Fujitsu S6520 - LifeBook - Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz User manual

The port replicator extends the functionality of your
LifeBook® notebook by providing ports to connect the
following types of devices:
■PS/2 devices
■LAN
■USB devices
■External monitor
■Parallel device
■Digital video device
■Serial device
The port replicator connects to the bottom of your note-
book.
This port replicator has an alignment bar that allows it to be
used with different LifeBook configurations.
INSTRUCTIONS
Port Replicator
User’s Guide
FPCPR63AR / FPCPR63AS
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
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Figure 1. Port Replicator back panel
DC Power Jack
LAN (RJ-45) Port
Serial Port
DVI-D Port
External
Monitor Port
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Anti-theft Lock Slot
USB Ports (Qty. 4)
PS/2 Port
Parallel Port
Lock Slot
Headphone Jack
Microphone
Jack
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BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of the port replicator’s
back panel components. (Figure 1)
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The LAN port allows you to connect a LAN (RJ-45) cable.
Note that when your notebook is connected to the port
replicator, the LAN port on the system is not accessible; the
port replicator LAN port is the only one that can be used
when it as attached to the system.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones.
Anti-theft Lock Slots
The anti-theft lock slots allow you to secure the port repli-
cator with an optional security lock/cable.
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone.
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external
VGA or SVGA CRT monitor.
Digital Video Interface (DVI-D)
The DVI-D port allows you to connect a flat-panel LCD
monitor or television that is equipped with a DVI-D port for
ultra-crisp digital images and graphics.
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C)
devices. (This is sometimes referred to as a COM port.)
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Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices.
(This is sometimes referred to as an LPT port.)
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
The PS/2 keyboard/mouse port allows you to connect
external PS/2 devices such as an external PS/2 keyboard or
mouse.
USB Ports
There are four USB 2.0 ports on the port replicator. USB 2.0
ports allow you to connect any USB 2.0 device for up to 480
Mbps transfer rate. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with
USB 1.1 devices.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or
the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook.
Power On/Suspend/Resume Button
The power on/suspend/resume button allows you to power
on or suspend/resume your system via the port replicator.
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Figure 2. Port Replicator front panel
Port Replicator
Latch Release
Ground
Contacts
(4 places)
Alignment
Bar Release
Latch
Alignment
Bar
Lift
Lift
Latch
Latch
Interface
Connector
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FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of the Port Replicator’s
front panel components (Figure 2).
Alignment Bar
The alignment bar allows you to use the port replicator to
accommodate different LifeBook models.
Alignment Bar Release Latch
The alignment bar release latch allows the alignment bar to
swing to a vertical position.
Port Replicator Latch Release
The port replicator latch release allows you to disconnect the
notebook from the port replicator. When the port replicator
latch release is extended outwards, the latches disengage and
the lifts raise the notebook slightly.
Ground Contacts
The ground contacts are designed to help protect your
system by grounding it through the port replicator. Your
LifeBook uses two of the four contacts, depending upon
your notebook model.
Interface Connector
The interface connector connects the port replicator to your
notebook.
■Do not hold the system by the port repli-
cator. The port replicator and/or the
system could be damaged if the port
replicator is used as a handle.
■The port replicator should only be used
on a stable, horizontal surface.
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ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
The port replicator can be attached to your notebook while
the power is on, while in suspend mode, or while the power
is off.
Installing a Fujitsu LifeBook S7000 notebook:
1. Unplug the AC adapter from the system if it is connected
and any other connectors that are attached to the back
of the system.
2. To make the alignment bar vertical for a LifeBook S7000
notebook, slide the alignment bar release latch forward
until the alignment bar springs to a vertical position.
(Figure 3)
3. Position the system so that the right side is aligned with
the right stop. (Figure 4)
■The AC adapter must be plugged into
the port replicator in order to use all of
the ports. If the adapter is connected to
the system, several of the ports on the
port replicator will not be usable.
■The port replicator is designed to be used
with a variety of system configurations.
Depending upon the model, the align-
ment bar will need to be either vertical or
horizontal.
If you have a LifeBook S7000 notebook,
you will need to put the alignment bar
into vertical position; if you have a Life-
Book E8000 notebook, the alignment bar
should be in horizontal position.
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Figure 3. Changing the Alignment Bar
4. Push your notebook down to connect it securely to the
port replicator.
5. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on the port
replicator and plug the other end into a power outlet.
Attach any peripheral devices to the port replicator.
Figure 4. Aligning the notebook
Right
stop
Left
Stop
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Installing a Fujitsu LifeBook E8000 notebook:
1. Unplug the AC adapter from the system if it is connected
and any other connectors that are attached to the back
of the system.
2. If the alignment bar is in a vertical position, press it
forward so that is lies flat against the bottom of the port
replicator, and it clicks into place. (Figure 3)
3. Position the system so that the left side is aligned with
the left stop. (Figure 4)
4. Push your notebook down to connect it securely to the
port replicator.
5. Plug the AC adapter into the DC power jack on the port
replicator and plug the other end into a power outlet.
Attach any peripheral devices to the port replicator.
DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
The port replicator can be detached from your notebook
while the power is on, while in suspend mode, or while the
power is off. To detach the port replicator follow these steps:
1. Pull the port replicator latch release outwards. (Figure 5)
2. While holding the port replicator latch release, lift your
notebook to detach it from the port replicator.
Figure 5. Detaching the notebook
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