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Using the port replicator, Using the port replicator -6, Connecting the port replicator – Toshiba Portege 7140 User Manual

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3-6 Getting Started

User's Manual

Portege 7140CT User's Manual – 7140_UK.doc – ENGLISH – Printed on 20/12/99 as IM_714UK

Using the Port Replicator

The Port Replicator provides ports to let you connect parallel and serial

devices and a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

Hot docking is not supported for the Port Replicator.

Connecting the Port Replicator

To connect the Port Replicator, follow the steps below.

1.

Save your data, shut down Windows and turn off the power.

2.

Squeeze the latches on either side of the connector.

3.

Plug the connector into the computer's port. Press evenly to avoid

damaging the connector.

Aligning the connectors

Disconnecting the Port Replicator

To disconnect the Port Replicator follow the steps below.

1.

Save your data, shut down Windows and turn off the power.

2.

Squeeze the latches on either side of the connector.

3.

Pull the connector out of the computer's port.

4.

Pull out the connector holder and insert the connector to protect it

when the Port Replicator is not in use.

The Port Replicator's connector holder

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