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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Reference Guide
HP Docking Station
Second Edition January 2005
First Edition September 2004
Document Part Number: 367055-002
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Docking the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Undocking the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
3 Using the Docking Station
Turning the Computer On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Installing the HP/Kensington Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
ATroubleshooting
Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
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Getting Started
Identifying Top Components
1
Component Description
Powe r button Turns on power to the computer.
1
Powe r light Indicates the state of the computer and
2
Docking posts (2) Align and secure the computer for
3
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is turned on when the computer is
turned on.
proper connection to the HP Docking
Station.
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Getting Started
Component Description
Computer eject
4
mechanisms
Docking connector Connects the computer to the
5
Visual alignment indicator Helps you correctly align the computer
6
Computer eject button
7
docking light
and
(4)
Disconnect the computer from
docking station when you
the
the eject button.
press
docking
when connecting it to
station.
Ejects the computer from the docking
station. Docking light is turned
on
aligned.
✎
station.
the docking
when the computer is properly
Refer to Chapter 2, “ Docking
and Undocking,” for details.
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Getting Started
Identifying Left-Side Components
Component Description
Power button and
1
2
3
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light
power
USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect USB devices.
Powered USB 2.0 port Allows you to connect select USB
Turns on power to the computer.
light indicates the state of the
The
computer, and is turned on when
computer is turned on.
the
devices, such as the HP External
MultiBay
II.
Getting Started
Identifying Right-Side Components
Component Description
Computer eject button
1
2
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docking light
and
Integrated cable lock slot Supports the HP/Kensington Cable
Ejects the computer from the docking
station. Docking light is
the computer is properly aligned.
when
Refer to Chapter 2, “Docking
✎
and Undocking,” for details.
Lock, which secures the docking
station and a
connected computer.
turned on
Identifying Rear Components
Component Description
Security cable slot Connects an optional security
1
cable
lock.
Getting Started
Monitor stand port Connects an optional HP Monitor
2
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects an audio output device
3
Mouse connector Connects a PS/2 mouse.
4
Parallel port Connects a parallel device such
5
Digital video (DVI) port Connects a DVI device such as a
6
Powe r light Is turned on when the docking station
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Stand to the docking station.
as headphones or speakers.
such
a printer.
as
panel monitor.
flat
connected to AC power.
is
(Continued)