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HP Port Replicator Docking light AC power light User’s Guide...
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Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett- Packard Co.
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse .............6 To connect a USB device..................6 To connect audio devices..................7 To connect an external monitor ................7 Troubleshooting......................8 How to Get Information....................9 Regulatory Information ....................10 U.S.A........................10 Canada ........................11 Japan ........................11 International ......................12 HP Port Replicator...
Docking and Undocking Congratulations! With the HP Notebook PC Port Replicator, you can significantly increase the convenience of your computer for desktop use. By making one connection—plugging your Notebook PC into the dock—you can get easy access to these devices: Printer, external floppy drive, or other parallel devices.
AC power adapter. See your notebook Setup Guide for details. You can use your notebook in the port replicator using battery power. The AC power indicator does not light in this operating mode. HP Port Replicator...
The docking light turns on when you have a good connection. To undock the Notebook PC 1. Close any applications that are using devices connected through the port replicator. 2. Press release tabs on each side of the port replicator and gently lift the computer up. HP Port Replicator...
Port Replicator Features Serial port Parallel port Monitor port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Two universal serial bus (USB) ports Audio line-in Headphones or speaker-out Microphone-in AC power connector Docking connector Docking light AC power light Release tabs HP Port Replicator...
The following paragraphs provide a brief description about how to connect devices to the port replicator. For detailed information about using devices with your HP Notebook PC, see the online User’s Guide provided with your computer or go to the HP website at www.hp.com/notebooks (or, in Europe, go to www.europe.hp.com/notebooks).
Note If you have problems making this connection, contact the vendor of the peripheral device, as well as the HP website, for the latest versions of the USB drivers. The USB technology is dynamic and continues to develop. Attach the USB cable to one of the two USB ports. Windows 98 automatically recognizes the USB device.
If you have a problem using the port replicator, try the following suggestions. You will find solutions to additional common problems and more troubleshooting techniques on the HP Notebook PC website, www.hp.com/notebooks (or, in Europe, www.europe.hp.com/notebooks). If a connection does not work Try connecting the device to the corresponding port on the computer.
How to Get Information This table lists other sources of supplementary information about HP Notebook PC products. Source Address or Number Online User’s Guide This introduces the Notebook PC and shows you the computer basics. Notebook PC Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see these Notes.
Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. At the first printing of this manual, the telephone number was (202) 512-1800. HP Port Replicator...
Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA (415) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Hewlett-Packard Company HP Port Replicator F1738A) Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The HP F1454A AC adapter used with this product is designed to operate on all power systems, other than IT power systems.