User manual ACER DOCK V Quick Start

[. . . ] Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware, Inc. IrDA is a trademark of Infra Red Data Association. All other brand and product names are the property of their respective owners. Introducing DockMate V The DockMate V is a full-featured docking base designed specifically for your notebook computer. [. . . ] Gently but firmly press the top rear end of the computer down into DockMate V. You will hear a clicking sound, see the hooks hook on the rear side, and the lock indicator lights up (when the computer is on). Using DockMate V 5 Display Closed Display Open 3. After docking, the computer automatically detects the presence of all peripheral connections on DockMate V and configures itself accordingly. Note: When the computer resumes, it will detect the display adapter, will display unknown monitor and then scan for additional hardware devices. The energy saving feature of the monitor in the Control Panel is not meant for the notebook's LCD. Undocking the Computer Note: You can undock the computer when the computer is in Windows 95, turned off, or in hibernation mode. Follow these steps: 1. Click on Start; then click on Eject PC and wait for the docking change message onscreen. If your computer is off or in hibernation mode, skip step 1. Pull the dock release lever outwards to disengage the computer from DockMate V. 6 DockMate V Quick Reference 3. Hold the computer with your palms underneath it and your two thumbs on DockMate V; then lift up the computer to remove it from DockMate V. 3 3 2 4. Close the docking connector door on the bottom of the computer. Note: When docking, DockMate V automatically opens the docking connector door. The computer reconfigures itself. Using DockMate V 7 Upgrading DockMate V The flexible AcerLink bay found on the right side of the mini docking station houses a removable module. There are three available modules you can install in the AcerLink bay: Note: Consult your dealer on the availability of AcerLink bay modules. · · · CardBus PC Card slot module adds 2 additional CardBus slots Ethernet module provides high-speed Ethernet-based network connection FireWire module provides high-speed serial connection using the FireWire 1394 standard. FireWire 1394 CardBus Ethernet 8 DockMate V Quick Reference Follow these steps to install an AcerLink bay module: 1. Remove all power sources from DockMate V. Undock your computer if it is docked to DockMate V. See "Undocking the Computer" on page 6. If an AC adapter is powering DockMate V, unplug it. Turn DockMate V over on its base and remove the AcerLink bay security screw. 2 If an AcerLink bay module is currently-installed in DockMate V, pull it out. Insert an AcerLink bay module into the AcerLink bay. [. . . ] Connect the floppy drive to the FDD (floppy disk drive) port on DockMate V. Dock the computer. If other peripherals are connected to the computer, you can also make the easy transition by disconnecting them from the computer, and then connecting them to DockMate V. Note: For models with a built-in floppy drive, the floppy drive port on DockMate V is disabled. How do I manage four PC Card slots (if the CardBus module is in the AcerLink Bay)? [. . . ]