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Reference Guide
HP Docking Station
Document Part Number: 367055-002
January 2005
This guide provides information on installing and operating the
HP Docking Station and on using it with your computer, as well
as tips on solving common problems.
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© Copyright 2004, 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
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Contents 1 Getting Started Identifying Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Identifying Left-Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Identifying Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Identifying Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 2 Docking and Undocking Connecting to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–
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1 Getting Started Identifying Top Components Component Description Power button Turns on power to the computer. 1 Power light Indicates the state of the computer and 2 is turned on when the computer is turned on. Docking posts (2) Align and secure the computer for 3 proper connection to the HP Docking Station. (Continued) Reference Guide 1–1
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Getting Started Component Description Computer eject Disconnect the computer from 4 mechanisms (4) the docking station when you the eject button. press Docking connector Connects the computer to the 5 docking station. Visual alignment indicator Helps you correctly align the computer 6 when connecting it to the docking station. Computer eject button Ejects the computer from the docking 7 docking light and station. Docking light is turned on when the computer is properly aligned. Refer t
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Getting Started Identifying Left-Side Components Component Description Power button and Turns on power to the computer. 1 power light The light indicates the state of the computer, and is turned on when the computer is turned on. USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect USB devices. 2 Powered USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect select USB 3 devices, such as the HP External MultiBay II. Reference Guide 1–3
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Getting Started Identifying Right-Side Components Component Description Computer eject button Ejects the computer from the docking 1 and docking light station. Docking light is turned on when the computer is properly aligned. Refer to Chapter 2, “Docking ✎ and Undocking,” for details. Integrated cable lock slot Supports the HP/Kensington Cable 2 Lock, which secures the docking connected computer. station and a 1–4 Reference Guide
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Getting Started Identifying Rear Components Component Description Security cable slot Connects an optional security 1 cable lock. Monitor stand port Connects an optional HP Monitor 2 Stand to the docking station. Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects an audio output device 3 such as headphones or speakers. Mouse connector Connects a PS/2 mouse. 4 Parallel port Connects a parallel device such 5 as a printer. Digital video (DVI) port Connects a DVI device such as a 6 flat panel monitor. Power
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Getting Started Component Description RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a telephone cable. 8 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 9 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect USB devices. - Power connector Connects the docking station to q the AC adapter. External monitor port Connects a VGA monitor. w Serial port Connects a serial device such e a mouse. as Keyboard connector Connects a PS/2 keyboard. r Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects home audio equipment t such as CD and MP3 players. Composite vide
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Getting Started Getting More Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Å Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, and proper posture, health, and work habits for notebook users. The Safety and Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo, on the notebook hard drive, and through the Help and Support Center at Start > Help and Support. ■ The No
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2 Docking and Undocking Connecting to AC Power Connect the docking station to AC power at all times. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■ Disconnect the power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. ■ 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 g
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Docking and Undocking 1. Insert the AC adapter 1 into the power connector on the docking station. 2. Insert one end of the power cord 2 into the AC adapter. 3. Insert the other end of the power cord 3 into an AC outlet. The docking station requires AC power for full functionality of ✎ all ports. The light above the power connector is turned on when the ✎ docking station is connected to AC power. 2–2 Reference Guide
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Docking and Undocking Docking the Computer 1. Close the computer. 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. 2. 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 2–3
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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. Make sure the computer is properly aligned and seated, and ✎ fully docked. For help with most common docking problems, refer to Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.” The docking light will not be turned on when
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Docking and Undocking Undocking the Computer 1. Close the computer. If you close the computer when the power is on, the computer may enter standby mode. To resume operation after undocking, open the computer, and then press the power button. Reference Guide 2–5
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Docking and Undocking 2. Press the eject button 1. The computer disconnects from the docking station. 3. Lift up the computer 2. 2–6 Reference Guide
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3 Using the Docking Station Turning the Computer On and Off When you connect a computer to the docking station, you can turn the computer on and off using either the computer power button or the docking station power button 1. When you turn on the system, the power button light is turned on 2. When you properly align the computer to the docking station, the docking light 3 is turned on. The docking light will not be turned on when you dock the ✎ computer unless the AC adapter is connected
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Using the Docking Station Installing the HP/Kensington Cable Lock Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These ✎ deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. The HP/Kensington Cable Lock (purchased separately) allows you to secure the docking station and a docked computer. Install the cable lock into the integrated cable lock slot on the right side of the docking station, as shown in the following illustrations. 3–2 Reference Guide
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Using the Docking Station To install the cable lock: 1. Loop the cable around a stationary object. 2. Turn the docking station upside down, and then remove the screws from the cable lock bezel 1. 3. Remove the bezel from the docking station 2, and then remove the bezel blank from the cable lock bezel 3. Reference Guide 3–3
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Using the Docking Station 4. With the lock and key in the unlocked position and with the T-bar on the back of the lock in the vertical position, insert the lock into the center groove in the cable lock slot in the docking station 1. 5. Insert the cable into the recessed cable channel in the base of the docking station 2. 3–4 Reference Guide
