Connecting Devices

Once your system is installed in the Tablet Dock, you are ready to attach external devices to the dock.

To Attach an External VGA Monitor

This option allows you to use an external monitor with your system. The only requirement is that the external device (monitor, projector) is a VGA device. Consult the instructions that come with the device.

1.Securely insert the external monitor plug into the display port on the back of the Tablet Dock (Figure 2). Always check the icon by the port before inserting. Tightenscrews if available.

2.You may switch between the internal monitor and external monitor using the Display Configuration utility located in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen, or through the Control Panel settings.

To Attach a USB device

Use of the USB ports allows attaching USB devices to a docked system.

1.Securely insert the connector into one of the three USB ports on the left side of the Tablet Dock (Figure 2). It may be necessary to wait a short time while the appropriate drivers are located and installed by the system.

To Attach an IEEE 1394 device

The IEEE 1394 jack allows attaching peripherals such as digital cameras to a docked system.

1.Securely insert the connector into the IEEE 1394 jack on the left side of the Tablet Dock (Figure 2).

Refer to the device manufacturer’s installation and usage instructions for configuration instructions.

Tablet Dock User’s Guide

To Attach External Audio Equipment

The Tablet Dock provides a Line Out jack for head-phones or external speakers.

Connecting external speakers (including headphones) or microphone disables the system’s internal speaker or internal microphone.

1.To attach an external audio device, insert the plug into the Line Out jack on the back of the Tablet Dock (Figure 2).

To Attach a LAN Device

The LAN (RJ-45) jack allows you to connect the system’s internal Fast Ethernet to a LAN, or broadband devices such as a cable modem, DSL, or satellite internet.

1.To attach a LAN device, insert the plug into the LAN (RJ-45) jack on the back of the Tablet Dock.

Refer to the device manufacturer’s installation and usage instructions for configuration instructions.

USING THE INTERNAL MEDIA DRIVE

The Tablet Dock is outfitted with either a CD-ROM drive or a Combo DVD/CD-RW drive, depending upon the configuration of your dock. A CD-ROM drive allows you to access software, data, or audio CDs. A DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movies, audio, software, data, or audio DVD/CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs.