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