Targus PA610U, User Manual

Page 1: ...Mobile Computer LowPowerEthernetCard User s Guide EthernetCard Targus Low Power TM ...

Page 2: ...et PC Setup on page 10 or Windows CE Setup on page 21 Pocket PCs This procedure applies only to Pocket PCs To install software for Windows CE based mobile computers refer to the section titled Windows CE on page 4 NOTE Complete the software installation steps before inserting the LP E Card 1 Connect your Pocket PC to the host PC using the synchronizing cradle and cable 2 Create an active partnersh...

Page 3: ...our Pocket PC from its cradle 8 Plug the LP E Card into an active Ethernet connection 9 Insert the LP E Card into your Pocket PC s CompactFlash I O card slot When your Pocket PC displays the following message tap OK 10 Use the IP Address screen to configure your network settings then tap OK 11 Remove the LP E Card then reinsert it and connect the cable to your network CAUTION The new IP settings w...

Page 4: ...ons in the task tray Determine the frequency with which the system checks network status View a summary of IP information Specify a delay before the driver attempts to connect to the network or launch a program For more information refer to LP E Card Applet on page 17 Windows CE This procedure applies only to Windows CE based mobile computers To install software for Pocket PCs refer to the section...

Page 5: ...NOTE For instructions on how to configure ActiveSync refer to LP E Card Applet on page 27 6 When the Setup Complete screen appears tap OK then reset your mobile computer to load the new software 7 Remove the serial cable from your mobile computer then plug the LP E Card into an active Ethernet connection 8 Insert the LP E Card into your mobile computer NOTE For instructions on card insertion refer...

Page 6: ...screen select Network Connection and the name of the host PC then tap Connect By default ActiveSync will be initiated every time you insert the LP E Card To prevent this or to run a different program when you insert the card you can use Targus LP E Card Applet This applet also allows you to control other unique features of Targus Ethernet software For more information refer to LP E Card Applet on ...

Page 7: ...ard software configure network settings and use the LP E Card Applet for a Windows Powered Pocket PC Chapter 4 Windows CE Setup on page 21 describes how to install the LP E Card software configure network settings and use the LP E Card Applet for a Windows CE based mobile computer Chapter 5 Hardware Setup on page 36 explains how to connect the LP E Card to your Ethernet network and how to insert a...

Page 8: ...ll software Targus Ethernet software saves time by launching ActiveSync or any other program automatically and saves power by displaying network activity status icons on the Windows taskbar instead of using hardware LEDs Key Features 10 megabit per second performance via 10BaseT twisted pair Ethernet Location independent operation means you can use the LP E Card to stay connected to your data from...

Page 9: ...tatus bar You can use the applet to enable or disable automatic program launching This applet also shows consolidated network data such as the LP E Card s IP Address MAC address gateway address etc The Ruggedized LP E Card has a fixed cable with integrated strain relief Lifetime warranty on the CompactFlash CF Card and non removable cable ...

Page 10: ...lm size PC Handheld Pro or pen tablet refer to Windows CE Setup on page 21 for installation instructions What You Need to Know Before installing the LP E Card make sure you Know how to reset and restart your Pocket PC Know how to establish a partnership with a Windows 9x 2000 NT computer Consult your network administrator regarding proper TCP IP protocols to avoid conflicts with other network devi...

Page 11: ... supported 3 If DHCP is not supported by your LAN what are the IP addresses for Pocket PC IP Address _____ ______ ______ ______ Subnet Mask ______ ______ ______ ______ Default Gateway ______ ______ ______ ______ 4 If name servers are not assigned automatically by your network s DHCP server what are the IP addresses for these name servers Primary DNS ______ ______ ______ ______ Secondary DNS ______...

Page 12: ...ost PC must already be actively connected to your Pocket PC and have an established partnership 3 Click Start Run on the host PC then type D SETUP use the drive letter of your CD ROM drive in the place of D Follow the instructions on your host PC NOTE If your Pocket PC prompts you to confirm file replacing tap Yes to All to continue 4 When the message Application Downloading Complete appears click...

Page 13: ...into your Pocket PC s CompactFlash I O card slot NOTE For instructions on card insertion refer to Connecting the LP E Card to Your Computer on page 36 The following message appears 10 Tap OK When the IP Address screen appears proceed to step 5 on page 15 to enter the network settings from your Network Information Form on page 11 To enter the network setting at any time refer to Configure Network S...

Page 14: ...e using the IP Address screen on your Pocket PC NOTE Before configuring network settings check that the LP E Card is connected to an active Ethernet connection and inserted into your Pocket PC 1 Tap Start then Settings 2 Tap the bottom Connections tab 3 Tap the Network icon You should see the Network Connections screen ...

Page 15: ...erver assigned IP address or DHCP or a specific IP address DEFINITION DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol the protocol that enables a network to automatically assign a temporary IP address to a host when it connects to the network If using a specific IP address enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway values ...

Page 16: ...eeded then tap OK 7 Remove the LP E Card from your Pocket PC For instructions refer to Removing the LP E Card on page 37 8 Reinsert the LP E Card into your Pocket PC and plug the LP E cable into the network CAUTION The new IP settings will not take effect until you reinsert the card Resetting or power cycling your Pocket PC will not make it accept the new IP settings The ActiveSync screen appears ...

Page 17: ...se Targus LP E Card Applet This applet also allows you to control other unique features of Targus Ethernet software If you get a message that no IP address has been set please contact your network administrator LP E Card Applet Targus Ethernet driver displays the network icon on the Pocket PC task tray when you insert the LP E Card You can see the task tray from the Today window Targus LP E Card A...

Page 18: ...dLink is detected GoodLink detected If you check the box labeled Enable activity indicator the network icon will display a dot when Activity is detected LP E network Activity detected The two slide switches under each option box let you determine how often the Targus Ethernet driver checks network status If you drag a gauge needle towards Slow the corresponding indicator will remain longer in its ...

Page 19: ...ch any program select do not run a program from the menu in the Choose a program to run box The number in the delay before launch box controls how many seconds the Targus Ethernet driver will wait after card insertion before attempting to make a network connection or launch a program Usually you can leave this number at its default value but if you are having difficulty attaching to your network y...

Page 20: ...us LP E icon You will see the IP Info tab of the Targus LP E Settings window To change any of the IP addresses follow the instructions in Configure Network Settings on page 14 NOTE The MAC address is a unique identification number programmed permanently into the LP E Card ...

Page 21: ...installation instructions What You Need to Know Before installing the LP E Card make sure you Know how to reset and restart your mobile computer Know how to establish a partnership with a Windows 9x 2000 NT computer using a serial connection Consult your network administrator regarding proper TCP IP protocols to avoid conflicts with other network devices Back up all important data HINT For more de...

Page 22: ... supported 3 If DHCP is not supported by your LAN what are the IP addresses for P PC or H PC IP Address ______ _____ _____ _____ Subnet Mask ______ ______ ______ ______ Default Gateway ______ ______ ______ ______ 4 If name servers are not assigned automatically by your network s DHCP server what are the IP addresses for these name servers Primary DNS ______ ______ ______ ______ Secondary DNS _____...

Page 23: ...ese instructions say tap substitute click as needed NOTE Install the software BEFORE inserting the LP E Card 1 Connect your mobile computer to a host PC using the serial cable that came with the device 2 Insert the LP E Card Installation CD into the host PC WARNING The host PC must already be actively connected to your mobile computer and have an established partnership 3 Click Start Run on the ho...

Page 24: ... LP E Card to an active Ethernet connection 7 Insert the LP E Card into your mobile computer NOTE For instructions on card insertion refer to Connecting the LP E Card to Your Computer on page 36 Targus Ethernet driver displays the network icon on the Windows CE status line and launches ActiveSync automatically 8 When your mobile computer displays the Targus LP E Driver message tap OK CAUTION To av...

Page 25: ...k to automatically assign a temporary IP address to a host when it connects to the network If using a specific IP address enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway values NOTE If you use a specific also called static IP address instead of DHCP you may need to enter the IP address of the host computer in the Primary WINS field steps 10 to use ActiveSync 10 Tap the Name Servers tab and en...

Page 26: ...the LP E cable into the network CAUTION The new IP settings will not take effect until you reinsert the card Simply resetting or power cycling your mobile computer will not make it accept the new IP settings The ActiveSync screen appears 13 Select Network Connection usually at the bottom of the list and the name of the host PC 14 Tap the Connect button ...

Page 27: ...ue features of Targus Ethernet software If you get a message saying that no IP address has been set please contact your network administrator LP E Card Applet The LP E Card Applet allows you to view the LP E card configuration manage network status indicators and specify what program if any to auto launch To open the applet double tap the LP E icon in the task tray NOTE The LP E Card Applet perfor...

Page 28: ...he Targus LP E icon To open the applet on a Handheld Pro or pen tablet tap Start Settings Control Panel then double tap the Targus LP E icon When you open the applet you will see the Targus LP E screen The IP Info tab displays a convenient layout of important IP addresses plus the MAC address of the card ...

Page 29: ...Changing IP Addresses on page 33 Tapping on the Indicators tab displays the network status indicators NOTE By default Targus driver shows the network icon in the Windows CE status bar to indicate GoodLink 10BaseT only and Activity If you check the box labeled Turn on good link taskbar indicator the network icon will display a square when GoodLink is detected GoodLink detected ...

Page 30: ...argus Ethernet driver checks network status If you drag a gauge needle towards Check less often the corresponding indicator will remain longer in its most recent state If you drag a gauge needle towards more often the corresponding indicator will change states more rapidly Tapping the Auto Launch tab displays which program runs automatically when you insert the LP E Card if any NOTE By default Act...

Page 31: ...gram at card insertion box so that it is not checked The number in the second delay before launch box controls how many seconds the Targus Ethernet driver will wait after card insertion before attempting to make a network connection or launch a program Usually you can leave this number at its default value but if you are having difficulty attaching to your network you can try a higher value You sh...

Page 32: ...e computer follow these steps 1 Tap Start Programs Communication ActiveSync You should see 2 Tap the Connect button Your host PC should display a series of synchronization status screens similar to In a few seconds your mobile computer should display the Connection Status screen and report that the connection is up to date ...

Page 33: ...st remove and reinsert the LP E Card before any IP address changes will take effect If you have problems installing the card refer to Troubleshooting on page 39 Changing IP Addresses Targus LP E Card Applet allows you to view IP settings but not to modify them To modify any IP addresses used to set up the LP E you must run the Windows CE Network applet NOTE Remember that after you modify IP addres...

Page 34: ...Addresses 34 On an Handheld Pro or pen tablet you can run the Windows CE Network applet by tapping Start Settings Control Panel and double tapping the Network icon On a Palm size PC the Network Configuration screen looks like this ...

Page 35: ...Windows CE Setup Changing IP Addresses 35 Tap Targus LP E Driver to see the IP Settings screen Follow the instructions under Software Installation steps 7 through 11 ...

Page 36: ...the card and the effects of leaving the LP E Card in your computer Connecting the LP E Card to Your Computer The LP E Card fits in the CompactFlash I O card slot on your Palm size PC Handheld Pro or pen tablet The user s manual for your computer explains how to access the CompactFlash I O card slot Inserting the LP E Card into the CompactFlash I O card slot ...

Page 37: ...your network plug the Ethernet adapter module into an active Ethernet port or hub via an RJ 45 cable cable not included Connecting an RJ 45 cable to the Ethernet adapter module Removing the LP E Card If your computer does not have a card eject button you can remove the LP E Card from its slot by gripping the inner edge of the black plastic bezel that runs across the end of the card on either side ...

Page 38: ...ull it from the slot Leaving the LP E Card in Your Computer While your computer is on the LP E Card draws current even when it is not connected to an Ethernet network Targus recommends that you remove the LP E Card when you are not using it to conserve battery power LP E CompactFlash Card Black Bezel Pull Here ...

Page 39: ...t the card before the changes will take effect I Get a DHCP Lease Has Expired Message If you are using DHCP and have not used your LP E Card for a long time you may get a message saying that your DHCP Lease has expired Tap OK and continue My DHCP Server Is Out of IP Addresses If your network DHCP Server runs out of IP addresses your DHCP server will continually report that it is busy and you will ...

Page 40: ...g properly You can also try increasing the delay before launch setting in the Auto Launch tab of the LP E Applet This is described in the LP E Applet sections on page 17 for Pocket PCs and on page 27 for Windows CE based mobile computers If you have to set the delay to longer than 20 seconds you should consult your network administrator NOTE If you use a static IP address instead of DHCP you may h...

Page 41: ...ation for your Mobile computer e g Windows CE v2 11 Partner PC if any e g Windows 98 Brand name and model number of your mobile computer The CPU type and speed of your host PC if any How you know that your LP E Card is not working properly and what you did to try to correct the problem To contact Targus Visit Targus web site at www targus com Email questions to TechSupport targus com Phone Targus ...

Page 42: ...ost CompactFlash CF Card Dimensions 1 43 x 1 69 x 0 13 inches 36 4 x 42 8 x 3 3 mm Weight 0 32 oz 9 g Cable with RJ 45 Ethernet Module Module Dimensions 1 65 x 0 89 x 1 02 inches 42 x 22 5 x 26 mm Interconnect Cable 10 in long 254 mm Weight 1 5 oz 42 g Active With 3 3V Supply 19 mA 63 mW ...

Page 43: ...mpatibility Performance Protocol 10BaseT IEEE 802 3 Twisted Pair Module Connector RJ 45 female connector LP E Driver Setup Runs on Windows CE 2 11 or Pocket PC Windows CE LP E Card Applet Network Interface Card NE2000 Ethernet Transfer Rate 10 megabits per second ...

Page 44: ...Certification 44 Certification Warranty FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55022 C Tick N2953 CompactFlash CF Card Lifetime Non removable Cable Lifetime ...

Page 45: ...tion 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 the instruction manual 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 use...

Page 46: ...rgus liable for loss or damage to a computer or handheld device nor loss of or damage to programs records or data nor any consequential or incidental damages even if Targus has been informed of their possibility This warranty does not affect your statutory right Register your Targus Low Power Ethernet Card online at http www targus com product_registration asp Technical Support If you encounter a ...

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