User manual COMPAQ DOCKING STATION REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] A­2 Reference Guide iii 1 Getting Started Identifying Top Components Component Description Turns on power to the computer. Indicates the state of the computer and is turned on when the computer is turned on. Align and secure the computer for proper connection to the HP Docking Station. 1 Power button 2 Power light 3 Docking posts (2) (Continued) Reference Guide 1­1 Getting Started Component Description Disconnect the computer from the docking station when you press the eject button. Connects the computer to the docking station. [. . . ] If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them. When unplugging a cord from the AC outlet, grasp the cord by the plug. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to operate the computer and docking station with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. Use only the power cord included with the docking station. Å Reference Guide 2­1 Docking and Undocking 1. Insert the AC adapter 1 into the power connector on the docking station. Insert one end of the power cord 2 into the AC adapter. Insert the other end of the power cord 3 into an AC outlet. station requires AC power for full functionality of all above the power connector is turned The lightstation is connected to AC power. on when the docking 2­2 Reference Guide Docking and Undocking Docking the Computer 1. If you close the computer when the power is on, the computer may enter standby mode. To resume operation after docking, open the computer, and then press the power button. Angle the front of the computer downward. 3. Line up the visual alignment indicator on the computer with the indicator on the docking station. Reference Guide 2­3 Docking and Undocking 4. Align the posts on the docking station with the receptors on the bottom of the computer, and then gently press the computer down onto the docking station until you hear a click. When the computer is properly aligned, the docking station docking light is turned on. sure the computer is and seated, and Makedocked. For help withproperly aligneddocking problems, fully most common refer to Appendix A, "Troubleshooting. " will you The docking lightthe ACnot be turned on when to thedock the computer unless adapter is connected docking station. 2­4 Reference Guide Docking and Undocking Undocking the Computer 1. If you close the computer when the power is on, the computer may enter standby mode. [. . . ] Visit the HP Web site at http://www. hp. com. Then select your country or region. Reference Guide A­1 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Docking Problems Problem The computer is not properly connected to the docking station. Possible Cause The computer may be properly aligned, but is not fully seated or docked in the docking station. Solution Lift the computer away from the docking station. [. . . ]