Toshiba W20 User Manual
User’s Manual
dynadock™ W20
computers.toshiba-europe.com
dynadock™ W20
User’s Manual
Contents
Safety icons.................................................................................................4
Safety instructions.......................................................................................4
Regulatory statements ................................................................................7
CE Compliance......................................................................................7
Working Environment............................................................................7
Additional Environments not Related to EMC .......................................7
REACH..................................................................................................8
Following information is only valid for EU-member States: ...................8
Introduction
Overview ...................................................................................................11
Features ..............................................................................................11
Quick Tour............................................................................................. ... .11
Front view................................................................................... .........12
Back view ............................................................................................14
Side view......................... ... .................................................................16
Package contents...................................................... ... .............................16
Computer requirements.............................................................................17
Chapter 1 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connecting Peripherals
Setting up the dynadock™........................................................................18
Assemble the dynadock™................................... ... ... ..........................18
Connect the power adaptor .................................................................19
Install the software...............................................................................20
Connect the dynadock™ to your computer....................... ..................23
Connecting your peripherals .....................................................................25
Connecting a monitor ..................................................... .....................25
Connecting audio devices ...................................................................26
Connecting USB devices.....................................................................27
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Chapter 2
Using the dynadock™ and Adjusting Settings
Undocking your computer......................................................................... 28
Re-connecting and docking your computer..............................................29
Using the dynadock™ software........................ ... .....................................29
Using the Wireless USB Manager ...................................................... 29
Using the TOSHIBA dynadock video Utility........................................ 34
Uninstalling the software.....................................................................36
Adjusting video settings............................................................................ 37
Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode.......................................... 37
Supported display modes ................................................................... 39
Adjusting audio settings............................................................................ 40
Configuring audio ports....................................................................... 40
Charging USB devices ............................................................................. 41
Using standby/sleep/hibernation modes with the dynadock™ ................. 42
Securing the dynadock™ ......................................................................... 42
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Support
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 44
Power..................................................................................................45
Display/Video...................................................................................... 45
Audio/sound........................................................................................ 51
Connection/Docking............................................................................ 52
USB..................................................................................................... 54
Other................................................................................................... 55
Toshiba Support ....................................................................................... 55
Annexe A Specifications
Index
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
WARNING
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid
potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your
equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified
according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these
instructions as follows:
Signal Words Meaning
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Provides important information.
Safety instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the product
n Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the
product (including the AC adaptor). Disassembly, modification,
tampering or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or plug s
n When handling the power cable/cord, follow these precautions:
n Never tamper with the power cable/cord or plug.
n Never splice or alter a power cable/cord.
n Never bend or twist a power cable/cord.
n Never pull on a power cable/cord to remove a plug from a socket.
Always grasp the plug directly.
n Never place heavy objects on a power cable/cord.
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n Never run a power cable/cord through a pinch point such as a door
or window.
n Never place a power cable/cord near a heat source.
n Never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cable/
cord in place.
n Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor.
Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire
or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Attaching the power cable/cord
n Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)
has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical
connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
n Be careful if you use a power strip. An overload on one socket could
cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Dust on the power plug connectors or connector base
n If dust gets on the power plug connectors or connector base, turn the
power off and disconnect the power plug. Then clean the connector
and/or connector base with a dry cloth. Continuing to use the product
without cleaning the power plug may result in a fire or an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor
n Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may have been provided
with your product, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid
any risk of fire or other damage to the product. Use of an incompatible
AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product, possibly
resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any
damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.
Use correct power source
n Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not
correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the
regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Only use approved power cables/cords
n Always use or purchase power cables/cords that comply with the legal
voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of
use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands
n Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
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CAUTION
Choking hazards
n Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and screws within the
reach of infants or small children. Swallowing a small part may cause
choking and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury. If a part is
swallowed, immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult
a doctor.
Avoid liquids, moisture and foreign objects
n Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your product, and never
expose the product to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to
liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resu l ti n g i n dama g e
or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur,
immediately disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and
from the product.
Do not connect the power again until you have taken the product to an
authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury or permanent damage to the product.
Never place your product or AC adaptor on a heat sensitive surface
n Never place your product or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture,
or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the
product base and AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during
normal use.
n Always place your product or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that
is resistant to heat damage.
Never place your product in locations with excess heat
n Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such
as in direct sunlight, in an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This
may result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to
the product.
Never place your product in a location with extremely low
temperatures
n Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to
extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure,
malfunction or loss of data.
Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations
n Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations. This may
result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of
data.
Never operate your product during a thunderstorm
n Never operate your product on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you
see lightning or hear thunder, immediately unplug the product. An
electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss of
data or hardware damage.
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Regulatory statements
CE Compliance
This product is marked in accordance with the requirements of the
applicable EU Directive (1999/05/EC, R&TTE). Responsible for marking is
Toshiba Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. A
copy of the official Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from following
website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com/
Working Environment
The Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) of this product has been verified
typically for this product category for a so called Residential, Commercial &
Light Industry Environment. Any other working en vi ro nment has not been
verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working
environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible
consequences of the use of this product in non verified working
environments can be: Disturbances of other products or of this product in
the nearby surrounding area with temporarily malfunction or data loss/
corruption as result. Example of non verified working environments and
related advices:
n Industrial environment (e. g. where 3-phase 380V mains is being used
mainly): Danger of disturbances of this product due to possible strong
electromagnetic fields especially near to big machinery or power units.
n Medical environment: The compliance to the Medical Product Directive
has not been verified by T oshiba, therefore this product cannot be used
as a medical product without further verification. The use in usual office
environments e.g. in hospitals should be no problem if there is no
restriction by the responsible administration.
n Automotive environment: Please search the owner instructions of the
related vehicle for advices regarding the use of this product (category).
n Aviation environment: Please follow the instructions of the flight
personnel regarding restrictions of use.
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Additional Environments not Related to EMC
n Outdoor use: As a typical home/office equipment this product has no
special resistance against ingress of moisture and is not strong shock
proofed.
n Explosive atmosphere: The use of this product in such special working
environment (Ex) is not allowed.
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REACH
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:
REACH - Compliance Statement
The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force
on 1 June 2007.
Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our
customers with information about the chemical substances in our products
according to REACH regulation.
Please consult the following website
www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/info/reach for information about the
presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list
according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) in a
concentration above 0.1% weight by weight.
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:
Disposal of products
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that
products must be collected and disposed of separately from
household waste. The black bar indicates that the product
was placed on the market after August 13, 2005. By
participating in separate collection of products, you will help
to assure the proper disposal of products and thus help to
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health. For more detailed
information about the collection and recycling programmes
available in your country, please visit our website
(http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your
local city office or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Copyright statement
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form
without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained
herein.
©2010 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or
otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and
shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage,
including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other
damage.
April 2010, Rev1.0
Trademarks
dynadock is a trademark of T o shiba Corporation.
Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel, Intel Atom, and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation.
Windows, Microsoft, and Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
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Precautions for Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows
®
Vista
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, Windows® 7
Due to the many configurations of computers and Windows® operation
systems available, functionality may differ slightly than stated in the user
manual.This may be due to the computer manufactures BIOS and other
custom configurations of the hardware, pre-installed software or operating
system installed at time of production.If you are having specific problems,
you may need to contact the computer manufacturer to inquire if there are
BIOS, hardware driver or operating system updates.
The Fn + F5 functionality detailed in the electronic User’s Guide for your
TOSHIBA computer only controls the internal video controller of your
computer.
The TOSHIBA dynadock utilizes an advanced video graphics controller to
display the video on the external monitor connected to it. However, due to
USB 2.0 transfer speed limitations, some or all portions of DVD playback
may appear slow or choppy. This is not a malfunction of the dynadock.
Move the video playback from the external monitor to your computer
display for optimal video performance when viewing DVDs.
On Windows
monitor. Use your computer's built-in monitor to view DVDs.
This product does not support 3D programs.
®
XP systems, DVDs may not display correctly on an external
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In some software application programs that utilize certain directdraw
commands such as some 2D-Games, the display on the external monitor
connected to the dynadock will not be supported. If you want to play these
games in fullscreen, we suggest you disconnect the dynadock.
This product is unable to enter full screen DOS mode when using the
external monitor connected to the dynadock.
Depending on your computer system, you may receive a warning message
if the external monitor connected to your dynadock is used as your primary
display.
USB, CPU resources and other devices may be affected when playing
movies or transferring large amounts of data via the dynadock.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the dynadock™ W20, the universal docking
station that enables you to connect your computer peripherals wirelessly to
just about any Windows
UWB (ultra-wide band) radio technology.
Keep your dynadock™ up-to-date with the latest technological advances:
visit computers.toshiba.eu/options-support periodically to obtain software
driver and support updates.
Overview
Features
n Wireless connection to your computer*
n Upright slim design saves desktop space
n Easily accessible USB and audio ports located on the front
n Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 VESA CVT (Coordinated
Video Timing) on an external monitor
n Hot-swappable: add or remove most devices without rebooting the
computer
n Charges your USB peripherals with the front powered USB port even
when the connected computer is off
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®
-based computer. The wireless function uses
Quick Tour
This section identifies the various components of the dynadock™ W20.
For a description of each component, please refer to the table beneath
each illustration.
*For wireless communication, you will need a computer with Integrated Certified
Wireless USB functionality or a Certified Wireless USB adaptor (included with certain
models).
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Power light
Wireless light
Powered USB 2.0 port
(USB Sleep and Charge)
Line out jack
Microphone jack
Front view
(Sample Illustration) Lights and connectors on the front of the dynadock™
Component Description
Power light Glows blue when power is being supplied
from the AC adaptor.
Wireless light Flashes green when the dynadock™ is under
connecting and glows green when the
dynadock™ is successfully connected to the
computer.
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WARNING
Component Description
Powered USB 2.0
port (USB Sleep
and Charge port)
Connection point for USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices.
When the dynadock™ is powered on, this
port charge connected battery-powered USB
devices (such as PDAs, MP3 players, and
cellular phones) even when the dynadock™
is disconnected from your computer or your
computer is off. For more information, please
see “Charging USB devices” on page 41.
Note 1: Some USB devices may not support
this feature.
Note 2: Certain USB devices, such as optical
disk drives and hard disk drives, have high
power requirements.
Note 3: If your USB device came with an AC
adaptor , be sure to co nn e ct th e device to a
power outlet with the AC adaptor.
Line out jack
(Headphones,
A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for stereo audio
output to headphones/headsets/speakers.
Speakers)
Microphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for mono audio
input from a microphone.
Please adjust the volume on the computer to a low level before using
headphones. Continuous exposure to a loud sound can harm your
hearing.
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Antenna
USB 2.0 ports
DVI-I video port
Mini USB jack
DC-IN
Back view
(Sample Illustration) Connections on the back of the dynadock™
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Component Description
Antenna Send and receive wireless signals to/from the
connected computer.
USB 2.0 ports Connection points for USB 2.0 and 1.1
devices.
Note 1: Certain USB devices, such as optical
disk drives and hard disk drives, have high
power requirements. Due to the power output
limitations of the USB ports, you may not be
able to operate more than one such device at
a time.
Note 2: If your USB device came with an AC
adaptor , be sure to co nn e ct th e device to a
power outlet with the AC adaptor.
DVI-I video port Connection point for a DVI monitor, or a VGA
monitor with use of the included DVI-I to VGA
adaptor.
Mini USB jack Connection point for the provided USB cable,
used to connect the dynadock™ to your
computer.
Note: When setting up a wireless connection,
you will need to use the USB cable
temporarily to form an association between
the two devices. For more information, see
“Setting up the dynadock™” on page 18.
DC-IN Socket for AC adaptor (provided).
Note: The dynadock™ requires an external
power supply, as it does not draw power from
the computer’s USB bus.
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Security lock slot
Side view
(Sample Illustration) The side of the dynadock™
Component Description
Security lock slot Attachment point for an optional security
Package contents
cable
(not provided) used to deter theft.
Check to make sure you have all of the following items:
n dynadock™ W20 docking station
n Base
n USB 2.0 cable
n AC adaptor (with replaceable plugs)
n Wireless USB adaptor (included with select models only)
n DVI-I to VGA adaptor
n Installation CD (cont ai n s User’s Manual (this document), drivers and
utilities)
n Quick Start Guide
n Warranty Leaflet
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Computer requirements
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n 1.6 GHz or higher processor (Intel® Atom™, or compatible processor
recommended. Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GB or higher processor
recommended for optimal video performance.)
n 512 MB memory or higher (1 GB memory or higher recommended)
n USB 2.0 port (two ports at least)
n 30 MB of available disk space
n Certified Wireless USB adaptor or a computer with Integrated Certified
Wireless USB functionality*
®
n Microsoft
Windows Vista
Windows
Windows® XP (32-bit edition) with SP2/SP3, Microsoft®
®
(32-bit or 64-bit editions) with SP1, or Microsoft®
®
7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
*Required for wireless communication between the dynadock™ and your computer.
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Chapter 1
Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connecting Peripherals
Setting up the dynadock™
This section provides instructions on setting up the dynadock™. You will
need to perform the following steps in the order shown:
1. Assemble the dynadock™
2. Connect the power adaptor
3. Install the software
4. Connect the dynadock™ to your computer
For more information on each step, refer to the appropriate section on the
indicated page.
Assemble the dynadock™
Slide the dynadock™ onto the base as shown below.
(Sample Illustration) Attaching the base to the dynadock™
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Connect the power adaptor
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1. Choose the proper plug to install the AC adaptor.
To install the AC adaptor replaceable plugs, see the illustrations below.
(Sample Illustration) Install the plugs
To remove the replaceable plugs, see the illustrations below.
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(Sample Illustration) Remove the plugs
2. Plug the AC adaptor cord/cable into the DC-IN on the back of the
dynadock™.
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(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the dynadock™
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