Front Panel Components
Following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator's front panel components.
Docking Port
The docking port connects the Port Replicator to
your Tablet PC. (Figure 4-9)
Port Replicator Release Latch
Slide the Port Replicator Release Latch sideways
to remove the Port Replicator from your Tablet
PC. (Figure 4-9)
Power On/Off Button
The Power On/Off button on the port replicator
performs the same as the system Suspend/
Resume button. The Power On/Off button
allows you to suspend Tablet PC activity
without powering off, resume your Tablet PC
from standby mode, and power on your system
when it has been shut down from the Windows
operating system.
Figure 4-10. Attaching the Port Replicator
Before docking or undocking your notebook
with the port replicator, be sure to touch a
grounded metal object to prevent electrostatic
discharge from affecting the computer
components.
Figure 4-9. Port Replicator front panel
Attaching the Port Replicator
To attach the Port Replicator, align the Port
Replicator connector on the bottom of your Tablet
PC with the connector on the Port Replicator and
push together at the two corners. (Figure 4-10)
Detaching the Port Replicator
To detach the Port Replicator:
1. Slide the Port Replicator release latch to
2. Pull away the Port Replicator to detach it from
User-Installable Features
Port Replicator
Figure 4-14. Unlatching the Port Replicator
release the Port Replicator from your Tablet
PC. (Figure 4-11)
your Tablet PC. (Figure 4-12)
Figure 4-12. Removing the Port Replicator
Power On/Off Button
Lift Lever
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