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334244-001.book Page i Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM

Startup Guide

HP Tablet PC Series Docking Station
Document Part Number: 334244-001
October 2003
This guide provides information on docking the tablet PC in the
portrait position, enabling the default desktop video profiles, and
undocking the tablet PC. It also provides operating instructions
and troubleshooting procedures for common docking problems.

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  • Page 1: Startup Guide

    334244-001.book Page i Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Startup Guide HP Tablet PC Series Docking Station Document Part Number: 334244-001 October 2003 This guide provides information on docking the tablet PC in the portrait position, enabling the default desktop video profiles, and undocking the tablet PC.
  • Page 2 U.S. and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    334244-001.book Page iii Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM 1 Getting Started Unpacking the Box......1–2 Identifying the Docking Station Components .
  • Page 4 HP Customer Care ......4–1 HP Web Site........4–2 HP Authorized Reseller .

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    334244-001.book Page 1 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Started This chapter lists the contents of the packing box and helps you to identify the Tablet PC Docking Station components. For information on specific tablet PC components, refer to the Hardware Guide provided with your tablet PC or the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with this product.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Box

    334244-001.book Page 2 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Started Unpacking the Box Make sure you unpack the following items. Item Description Tablet PC Docking Station Screen protector AC adapter Warranty and service information This guide, Tablet PC Docking Station Startup Guide Documentation Library CD The Documentation Library CD provides additional product documentation, such as the Reference Guide, Safety &...

  • Page 7: Identifying The Docking Station Components

    334244-001.book Page 3 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Identifying the Docking Station Components Front View Component Docking stand Release handle Docking connector Docking eject pin Docking restraint latch Docking alignment brackets (2) Startup Guide Getting Started Description Holds the tablet PC when it is docked. Ejects the tablet PC from the docking stand.

  • Page 8: Right Side View

    334244-001.book Page 4 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Started Right Side View Component MultiBay Pivot arm 1–4 Description Supports a diskette drive, CD-ROM or CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, or second hard drive. Tilts the docking stand forward and backward to enable different viewing angles and different docking modes.

  • Page 9: Back View

    334244-001.book Page 5 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Back View Component RJ-45 network jack External monitor connector Audio line-out jack Audio line-in jack USB connectors (3) AC power connector When the tablet PC is docked, the RJ-45 network cable must be connected to the Docking Station and not to the tablet PC.

  • Page 10: Left Side View

    334244-001.book Page 6 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Started Left Side View Component External MultiBay connector MultiBay release lever Security cable slot If an optional External MultiBay device is connected to a USB connector, the device must also be connected to AC power. See the “Right Side View”...

  • Page 11: Using This Product Safely

    This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo CD that is included with the product. For additional safety instructions, read the Important Safety Information document included with this product.
  • Page 12 334244-001.book Page 8 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Started 1–8 Startup Guide...

  • Page 13: Docking And Undocking The Tablet Pc

    334244-001.book Page 1 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking This chapter provides the following procedures: Connecting to a power source Docking the tablet PC (in portrait position with or without the keyboard attached) Changing the tablet PC orientation and viewing angle Using an external keyboard and mouse Using optional MultiBay devices Turning the system on and off...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    334244-001.book Page 2 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC Connecting to a Power Source The Docking Station must be connected to external power for operation. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug.

  • Page 15: Docking The Tablet Pc In The Portrait Position

    334244-001.book Page 3 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking the Tablet PC in the Portrait Position When docking the tablet PC, the tablet PC can be: Powered on or off Docked with or without the optional keyboard If the screen protector is attached, it must be resting on the tablet PC screen, and not folded back, to prevent blocking the docking connector.
  • Page 16 334244-001.book Page 4 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC With the Keyboard Attached The optional keyboard includes a docking connector pass-through so that the tablet PC can be docked with the keyboard attached. Before docking with the keyboard attached, close the tablet PC and keyboard, then slide the keyboard latch to the right to lock them together.
  • Page 17 334244-001.book Page 5 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM To dock the tablet PC in the portrait position: Before you begin, place the Docking Station and the docking stand on a firm, flat surface. 1. Align the docking alignment slots on the lower edge of the tablet PC with the alignment brackets on the docking stand.
  • Page 18 334244-001.book Page 6 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC 2. Align the docking connector on the back of the tablet PC with the docking connector on the docking stand. Then pivot the top of the tablet PC toward the top of the docking stand until the connectors are positioned for the connection.
  • Page 19 334244-001.book Page 7 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM 3. Using both hands, place your thumbs on the pressure points shown below on the front of the tablet PC and your fingers on the pressure points shown below on the back of the docking stand.
  • Page 20 334244-001.book Page 8 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC If the docking stand is positioned in writing mode, simply press the tablet PC into place. For more information on writing mode, refer to the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD. Docking the tablet PC in writing mode To set your desktop video profiles for the first time or customize your settings, see Chapter 3, “Enabling the Default Desktop...

  • Page 21: Changing The Orientation And Viewing Angle

    334244-001.book Page 9 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Changing the Orientation and Viewing Angle The Docking Station enables you to change the orientation of the tablet PC. You can change the orientation from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal). You can also change the angle of the tablet PC from a viewing position (viewing mode) to a handwriting position (writing mode).
  • Page 22 334244-001.book Page 10 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC To change the tablet PC orientation from landscape to portrait: » Turn the tablet PC clockwise. Changing the tablet PC from landscape to portrait Changing the orientation also automatically changes the orientation of the images on the tablet PC screen.

  • Page 23: Changing The Viewing Angle Of The Tablet Pc

    334244-001.book Page 11 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Changing the Viewing Angle of the Tablet PC The pivot arm that connects the docking stand to the base of the Docking Station enables you to change the angle of the tablet PC from viewing mode to writing mode.
  • Page 24 334244-001.book Page 12 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC Tablet PC in writing mode Changing the tablet PC between viewing mode and writing mode activates the NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager utility that automatically changes the mode of the tablet PC. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Enabling the Default Desktop Video Profiles.”...

  • Page 25: Using An External Keyboard And Mouse

    334244-001.book Page 13 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Using an External Keyboard and Mouse To use a keyboard and pointing device while the tablet PC is docked: » Connect an external USB keyboard and mouse to the Docking Station. Make sure that your desktop video profiles are enabled.
  • Page 26 334244-001.book Page 14 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC Docking and undocking the tablet PC with the keyboard attached and opened is not supported. Tablet PC incorrectly docked with the keyboard attached 2–14 Startup Guide...

  • Page 27: Using Multibay Devices

    334244-001.book Page 15 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Using MultiBay Devices The following MultiBay devices can be used with the docking station: Diskette drive CD-ROM or CD-RW drive DVD drive DVD/CD-RW drive Hard drive Ä CAUTION: Static electricity can damage electronic components. Before beginning the following procedures, make sure you are grounded (discharged of static electricity) by briefly touching a grounded, unpainted metal object or surface.

  • Page 28: Inserting And Removing Devices

    334244-001.book Page 16 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC Inserting and Removing Devices Device Action Inserting Diskette Hard drive CD-RW Removing DVD/CD-RW Inserting Removing To insert a MultiBay device: » Slide the device into the bay. Inserting a MultiBay device 2–16 Power State...
  • Page 29 334244-001.book Page 17 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM To eject a MultiBay device: Ä CAUTION: Be sure all MultiBay activity has stopped before removing a drive from the MultiBay. Removing a drive before MultiBay activity has stopped can result in data loss. 1.
  • Page 30 334244-001.book Page 18 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC 2. Pull the device out of the bay. Removing a MultiBay device 2–18 Startup Guide...

  • Page 31: Undocking The Tablet Pc

    334244-001.book Page 19 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Undocking the Tablet PC When undocking, the tablet PC can be powered on or off. To undock the tablet PC: 1. Pull the release handle. Pulling the release handle Startup Guide Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC 2–19...

  • Page 32: Turning The System On And Off

    334244-001.book Page 20 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC 2. Pull the tablet PC away and out of the docking stand. Removing the tablet PC from the docking stand Turning the System On and Off When the tablet PC is docked in the Tablet PC Docking Station, turn the system on or off using the power button on the tablet PC.

  • Page 33: Enabling The Default Desktop Video Profiles

    Docking Station. The tablet PC is shipped with only the undocked profile enabled. All additional profiles are disabled. HP recommends that you enable the profiles when you add a Tablet PC Docking Station, full-sized monitor, or external keyboard and mouse to the system.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Hardware

    334244-001.book Page 2 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Enabling the Default Desktop Video Profiles Setting Up the Hardware Ensure that the hardware is arranged so that the tablet PC display and the external monitor are in a comfortable viewing position and so that the keyboard, mouse, and Docking Station are easy to reach.

  • Page 35: Enabling The Default Profiles

    334244-001.book Page 3 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Enabling the Default Profiles To enable the default profiles: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Other Control Panel Options > NVIDIA > nView Desktop Manager icon > Profiles tab. Alternatively, you can right-click on the desktop, then select nView Properties >...
  • Page 36 334244-001.book Page 4 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Enabling the Default Desktop Video Profiles 3–4 Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: Getting Help

    Outside North America, call the nearest HP Customer Care. Telephone numbers for HP Customer Care are listed on the HP Web site. Access the HP Web site by logging on to the Internet at Select your country or region from the http://www.hp.com.

  • Page 38: Hp Web Site

    334244-001.book Page 2 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Help HP Web Site The HP Web site has the latest information on this product as well as the latest drivers. You can access the HP Web site by logging on to the Internet at http://www.hp.com.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Problems, Causes And Solutions

    334244-001.book Page 3 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Troubleshooting Problems, Causes and Solutions This section provides common problems, causes, and solutions when docking the tablet PC, changing the orientation, and inserting a multibay device. For additional troubleshooting information, see the Reference Guide on the Documentation Library CD.

  • Page 40: Tablet Pc Orientation Problems

    334244-001.book Page 4 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Getting Help Tablet PC Orientation Problems Problem Possible Cause Tablet PC is not The tablet PC is in the primary viewing mode. display. Default Desktop Video Profile applications are has been disabled. not showing when the The applications have...
  • Page 41 1–3 DVD drive 2–15 DVD/CD-RW drive 2–15 electric shock warning 2–2 external devices, connectors and connecting 1–5 handle, release 1–3 hard drive 2–15 help resources 4–1 horizontal orientation 2–9 HP authorized reseller 4–2 jacks, connection 1–5 Index–1...
  • Page 42 334244-001.book Page 2 Monday, August 11, 2003 2:12 PM Index landscape orientation 2–9 MultiBay devices connector 1–6 inserting 2–16 problems 4–4 release lever 1–6 removing 2–16 2–17 network jack 1–5 orientation changing 2–9 2–10 problems 4–4 pivot arm 1–4 portrait orientation 2–9 power connector 2–2 power cord 2–2 power source 2–2...

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