if more than one USB hub is between the DockStation™and the root hub. This is a known problem in MODEM.CPL, a component of Windows®98. The easiest solution to this problem is to attach the DockStation™to either the root hub (a USB port on the back of your PC) or to a hub that is connected to the root hub.

Belkin Components has made their best effort to ensure that all the information contained in this document is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed by Belkin Components for the use of this information, or for infringements of patents or other rights of third parties.

To enable the DockStation™to work with DOS applications, follow the instructions in “Adding DOS Box Support”. You can choose a different name for DOS than what is used for Windows®. You may need to do this if the DockStation™has been installed as COM5 or higher, since many DOS applications will only use COM1-COM4. For instance, if you are adding DOS Box support to COM7, you can choose to have DOS applications use the device as COM2 instead, if COM2 is not already in use. COM7 would still be available for use with Windows®applications, but both COM2 and COM7 refer to the same physical device. Therefore, while a DOS application is using COM2, COM7 will be unavailable to Windows

applications and vice-versa.

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Information

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

F5U120-PC to which this declaration relates: 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.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F5U120-PC, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.

ICES Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge, provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.

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Belkin Components B.V.

Diamantlaan 8 • 2132 WV

Hoofddorp • The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 235698765 Fax: +31 (0) 235612694

Belkin Components, Ltd.

Unit 13 • Gatelodge Close • Round Spinney

Northampton • Northants • NN3 8RX • United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1604678300

Fax: +44 (0) 1604678330

Belkin Components

501 West Walnut Street

Compton • CA • 90220 • USA

Tel: 310.898.1100

Fax: 310.898.1111

respective manufacturers listed.

belkin.com

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La DockStation™de Belkin est la docking station bon marché et universelle idéale. C’est de loin la solution la plus pratique et la plus simple pour raccorder des périphériques à votre ordinateur portable ou à votre PC. Laissez tous vos périphériques branchés à la DockStation

™

; lorsque vous revenez au bureau, il vous suffit de brancher un seul câble pour que plusieurs périphériques soient directement raccordés à votre ordinateur portable ou à votre PC en profitant de la simplicité d’utilisation offerte par la fonctionnalité plug-and-play. Vous n’avez même pas besoin de redémarrer le système.

La DockStation

™

fournit quatre ports USB permettant de raccorder des périphériques USB, un port parallèle pour raccorder votre imprimante, deux ports PS/2 pour raccorder claviers ou souris, un port série pour raccorder votre modem, votre appareil photo numérique ou votre assistant numérique personnel (PDA).

Introduction

Veuillez lire ce manuel attentivement et dans son intégralité. Si vous ne suivez pas les instructions d’installation et autres recommandations, vous pouvez endommager de façon irréversible le produit, votre ordinateur et/ou les périphériques raccordés.

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Caractéristiques

• DockStation™de Belkin

• Adaptateur de courant 6 volts, 2,5 ampères

• Câble de périphérique USB

• CD-ROM de gestionnaire Windows

98/Windows®2000

• Guide de l’utilisateur

• Ajoutez en un instant un autre port imprimante, 1 port série, deux ports PS/2 et quatre ports USB à votre Notebook ou PC

• Le port imprimante supporte presque toutes les imprimantes parallèles standard et IEEE 1284

• Le port série supporte les appareils photo numériques, modems, assistants numériques personnels (PDA), scanners, tablettes graphiques et tous les autres périphériques série

• Supporte des vitesses sur port série allant jusqu’à 230 Kbps

• Quatre ports USB permettant d’effectuer un raccordement à n’importe quel périphérique USB, y compris d’autres hubs USB

• Raccordez deux claviers PS/2, deux souris PS/2 ou un de chaque

• Installation plug-and-play. Possibilité de branchement et de débranchement à chaud

• Comprend une alimentation de 2,5 ampères permettant de fournir un véritable courant en aval de 500 mA sur les ports USB

• Compatible avec Windows®98 ou Windows®2000

• Parfaitement compatible avec les spécifications USB actuelles

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