HP Docking System manual To connect a serial device, To connect your audio equipment

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Using the Docking System

Making Connections

To connect a serial device

The docking system’s nine-pin serial port is a standard PC serial port. The most common types of serial connections involve printers, modems, and other computers. You can make such connections using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores. Use the following procedure to connect a modem, serial printer, or serial cable.

1.Attach the serial cable to the serial connector.

2.Dock the OmniBook.

serial connector

To connect your audio equipment

The docking system provides one output connector and two input connectors. You can connect headphones, external stereo speakers, an external audio source (such as a CD player), or an amplified microphone to the docking system.

Headphones or external speakers

1.Attach the headphones or speaker cable to the audio-out connector.

audio-out connector

speaker switch

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Contents HP OmniBook Docking System User’s Guide Edition History Contents Page Using the Docking System Getting Started About Your OmniBook Manuals How to Use This manualUnderstanding the Basics To set up the docking systemWarranty invalid Tilt foot To dock the OmniBookTo undock the OmniBook Other Controls To set a docking passwordTo manually undock the OmniBook To attach a security cable To understand docking status lights Making Connections To connect a PS/2 mouse To connect an external keyboardTo connect a serial mouse Serial connectorTo connect an external display To switch back to the internal pointing deviceTo connect a parallel device To enable the built-in and external displays SimultaneouslyHeadphones or external speakers To connect a serial deviceTo connect your audio equipment Microphone or external audio source such as a CD player To connect Scsi devicesTo install an expansion card ISA cards PCI card Confirm Device Removal To remove a device from the undocked configurationPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solving Problems If you need to replace a lost or damaged power cord If you’re using Windows 95 and OmniBook won’t undockIf an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard doesn’t work If the network connections don’t workIf Scsi devices don’t work If a network-enabled system locks up when rebootingIf your docking password isn’t accepted Specifications and Regulatory Information To contact Hewlett-Packard Regulatory Information Japan CanadaEMC Europe