StarTech.com USBVGADOCK User Manual

USB 4-in-1 Docking Station with VGA

USBVGADOCK

FCC Compliance Statement

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.•

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.•

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... 1

Installation ...................................................................................... 2

Driver Installation .......................................................................... 2

Windows 2000/XP .................................................................2

Windows Vista™ ...................................................................3

Verifying Driver Installation ..........................................................5

Windows 2000/XP .................................................................5

Windows Vista™ ...................................................................6

Operation ........................................................................................ 8

USB to Ethernet ....................................................................8

USB to Audio .........................................................................8

USB to VGA ...........................................................................8

Modes of Display Operation ........................................................9

Primary ..................................................................................9

Extended (Default) ................................................................9

Mirror .....................................................................................10

OFF .......................................................................................10

Rotation .................................................................................10

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 11

Specifications ................................................................................ 13

Technical Support ........................................................................14

Warranty Information ...................................................................14

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4-in-1 USB Docking Station
with VGA. This innovative device converts a single USB 2.0 port into
multiple connection ports, including a VGA Port, 10/100 RJ45 network
port, dual (3.5mm phono) audio ports and four additional USB 2.0 ports.
Perfect for desktop or notebook operating environments, USBVGADOCK
also makes a stylish addition to any desktop or notebook computer.

Features

Supports monitor resolutions up to WUXGA 1920 x 1200•

Plug-and-Play USB connectivity•

Stereo audio output (Speaker/Headphone) and monaural audio input •

(Microphone)

Package contents

This package should contain:

1 x USB Docking Station with VGA•

1 x USB 2.0 A to mini B type cable•

1 x AC Power Adapter (DC 3A/5V)•

1 x Driver CD•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

1.0GHz or higher processor (i.e.Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Family AMD •

K6 / Athlon / Duron Family)

256 MB memory or higher (512B memory or higher recommended for •

optimal performance)

Available USB 2.0 port, USB 2.0 host controller•

Windows 2000 SP4 / Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista•

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Installation

Installing the device driver enables your computer’s operating system to
recognize the docking station ports once it is connected.

To properly connect USBVGADOCK to a host computer, please ensure
that the necessary driver installation (detailed below) has been completed
prior to connecting USBVGADOCK to the host computer.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP

With the computer in a powered state, insert the Driver CD (included) 1.
into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. When the setup program launches, click
OK to launch the InstallShield Wizard.

If the setup program does not begin automatically, please browse to
and execute the Setup.exe file on the Driver CD (D:\Disk 1\Setup.exe ,
where D: denotes the path of your CD/DVD-ROM drive).

Click 2. Next on the InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen:

When the License Agreement screen appears, please review it and 3.
check I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next to
proceed.

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When the Microsoft Hardware Installation warning dialogue appears, 4.
please select Continue Anyway to continue with the device driver
installation. It will not affect the device driver installation or device
usage.

Once the installation has completed, you will be asked if you wish to re 5.
start your computer. Please select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now and click Finish to reboot.

After rebooting, the Found New Hardware6. Wizard will appear. Please
ensure that Install the software automatically (recommended) is
selected, and click on Next to continue.

A Microsoft Hardware Installation warning dialogue will be displayed; 7.
please select Continue Anyway.

Upon completion, the Found New Hardware Wizard will indicate that it 8.
has ...finished installing the software... Please click on Finish.

Windows Vista™

With the computer in a powered state, insert the Driver CD (included) 1.
into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. When the setup program launches, click
OK to launch the InstallShield Wizard.

If the setup program does not begin automatically, please browse to
and execute the Setup.exe file on the Driver CD (D:\Disk 1\Setup.exe ,
where D: denotes the path of your CD/DVD-ROM drive). Click OK to
launch the InstallShield Wizard.