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Using
the Port Replicator |
The
optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to attach external
devices such as a monitor, a full-size keyboard, or an AC power
adapter.
Although
devices can be attached directly to the ports on the notebook, the port
replicator lets you make all of those connections in one step. The port
replicator also gives you access to additional ports not found on the
notebook.
Connections
Component
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Icon
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Description
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Power
connection
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Plug
the AC power adapter into this connection. Use only the
Solo 3350 power adapter.
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Serial
port
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Plug
a serial device (such as a serial camera) into this port.
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Microphone
jack
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Plug
a microphone into this jack. While the external microphone is
connected, the built-in microphone is turned off.
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Line
out jack
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Connect
an external audio device (such as a stereo) to this jack so
you can play your notebook audio through that device.
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Ethernet
jack
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Plug
an Ethernet 10/100 network cable into this jack.
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USB
port
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Plug
a USB device (such as a USB scanner) into this port. When the
notebook is docked, only the USB port on the port replicator
is available.
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Modem
jack
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Plug
a modem cable into this jack.
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Monitor
port
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Plug
an external VGA monitor into this port.
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Parallel
port
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Plug
a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
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Mouse
port
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Plug
a PS/2 mouse into this port.
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Keyboard
port
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Plug
a PS/2 keyboard into this port.
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External
drive connection
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Plug
the external drive cable into this connection.
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Connecting
to the port replicator
You
can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook
is off, on, or in Standby/Suspend mode.
 To attach
your notebook to the port replicator:
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Connect
external devices to the ports on the port replicator.
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Close the
notebook's LCD panel, then gently press the back of the notebook down
onto the replicator until it locks into place.
If you have
difficulty attaching the notebook to the replicator, remove the notebook
and look for anything that might be interfering with the connection,
then try again.
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Open the
LCD panel and resume your work.
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The
notebook may detect additional devices and add drivers after
being attached to the port replicator. This process must be
completed for components to work properly. Follow any on-screen
instructions, if necessary.
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To separate
the notebook from the port replicator:
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Click
Start,
then select
Eject PC.
The Eject PC menu item appears in the Start menu only while
the notebook is docked.
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Firmly press
down on the replicator's release buttons with your thumbs.
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While holding
down the release buttons, place your fingers under the notebook and
gently lift it off the replicator.
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