Port Replicator - Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 Series Reference Manual

Port Replicator

Expansion Bus Connector
A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB272A). This device eliminates the
hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com-
puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head-
phone or microphone, etc.
The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of your com-
puter.
For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.
NOTE
Hot/Warm Docking and Hot/Warm Undocking are not possible with the port
replicator.
When connecting the external display to the display port on the port replicator,
the characters on the external display may be blurred if 1280 x 1024 (or a higher
resolution) is set.
In this case, select a resolution that is lower than 1280 x 1024.
Setting the Port Replicator
The serial port B of the port replicator cannot be used with the default settings.
To be able to use the serial port B of the port replicator, be sure to follow the steps
below.
1 Turn your computer on.
2 When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed, press F2 and
then run the Setup Utility.
3 Select [Advanced] menu and then set [Serial Port B] to [Enable] or [Auto].
4 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The
computer will reboot.
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