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Cradle / Mini Port Replicator
You can connect external equipment in variety by attaching the computer to the Cradle (optional) or Mini Port Replicator (optional).
Following is an example of how to set the computer to the Cradle. For further information, read the operating instructions that
come with the Cradle or Mini Port Replicator.
Setting the computer to the Cradle
1
Turn off the computer.
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Do not use sleep or hibernation function.
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Disconnect all the devices and cables and close the terminal cover.
2
Insert the computer to the Cradle from above.
3
Tip the computer back to fix it to the Cradle.
CAUTION
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You can select whether the USB ports of the Cradle are to be [Enabled] or [Disabled] in Setup Utility (
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separated from the setting for the USB port of the computer.
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The driver of the Cradle is preinstalled in the computer.
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Hot or warm docking/undocking is not possible with the Cradle or Mini Port Replicator.
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If impure substance is attached on the connector parts of Cradle or Mini Port Replicator, brush off the dirt. Wipe off the
water if attached. Contact failure may occur.
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The Cradle/Mini Port Replicator for does not support a serial mouse.
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To boot the computer from a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD/DVD drive, be sure to connect the USB drive to the
USB port on the computer, not to the USB port on the Cradle.
