Portsmith USB User Manual

User ManualPortsmith Express/Express+

5Software InstallationIn order to successfully use the Portsmith Express hardware, you must install thecompanion software. The software includes drive

6Ethernet Setup (Portsmith Express+)The Portsmith Express installation software will install default network settings.To customize your settings:1. Go

7To verify that the printer is set up and ready to print from PortsmithExpress:1. Go to your desktop and double-click the My Computer icon.2. Double-c

8Portsmith Express SoftDock Utility __________The SoftDock software program provides you with several features that simplifyusing or troubleshooting y

9View Peripheral and General InformationPortsmith’s SoftDock Utility displays information about all peripheral devices,whether they are docked or not.

10NOTEItems not listed in the table have no modifiable settings within Portsmith Express.Modifiable List Item Setting OptionsPortsmith Express profile

11Set Multiple Docking ProfilesYou can create a custom profile for every Portsmith Express unit that you dockto. This feature is particularly helpful

12Customer Support ________________________TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting section provides you with several steps to resolve the mostcommon issues

13Problem 2: One of the Portsmith Express ports/peripherals is notfunctioning properly.Upon docking, the status indicator lights on top of the Portsmi

14Technical SupportFor additional information, refer to the FAQ List in the Support Section atwww.portsmith.com. If you need additional assistance, yo

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15Other Information ________________________Hardware WarrantyPortsmith LLC warrants this product against defects in materials andworkmanship to the pu

16Software WarrantyPortsmith LLC warrants the media (the diskettes) on which the software isfurnished to be free of defects in materials and workmansh

17Software License AgreementImportant: Before installing the software, please carefully read this LicenseAgreement. Installation indicates your accept

18Regulatory InformationThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If not installed andused according to the manufacturer's instru

19Index ___________________________________AAttachable peripherals 1CCOM port 2, 7Connection, troubleshooting 12Contents, of Portsmith Express pack-ag

20OOptions, SoftDock settings 9Overview, of product 1PPackage contents 1Path, software installation 5Peripheralsattachable 1troubleshooting 13Plug-n-P

Copyright © 2000Portsmith LLCPrinted in USA

iiSecond Edition – May 2000The information in this document is subject to change without notice.This document refers to numerous hardware and software

iiiContents ________________________________ProductOverview...1PackageContents ...

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1Product Overview ________________________Portsmith Express is a universal port replicator that easily connects multipledesktop peripherals to any lap

2System RequirementsMake sure your laptop PC system meets the following requirements:• One of the following operating systems:– Microsoft Windows 98–

3Portsmith Express has a series of lights on the front of the unit. These lights arestatus indicators. You can interpret the meaning of each status in

4Installation ______________________________Hardware Setup1. Remove the Portsmith Express unit from the packaging.2. Place the Portsmith Express unit