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  • Page 1 series User Guide Docking Station English...

  • Page 2: Docking Station

    Docking Station User Guide Technical Support Dreamcom Corporation Tittwiesenstrasse 27 7000 Chur, Switzerland Telephone: +41 81 300 43 50 Contact email: contact@dreamcom.ch For additional information, please visit the Dreamcom Web site: www.dreamcom.ch Copyright © 2008 Dreamcom Corporation All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Features Hardware tour Top view Left view Right view Bottom view Using the docking station Installing the battery pack Charging the battery Docking the computer Turning the system on Turning the system off Undocking the computer Adjusting the computer position Connecting peripherals USB devices External monitor...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the dreamcom 10 series docking station. The docking station transforms your dreamcom 10 notebook computer into a full-featured desktop workstation. This compact and light portable expansion module comes with a unique rotating holder that allows you to position the computer in various angles.

  • Page 5: Features

    • Sleek, smooth, slim and stylish design • Adjustable to different angles for comfortable tilt position and ergonomic viewing • Holds the dreamcom 10 notebook computer securely • Fits easily into any laptop bag Multimedia • Two built-in speakers Storage •...

  • Page 6: Hardware Tour

    Hardware tour Top view Item Description Speakers Outputs sound. Docking connector Connects to the computer. Eject buttons Simultaneous pressing of the eject buttons undock the (left and right) computer from the docking station. Rotating handle Allows you to adjust the position of the docking station and computer.

  • Page 7: Left View

    Hardware tour Left view Item Icon Description Left eject Simultaneous pressing of the left eject button button with the right eject button will undock the computer from the docking station. Charge LED Indicates the docking station’s battery is indicator being charged. The indicator light goes off when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 8: Right View

    Right view Item Icon Description IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible (4-pin) device (e.g., digital video camera). TV input jack Connects to an analog TV signal cable to view local or basic cable channels. Connects to a digital TV signal cable through the provided DVB-T digital TV antenna to view digital TV channels.

  • Page 9: Bottom View

    Hardware tour Item Icon Description Right eject Simultaneous pressing of the right eject button button with the left eject button will undock the computer from the docking station. Bottom view Item Icon Description Battery cover Remove cover to install the battery pack. Docking Slide latch towards the unlock icon to release rotation latch...

  • Page 10: Using The Docking Station

    Using the docking station This section includes instructions on the following procedures: • Installing the battery pack • Charging the battery • Docking the computer • Turning the system on • Turning the system off • Undocking the computer Installing the battery pack Slide the battery cover latch to the left (1), then remove the battery cover (2).

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Using the docking station Charging the battery The docking station uses a Lithium-ion battery pack which does not have the memory effect problem of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries. Li-Ion batteries consistently provide the longest battery life, best-suited for road warriors. When the battery charge level becomes low, the charge indicator on the computer flashes at regular intervals.
  • Page 12 To charge the battery in the computer when the computer is connected to the docking station: Install the battery pack. See page 9 for instructions. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the docking station. Connect the computer to the docking station.

  • Page 13: Docking The Computer

    Using the docking station Docking the computer Note: Before you begin, make sure your battery is fully charged and installed on the docking station. Place the docking station on a flat, stable surface. Align the docking alignment slots and docking connector on the bottom of the computer with the alignment pins, restraint brackets, and docking connectors on the docking station, then gently push down the computer.

  • Page 14: Turning The System On

    Turn on the computer The docking indicator on the dreamcom10 notebook computer turns on. Refer to the dreamcom 10 series Notebook User Guide for the location of the indicator. Turning the system on Open the display by lifting up the cover then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position.

  • Page 15: Undocking The Computer

    Using the docking station Undocking the computer Important: When the docking indicator on the dreamcom 10 is on, you cannot detach your computer with the left and righ eject buttons. You can request the operating system to undock your computer from the docking station by sliding the application release latch upward.
  • Page 16 Simultaneously press the left and right eject buttons on the docking station. Grasping both sides, lift the computer away from the docking station.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Computer Position

    Adjusting the computer position Adjusting the computer position The docking station’s rotating handle offers comfortable viewing and angle adjustment. You can adjust the position of the docking station and computer in three convenient position adjustment: 0°, 80°, and 174°. Note: The computer must be connected to the docking station before performing the below steps.
  • Page 18 Slide the application release latch upward. To adjust the computer from 174° to 80° angle: Make sure the docking rotation latch is positioned to the unlock icon Lift the computer and docking station assembly, then fold the computer and docking station at 80° angle, as shown in the illustration below. There is an audible sound when the position is locked.
  • Page 19 Adjusting the computer position Slide the docking rotation latch towards the lock icon to secure the computer and docking station in the locked position. Slide the application release latch upward. To adjust the computer from 80° to 0°: Make sure the docking rotation latch is positioned to the unlock icon Fold in the docking station to the computer.
  • Page 20 Slide the application release latch upward. To adjust the computer from 0° to 174°: Make sure the docking rotation latch is positioned to the unlock icon Grasp the sides of the docking station and computer and gently pull the docking station away from the computer until it has reached an angular position of 174°, as shown in the illustrations below.
  • Page 21 Adjusting the computer position Slide the application release latch upward.

  • Page 22: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting peripherals This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your docking station with ease. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from authorized dealers.

  • Page 23: External Pointing Device

    Connecting peripherals External pointing device This computer accepts a USB mouse or a similar pointing device. Simply plug it into an available USB port. Printer You can connect a USB printer to an available USB port. See your printer manual for operating instructions. Audio devices Audio devices are easy to connect to the audio ports accessible on the right panel.

  • Page 24: Multimedia Cards

    To remove an ExpressCard: Before ejecting a card: • Exit the application using the card. • Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the card operation. Gently press the ExpressCard module further into the ExpressCard slot to pop it out.

  • Page 25: Ieee 1394 Devices

    Connecting peripherals IEEE 1394 devices The fast IEEE 1394 (4-pin) port on the docking station allows you to connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera or external storage devices. Before disconnecting an IEEE 1394 device, click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows taskbar and click on the device.
  • Page 26 To connect a digital TV signal: Connect the DVB-T cable adapter to the TV input jack on the docking station. Connect the DVB-T digital TV antenna to the other end of the cable adapter. Note: Refer to the manual provided with the DVB-T digital TV antenna for details on its functions.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Replacing the hard disk drive module Replacing the hard disk drive module Tool requirements We recommend that you have the following tools ready: • Phillips screwdriver (#00, #0, or #1) • Plastic flathead screwdriver ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions Always observe the following precautions before you replace the SATA hard drive: •...
  • Page 28 Slide the battery cover latch to the left (1), then remove the battery cover (2). Gently pull on the tape attached to the battery and lift the battery out. Gently pull on the tape attached to the HDD module to slide it out of its bay.
  • Page 29 Replacing the hard disk drive module Remove the two screws that secure the HDD to the bracket. Slide the HDD out of the bracket. Remove the new HDD from its protective packaging. Slide the new HDD into the bracket.
  • Page 30 Secure the HDD to the bracket with the two screws you removed earlier. 10. Slide the HDD module into the bay until it is fully seated. 11. Replace the battery pack. 12. Replace the battery cover. Make sure to slide the battery cover latch forward to lock the battery cover.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications I/O ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) TV input jack Four USB 2.0 ports Audio line-out jack (S/PDIF) (3.5mm mini-jack) Audio line-in jack (S/PDIF) (3.5mm mini-jack) S-video output port HDMI DC-in jack RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100) ExpressCard slot (ExpressCard 34/54 module) MultiMedia card slot (Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick-Pro, xD-Picture Card or MultiMediaCard)

  • Page 32: User Support

    Refer to the following help resources on how to use the docking station: • This User Guide - For information on operating instructions. • dreamcom 10 series Notebook User Guide - For information on how to operate the notebook computer. • Technical support - Find the support you need for your specific...
  • Page 33 User support...

  • Page 34: Index

    Index dc-in jack docking computer docking connector Numerics docking rotation latch 1394 devices lock connecting eject buttons adjusting left computer position right application release latch ESD precautions audio ExpressCard connecting externally ejecting inserting battery ExpressCard 34/54 slot charging removing features battery cover removing battery pack...
  • Page 35 connecting externally MultiMedia card replace ejecting inserting tools MultiMedia card slot rotating handle options Secure Digital ExpressCard specifications S-video connecting ports HDMI port headphone-out jack IEEE1394 port connecting to analog signal microphone jack connecting to digital signal network jack S/PDIF line-in jack undocking S/PDIF line-out jack computer...
  • Page 36 Switzerland, 2008...

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