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DockMate IV

Quick Guide

The DockMate IV is an ergonomic docking base
designed specifically for the TravelMate 7100
series notebook computer.

The following is quick guide is divided into easy-to-
follow sections. You can also make quick jumps to
topics below:

To look at DockMate IV’s ports

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page 2

To make connections with DockMate IV

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page 5

To dock and undock the notebook computer

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starts page 6

To look at some frequently-asked questions

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page 10

Summary of Contents for Dock IV

Page 1: ...es notebook computer The following is quick guide is divided into easy to follow sections You can also make quick jumps to topics below To look at DockMate IV s ports page 2 To make connections with DockMate IV page 5 To dock and undock the notebook computer starts page 6 To look at some frequently asked questions page 10 ...

Page 2: ...e peripherals you need and adds two more CardBus PC Card slots for even greater flexibility Left Ports In addition to the two PC Card slots on your TravelMate DockMate IV has two more CardBus PC Card slots CardBus PC Card slots Dock guides Dock guides Dock connector Dock indicator Dock lever Dock lock Eject buttons ...

Page 4: ...25 pin FDD port or the 25 pin parallel port The two ports cannot be used simultaneously Set the FDD Printer switch to the FDD icon if using a floppy disk drive Set to the Printer icon when using a printer The infrared port is not available when the notebook is docked ...

Page 5: ...s 1 Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC in port on DockMate IV then connect the other end to the power outlet If you do not connect the AC adapter the computer uses power from the battery pack 2 Connect the desired peripherals to the ports on DockMate IV ...

Page 6: ...k there should be enough space in the front of DockMate IV for the computer to easily dock and undock Now you are ready to dock and undock the computer Docking the Computer Follow these steps 1 Make sure DockMate IV is in a ready to dock position If not follow the figure below ...

Page 7: ...e computer does not enter suspend to memory mode after 5 seconds you can already dock in your computer In this situation you also do not need to press any key after docking 3 Slide the mini port cover on the computer s port cover to expose the DockMate IV connector 4 Place the computer in docking position taking note of the two docking guides on DockMate IV ...

Page 9: ...cking The dock lock prevents accidental undocking Make sure the dock lock is pushed in place 3 Press the dock handle towards the front end of DockMate IV to undock the computer Remove the computer from DockMate IV and press any key to wake up the computer The computer reconfigures itself ...