Software Installation
In order to successfully use the Portsmith Express hardware, you must install the companion software. The software includes drivers for the Portsmith Express unit, and the Portsmith Express SoftDock Utility. (See “Portsmith Express SoftDock Utility” on page 8 for descriptions of all the SoftDock Utility features.)
1.From the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2.Select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next.
3.Insert the Portsmith Express Installation Disk into the floppy drive.
4.Select Floppy disk drive, then click Next.
5.The wizard will show that it has found the Portsmith Express driver. Click Next to begin loading the Portsmith Express software. The default path for the software is C:\PSDOCK. You cannot change this path during the installation process.
6.When the wizard is complete, click Finish.
The laptop PC will begin installing the software for each Portsmith Express function. In addition to the Portsmith Express hardware drivers, the laptop PC might need to install system drivers for your peripherals. You might be prompted to insert your Windows system software to locate drivers for the peripherals. Be sure to have your system software ready.
NOTE
During the installation process, if you are prompted to restart your laptop PC, select Yes.
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