Toshiba Express Port Replicator II User Manual
User’s Manual
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II
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This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid
potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your
equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified
according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these
instructions as follows:
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which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
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if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
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if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair your product
n Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair your
product (including AC adaptor). Disassembly, modification, tampering
or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or plugs
n When handling the power cable/cord, follow these precautions:
n Never tamper with the power cable/cord or plug.
n Never splice or alter a power cable/cord.
n Never bend or twist a power cable/cord.
n Never pull on a power cable/cord to remove a plug from a socket.
Always grasp the plug directly.
n Never place heavy objects on a power cable/cord.
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n Never run a power cable/cord through a pinch point such as a door
or window.
n Never place a power cable/cord near a heat source.
n Never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in
place.
n Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor.
Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire
or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Attaching the power cable/cord
n Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)
has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical
connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
n Be careful if you use a power strip. An overload on one socket could
cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Dust on the power plug connectors or connector base
n If dust gets on the power plug connectors or connector base, turn the
power off and disconnect the power plug. Then clean the connector
and/or connector base with a dry cloth. Continuing to use the product
without cleaning the power plug may result in a fire or an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor
n Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may have been provided
with your product, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid
any risk of fire or other damage to the product. Use of an incompatible
AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product possibly resulting
in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused
by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
Use correct power source
n Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not
correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the
regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Only use approved power cables/cords
n Always use or purchase power cables/cords that comply with the legal
voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of
use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands
n Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
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CAUTION
Choking hazards
n Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and screws within the
reach of infants or small children. Swallowing a small part may cause
choking and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury. If a part is
swallowed, immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult
a doctor.
Avoid liquids, moisture and foreign objects
n Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your product, and never
expose the product to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to
liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage
or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur,
immediately:
1. Turn off the product.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and product.
Do not turn on the power again, until you have taken the product to an
authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury or permanent damage to the product.
Never place your product or AC adaptor on a heat sensitive surface
n Never place your product or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture,
or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the
product base and AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during
normal use.
n Always place your product or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that
is resistant to heat damage.
Never place your product in locations with excess heat
n Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such
as in direct sunlight, an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may
result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the
product.
Never place your product in a location with extremely low
temperatures
n Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to
extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure,
malfunction or loss of data.
Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations
n Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations. This may
result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of
data.
Never operate your product during a thunderstorm
n Never operate your product on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you
see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the product. An
electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss of
data or hardware damage.
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FCC information
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
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:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to
this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and
the replicator’s ports.
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: (949) 583-3000
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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Regulatory statements
CE Compliance
This product is CE marked in accordance with the
requirements of the applicable EU Directives.
Responsible for CE marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. A copy of the
official Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com.
Working Environment
The Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) of this product has been verified
typically for this product category for a so called Residential, Commercial &
Light Industry Environment. Any other working environment has not been
verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working
environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible
consequences of the use of this product in non verified working
environments can be: Disturbances of other products or of this product in
the nearby surrounding area with temporarily malfunction or data loss/
corruption as result. Example of non verified working environments and
related advices:
n Industrial environment (e. g. where 3-phase 380V mains is being used
mainly): Danger of disturbances of this product due to possible strong
electromagnetic fields especially near to big machinery or power units.
n Medical environment: The compliance to the Medical Product Directive
has not been verified by Toshiba, therefore this product cannot be used
as a medical product without further verification. The use in usual office
environments e.g. in hospitals should be no problem if there is no
restriction by the responsible administration.
n Automotive environment: Please search the owner instructions of the
related vehicle for advices regarding the use of this product (category).
n Aviation environment: Please follow the instructions of the flight
personnel regarding restrictions of use.
Additional Environments not Related to EMC
n Outdoor use: As a typical home/office equipment this product has no
special resistance against ingress of moisture and is not strong shock
proofed.
n Explosive atmosphere: The use of this product in such special working
environment (Ex) is not allowed.
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VCCI Class B Information
Following information is only valid for EU-member
States:
REACH - Compliance Statement
The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force
on 1 June 2007.
Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our
customers with information about the chemical substances in our products
according to REACH regulation.
Please consult the following website
www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/info/reach for information about the
presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list
according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) in a
concentration above 0.1 % weight by weight.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
Disposal of products
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products
must be collected and disposed of separately from household
waste.
The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market
after August 13, 2005.
By participating in separate collection of products, you will help to
assure the proper disposal of products and thus help to prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
For more detailed information about the collection and recycling
programmes available in your country, please visit our website
(http:// eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local
city office or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form
without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained
herein.
©2009 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or
otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and
shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage,
including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other
damage.
January 2009, Rev1.0
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2 Setting up and using the port replicator
Setting up the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Docking your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Undocking your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Securing your computer and port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting a printer to the parallel port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring audio ports (Microphone/Line out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Power issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
External display issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
USB issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Network issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hardware issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Serial port issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Audio issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
If you need further assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Appendix A Specifications
Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II.
This guide tells you how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA Express
Port Replicator II and provides tips on care and troubleshooting.
Package contents
Carefully unpack your TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II. Save the box
and packing materials for future use.
Check to make sure you have all of the following items:
n TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II
n Network cable (CAT5)
n Universal AC adaptor and power cord (depending on the region where
you bought the product)
n CD (User's Manual, Serial port driver)
n Several documents (depending on the region where you bought the
product), including the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator II Quick Start
Guide, A Guide to Using Toshiba Products, and a standard limited
warranty booklet.
Chapter 1
To ensure full feature and operating system compatibility when connecting
your Toshiba Express Port Replicator II unit, please make sure you are
using one of the following operating systems:
- Windows XP 32-Bit, Windows XP 64-Bit,
- Windows Vista 32-Bit, Windows Vista 64-Bit
Quick Tour
This section identifies the various components of your port replicator.
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Extension
Pin
Power button
Hook
Computer connector
Hook
Eject button
Docked
light
Extension release
Pin
Eject lever
Pen stand
Extension setting indicator
Front view
The following image illustrates the port replicator’s front and right sides. For
a description of each component, please refer to the accompanying table.
(Sample Illustration) Port replicator’s front and right sides
Component Description
Power button Turns the docked computer on.
Note: Pressing the power button has no effect if a
computer is not connected to the port replicator.
Hooks Secure the computer to the port replicator.
Computer
Connects to the computer's expansion port.
connector
Pins Engage holes on the bottom of the computer to
ensure a proper connection.
Eject button Begins the computer's disconnect sequence.
Docked light Glows green during normal operation. Turns off when
Eject lever Disengages the computer from the port replicator.
the computer completes its disconnect sequence.
Note: Please refer to Undocking your computer to
learn how to disconnect your computer from the port
replicator properly.
Pen stand Holds your Toshiba tablet pen (if you have a tablet
computer).
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Front hooks
LAN connected light
Microphone
Line out (Headphone,
Speakers)
Security lock slot
Computer lock switch
USB ports
Network port
DVI-D monitor port
RGB monitor
port
Parallel port
Serial port
USB ports
DC-IN (15V)
LAN active light
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Component Description
Extension Sliding component that enables the port replicator to
Extension
release
be lengthened to fit various computer models.
Releases the Extension so that it can be pulled out.
Extension
setting indicator
Indicates the current setting of the extension. The
extension can be set to 12 different positions, to
accommodate various computer models.
Back view
The following image illustrates the port replicator’s back and left sides. For
a description of each component, please refer to the table below.
(Sample Illustration) Port replicator’s back and left sides
When your computer is docked in the port replicator, the following ports on
the computer, if present, are not operational:
n Network port
n Monitor ports (RGB or DVI-D)
n Audio ports (Microphone/Headphone)
If you want to use the docked computer's audio ports, you can enable them
as shown in Configuring audio ports (Microphone/Line out). Otherwise, use
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the ports on the port replicator instead.
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