HP DC367B - Compaq Basic Port Replicator 1.2 User manual

Reference Guide
HP Docking Station
Document Part Number: 367055-002
January 2005
This guide provides information on installing and operating the
HP Docking Station and on using it with your computer, as well
as tips on solving common problems.

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Reference Guide
HP Docking Station
Second Edition January 2005
First Edition September 2004
Document Part Number: 367055-002

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Contents
1 Getting Started
Identifying Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Identifying Left-Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Identifying Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Identifying Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Docking and Undocking
Connecting to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Docking the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Undocking the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
3 Using the Docking Station
Turning the Computer On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Installing the HP/Kensington Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
ATroubleshooting
Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

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Getting Started
Identifying Top Components
Component Description
1Power button Turns on power to the computer.
2Power light Indicates the state of the computer and
is turned on when the computer is
turned on.
3Docking posts (2) Align and secure the computer for
proper connection to the HP Docking
Station.
(Continued)

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4Computer eject
mechanisms (4)
Disconnect the computer from
the docking station when you
press the eject button.
5Docking connector Connects the computer to the
docking station.
6Visual alignment indicator Helps you correctly align the computer
when connecting it to the docking
station.
7Computer eject button
and docking light
Ejects the computer from the docking
station. Docking light is turned
on when the computer is properly
aligned.
✎Refer to Chapter 2, “Docking
and Undocking,” for details.
Component Description

Getting Started
Reference Guide 1–3
Identifying Left-Side Components
Component Description
1Power button and
power light
Turns on power to the computer.
The light indicates the state of the
computer, and is turned on when
the computer is turned on.
2USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect USB devices.
3Powered USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect select USB
devices, such as the HP External
MultiBay II.

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Getting Started
Identifying Right-Side Components
Component Description
1Computer eject button
and docking light
Ejects the computer from the docking
station. Docking light is turned on
when the computer is properly aligned.
✎Refer to Chapter 2, “Docking
and Undocking,” for details.
2Integrated cable lock slot Supports the HP/Kensington Cable
Lock, which secures the docking
station and a connected computer.

Getting Started
Reference Guide 1–5
Identifying Rear Components
Component Description
1Security cable slot Connects an optional security
cable lock.
2Monitor stand port Connects an optional HP Monitor
Stand to the docking station.
3Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects an audio output device
such as headphones or speakers.
4Mouse connector Connects a PS/2 mouse.
5Parallel port Connects a parallel device such
as a printer.
6Digital video (DVI) port Connects a DVI device such as a
flat panel monitor.
7Power light Is turned on when the docking station
is connected to AC power.
(Continued)

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8RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a telephone cable.
9RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
-USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect USB devices.
qPower connector Connects the docking station to
the AC adapter.
wExternal monitor port Connects a VGA monitor.
eSerial port Connects a serial device such
as a mouse.
rKeyboard connector Connects a PS/2 keyboard.
tAudio-in (microphone) jack Connects home audio equipment
such as CD and MP3 players.
yComposite video port Connects a composite video device
such as a TV.
uS-Video jack Connects an S-Video device such
as a TV, VCR, or camcorder.
Component Description

Getting Started
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Getting More Information
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, and proper
posture, health, and work habits for notebook users. The Safety and
Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety
information. This guide is available on the Web at
http://www.hp.com/ergo, on the notebook hard drive, and through the
Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support.
■The Notebook Documentation CD, included with the
computer, contains comprehensive information about your
computer, as well as governmental agency and safety
information about the use of your computer.
■The Accessory Documentation CD, included with the
docking station, contains governmental agency and safety
information about the use of this device.
■The HP Web site http://www.hp.com provides product news
and software updates.