Targus PA088U User Manual

USB to serial

digital device

adapter

Technical Support

For technical questions, please visit 

US

Internet: www.targus.com/support.asp  |  Telephone: 1-877-482-7487

Australia

Internet: www.targus.com/au  |  Telephone: 1800-641-645

New Zealand

Telephone: 0800-633-222

Product Registration

Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory shortly after purchasing it. Go to: http://www.targus.com/registration.asp  

You will need to provide your full name, email address, phone number and company information (if applicable). 

Warranty

Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is found to be defective within that 

time, we will promptly repair or replace it. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no 

conditions is Targus liable for loss of, or damage to a computer; 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 rights.

Regulatory Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, 

and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Statement

Tested to Comply

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are 

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;

• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

All rights reserved. © 2007, Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus, Inc. 

PA088U / 410-0089-001B

Quick Start

Changes or modifications not authorized by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s 

authority to operate this product.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus USB to Serial Digital Device Adapter. This ultra portable 

expansion USB-RS232 directly connects to your computer via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. The 

USB-RS232 features easy connectivity for traditional serial and others USB devices.

PDA

Card Reader

Labels Writer

Barcode Reader

Digital Camera

Fingerprint Verification

Notebook

Desktop

System Requirements

Installing the Device and Driver 

To use the Targus USB Port Adapter, you must first install its driver software onto your computer. Once the 

driver has successfully installed, you will need to restart your computer. You can then connect your Targus 

USB port adapter.

Operating System

• Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista™

Hardware 

• PC with a Pentium® processor or equivalent  

• USB V.1.1 compliant port

• CD-ROM Drive

  NOTE

When connecting a

serial device to the

adapter, you must disconnect

then reconnect the adapter’s

USB connector in order for the

new device to work properly. 

WARNING

You must install the driver

software BEFORE

connecting the adapter to your 

computer otherwise the adapter

will not work properly.