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DockMate IV Quick Guide 1 The DockMate IV is an ergonomic docking base designed specifically for the TravelMate 7100 series notebook computer. The following is quick guide is divided into easy-to- follow sections. You can also make quick jumps to topics below: To look at DockMate IV’s ports ☞ page 2 To make connections with DockMate IV [...]
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A Look at DockMate IV 2 DockMate IV is uniquely-designed and allows you to connect your notebook computer to all the peripherals you need, and adds two more CardBus PC Card slots for even greater flexibility. Left Ports In addition to the two PC Card slots on your TravelMate, DockMate IV has two more CardBus PC Card slots. CardBus PC Card slots Doc[...]
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A Look at DockMate IV 3 Rear Ports Rear ports and their descriptions are listed below: # Icon Port Connects to... 1 Joystic k/MIDI po rt Joystic k, gamepad or MIDI device 2 PS/2 keyboar d/ keypad port PS/2-co mpatible keyboar d or keypad 3 PS/2 mouse port PS/2-compatible pointing device (e.g ., PS/2 m ouse) 4 Speak er-out/ headphone jac k Amplified[...]
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A Look at DockMate IV 4 Important! You can only select either the 25-pin FDD port or the 25-pin parallel port. The two ports cannot be used simultaneously. Set the FDD/Printer switch to the FDD icon if using a floppy disk drive. Set to the Printer icon when using a printer. The infrared port is not available when the notebook is docked.[...]
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Using DockMate IV 5 DockMate IV Connections Follow these steps: 1. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on DockMate IV; then connect the other end to the power outlet. If you do not connect the AC adapter, the computer uses power from the battery pack. 2. Connect the desired peripherals to the ports on DockMate IV.[...]
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Using DockMate IV 6 3. Route the cables and position DockMate IV on your desk — there should be enough space in the front of DockMate IV for the computer to easily dock and undock. Now you are ready to dock and undock the computer. Docking the Computer Follow these steps: 1. Make sure DockMate IV is in a ready-to-dock position. If not, follow the[...]
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Using DockMate IV 7 2. Press Fn-F9 to access the eject menu and select the Mini Dock option. The computer enters suspend-to-memory mode (screen blanks). Note: If the computer does not enter suspend-to- memory mode after 5 seconds, you can already dock in your computer. In this situation, you also do not need to press any key after docking. 3. Slide[...]
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Using DockMate IV 8 5. Press the dock handle towards the back end of DockMate IV to lock in the computer. Press any key to wake up the computer. After docking, the computer automatically detects the presence of all peripheral connections on DockMate IV and configures itself accordingly. Notes: When the computer resumes, it will detect the display a[...]
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Using DockMate IV 9 2. Press the dock lock to prepare DockMate IV and computer for undocking. The dock lock prevents accidental undocking. Make sure the dock lock is pushed in place. 3. Press the dock handle towards the front end of DockMate IV to undock the computer. Remove the computer from DockMate IV and press any key to wake up the computer. T[...]
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Troubleshooting 10 Following are common questions and answers related to your use of DockMate IV. Question Answer How do I kno w the computer is successful ly docked int o DockMate IV ? There are t wo areas y ou can check : • Physical Lock. The dock LED, found on the top of DockMate IV, should be lit, and the dock lock pops out. • Logical Lock.[...]
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Troubleshooting 11 Question Answer I use my computer with an internal CD-ROM driv e and an external flop py drive. H ow do I maintai n the same configur ation when I use DockMate IV ? Follow these steps to make a quick and easy transition: 1. Close the display. 2. Unplug the floppy drive from the parallel port. 3. Connect the floppy drive to the FD[...]