ThinkPad Port Replicator,
ThinkPad Port Replicator II,
and
ThinkPad Mini Dock
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User’s Guide
ThinkPad Port Replicator,
ThinkPad Port Replicator II,
and
ThinkPad Mini Dock
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User’s Guide
ATTENTION
Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer before installing the
product.
Note
Be sure to keep your proof of purchase, because it might be required for warranty
services. (See “Product warranty and notices” on page A-1 of ThinkPad Mini Dock
and ThinkPad Port Replicator II User’s Guide, or Warranty statements on page 2–3
of ThinkPad Port Replicator User’s Guide.)
First Edition (January 2003)
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Contents
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About the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the Port Replicator
II, and the Mini Dock
After you attach your computer to the ThinkPad® Port Replicator, the
ThinkPad Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock, you can use its
connectors in place of the computer’s.
When the computer is attached to the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the ThinkPad
Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock, never pick up the assembly by
taking hold of the computer alone. Always hold the whole assembly.
Front views
ThinkPad Port Replicator
(1) The power switch turns the computer on and off.
(2) The release button releases the computer from the ThinkPad Port
Replicator when pressed.
(3) The docking connector is where you attach your ThinkPad computer.
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ThinkPad Port Replicator II
(1) The power switch turns the computer on and off.
(2) The release button releases the computer from the ThinkPad Port
Replicator II when pressed.
(3) The docking connector is where you attach your ThinkPad computer.
(4) Slide the sliding adjuster forward when attaching the ThinkPad Port
Replicator II to your ThinkPad computer.
ThinkPad Mini Dock
(1) The power switch turns the computer on and off.
(2) The release button releases the computer from the ThinkPad Mini Dock
when pressed.
(3) The security lock key is for locking the release button.
(4) The docking connector is where you attach your ThinkPad computer.
(5) Slide the sliding adjuster forward when attaching the ThinkPad Mini Dock
to your ThinkPad computer.
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Rear views
ThinkPad Port Replicator
(1) The modem connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Port Replicator to a
telephone line.
Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support the modem connector, you
cannot use the connector.
(2) The Ethernet connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Port Replicator to a
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet LAN. The indicator on the connector is the
same as that on the ThinkPad computer.
Notes:
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support the Ethernet connector, you
cannot use the connector.
v You cannot use the Token Ring cable for this connector.
v This connector supports 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet only.
(3) The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor.
(4) The digital visual interface (DVI) connector is for connecting a monitor
that supports DVI.
Notes:
v The DVI connector provides a digital interface only.
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support DVI, you cannot use this
connector.
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(5) The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector is for connecting a USB 1.1
device.
(6) The line-out jack, a jack 1/ 8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter, is for connecting an
external stereo audio device.
(7) The line-in jack, a jack 1/ 8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter, is for connecting an
external stereo audio device.
(8) The power jack is for connecting the ac adapter.
(9) The mouse connector is for connecting a mouse.
(10) The keyboard connector is for connecting an external keyboard or an
external numeric keypad.
(11) The external-diskette-drive connector is for connecting an
external-diskette-drive.
Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support the external-diskette-drive,
you cannot use the connector.
(12) The parallel connector is for connecting a parallel device.
(13) The serial connector is for connecting a serial device.
(14) When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole, the release
button is locked so that the computer cannot be removed from the ThinkPad
Port Replicator.
ThinkPad Port Replicator II
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(1) The modem connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Port Replicator II to
a telephone line.
Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support the modem connector, you
cannot use the connector.
(2) The Ethernet connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Port Replicator II to
a 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The indicator on the
connector is the same as that on the ThinkPad computer.
Notes:
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support the Ethernet connector, you
cannot use the connector.
v You cannot use the Token Ring cable for this connector.
v This connector supports 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet only.
v
If your ThinkPad computer does not support 1000BASE-T, this connector
does not support 1000BASE-T.
(3) The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor.
(4) The digital visual interface (DVI) connector is for connecting a monitor
that supports DVI.
Notes:
v The DVI connector provides a digital interface only.
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support DVI, you cannot use this
connector.
(5) The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector is for connecting a USB 1.1 or
USB 2.0 device.
Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support USB 2.0, the attached USB
device does not work in USB 2.0 high-speed mode.
(6) The line-out jack, a jack 1/ 8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter, is for connecting an
external stereo audio device.
(7) The line-in jack, a jack 1/ 8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter, is for connecting an
external stereo audio device.
(8) The power jack is for connecting the ac adapter.
(9) The mouse connector is for connecting a mouse.
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(10) The keyboard connector is for connecting an external keyboard or an
external numeric keypad.
(11) The external-diskette-drive connector is for connecting an
external-diskette-drive.
Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support the external-diskette-drive,
you cannot use the connector.
(12) The parallel connector is for connecting a parallel device.
(13) The serial connector is for connecting a serial device.
(14) When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole, the release
button is locked so that the computer cannot be removed from the ThinkPad
Port Replicator II.
ThinkPad Mini Dock
(1) The modem connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Mini Dock to a
telephone line.
Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support the modem connector, you
cannot use the connector.
(2) The Ethernet connector is for connecting the ThinkPad Mini Dock to a
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The indicator on the
connector is the same as that on the ThinkPad computer.
Notes:
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support the Ethernet connector, you
cannot use the connector.
v You cannot use the Token Ring cable for this connector.
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v This connector supports 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet only.
v
If your ThinkPad computer does not support 1000BASE-T, this connector
does not support 1000BASE-T.
(3) The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor.
(4) The digital visual interface (DVI) connector is for connecting a monitor
that supports DVI.
Notes:
v The DVI connector provides a digital interface only.
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support DVI, you cannot use this
connector.
(5) (6) The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are for connecting USB 1.1
or 2.0 devices.
Notes:
v If your ThinkPad computer does not support USB 2.0, any attached USB
device does not work in USB 2.0 high-speed mode.
v If your operating system is Windows® XP and your computer returns to
normal operation after being attached to a ThinkPad Mini Dock while it is
operating or in standby mode, the warning message, ″HI-SPEED USB Device
Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub,″ may appear. It is displayed because
of the USB 2.0 driver problem on Windows XP. You can safely close it. If
your computer belongs to ThinkPad R40 Series, X30 Series, or T40 Series and
is compatible with USB 2.0, the message is not displayed.
(7) The line-out jack, a jack 1/ 8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter, is for connecting an
external stereo audio device.
(8) The line-in jack, a jack 1/ 8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter, is for connecting an
external stereo audio device.
(9) The power jack is for connecting the ac adapter.
(10) The mouse connector is for connecting a mouse.
(11) The keyboard connector is for connecting an external keyboard or an
external numeric keypad.
(12) The external-diskette-drive connector is for connecting an
external-diskette-drive.
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Note: If your ThinkPad computer does not support the external-diskette-drive,
you cannot use the connector.
(13) The parallel connector is for connecting a parallel device.
(14) The serial connector is for connecting a serial device.
(15) When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole, you can
secure the ThinkPad Mini Dock to a heavy object, such as a desk.
Note: To lock the release button of the ThinkPad Mini Dock, use the security
lock key.
Attaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator, a Port Replicator II, or
a Mini Dock
To attach your computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator, a ThinkPad Port
replicator II, or a ThinkPad Mini Dock, do the following:
The following drawings are for the ThinkPad Mini Dock. The procedure is the
same for the ThinkPad Port Replicator and the ThinkPad Port Replicator II.
Notes:
v Before you attach your computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator, a ThinkPad
Port replicator II, or a ThinkPad Mini Dock, connect an ac adapter. If you
use the ThinkPad Port Replicator or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II, use an
ac adapter that is designed for your computer. If you use the ThinkPad Mini
Dock, use an ac adapter included in the package of the ThinkPad Mini
Dock.
v If your computer is operating, make sure that it has finished any operations
involving devices that are connected to a USB connector, a serial connector,
or a parallel connector. Also make sure that any connection to a modem or
an Ethernet port has ended.
v Before you attach your computer to a ThinkPad Mini Dock, make sure that
the security lock key is in place and in the unlocked (vertical) position.
1. Slide forward the sliding adjuster at the top of the ThinkPad Port
Replicator II or the ThinkPad Mini Dock. If you use a ThinkPad Port
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Replicator, this procedure is not required. Go to step 2.
2. Attach the computer to the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the ThinkPad Port
Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock, ensuring that the docking
connectors are aligned with each other.
3. Insert your computer into the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the ThinkPad Port
Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock, along the surface, until you hear
a click. The computer is now attached to the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the
ThinkPad Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock.
Detaching the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the Port Replicator
II, or the Mini Dock
To detach your computer from the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the ThinkPad
Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock, do the following:
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The following drawing is for the ThinkPad Mini Dock. The procedure is the
same for the ThinkPad Port Replicator and the ThinkPad Port Replicator II.
Notes:
v
If your computer is operating, make sure that it has finished operations
involving devices that are connected to the USB connector, the serial
connector, or the parallel connector. Also make sure that any connection to a
modem or an Ethernet is stopped.
v Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged.
1. If you use the ThinkPad Port Replicator or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II,
make sure that the mechanical lock is removed. If you use the ThinkPad
Mini Dock, make sure that the the security lock key is in place and in the
unlocked (vertical) position.
2. Press the release button ꢀ1ꢁ of the ThinkPad Port Replicator, the ThinkPad
Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock until the computer lifts up;
then, grasping both sides, remove the computer ꢀ2ꢁ.
Security feature
The ThinkPad Port Replicator, the ThinkPad Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad
Mini Dock has a security keyhole for a mechanical lock. By attaching a
mechanical lock with cable there, you can secure the ThinkPad Port Replicator,
the ThinkPad Port Replicator II, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock to a heavy object,
such as a desk.
If you use the ThinkPad Port Replicator or the ThinkPad Port Replicator II,
and attach a mechanical lock, the release button is also locked, so that the
computer cannot be detached from the ThinkPad Port Replicator or the
ThinkPad Port Replicator II.
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If you use the ThinkPad Mini Dock, and attach a mechanical lock, the release
button is not locked. To lock the release button, use the security lock key.
IBM® does not offer a mechanical lock. You will need to purchase one
elsewhere. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing any
locking device and security feature. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or
warranties about the function, quality, or performance of any locking device or
security features.
Attach a mechanical lock as follows:
The drawing is for the ThinkPad Port Replicator II.
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Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both:
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ThinkPad
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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