Connecting External Devices
| To use a port replicator |
| A port replicator provides your computer with external connections that you can leave in |
| place whenever you remove the computer from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and |
| reconnecting peripheral devices, you can simply undock and dock the computer. |
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CAUTION | Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved |
| adapter that meets the power requirements of the computer). |
| If “75W” is printed below the AC adapter socket on the computer, do not use a 60- |
| watt, |
| accessories F1455A and F2297A. |
| Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the computer or adapter and may void |
| your warranty (see |
| You can dock or undock the computer in any power state: on, off, standby, or |
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| hibernation. Make sure, however, that the computer is not entering into or resuming from |
| standby or hibernation when you dock or undock, or the computer could lock up. |
| To dock to the port replicator |
| 1. Plug in the AC adapter, and then connect it to the back of the port replicator. You can |
| also operate the port replicator using power from the computer battery. |
| 2. Remove the rubber cover from the docking connector on the bottom of the computer. |
| 3. Align the computer with the locator posts on the port replicator. |
Reference Guide | 87 |
