HP KN744AA - Notebook QuickDock Port Replicator User manual

HP Notebook QuickDock
User Guide

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Second Edition: March 2008
First Edition: July 2006
Document Part Number: 415853-002

Table of contents
1 Getting started
Identifying components ........................................................................................................................ 2
Front components ................................................................................................................ 2
Rear components ................................................................................................................ 2
Right-side components ........................................................................................................ 3
Left-side components .......................................................................................................... 3
Setting up the QuickDock ..................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Connect to AC power .............................................................................................. 5
Step 2: Connect the computer ............................................................................................. 5
Step 3: Prevent the computer from sleeping ....................................................................... 8
2 Using the QuickDock
QuickDock guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to a network ..................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting USB devices .................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting to a VGA display device .................................................................................................. 12
Connecting audio ............................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting analog audio devices ...................................................................................... 13
Connecting digital audio devices ....................................................................................... 13
Connecting an optional security cable ................................................................................................ 15
3 Disconnecting the computer
4 Troubleshooting
Solving common problems ................................................................................................................. 17
General use and connection problems .............................................................................. 17
Audio problems .................................................................................................................. 18
Video problems .................................................................................................................. 18
Getting more information .................................................................................................................... 19
Technical support ............................................................................................................................... 19
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
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1 Getting started
This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of the HP Notebook QuickDock and provides the
instructions for setting up the QuickDock.
NOTE: The QuickDock may have features that are not supported by your computer. For information
on supported signals that are transmitted through the computer expansion port, refer to your computer
user guide.
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Identifying components
Front components
Component Description
(1) Connection indicator light On: The computer is connected and turned on.
(2) AC power connect light On: The QuickDock is connected to AC power.
(3) Consumer infrared lens Detects the infrared signal of an optional remote control.
Rear components
Component Description
(1) Power connector 1 Connects the computer's smart AC adapter.
(2) Power connector 2 Connects the computer's standard AC adapter.
(3) USB ports (4)* Connect optional USB devices.
(4) S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) digital
audio jack
Connects an optional compatible audio/video receiver through a
digital coaxial cable (purchased separately).
(5) External monitor port Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
*There are 2 additional USB ports on the right side of the QuickDock.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the QuickDock.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2) Power button Turns on the computer.
NOTE: The power button on the QuickDock has the same
function as the power button on the computer, even if the computer
display is closed.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
NOTE: Speakers connected to the QuickDock are muted when
a device is connected to the headphone jack on the QuickDock or
the notebook.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) USB ports (2)* Connect optional USB devices.
*There are 4 additional USB ports on the rear of the QuickDock.
Left-side components
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Component Description
(1) Expansion cable Connects the QuickDock to a computer.
(2) Good dock connection light On: The computer is connected and turned on.
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Setting up the QuickDock
Step 1: Connect to AC power
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-
pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The
grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system
that is not properly grounded.
To ensure the correct performance of all QuickDock features, connect the QuickDock to an AC power
source using the computer AC adapter and power cord.
1. Connect the computer AC adapter to the appropriate QuickDock power connector (1):
●Connect the computer smart AC adapter to power connector 1.
– or –
●Connect the computer standard AC adapter to power connector 2.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter (2).
3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet (3).
Step 2: Connect the computer
To connect the computer to the QuickDock:
1. Press and hold the buttons on the sides of the expansion cable (1).
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2. Connect the expansion cable to the expansion port on the computer (2), matching the icon on the
computer expansion port with the icon on the end of the expansion cable.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the expansion port, be sure that you correctly align the
expansion cable to the expansion port on the computer.
NOTE: The location of the expansion port on your computer varies by computer series and model.
NOTE: The expansion port may also be called “expansion port 3” in the computer user guide.
If the computer is on, the good dock connection light on the expansion cable turns on.
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3. If the computer is off, follow either of these steps to turn it on:
●Press the power button on the computer.
NOTE: The power button location on the computer varies by computer series and model.
– or –
●Press the power button on the QuickDock.
NOTE: The power button on the QuickDock has the same function as the power button on the
computer, even if the computer display is closed.
The power light on the front of the QuickDock turns on.
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Step 3: Prevent the computer from sleeping
To ensure that the computer does not sleep when the lid is closed:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Power Options, and then click the Advanced tab.
3. In the Power Buttons section, click Do nothing from the When I close the lid of my portable
computer list, and then click OK.
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2 Using the QuickDock
QuickDock guidelines
●Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the QuickDock with HP or Compaq computers
running Microsoft® Windows® XP or the Windows Vista® operating system.
●Power—To use QuickDock features, AC power must be connected to the QuickDock. The
QuickDock supplies power to the computer while the computer and QuickDock are connected.
●Connecting and disconnecting—The computer can be connected or disconnected from the
QuickDock whether the computer is on or off. The good dock connection light on the expansion
cable shows a successful connection and turns on when the computer turns on. The power light
on the QuickDock turns on when the computer turns on.
●External devices—When the computer is connected to the QuickDock, you may attach external
devices to the ports on the rear panel of the QuickDock or to the ports on the computer.
NOTE: When the computer is connected to the QuickDock, the external monitor port on the
computer is disabled. Use the external monitor port on the QuickDock instead.
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Connecting to a network
NOTE: To communicate using the modem on your computer and an analog telephone line, connect
one end of a modem cable to the RJ-11 (modem) jack on your computer and the other end to an RJ-11
telephone jack. Refer to your computer user guide for more information.
You can connect your computer through the QuickDock to a network. This requires an Ethernet cable
(purchased separately).
NOTE: The RJ-45 (network) jack on the computer is disabled when the computer is connected to the
QuickDock.
1. Connect the QuickDock to your computer.
2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network) jack on the QuickDock (1) and the
other end to a RJ-45 wall jack (2) or router.
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Connecting USB devices
The QuickDock has 6 USB ports: 2 ports on the right side and 4 ports on the rear. Use these ports to
connect optional external USB devices, such as a keyboard or mouse.
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Connecting to a VGA display device
The QuickDock can also be connected to an external VGA display device, such as a monitor or a
projector, through the external monitor port.
NOTE: The external monitor port on the computer is disabled when the computer is connected to the
QuickDock.
To connect an external VGA display device:
1. Connect the device cable to the external monitor port on the back of the QuickDock.
2. Press fn+f4 on the computer one or more times to switch the screen image to the external display
device.
NOTE: To use extended display, refer to the operating system display settings of the computer.
NOTE: If the computer lid switch is set to initiate standby or Sleep when the display is closed, do
not close the computer display while the computer is connected to an external display device. You
can modify lid switch settings through the computer power options.
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Connecting audio
NOTE: Do not connect more than one audio device to the QuickDock.
Connecting analog audio devices
To connect analog audio:
1. Connect one end of an audio Y-cable (purchased separately) to the headphone jack on the right
side of the QuickDock (1).
2. Connect the other end to the red and white audio-in jacks on your television or stereo equipment
(2). Refer to your television or stereo equipment user guide for the jack names and locations.
Connecting digital audio devices
The QuickDock provides an S/PDIF digital audio jack for an optional digital audio connection. A coaxial
digital audio cable (purchased separately) and an audio receiver (television or stereo) with a coaxial
digital audio port is required to fully enable this feature.
To connect digital audio:
1. Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (purchased separately) to the orange S/PDIF digital audio
jack on the back of the QuickDock (1).
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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the digital audio jack on your television or stereo equipment
(2). Refer to your television or stereo equipment user guide for the jack name and location.
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Connecting an optional security cable
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
To install a security cable:
1. Loop the security cable around a secured object.
2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2).
3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then turn the key.
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3 Disconnecting the computer
To disconnect the computer from the QuickDock:
▲Press and hold the buttons on the sides of the expansion cable (1), and then remove the cable
from the computer (2).
NOTE: The location of the expansion port on the computer varies by computer series and model.
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