HP Port Replicator Docking light AC power light User’s Guide
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Contents Docking and Undocking ................................................................................................2 To dock the Notebook PC........................................................................................3 To undock the Notebook PC....................................................................................4 Port Replicator Features ................................................................................................5 Making Connections..................
Docking and Undocking Congratulations! With the HP Notebook PC Port Replicator, you can significantly increase the convenience of your computer for desktop use. By making one connection—plugging your Notebook PC into the dock—you can get easy access to these devices: • Printer, external floppy drive, or other parallel devices. • Universal serial bus (USB) devices. • External keyboard and mouse. • External monitor. • Audio connections.
To dock the Notebook PC 1. Plug in the AC adapter. The AC power light turns on when power reaches the port replicator. Use the AC power adapter that comes with your computer. Note The AC power adapter is not included with the port replicator. Use the AC power adapter supplied with your notebook or you can buy an additional AC power adapter. See your notebook Setup Guide for details. You can use your notebook in the port replicator using battery power.
2. Position the computer on the port replicator and press down on the computer. The docking light turns on when you have a good connection. To undock the Notebook PC 1. Close any applications that are using devices connected through the port replicator. 2. Press release tabs on each side of the port replicator and gently lift the computer up.
Port Replicator Features 14 12 13 14 1 111 2 3 4 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Serial port Parallel port Monitor port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Two universal serial bus (USB) ports Audio line-in Headphones or speaker-out Microphone-in AC power connector Docking connector Docking light AC power light Release tabs HP Port Replicator 5
Making Connections The following paragraphs provide a brief description about how to connect devices to the port replicator. For detailed information about using devices with your HP Notebook PC, see the online User’s Guide provided with your computer or go to the HP website at www.hp.com/notebooks (or, in Europe, go to www.europe.hp.com/notebooks). To connect a printer (or other parallel device) The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting a printer.
Note If you have problems making this connection, contact the vendor of the peripheral device, as well as the HP website, for the latest versions of the USB drivers. The USB technology is dynamic and continues to develop. • Attach the USB cable to one of the two USB ports. Windows 98 automatically recognizes the USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the port replicator in a series of USB devices as a “daisy-chain” connection.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem using the port replicator, try the following suggestions. You will find solutions to additional common problems and more troubleshooting techniques on the HP Notebook PC website, www.hp.com/notebooks (or, in Europe, www.europe.hp.com/notebooks). If a connection does not work • Try connecting the device to the corresponding port on the computer. • Check that the computer is fully inserted into the port replicator and that the docking light is on.
How to Get Information This table lists other sources of supplementary information about HP Notebook PC products. Source Address or Number Online User’s Guide This introduces the Notebook PC and shows you the computer basics. Notebook PC Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see these Notes. The introductory Microsoft manual for Windows.
Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the port replicator complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the port replicator not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the port replicator in these regions. U.S.A. The port replicator generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception.
Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA (415) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP Port Replicator F1738A) 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.
International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below. Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Address: Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave.
