User manual SONY VAIO VGN-Z780D

[. . . ] (Figure 1) Docking Connector The docking connector mates with the connector on the bottom of the LifeBook to connect the two electronically. USB Port There are four USB 2. 0 ports on the Docking Cradle, one on the right side and three on the rear. USB 2. 0 ports let you connect any USB 2. 0 device for up to 480 Mbps transfer rate. USB 2. 0 is backward-compatible with USB 1. 1. 2 Notebook Easel The notebook easel is the platform on which the LifeBook rests when connected to the Docking Cradle. REAR PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of the Docking Cradle's rear components. [. . . ] (Figure 2) DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook. USB Ports There are four USB 2. 0 ports on the Docking Cradle, one on the right side and three on the rear. USB 2. 0 ports let you connect any USB 2. 0 device for up to 480 Mbps transfer rate. USB 2. 0 is backward-compatible with USB 1. 1. External Video Connector The external video connector allows you to connect an external video device such as a monitor or projector. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The LAN port lets you connect an RJ-45 cable. Note that when your notebook is connected to the Docking Cradle, the docking connector on the system (to which you would ordinarily attache the LAN/monitor adapter cable) is not accessible; the Docking Cradle LAN port is the only one that can be used when attached to the system. Stability Stand The stability stand consists of a bracket which can be pulled away from the Docking Cradle to provide additional stability. When not in use, it can be pushed back into the Docking Cradle. 3 ATTACHING THE DOCKING CRADLE The Docking Cradle can be attached to your notebook while the power is on or off, and while in suspend mode. The AC adapter must be plugged into the Docking Cradle in order to use all of the ports. If the adapter is connected to the system, several of the Docking Cradle ports will not be usable. 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the system if it is connected. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet. Figure 5. Connecting the LAN/Docking Cradle Connecting an External Video Device 1. Align the external video cable to the connector on the Docking Cradle (Figure 6). Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each side of the connector. Figure 6. Connecting an external video device 6 Connecting a USB Device There are four USB 2. 0 ports on the optional Docking Cradle; one on the right and three on the rear. In order to connect a USB device follow these steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. [. . . ] Align the connector with the port opening. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. . Note that in order for the USB ports on the Docking Cradle to work, the Docking Cradle must be powered using an AC Adapter. 2. Figure 7. Connecting a USB device 7 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation 1250 E. [. . . ]