User`s guide

Expansion and Option Devices
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External Keyboard
Hot plug an external keyboard into the Minidock, while at the same time being able to
take advantage of the notebook’s keyboard and touch pad.
1. Locate the port on the back of your Port Replicator.
2. Gently push the 6-pin connector into the port. Do not try to force it in as you
may bend the pins on the keyboard’s cable head
Other Peripheral Devices
In order for the system to detect the presence of a newly installed serial mouse or PS/2
mouse you must reboot the notebook.
Mouse (PS/2) Connection
1. Locate the port on the back of your Port Replicator.
2. Gently push the 6-pin connector into the port. Do not try to force it in as you
may bend the pins on the mouse connector.
The Audio Ports
The audio-in and out ports are located on the rear of the Port Replicator unit. The
procedure for connecting an audio-out, audio-in and external Mic to the Minidock are
essentially the same.
The only difference is when connecting speakers to the audio-out port you should first
disconnect your speakers from their power source before connecting the device to the
Minidock. This will save your speakers from being damaged by any sudden electrical
discharges created from the connection.
The Port Replicator’s audio-out port is designed for external speaker use. The audio-out
port’s built-in high performance amplifier enables you to use non-amplified speakers.
Connect amplified speakers to this port to obtain additional audio power.
Using headphones with any type of high performance amplified audio-out port can
damage your ears. If you wish to use headphones, use the audio-out port on your HiNote
VP 500 Series notebook.