HP USB Media Port Replicator User Manual
HP USB Media Port Replicator
User Guide
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First Edition: January 2010
Document Part Number: 601825–001
Table of contents
1 Getting started
Identifying components ........................................................................................................................ 2
Rear components ................................................................................................................ 2
Setting up the port replicator ................................................................................................................ 3
Step 1: Connect to AC power .............................................................................................. 3
Step 2: Connect the computer ............................................................................................. 3
Step 3: Prevent the computer from sleeping ....................................................................... 4
2 Using the port replicator
Port replicator guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting to a network ....................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting USB devices ...................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a VGA display device .................................................................................................... 8
Connecting audio ................................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting analog audio devices ........................................................................................ 9
Connecting an optional security cable ................................................................................................ 10
3 Troubleshooting
Solving common problems ................................................................................................................. 11
General use and connection problems .............................................................................. 11
Audio problems .................................................................................................................. 12
Video problems .................................................................................................................. 12
Getting more information .................................................................................................................... 13
Technical support ............................................................................................................................... 13
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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1 Getting started
This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of the HP USB Media Port Replicator and provides
the instructions for setting up the port replicator.
NOTE: The port replicator may have features that are not supported by your computer.
1
Identifying components
Rear components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects the AC adapter to the port replicator.
(2) USB ports (4) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
NOTE: The port replicator does not provide power to the
computer.
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(4) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when connected to optional
(5) USB connector Connects the port replicator to the computer.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(7) External monitor port Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector.
(8) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the port replicator.
powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a
headset, or television audio.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the port replicator from
being mishandled or stolen.
2 Chapter 1 Getting started
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