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Using the docking station
Serial port
Connect a serial modem or other device to the docking station through the serial port. Windows XP will not detect the new device until you reset the docking station:
Follow the instructions on page 9 to safely disconnect the docking station’s USB con- nector from your computer. Then
Parallel port
Attach a parallel printer device through this port. If the docking station is connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer, you will typically see faster printing results than through a standard parallel port. In some cases, Windows XP may not detect the new device until you reset the docking station as described for the serial port above.
Note: When using the Add Printer Wizard to install a new printer connected to the dock- ing station, select USB Virtual Printer Port as your printer port.
Ethernet port
Connect your network cable to the Ethernet port for
The first LAN 
icon will glow when an Ethernet cable is connected. When the con-
nection speed is 100 Mbps, the second LAN 
icon will also glow.
The docking station's Ethernet port is a USB
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Disconnecting the docking station
Disconnecting the docking station
You can connect and disconnect the docking station at any time while the computer is running. It is important, however, to close your network connection prior to disconnect- ing the docking station.
To safely unplug the docking station:
1.If the docking station is transferring data through one of its connections, wait until the data has finished transferring.
2.Then follow the instructions below to safely unplug the docking station.
a.Click the Safely Remove Hardware 
icon in the system tray.
b.Select Safely Remove USB 2.0 10/100Base Ethernet Adapter
c.Disconnect the docking station from your computer's USB port.
Registering your Kensington product
Register your Kensington product online at www.kensington.com. At the bottom of the Web page, select Register products.
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