Hawking Technology H-DS20L User Manual

H-DS20L

USB 2.0 Docking Station

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his/her own expense.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

VCCI Mark Warning

LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every USB Docking Station is free from physical defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves
defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return
Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue
any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT
BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return
Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase.
IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY’S LIABILTY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE
OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation, expressed,
implied or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all
accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for
any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products, software,
or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

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Basic Overview……………………………………………………………………...…….4

Safety Instructions………………………………………………………………...4

Introduction……………………………………………………………………….4

Features…………………………………………………………………………...4

System Requirements……………………………………………………………..5

Package Contents…………………………………………………………………5

Supported Operating Systems…………………………………………………….5

Technical Specifications…………………………………………………………………..6

Hardware Installation…………………………………………………………………..…7

Software Installation………………………………………………………………………9

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2.

Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3.

Keep this equipment away from humid environments.

4.

Lay this equipment on a reliable, flat surface before setting it up.

5.

If any of the following situations arise, have the equipment checked by a service
personnel:

 The equipment has been exposed to moisture
 The equipment has been dropped and/or damaged
 The equipment has obvious signs of breakage
 The equipment has not been working correctly or you could not get it to work

according to the User’s Manual.

INTRODUCTION

Hawking Technology’s USB 2.0 Docking Station is a unique expansion unit specially
designed to transform a Notebook Computer into a desktop equivalent. It provides
several desktop system connectivity capacities. The USB docking station allows you to
add up to four USB ports to your PC and up to a total of 127 additional hubs and other
devices. Installing the USB Docking Station is simple - there are no confusing cables,
plugs, or IRQs (Interrupt requests) to worry about. Just plug in your peripherals and
begin using them without re-booting your PC.

FEATURES

 One USB Upstream Port Supports Full Speed (480Mbps).
 Two USB Downstream Ports
 One PS/2 Keyboard Port
 One PS/2 Mouse Port
 One USB File Transfer data link port
 One Serial Port
 One Printer Port
 Standard IEEE-1284 parallel port
 The Docking Station Uses USB self power
 One 10/100 Ethernet LAN port (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Docking Station With LAN only)

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 PC or Mac
 MS Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP & Mac OS9.x & 10.1
 Available USB Port
 64 MB RAM or above
 Pentium 233 MHz or higher

PACKAGE CONTENTS

 Docking Station – 1pc
 DC5V Power supply - 1pc
 User’s Manual - 1pc
 Software driver CD-ROM - 1pc
 Type-A to Type-B USB Cable - 1pc

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

 Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
 Mac OS 9.x and OS 10.1

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Type Docking Station With

LAN

Computer Port

1 upstream port Type B receptacle

I/O Ports

Emission

Power

Environments

2 USB 2.0 downstream ports, Type A receptacle

1 PS/2 Keyboard port Mini Din 6-pin

1 PS/2 Mouse port Mini Din 6-pin

1 File Transfer port Type B receptacle

1 serial port DB 9-pin male

1 parallel port DB 25-pin female

1 10/100M LAN port
8P8C RJ-45 shielding
CE, FCC

AC Input 100 V~240V
DC Output 5V, 2.5A

Operating temperature: 0C~70C
Storage temperature:

-40C~70~C
Humidity: 90% RH (No condensing)

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LED Status Indicators

Once the USB Port Replicator is connected, the Hub Link LED is lit green and the LAN
LED is lit after the Ethernet cable is connected.

Type

# of LEDs Color Descriptions

Docking

Station w/

LAN

LAN Port

Link to another PC (II)

1 Red The AC to DC power adapter is plugged

into the power port

2 Green When any of the hub ports, which are

connected to USB devices, are activated.

2 Green The LED for your Ethernet LAN port is

to indicate 10/100 Mbps speed.

Figure 1. USB Port Replicator Ports

Any

USB port

PS2 mouse &

keyboard connector

Connect to RS232 device

Connect to Printer

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Figure 2. Upstream Port and Power Connector

Connect to

power adaptor

Connect to PC (I)

 Connect the power adapter and plug it into the back of the docking station.
 Find an unused electrical outlet and plug it 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 docking station.

 At this point, Windows will automatically find the docking station 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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1. Two-Port Hub

Before you connect a USB device to one of the Hub ports, please follow the software
installation instructions provided in the subsequent pages of this User’s Manual.

2. PS/2 ports (Keyboard and Mouse port)

If you connect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to the docking station and you are using a PC,
you will not need the software driver. However, if you are using a Mac, you will need to
install the software driver on the CD-ROM onto your computer. The software drivers
also allow Mac users to access PS/2 ports. To do this, please access the file name
“USB_PS2_Converter” which is located on the Mac directory of the CD-ROM.

3. File Transfer Port
You will need a type-A to Type-B USB cable (included in the package) for connecting
two PCs, two Macs, or a PC and a Mac. For Windows, please access the root directory of
the CD-ROM. For Macs, please access the file name “Installer”. Please refer to the
“Operation” section for further instructions/clarifications.

NOTE

: At the time of this user’s manual publication, the file transfer port supports the

software drivers for Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP and Macs.

4. Serial Port
If you connect a serial port device (e.g., Modem) to the docking station and the docking
station is connected to a PC, you will need to reset the upstream port. Because serial ports
do not have hot plug and play interfaces, you must reset this function to locate your
device on the serial port.

5. Parallel Port

You can attach your computer to most parallel printer devices through this port to get a
faster printing result.

6. LAN port (only for Docking Station With LAN)

This port is designed to support 10/100 Mbps Ethernet. It also complies with the IEEE

802.3u, 100BASE-TX, and IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standards.

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