Acer ezDock II User manual

Acer ezDock II/II+
User's Guide

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Acer ezDock II/II+ User's Guide
First issue: July, 2006
Acer ezDock II/II+
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Information for your safety and
comfort
Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Turning the product off before cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the power supply unit:
Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.
Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
computerYYu/ e9 .
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system
by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
CAUTION for Accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Warnings
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery
pack.
Using electrical power
•This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

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•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.
•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.
•Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.
•This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from
unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that
may interfere with the performance of this product.
•Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need
to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type
SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6
meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:
•the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
•liquid was spilled into the product
•the product was exposed to rain or water
•the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
•the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service
•the product does not operate normally after following the operating

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instructions
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
Telephone line safety
•Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or
before servicing.
•To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect
the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.
Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts
when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for
purchase options.
Additional safety information
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
the reach of small children.
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,
please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm

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First things first
We would like to thank you for making the Acer ezDock II/II+ your
choice. This User's Guide introduces you to the various features your
ezDock II/II+ can offer, and provides clear and concise information
about the product, so please read it thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Acer ezDock includes Acer ezDock II+ and Acer ezDock II, both of
which provide excellent total cost of ownership for you and your
corporation. For details of the features please check the table below.
Acer ezDock II/II+ comparison table
Functions Icon Acer ezDock II + Acer ezDock II
Keyboard port (PS/2) O O
Mouse port (PS/2) O O
Parallel port O O
Serial port O O
Kensington lock O O
DC-In jack O O
Audio jacks O O
SPDIF-out port SPDIF O O
VGA port O O
DVI-D port DVI-D O O
S-Video port O O
LAN port O O
1394a 4-pin port O O
1394a 6-pin port O O
USB 2.0 ports 6 6
Modem port O O
ExpressCard™ /54 slot ExpressCard/54 Ox
Acer MediaBay O x
AC Adapter O O

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An Acer ezDock II/II+ tour
Note: Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product
specifications may vary.
After setting up your Acer ezDock II/II+ and the power supply as
illustrated, let us show you around your new Acer ezDock II/II+.
Top view
ezDockII+
ezDock II

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Note: It’s not suggested to undock when the data is on
transmittion.
Item Description ezDock II+ ezDock II
Power
indicator
Indicates the computer and ezDock’s power
status.
Orange is for ezDock powering-on only.
Green is for computer docked powering-
on.
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Dock
indicator
Indicates the ezDock’s status. Green is for
normal.
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Charge
indicator
Indicates the status of the battery charging
in the ezDock media bay
3n/a
Power
button
Turns the docked computer on and off. 4 3
Guide
adjuster
Make sure that the adjuster is secured in
the proper position when attaching your
TravelMate computer to the ezDock. The
position of the adjuster depends on the
computer model and the type of battery
installed. Refer to the label attached to the
ezDock for details.
54
Center
alignment
To provide a reference when attaching the
TravelMate computer to the ezDock.
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Docking
connector
The connector is where you attach your
TravelMate computer.
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Undock
button
By pressing the undock button, you can
request the operating system to undock
the computer from the ezDock. The Dock
indicator is green when the computer is
attached to the ezDock.
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Adjuster
release
button
Press to unlock the adjuster and release to
secure in the proper position. The position
of the adjuster depends on the computer
model and the type of the battery installed.
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Cover To provide a solid look for connection. 10 n/a

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Rear view
ezDock II+
ezDock II
icon Item ezDock II+ ezDock II
Power connector 1 1
Universal PS/2 mouse connector 2 13
Universal PS/2 Keyboard connector 3 6
DVI-D Digital Visual Input - Digital (DVI-D)
Port
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Serial port 5 7
External display port 6 8
Modem port 7 4
Ethernet port 8 5
S-video 9 9
Line in jack 10 10
Microphone in jack 11 11
USB 2.0 ports 12 2/12
Parallel port 13 14
SPDIF S/PDIF output jack (for digital audio
equipment)
14 15
Headphone / Line out jack (based on
system support)
15 16
icon Item ezDock II+ ezDock II

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Side views (left)
Side views (right)
ezDock II+
item description ezDock II+
AcerMedia bay Houses a removable media drive module 1
Eject button Eject the AcerMedia drive module 2

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ezDock II
Note: To insert an ExpressCard, push the card gently until it clicks.
To eject, push the card gently until it clicks. Allow it to spring back
before pulling.
icon Item ezDock II+ ezDock II
Security lock, to lock the
eject button of the ezDock
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USB ports 2 n/a
Six pin IEEE 1394 port
supporting power up to 15
Watt
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ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard slot 4 n/a
Four pin IEEE 1394 port 52
Security keylock 6 4

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Bottom view
ezDock II+
ezDock II
#Item Description
1 Adjustable feet Use the roller (2) to adjust the suitable height.
2 Feet adjustment
roller
Four settings A,B,C and D for rotating. Refer
to the label attached to your ezDock.
3 Feet lock To secure the feet.

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Features
Below is a brief summary of the Acer ezDock II Series's many features:
Performance
Basic
•Simple one plug design - easy to connect
•System power can be supplied from Acer ezDock II Series
•Supports powering on system without lid open
•Communicates with the system by a connector
•7.1 audio solution via S/PDIF (Based on system design)
•Supports modem (RJ-11)
•Supports fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
•Supports one parallel port and one serial port and two universal
PS2 ports for legacy devices
•Supports analog VGA and DVI-D
•Supports up to six USB 2.0 ports, 1.5A for each 2 ports
•Supports 1394 port, four pin without power support
•Supports 1394 port, six pin supports power up to 15 watt
Advanced (Acer ezDock II+ only)
•Supports one Wide ExpressCard slot
•Supports hot-swappable Acer MediaBay

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Special notice
The usage guide below shows the ports available for use once Acer
ezDock is connected to a Notebook PC.
* Not available on ezDock II.
Acer ezDock ports available table
Functions
Both Acer
ezDock and
system ports
Either Acer
ezDock or
system port
Acer ezDock
available only
USB O
1394 (4-pin) O
1394 (6-pin) O
ExpressCard O*
Acer MediaBay O*
Modem O
Line-In O
Mic-In O
PS/2 O
Parallel O
S/PDIF-Out O
Serial O
LAN O
DVI-D O
VGA O
S-video O

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Connecting to a power supply
Connect an ac adapter to the ezDock, using the ac adapter included in
the package with the ezDock.
Connecting a notebook computer to ezDock
1 Disconnect the ac adapter from your computer, or you might
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2 Check the ezDock code located on the underside of your Acer
notebook PC.
3 Underneath the ezDock, unlock the slider and rotate the roller to
the desired letter. Relock and place the ezDock upright on a flat
surface.
4 Press the release button and adjust the alignment guide to the
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5 Position your Acer notebook PC over the ezDock and gently lock in
place. When the green dock indicator light is on, gently graspe
and press the both sides of the system until you hear a click.
Disconnecting from a notebook PC.
1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for normal
operation.
2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock is in place and in the
unlocked position.
3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up.
4 Grasping both sides of the computer, remove the computer from
the ezDock.

Appendix A
Regulations
and Safety
Notices

This appendix lists the general notices
of your Acer ezDock.