Using the Port Replicator

Making Connections

To connect an external keyboard

You can use both the built-in OmniBook keyboard and external keyboard while docked.

1.Attach the keyboard cable to the keyboard port.

2.Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.

Keyboard port

To enable an external Fn key

If you are using a port replicator with an external keyboard, substitute the keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. If necessary, enable the external Fn key from the BIOS Setup Utility. This is enabled by default.

See the OmniBook's Reference Guide for a complete description of the BIOS Setup Utility.

1.Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If necessary, you can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.

2.When you see the following message, press F2 to enter Setup.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

3.Use the right arrow key to highlight the System Devices menu.

4.Make sure External Fn Key is enabled.

5.Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup.

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