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*2 Functional only on models with the NVIDIA video controller. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the docking station. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station. This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is not possible. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 84 N Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer to the docking station ! Be sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the docking station. Do not move your computer when it is attached to the docking station. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 85 N Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the docking station. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 86 N Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. Turn on the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 87 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station ! Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in use before disconnecting your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback. Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection. Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 88), be sure to take your computer off the docking station. Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 88 N To disconnect your computer from the docking station Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off. . If the IN USE indicator is unlit, you do not have to press the UNDOCK button. Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is in a power saving mode brings the computer to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode, be sure to take your computer off the docking station. Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 89 N Lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Undock. 2 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator light turns off. Then lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! It is extremely important that you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. If the cover is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. . To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 90 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. To connect external speakers . Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 91 N Connecting an External Display Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 92 N To connect a computer display or a projector ! The monitor port on your computer is not functional when the computer is...
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