User`s guide

Expansion and Option Devices
6-20
Docking the Notebook
By docking your notebook to the Minidock Port Replicator, and by connecting peripheral
devices (a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, etc.) to the Minidock’s rear side, your
Digital HiNote VP 500 series notebook turns into a fully functional desk-top PC.
Your notebook can be hot-plugged into the Minidock Port Replicator without NIC
(Network Interface Card). This means that you do not have to turn off the notebook
before connecting it to the Minidock. The Minidock Port Replicator with NIC is warm
dockable. Its connection needs to be made when the system is off or in suspend.
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Although you may be able to insert other notebook computers into the Minidock, it is
strongly recommended you do not use the Minidock with any other notebooks before
checking with your Digital notebook dealer. This could result in severe electrical
damage to the Minidock and your notebook.
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You may want to refer to figure 6-13 and figure 6-14 as you read these instructions for a
visual guide to docking the notebook to the Minidock Port Replicator.
Before connecting the notebook, you may find it more convenient to first connect the
desired peripheral devices to the Minidock and then connect it to AC power.
If no peripheral devices are connected to the notebook, there is no need to turn off the
notebook since it can be hot-plugged into the Minidock. However, it is recommended that
you save your data and close the LCD lid.