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Locating the controls
The following figure shows the locations of controls on the pro dock.
Figure 5. Overview of the pro dock
1
Power and connection indicator Used to indicate whether the pro dock is powered on normally.
2
Security-lock slot Used to secure the pro dock through a security cable lock.
3
Power connector Used to connect the power adapter.
4
USB 3.0 upstream connector
Used to connect a notebook computer.
5
DVI-I video output connector Used to connect an external monitor with a DVI cable. You also can
connect a DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI-I video output connector,
and connect the external monitor with a VGA cable to the DVI-I to
VGA adapter.
6
DP output connector Used to connect an external monitor with a DP cable.
7
USB 3.0 connector Used to connect USB 3.0 devices, such as a USB scanner, a USB
speaker, or a USB printer.
8
Gigabit Ethernet connector Used to connect a local area network (LAN) cable.
9
USB 2.0 connectors Used to connect USB 2.0 devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB
mouse, a USB speaker, or a USB printer.
Notes:
1. It is recommended that you connect a USB keyboard and a USB
mouse to the connectors.
2. If you are using a USB 3.0 device, it is recommended that you
connect it to a USB 3.0 connector rather than USB 2.0 connector
for faster USB transmission speed.
10
Power button Used to turn on or turn off the pro dock.
11
Always On USB 3.0 connector ( ) Used to connect USB 3.0 devices and charge some mobile digital
devices and smartphones.
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