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If you use the docking system with a 101/102-key keyboard, a mouse, and
an external display, your OmniBook is transformed into a "desktop
workstation." When you work at your desk, you can use a standard
keyboard, mouse, and display—all tied into your OmniBook.
In addition, with a network connection, you can tap into the services
available on your local network.
Video Cards
If you use a video card with the docking system, keep in mind the following
conditions as long as the video cards are installed:
Do not use a password—if you have one on the OmniBook, turn it off
before docking. (Refer to
You must reboot the computer whenever docking and undocking.
There will be no docking prompting messages (telling you when you're
docked and what to do, for example).
There will be no status panel on the computer screen.
Docking Options
Refer to the docking system's user's guide for complete information on
setting up, docking, and undocking the OmniBook with a docking system.
1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main
group).
2. Click Connections and Docking.
3. Select the resolution you want to use on the display connected to the
docking system.
If you selected a higher resolution than the built-in (OmniBook) display
(800 x 600), you must set the display mode to turn off the OmniBook
display in the presence of an external display—see
display
settings".
4. The Docking Prompts box lets you turn off (or on) reminder messages
that appear whenever you dock and undock. These messages remind
you of the need to reboot under certain conditions (described in the next
topic), and supply a Reboot button to click. You can turn these prompts
on or off here.
To use password
protection.)
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