Port Replicator - Panasonic Toughbook CF-27 Series Reference Manual

Port Replicator

Expansion Bus Connector
A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB271 or CF-VEB272). This device
eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carry-
ing your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including
a headphone or microphone, etc.
The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of your com-
puter.
For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.
CAUTION
Hot/Warm Docking and Hot/Warm Undocking are not possible with the
port replicator.
Setting the Port Replicator
To be able to use the serial port B of the port replicator, be sure to follow the steps below.
1 Restart the computer. When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed,
press and then run the Setup Utility.
F2
2
Select [Advanced] menu and set [Serial Port B] to [Enable] and [Device] to [Port
Replicator].
Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The
computer will reboot.
NOTE
If, however, the situation does not improve, uninstall the driver for the
touchscreen. below
<Uninstalling the touchscreen driver>
When you want to uninstall the touchscreen driver, follow the steps below.
1
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Touchscreen] - [Uninstall].
2 Simply follow the on-screen instructions.
<When you use the touchscreen function again>
1
If uninstalling the touchscreen driver, reinstall the driver.
2 Restart the computer. When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is dis-
played, press
F2
3 Select [Advanced] menu and set [Serial Port B] to [Enable] and [Device] to
[Touchscreen].
Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
The computer will reboot.
and then run the Setup Utility.
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