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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F o u r
Port Replicator
Release Latch
Power On/
Off Button
Docking Port
Figure 4-12. Port Replicator front panel
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of the optional Port Replicator’s front panel components
Docking Port
The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your Tablet PC. (Figure
Port Replicator Release Latch
Slide the Port Replicator Release Latch sideways to remove the Port Replicator from your Tablet PC. (Figure
Power On/Off Button
The Power On/Off button on the port replicator performs the same as the system Suspend/Resume button. The Power On/Off button allows you to suspend Tablet PC activity without powering off, resume your Tablet PC from standby mode, and power on your system when it has been shut down from the Windows operating system.
Figure 4-13. Attaching the Port Replicator
Before docking or undocking your notebook with the port replicator, be sure to touch a grounded metal object to prevent electrostatic discharge from affecting the computer components.
ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
To attach the Port Replicator, align the Port Replicator connector on the bottom of your Tablet PC with the connector on the Port Replicator and push together at the two corners. (Figure
Figure 4-14. Unlatching the Port Replicator
DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
To detach the Port Replicator:
1.Slide the Port Replicator release latch to release the Port Replicator from your Tablet PC. (Figure
2.Pull away the Port Replicator to detach it from your Tablet PC. (Figure
Figure 4-15. Removing the Port Replicator
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