Front Panel Components; Attaching The Port Replicator - Fujitsu Lifebook S7110 User Manual

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Lift
Latch
Interface Connector

FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator's front panel components.
Alignment Bar
The alignment bar allows you to use the port replicator
to accommodate different LifeBook models.
Alignment Bar Release Latch
The alignment bar release latch allows the alignment bar
to swing to a vertical position.
Ground Contacts
The ground contacts are designed to help protect your
system by grounding it through the port replicator. Your
LifeBook uses two of the four contacts, depending upon
your notebook model.
Port Replicator Latch Release
The port replicator latch release allows you to disconnect
the notebook from the port replicator. When the port
replicator latch release is extended outwards, the Latches
disengage and the Lifts raise the notebook slightly.
Interface Connector
The interface connector connects the optional port
replicator to your notebook.
■ Do not hold the system by the port repli-
cator. The port replicator and/or the sys-
tem could be damaged if the port
replicator is used as a handle.
The port replicator should only be used
■
on a flat, stable surface.
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Alignment Bar
Alignment Bar Release Latch
Ground Contacts (4 places)
Latch
Lift
Figure 4-17. Port Replicator front side

ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR

The port replicator can be attached to your notebook
while the power is on, while in standby mode, or while
the power is off.
To attach the port replicator, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the AC adapter from the system if it is
connected.
2. Unplug any devices from the rear of the system (i.e.,
USB and LAN).
2. The port replicator is designed to be used with a
variety of system configurations. Your model -- the
LifeBook S7100 -- requires that the alignment bar be
vertical. To make the alignment bar vertical, slide the
alignment bar release latch forward until the align-
ment bar springs to a vertical position. (Figure 4-18)
Port Replicator
Latch Release
Before docking or undocking your
notebook with the port replicator, be sure
to touch a grounded metal object to
prevent electrostatic discharge from
affecting the computer components.
The AC adapter must be plugged into the
port replicator in order to use all of the
ports. If the adapter is connected to the
system, several of the ports on the port
replicator will not be usable.