8Targus Mobile Port StationConnecting New DevicesWhen connecting a new device, do not force the cableconnector into the port on the Mobile Port Station, to avoidpossible damage. If the cable connector does not attachsmoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching it again.Connecting a Serial MouseTo connect a serial mouse, attach the cable connector tothe serial port on the Mobile Port Station.Connecting and Configuring a SerialModemTo connect a serial modem:1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on theMobile Port Station.2 Install the modem software driver according to theinstructions that come with the device.3 When prompted to select the port, choose the SerialUSB (COMx), where x is the COM port numberassigned by your operating system.Connecting a PDA1 Attach the cable connector to the serial port on theMobile Port Station.2 Verify that the COM port setting, in either yourHotSync® or ActiveSync ® software, matches the settingon the Mobile Port Station.To verify the COM port setting on the Mobile PortStation, refer to “Verifying Devices are Installed” onpage 14.