Attaching A Docking Station To Your Computer - Lenovo ThinkPad P51 User Manual

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USB 2.0 connectors

USB 3.0 connectors

Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB

printer.

Ethernet connector: Connect the docking station to an Ethernet LAN.

Note: When your computer is attached to the docking station, always use the Ethernet connector or the

external monitor connector on the docking station. Do not use the ones on the computer.

ac power connector: Connect the ac power adapter.

DisplayPort connectors: Connect a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices

that use a DisplayPort connector.

HDMI connector: Connect a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or an

HDTV.

DVI connector: Connect a monitor that supports Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connection.

Note: The DVI connector provides a digital interface only. This connector can only be used with a computer

that supports DVI connection.

To connect a DVI monitor, do the following:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Connect the DVI monitor to the DVI connector. Then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the DVI monitor and then the computer.

VGA connector: Connect the computer to a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor.

Audio connector: Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug.

Security-lock slot: To protect your docking station from theft, lock your docking station to a desk, table,

or other non-permanent fixture. Use a security cable lock that fits this security-lock slot.

Attaching a docking station to your computer

Attention: When the computer is attached to a docking station, do not pick up the assembly by taking hold

of the computer only. Always hold the whole assembly. Otherwise the docking station might drop down.

To attach the docking station to your computer, do the following:

Note: The ThinkPad Basic Dock does not have the system lock.

1. Disconnect all cables and devices from the computer. Ensure that you turn the system lock key to the

unlocked position (horizontal).

Chapter 3

Enhancing your computer

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