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This user’s guide contains information on your Docking Cradle 
with your Fujitsu LifeBook®. We strongly recommend that you 
read this guide before using the Docking Cradle even if you are 
already familiar with such accessories.

Device Ports/Connectors on the Docking Cradle 

The Docking Cradle extends the functionality of your LifeBook 
by providing the following ports:

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• One 15-pin D-SUB connector for external monitor

• One LAN (RJ-45) port

• One DC-in connector

• One  docking  connector

The Docking Cradle connects to the front edge of the notebook.

Figure 1. Docking Cradle - Front and Right Side 

Docking Connector

USB Port

Notebook Easel

Cradle Base

Docking Cradle User’s Guide

Unica PR B5FY-8821-01EN-00 .fm  Page 1  Monday, June 30, 2008  10:17 AM

Summary of Contents for Docking Cradle

Page 1: ... such accessories Device Ports Connectors on the Docking Cradle The Docking Cradle extends the functionality of your LifeBook by providing the following ports Four USB 2 0 ports One 15 pin D SUB connector for external monitor One LAN RJ 45 port One DC in connector One docking connector The Docking Cradle connects to the front edge of the notebook Figure 1 Docking Cradle Front and Right Side Dockin...

Page 2: ...ar FRONT RIGHT SIDE COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of the Docking Cradle s front and right side components Figure 1 Docking Connector The docking connector mates with the connector on the bottom of the LifeBook to connect the two electronically USB Port There are four USB 2 0 ports on the Docking Cradle one on the right side and three on the rear USB 2 0 ports let you connect any ...

Page 3: ...onnect an external video device such as a monitor or projector Stability Stand The stability stand consists of a bracket which can be pulled away from the Docking Cradle to provide additional stability When not in use it can be pushed back into the Docking Cradle LAN RJ 45 Jack The LAN port lets you connect an RJ 45 cable Note that when your notebook is connected to the Docking Cradle the docking ...

Page 4: ... of the system is aligned with the docking connector on the Docking Cradle Figure 3 Figure 3 Attaching the Docking Cradle 3 Push your notebook down gently to connect it securely to the Docking Cradle The bottom of the notebook should rest flat against the easel The AC adapter must be plugged into the Docking Cradle in order to use all of the ports If the adapter is connected to the system several ...

Page 5: ...r is off To detach the Docking Cradle follow these steps 1 Simply lift your Lifebook straight up to detach it from the Docking Cradle Figure 4 Figure 4 Detaching the notebook CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting a LAN RJ 45 Device The LAN RJ 45 jack is used for a 10Base T 100Base Tx Ethernet LAN connection You may need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network Please refer to your n...

Page 6: ...is seated 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet Connecting an External Video Device 1 Align the external video cable to the connector on the Docking Cradle Figure 6 2 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each side of the connector Figure 6 Connecting an external video device Figure 5 Connecting the LAN Docking Cradle ...

Page 7: ...n the rear In order to connect a USB device follow these steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 7 Connecting a USB device Note that in order for the USB ports on the Docking Cradle to work the Docking Cradle must be powered using an AC Adapter ...

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