Fujitsu LIFEBOOK U810 User Manual

Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Docking Cradle User’s Guide

This user’s guide contains information on your Docking Cradle
with your Fujitsu LifeBook®. We strongly recommend that you
read this guide before using the Docking Cradle even if you are
already familiar with such accessories.

Device Ports/Connectors on the Docking Cradle

The Docking Cradle extends the functionality of your LifeBook
by providing the following ports:

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• One 15-pin D-SUB connector for external monitor

• One LAN (RJ-45) port

• One DC-in connector

• One docking connector

The Docking Cradle connects to the front edge of the notebook.

Notebook Easel

Cradle Base

Docking Connector

Figure 1. Docking Cradle - Front and Right Side

USB Port

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Assembling the Docking Cradle

When you receive the cradle, it will be in two pieces: the easel
and the base. (See Figure 1.) To assemble the two pieces, hold
the easel with the Fujitsu logo facing towards you, and align the
tabs on the bottom of the easel with the corresponding holes in
the base. Press the easel down until it is securely in place.

USB Ports

DC Power Jack

LAN ConnectorExternal Video Connector

Stability Stand

Figure 2. Docking Cradle - Rear

FRONT/RIGHT SIDE COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of the Docking Cradle’s
front and right side components.

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.

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(Figure 1)

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.

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.

(Figure 2)

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