Toshiba PA3686U-1SET manual

GMAA00165010 07/09 dynadock ™ wireless U User’ s Manual[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as fo llows:[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully: Do not disassemble, modify , tamper with or repair the product ❖ Do not attempt to disassem ble, modify , tamper with or repair the product (including the AC adaptor). Disassembly , modification, tampering or repairing the product could cause fire or electr[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor ❖ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor t hat 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 pr oduct. Use of an in compatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product, possibly resulting in serious injur[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never place your product in locations with excess heat ❖ Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such as in direct sunlight , in an unventilated vehicle or ne ar a heater . This may result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the product. Never place your product in a locati[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 FCC Conditions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Noti[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright statement This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Corp oration with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be re produced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wever , with respect to the use of the information contained herein. © 2[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks dynadock is a trademark of T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Reader ar e either registered trademar ks or trademarks of Ad obe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. AMD, AMD K6, Athlon and Dur on are regi stered trademarks or trademarks of Advanced Micro De vices Incorporated. Dolby and[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Safety icons .............................................................. 2 Safety instructions ....................................................3 FCC information ........................................................5 Introduction ................ ............................................................[...]

10 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Connecting your peripherals ...................................28 Connecting to a network ...................................28 Connecting a monitor .......................................29 Connecting audio devices ................................. 30 Connecting USB devices ...................................31 C[...]

11 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting and Support ........ ........................ 59 Troubleshooting ......................................................59 Power ...............................................................60 Display/Video .................................................... 61 Audio/sound ...........[...]

12 I n t roduct ion Thank you for purchasing t he dynadock™ wireless U, the universal docking station that enables you to connect your compu ter peripherals wirelessly or through a single USB cable to just about any W indo ws ® -based computer . The wireless function uses UWB (ultra-wide band) radio technology . Keep your dynadock™ up-to-date [...]

13 Introduction Overview 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Overview Features ❖ W ireless or single USB cable connection to your computer* ❖ Upright slim design saves desktop space ❖ Easily accessible USB and audio ports located on the front ❖ Supports video resolu tions up to 1680 x 1050/1600 x 120 0 VESA CVT (Coordinated V i deo T iming) on an externa[...]

14 Introd uctio n Quic k T our 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick T our This section identifies the v arious components of the dynadock ™ wireless U. For a description of each component, please refer to th e table beneath each illustration. Front view (Sample Illustr ation) Lights and connectors on the fr ont of the dynadoc k™ Power light Indicator li[...]

15 Introduction Quick T our 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Component Description Power light Glows blue when power is being supplied fro m the AC adapto r . Indicator light Indicates the status of docking, undocking, and charging fu nctions as foll ows: Flashing green: Docking is in process. Solid green: Computer is docked. Flashing orange: Undocking is in [...]

16 Introd uctio n Quic k T our 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back view (Sample Illustration) Connections on the back of the dynadock™ USB 2.0 ports Mini USB jack DC-IN Security Lock Slot S/PDIF port Line out (Hea dphones, Speakers) Antenna switch DVI-I video port Network port Antennas[...]

17 Introduction Quick T our 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Component Description Antennas Send and receive wireless signal s to/from the connected computer . Antenna switch Slide the switch down [] to enable wireless communication between yo ur computer and th e dynadock™. Slide the switch up [] to connect your computer to the dynadock™ with a USB cable[...]

18 Introd uctio n P ackage con te nt s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T op view (Sample Illustration) The top of the dynadock™ Package contents Check to make sure you have all of the follo wing items: ❖ dynadock™ wireless U docking station ❖ Base ❖ USB 2.0 cable ❖ A C adaptor and power cord/cable ❖ W ireless USB adaptor (included with select m[...]

19 Introduction Computer r equir ements 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer requirements ❖ 1.2 GHz or higher processor (Intel ® Pentium ® /Celeron ® family , or AMD K6 ® /AMD Athl on™/AMD Duron™ family , or compatible processor recommended. Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GB or higher processor recommended for optimal video performance.) ❖ 512 MB[...]

20 Chapter 1 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connecting Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ This section provides instruct ions on setting up the dynadock™ . Y ou will need to perform the following steps in the order sho wn: 1 Assemble the dynadock™ 2 Connect the power adaptor 3 Install the sof tware 4 Connect the dynadock™ to your com pute[...]

21 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connect ing Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ Connect the power adaptor 1 Plug the A C adaptor cord/cable into the DC-IN on the back of the dynadock™. (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the dynadock™ 2 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor, and then connect the power plug [...]

22 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connectin g Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ Y ou may need to temporarily disable anti-spyware or anti-virus programs while installing the softwar e. It is also recommended that all other applications are closed, as you will need to restart your computer after the software is installed. Y ou need administrato[...]

23 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connect ing Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ (Sample Image) dynadock Installer The follo wing programs are installed durin g the installation process: 4 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to finish the installatio n. Y ou will need to read and accept the DisplayLink software license agreement when prompted, [...]

24 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connectin g Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ Connect the dynadock™ to your computer Y ou may either: ❖ Set up a wireless connec tion OR ❖ Set up a USB cable connection Refer to the appropriate section belo w for the type of connection you wish to establish. Set up a wireless connection T o set up a wire[...]

25 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connect ing Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ (Sample Illustration) W i r eless communica tion enabled 3 Make sure your computer is turned on. 4 Connect a Certified W i reless USB adaptor (included with certain models) to your computer and place the adaptor's antenna in an upright position. Restarting may[...]

26 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connectin g Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ (Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable to the Mini USB port 6 Plug the other end of the USB cab le into an av ailable US B 2.0 port on your computer . (Sample Illustration) Connecting t he USB cable to yo ur computer The W ireless USB Manager opens automati[...]

27 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connect ing Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ 8 After successfully completing the association, remove the USB cable connecting the computer to the dy nadock™. After a few moments, a wireless connection is established and a message displays on your computer screen asking if you want to dock your computer . Co[...]

28 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connectin g Peripherals Connecting your peripherals Set up a USB cable connection 1 Mov e the switch on the back of the dynadock™ to the USB [] position. 2 Connect the provided USB cable to the Mini USB port on the back of the dynadock™. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an a vailable USB port on your[...]

29 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connect ing Peripherals Connecting your peripherals 2 In the Network Connect ions folder, double-click the Connection icon for the dynadock’ s Ethernet adaptor, which is indicated by ASIX AX88772A USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adaptor . This will open the Lo cal Area Connection Properties window for you to conf igure t[...]

30 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connectin g Peripherals Connecting your peripherals Y ou can customize the video settings of the dynadock™. See “ A djusting video settings” page 47 for more informat ion. Connecting audio d evices The dynadock™ provides four audio ports, as sho wn in the following illustrations. (Sample Illustration) dynad[...]

31 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connect ing Peripherals Connecting your peripherals When your computer is docked, the audio ports on the computer are automatically disabled and the audio port s on the dynadock™ are automatically enabled. In most cases, simply conn ect your audio device to the appropriate port on the dynadock™ and the port is [...]

32 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connectin g Peripherals Connecting your peripherals If you want to charge your USB device when the computer connected to the dynadock™ is off or when there is no computer connected to the dynadock™, be sure to connect your de vice to one of the powered USB ports on the front of the dynadock™. The indicator li[...]

33 Chapter 2 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Settings Undocking your computer T o avoid losing data and/or damaging your computer and/or peripherals, be sure to undock your computer from the dynadock™ as described in this section before you do any one of the following: ❖ Disconnect the USB wireless adaptor from your computer . ❖ Disconnec[...]

34 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Undocking your computer Undocking via the undock button 1 Press the Undock button on the top of the dynadock™ once. The indicator light on the front of the dynadock™ flashes orange, and the following message appears on your computer screen. (Sample Image) Undoc king in pro gress 2 When the indica[...]

35 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Undock ing your computer The indicator light on the front of the dynadock™ flashes orange, and the following message appears on your computer screen. (Sample Image) Undocking in pr ogr ess 3 When the indicator light stops flashing or tu rns off, it is safe to mov e the computer out of range of the [...]

36 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Re-connecting and docking your computer (Sample Image) The Eject and Sleep command 3 W ait before disconnecting the dynado ck™ from the computer . (Sample Image) Undocking in pr ogr ess When the computer is undocked, the dynadock Utility icon no longer appears in the Syst em tray/Notif ication Area[...]

37 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e Using the dynadock™ software This section provides in formation on using the following software to manage the dynadock™ and adjust settings to suit your needs: ❖ The background utility ❖ W ireless USB Manager ❖ TOSHIB A dynadock Utility ❖ USB Multi-Channel [...]

38 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e If you are using a non-T oshiba Certified Wireless USB adaptor or a Certified Wireless USB radio bu ilt into your computer to communicate with the dynadock™, you may need to use the driver provided with your wireless USB host module instead of the driver provided wit[...]

39 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e Changing the Conn ection Rules The Connection Rules t ab of the Wire less USB Manager allows you to change the default association behavior of the host radio. The follo wing opt ions are provided: ❖ Require my permission (def ault): Each ti me you conn ect a compatib[...]

40 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e If you permanently remove the device, you will not be able to connect to that particular device again until the device has been re-associated. T o re-associate the device, follow the instructions in the section “Set up a wireless connection” on pa ge 24 . Disable/E[...]

41 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e If you wish to m anually select the channel to be used f or communications betw een the dynad ock™ and your co mputer , you can do so by clicking the Requested Channel drop-do wn menu and then selecting any channel from the list. Disable/Enable radio comm unications [...]

42 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e Using the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility The TOSHIB A dynadock U tility provides optio ns for changing default settings, undocking, configuring audio ports, and more. Accessing the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility Click the T OSH IB A dyna dock Utility icon for quick access to the o[...]

43 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e If the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make sure the dynadoc k™ is connected and docked, and then click the Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary , to display hidden icons. Y ou can also access the Settings opt[...]

44 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e Enabling/disabling Charge mode When the dynadock™ is disconnected from your computer or the computer's po wer is turned off, the front USB ports will charge certain connected USB de vices if Char ge mode is enabled. Charge mode is enabled by default. Some USB de[...]

45 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e 2 Click Settings . 3 Select the checkboxes ne xt to Show undocking complete message and Show unexpected r emove message to turn these messages on, or de-select the checkboxes to turn them off. 4 Click OK . Using the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device Utility Use the USB Mu[...]

46 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using the dynadock™ softwar e If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then clic k the Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary , to display hidden icons. 2 Select one of the following options from the menu: For more [...]

47 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting video settings settings for each location. The settings will be retained each time you use the dynadock™ with your computer . Uninstalling the software T o remove the dynadock™ software from your com puter , please follow the steps below . Before uninstalling the software, do the follow[...]

48 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting video settings Mirror mode duplicates the image on your comp uter screen on the external monitor(s) connected to the dynadock™. This mode is useful if, for example, you want to vie w information on a larger , external desktop monitor instead of a smaller, b uilt-in com puter screen. In Mi[...]

49 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting video settings Supported display mod es Three components make up the display mode: resolution, co lor depth, and refresh rate. These co mponents are def ined as follows. ❖ Resolution: In common usage, the reso lution is the numb er of pixels displayed on the screen horizontally and vertic[...]

50 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting audio settings Please note the follo wing: ❖ Interlaced modes ar e not supported. ❖ The display modes listed above may not be supported by your monitor , or your m onitor may offer additional modes not supported by the dynadock™. For information on display modes supported by your moni[...]

51 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting audio settings If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then clic k the Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary , to display hidden icons. 2 Select Select Sound Device… from the menu. 3 On the Playback tab [...]

52 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting audio settings ❖ T o use the docked comput er's Microphone jack, select a different rec ording device (oth er than USB Multi-Channel Audio Device). 4 Click Set Default . 5 Click OK . 6 Connect your microphone to the jack you enabled in step 3. Enhancing sound qu ality W ith the inclu[...]

53 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting audio settings (Sample Image) The USB Mult i-Channel Audio Device Utility 3 In the Analog Output section of the dialog box, select one of the following: ❖ Headphone or [ ], if you connected headphones in step 1. ❖ 2 Speakers , if you connected speakers in step 1. 4 In the DSP Mode secti[...]

54 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting audio settings The Speaker Shifter controls display . 6 Use the Shifter co ntrols to adjust your virtual sp eaker settings, as indicated in the table belo w . (Sample Image) Shifter Contr ols The dialog box shows the location of the virtual speakers relative to the listener , depicted in th[...]

55 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Adjusting audio settings 7 Click the Advanced Settings b utton next to DSP Mode to close the Shifter controls and return to the basic controls screen. 8 Adjust other settings, if desired, to s ui t y o ur sound preferences. 9 Click OK to close the dialog box. Y ou can no w listen to vi rtual 7.1-chan[...]

56 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Char ging USB devices 2 Click the USB Multi-Channel A udio Device icon in the System tray/Notification Area of your W indows ® desktop. (Sample Image) USB Multi-Cha nnel Audio De vice Utility icon If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make sure the dynadock™ is connecte[...]

57 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Using standby/sleep/hibernation mod es with the dynadock™ T o charge a device when the dyna dock™ is disconnected or the connected computer is of f: 1 Make sure the dynadock's A C adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Connect the device you want to charge to one of the dynadock&apo[...]

58 Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Setting s Securing the dynadock™ Securing the dynadock™ The security lock slot enables you to connect a security cable (not provided) to help prevent unauthorized remov al of the dynadock™. Follo w these steps to secure your dynadock™: 1 Attach your security cable (purchased separately) to a desk or ot[...]

59 Chapter 3 T roubleshooting and Support T roubleshooting This section pro vides answers for problems you may encou nter when using your dynadock™. Som e problems are relatively easy to identify and solve; ho wever , others ma y require help from your network administrator or company technical support staff. If you need to contact T oshiba, you [...]

60 T roubleshooting and Support T r oubleshooting Due to USB bandwidth limitations, you may notice performance issues if you are performing several resource-intensive tasks simultaneously (such as playing audio over more than two channels while simultaneously recording audio, transferring large files and using a high-definition web camera). This ty[...]

61 T roubleshooting and Supp ort T r oubleshootin g Display/Video For additional information on troubleshooting dynadock™ video issues, please visit the DisplayLink W eb site at www .displaylink.com . Problem(s) Solution(s) External monitor does not turn on (the monitor’ s power light does not turn on). Make sure that the e xternal monitor’ s[...]

62 T roubleshooting and Support T r oubleshooting The Fn + F5 and Fn + Space hot keys on my T oshiba computer do not affect the external monitor connected to my system via the dynadock™. The Fn + F5 and Fn + Space hot key functionality detaile d in your T oshiba computer User's G uide controls the video controller for the computer's bui[...]

63 T roubleshooting and Supp ort T r oubleshootin g I cannot open the A TI Catalyst Control Center on my computer since I installed the dynadock™ display drivers and utility . Some versions of A TI Catalyst C ontrol Center are not supported by the dynadock™. Use Windows ® Display Properties and the T oshiba Video Do ck uti lity instead to cont[...]

64 T roubleshooting and Support T r oubleshooting Mirror mode is not available (grayed out). Mirror mode is not availa ble if the externa l monitor connected to the dynadock™ is set as the primar y display . T o enable Mirror mode, set the computer's built-in display as the primar y display in the Windows Displa y Properties dialog box. Scal[...]

65 T roubleshooting and Supp ort T r oubleshootin g Audio/sound Problem(s) Solution(s) There is no sound coming from the external audio device connected to the dynadock™. Check and adjust the v olume settings. Make sure the cable connecting the audio devi ce to the dynadock’ s Line out, Headph one, or Microphone jack is secure. Check that the M[...]

66 T roubleshooting and Support T r oubleshooting Connection/Docking Sound is distorted or delayed when playing some multimedia files. Disconnect the dynado ck™ from your computer and play the file again. Problem(s) Solution(s) My computer does not automatically detect the Certified Wireless USB adaptor . Make sure you have properly c o nnected t[...]

67 T roubleshooting and Supp ort T r oubleshootin g Network The connection to the dynadock™ has been lost. The computer may be out of wire less communication range. Bring the computer within clos e range of the dynadock™ to automatically reconnect. The computer may be in standb y/sleep/hib ernation mode . The computer will re-c onnect when it r[...]

68 T roubleshooting and Support T r oubleshooting USB Problem(s) Solution(s) USB device does not work. Make sure the dynadock™ is connected to your computer (wirelessly or with a USB ca ble) and the computer is docked (indicator lig ht on dynad ock™ is green) . Check that the cable connecti on between the USB port on the dynadock™ and the USB[...]

69 T roubleshooting and Supp ort T oshiba Support Other T oshiba Support If you require additional help or are still having problems operating the dynadock™, you may need to contact T oshiba for additional technical assistance. Before you call Since some problems may be related to software or the operating system, it is important that you in vest[...]

70 T roubleshooting and Support Contacting T oshib a T oshiba voice contact Before calling T osh iba, make sure you have: ❖ Y our dynadock’ s serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Wi ndows ® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖ Name and [...]

71 Appendix A Specifications Specifications This section summarizes the dyn adock’ s technical specifications.* Physical dimensions Environmental requirements Power requirements Weight 490 g/17.2 oz (including the base) Size 42 (w) x 77 (d) x 222 (h) mm/1.7 (w) x 3.0 (d ) x 8.7 (h) in (main body) 112.5 (w) x 130 (d) x 234 (h) mm/4.4 (w) x 5.2 (d)[...]

72 Specifications General specifications *Specifications are subject to change without further notice. Computer Interface USB 2.0 or UWB (ultra-wide band radio link) Ports and Connectors 4 USB 2.0 ports in the back 2 USB 2.0 Powered ports in front 1 S/PDIF connec tor (optical digital audio o utput) 1 Ethernet por t (10/100 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 con[...]

73 Index A AC p ow e r connection 21 adjusting audio settings 50 video settings 47 antenna switch 17 antennas 17 assemble dynadock™ 20 associations dynadock™ with computer 39 audio devices connecting 30 audio ports configuring 50 audio settings adjusting 50 audio/sound issues 65 B back vie w Quick T ou r 16 background utility 37 but t on dock/u[...]

74 Index monitor to dynado ck™ 29 peripherals 28 to a network 28 USB cable to computer 26 USB devices 31 connecting/disconnect ing dynadock™ from com puter 39 Connection Rules changing 39 connection/docking issues 66 contacting T oshiba 69 D DC-IN connection 21 DC-IN port 17 disable/enable pop-up messages 40 radio communications 41 display/vide[...]

75 Index L light indicator 15 power 15 Line out 17 M Microphone jack 15 Mini USB jack 17 monitor connecting 29 N Network issues 67 network connecting 28 Network port 17 O Optical S/PDIF 17 Other issues 69 P package contents 18 peripherals connecting 28 physical dimensions dynadock™ 71 pop-up messages disable/enable 40 port DC-IN 17 Headphone jack[...]

76 Index uninstalling 47 sound quality enhancing 52 specifications 71 Standby mode 57 switch antenna switch 17 T top vie w Quick T ou r 18 To s h i b a We b s i t e 69 TOSHIB A dynadock Utility using 42 T oshiba support 69 TOSHIB A V ideo Dock Utility using 45 troubleshooting 59 U undocking Sleep mode 35 via button 34 via the utility 34 your comput[...]