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Toshiba PA3686U-1SET Laptop Docking Station User Manual

1. NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons 2 Select Eject Dock from the menu Eject and Sleep Select Sound Device Update Support Settings User s manual About Sample Image The Eject Dock command Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 35 Undocking your computer The indicator light on the front of the dynadock flashes orange and the following message appears on your computer screen TOSHIBA dynadock Utility Undocking now Sample Image Undocking in progress 3 When the indicator light stops flashing or turns off it is safe to move the computer out of range of the dynadock antennas or to disconnect the USB cable if you are using one NOTE If you are using a wireless USB adaptor you can leave the adaptor connected to the computer after undocking However be careful not to damage the adaptor for example while moving the computer Undocking and placing the computer into Sleep mode Use the Eject and Sleep option of the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility to quickly stop all communications with external devices and place the computer into Sleep mode 1 Right click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop 1 56 PM Sample Image T
2. 3 FCC information madon tn ssh e 5 EOEOOE yw 12 BT Mae 13 PONI DS asit te en a a 13 Quick TOUT nc 14 VIEW 14 Back VIBW 16 TOD VOW 18 Package contents sn 18 Computer requirements 19 Chapter 1 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting 20 Setting up the dynadock 20 Assemble the dynadock 20 Connect the power adaptor 21 Install the software 21 Connect the dynadock to your computer 24 1 0 Contents Connecting your peripherals 28 Connecting to a network 28 Connecting a monitor 29 Connecting audio devices 30 Connecting USB devices 31 Chapter 2 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 33 Undocking your 33 Undocking via the undock button 34 Undocking via the utility
3. lUS a Antenna switch Q Line out Headphones Speakers sepe por 0 Lae r Network port 4 mf USB 2 0 ports sr B DVI video port EO Mini USB jack 23 Q Security Lock Slot DCZIN Sample Illustration Connections on the back of the dynadock Component Antennas Antenna switch Line out Headphones Speakers Optical S PDIF digital audio output port Network port USB 2 0 ports DVI I video port Mini USB jack Security lock slot DC IN p Jon J Lp Jiu ace DC IN 15V Introduction Quick Tour 1 Description Send and receive wireless signals to from the connected computer Slide the switch down to enable wireless communication between your computer and the dynadockT Slide the switch up e lt to connect your computer to the dynadock with a USB cable A standard 3 5 mm mini jack for stereo audio output to headphones headsets speakers Connection point for digital audio equipment e g Dolby Digital Surround Sound receiver and speaker system Note Requires an optical S PDIF cable not provided and an optical S PDIF input jack on the receiver Connection point for a 10 100 BASE TX Ethernet cable not provided Connection points for USB 2 0 and 1 1 devices Note 1 Certain USB devices such as optical disk drives and hard disk drives have high power requirements Due to the po
4. button next to S PDIF Output and then select Digital Audio 48KHz from the drop down list Click OK Configure the Audio Output setting of your media playback software to use S PDIF NOTE To locate the Audio Out control access your media player s setup or configuration screen For more information please see the documentation provided with your media playback software Charging USB devices eA 4 You can charge select USB devices such as PDAs MP3 players and cellular phones using the dynadock s two front USB ports USB Sleep and Charge ports even when your computer is undocked or disconnected from the dynadock or your computer is off Charge mode is enabled by default See Using the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility on page 42 to enable disable Charge mode NOTE Some USB devices may not support this feature Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Using standby sleep hibernation modes with the dynadock M To charge a device when the dynadock is disconnected or the connected computer is off 1 Make sure the dynadock s AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet 2 Connect the device you want to charge to one of the dynadock s front USB ports 3 Press the Dock Undock button once The indicator light glows orange to indicate charging is in progress To stop charging the device press the Dock Undock button again The indicator light turns off Using standby sleep hibernation modes
5. 34 Undocking and placing the computer into Sleep 35 Re connecting and docking your computer 36 Using the dynadock software 37 The background utility 37 Using the Wireless USB Manager 37 Using the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility 42 Using the USB Multi Channel Audio a 45 Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility 45 Uninstalling the software 47 Adjusting video settings 47 Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode 47 Supported display modes 49 Adjusting audio settings 50 Configuring audio ports 50 Enhancing sound quality 52 Enabling digital S PDIF output 55 Charging USB 56 Using standby sleep hibernation modes with the 57 Securing the dynadock 58 Contents 1 1 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Support 59 Troubleshooting eese 59 gs se 60 Di
6. install 21 76 Index uninstalling 47 sound quality enhancing 52 specifications 71 Standby mode 57 switch antenna switch 17 T top View Quick Tour 18 Toshiba Web site 69 TOSHIBA dynadock Utility using 42 Toshiba support 69 TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility using 45 troubleshooting 59 U undocking Sleep mode 35 via button 34 via the utility 34 your computer 33 uninstalling Host Device Drivers 41 software 47 Wireless USB Manager 41 USB issues 68 ports 15 USB cable connection set up 28 USB devices charging 56 connecting 31 using 45 using dynadock software 37 USB 2 0 2 USB Sleep and Charge USB Multi Channel Audio Utility TOSHIBA dynadock Utility 42 TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility 45 USB Multi Channel Audio Utility 45 Wireless USB Manager 37 utility undocking 34 V video settings adjusting 47 virtual 7 1 channel surround sound enable 52 W Web site Toshiba 69 wireless connection set up 24 Wireless USB Manager uninstalling 41 using 37 Wireless USB Manager window 38
7. Sound Device from the menu 3 On the Playback tab of the dialog box select one of the following Touse the dynadock s Headphone Speakers Line out jack select USB Multi Channel Audio Device To use the docked computer s Headphone Speakers Line out jack select a different playback device other than USB Multi Channel Audio Device 4 Click Set Default Click OK 6 Connect your audio playback device to the jack you enabled in step 3 NOTE You may need to restart your media player for the audio changes to take effect Configuring audio recording ports Microphone 1 Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop lt 3 7 mx vi 1 56 Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons 2 Select Select Sound Device from the menu 3 On the Recording tab of the dialog box select one of the following use the dynadock s Microphone jack select USB Multi Channel Audio Device 52 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Adjusting audio settings e To use the docked computer s Microphone jack select a different recording device other than USB Multi Channel Audio Device 4 Click Set Default 5 Click OK 6
8. This may LA in a system failure malfunction loss of data or damage to the product Never place your product in a location with extremely low temperatures e e Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to extremely low temperatures This may result in a system failure malfunction or loss of data Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations e Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations This may result in condensation causing a system failure malfunction or loss of data Never operate your product during a thunderstorm e e Never operate your product on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately unplug the product An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If
9. To connect a USB device to the dynadock 1 If your device came with its own AC adaptor connect the AC adaptor to the device and to a live electrical outlet 2 Use a USB cable to connect the device to one of the USB ports on the dynadock M 32 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Connecting your peripherals NOTE If you want to charge your USB device when the computer connected to the dynadock is off or when there is no computer connected to the dynadock be sure to connect your device to one of the powered USB ports on the front of the dynadock The indicator light glows orange when charging is taking place Wait for Windows to recognize the device and install the drivers A message should display on your computer screen indicating when installation is complete and the device is ready to use Chapter 2 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Undocking your computer CAUTION avoid losing data and or damaging your computer and or peripherals be sure to undock your computer from the dynadock as described in this section before you do any one of the following 4 Disconnect the USB wireless adaptor from your computer Disconnect the USB cable connecting your computer to the dynadock if you are not using a wireless connection Move the computer outside of the operational range approximately 10 meters 32 feet of the wireless connection Und
10. USB devices connected to your computer with a USB cable will be rejected by the host radio Connecting disconnecting the dynadock from your computer Your computer can only be docked with one dynadock at a time If you have more than one dynadockTM within range of your computer you may want to temporarily prevent your computer from connecting wirelessly to a particular dynadockTM To temporarily prevent your computer from connecting wirelessly to a dynadockTM On the Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager click the green button next to the dynadock icon The button turns gray to indicate the dynadock is in a non connectable state Click the button again to allow connection NOTE You can change the name of the each dynadock listed on the Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager This is especially useful if you have multiple dynadocks to differentiate between them To rename a dynadock right click on the default name select Rename from the shortcut menu and then enter a custom name To permanently remove the association between the dynadockTM and the host radio On the Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager right click on the dynadock icon and select Remove from the menu 40 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Using the dynadock software NOTE If you permanently remove the device you will not be able to connect to that particular device again until the device has been re associated To
11. Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your dynadockTM and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 70 Troubleshooting and Support Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have e e e e e e Your dynadock s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem if applicable along with the its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Customer Support Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Appendix A specifications Specifications This section summarizes the dynadock s technical specifications Physical dimensions Weight 490 g 17 2 oz including the base Size 42 w x 77 d x 222 h mm 1 7 w x 3 0 d x 8 7 h in main body 112 5 w x 130 d x 234 h mm 4 4 w x 5 2 d x 9 3 h in with base connected Environmental requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 to 35 C
12. click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons 2 Select Extend or Mirror from the menu NOTE If you notice certain windows or other parts of your display are missing when you disconnect your computer from the dynadock you may need to de select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor checkbox in your Windows Display Properties dialog box to return the entire image to your primary screen NOTE You can also use the Windows Display Properties screen to switch between Extended mode and Mirror mode NOTE The external monitor connected to the dynadock may be identified as either 2 or 3 on the Windows Display Properties screen depending on your computer model even though there may not be three viewable displays Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 49 Adjusting video settings Supported display modes Three components make up the display mode resolution color depth and refresh rate These components are defined as follows e Resolution In common usage the resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen horizontally and vertically Color Depth The number of different colors that can be shown on the screen at the same time e Refresh rate The speed at Which the entire screen is rescanned Higher frequencies reduce flicker The dynadock supports the following display modes Resolution
13. follow these precautions lt Never tamper with the power cable cord or plug Never splice or alter a power cable cord lt Never bend or twist a power cable cord Never pull on a power cable cord to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly lt Never place heavy objects on a power cable cord lt Never run a power cable cord through a pinch point such as a door or window lt Never place a power cable cord near a heat source e Never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cable cord in place e Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor Doing any of the above may damage the cables and or result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Attaching the power cable cord e Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury lt Be careful if you use a power strip An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Dust on the power plug connectors or connector base If dust gets on the power plug connectors or connector base turn the power off and disconnect the power plug Then clean the connector and or connector base with a dry cloth Continuing to use the product without cleaning
14. if desired to suit your sound preferences 9 Click OK to close the dialog box You can now listen to virtual 7 1 channel sound through your two channel headphones or speakers Enabling digital SPDIF output Using the S PDIF Output feature in the included software you can directly output the digital sound source from your computer to your home theater equipment without loss of sound quality To experience true digital sound quality your digital audio content and your external decoder AV receiver connected to the dynadock M must both support Dolby Digital or DTS decoding You will also need to enable the S PDIF output function in the USB Multi Channel Audio Device utility as described below To enable digital S PDIF output 1 Connect your external decoder AV receiver speakers to the dynadock s S PDIF jack You will need a TOSlink optical digital audio cable purchased separately to connect the dynadock to your audio equipment 56 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Charging USB devices 2 Click the USB Multi Channel Audio Device icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop VOS 156 Sample Image USB Multi Channel Audio Device Utility icon NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons 3 Click the
15. in the Video Dock icon menu will be limited to avoid damage to the monitor Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting 63 Problem s cannot open the ATI Catalyst Control Center on my computer since installed the dynadock display drivers and utility The external monitor connected to the dynadock is incorrectly identified as a Non PNP monitor in the Windows Device Manager cannot run Transient Multi Monitor Manager in Windows Vista since installed the dynadock display drivers and utility After re dock my computer or after my computer resumes from standby sleep hibernation mode windows that were previously displayed on the extended desktop are now displayed on the primary monitor When undock my computer windows that were previously displayed on the extended desktop do not return to my primary display cannot use full screen DOS mode on an external monitor connected to the dynadock The computer s built in display does not turn off when the external monitor connected to the dynadock is set as the primary monitor Solution s Some versions of ATI Catalyst Control Center are not supported by the dynadock Use Windows Display Properties and the Toshiba Video Dock utility instead to control your display s The monitor name displayed i in the Windows Device Manager is controlled by Windows This designation will not affect the functionality o
16. of the image on your primary monitor displays on the external monitor please see Adjusting video settings on page 47 The dynadock uses an advanced video graphics controller to display images on an external monitor connected to the dynadock However the dynadock connects to the computer via USB and due to USB 2 0 data transfer speed limitations some or all portions of video game playback may appear slow or choppy This is not a malfunction of the dynadock For optimal video playback performance use your computer s display This may occur if the external monitor is set to Mirror mode and the display resolution is higher than 1280 x 800 You can take one or more of the following actions to resolve the problem Disable the Aero color scheme Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization and then Window Color and Appearance The Appearance Settings window opens Select a different color scheme other than Windows Aero ower the display resolution lt Switch to Extended mode Try a different media player For optimal video playback performance use the computer s display 5 The dynadock video card requires Extended Display Identification Data EDID to be supplied by a connected monitor This information includes resolution settings supported by the monitor Some monitors do not supply this information and in such cases the resolution settings available
17. of the dynadock is in the correct position up for communication via a USB cable down for wireless communication Solution s Check that the computer is properly configured to communicate with the network before connecting the LAN cable to the dynadock If necessary contact your system administrator for assistance Check that the network cable is properly connected to the dynadock For more information see Connecting to a network on page 28 Make sure the dynadock is connected to your computer wirelessly or with a USB cable and the computer is docked indicator light on dynadock is green If the problem is related to the dynadock hardware see the Toshiba Support on page 69 68 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting USB Problem s USB device does not work A USB device s connected to the dynadock does not work after resumption from standby sleep hibernation or restart Yellow exclamation points appear in the Windows Device Manager next to one or more of the connected USB devices The dynadock is not charging the USB device My real time device for example a Web camera microphone or speakers does not operate properly when connected to the dynadock Solution s Make sure the dynadock is connected to your computer wirelessly or with a USB cable and the computer is docked indicator light on dynadock is green Check that the cable connection betw
18. re associate the device follow the instructions in the section Set up a wireless connection on page 24 Disable Enable pop up messages The Options tab of the Wireless USB Manager enables you to disable or enable pop up messages that appear in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop For example a pop up message informs you when an associated wireless USB device such as the dynadockTM has been connected or disconnected from your computer These messages are enabled by default 7 Wireless USB Manager Friendly name amado Notification rules V Display notifications when a device connects V Display notifications when a device disconnects V Display notifications when a known device attempts to connect but is currently not allowed Notification area V Keep the Wireless USB Manager icon in the notification area when the window is closed V Show a waming before minimizing to the notification area ieee baa Sample Image The Options tab Change Select the channel used for radio communication The Communications tab of the Wireless USB Manager enables you to view and change radio settings The default channel setting is Automatic which enables the host radio to automatically locate an available channel for communications NOTE It is recommended to leave this setting on Automatic If you m
19. the power plug may result in a fire or an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may have been provided with your product or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the product Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Use correct power source Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Only use approved power cables cords e Always use or purchase power cables cords that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Do not handle the power plug with wet hands Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Choking hazards e Never leave small parts such as covers caps and screws within the reach of infants or small children Swallowing a small pa
20. 1200 VESA CVT Coordinated Video Timing on an external monitor Hot swappable add or remove most devices without rebooting the computer Virtual 7 1 channel digital surround sound Includes TOSHIBA dynadock Utility for customizing dynadock settings Charges your USB peripherals with the front powered USB ports even when the connected computer is off 5 Undock button allows you to easily safely dock undock your computer from the docking station For wireless communication you will need a computer with Integrated Certified Wireless USB functionality or a Certified Wireless USB adaptor included with certain models 1 4 Introduction Quick Tour Quick Tour This section identifies the various components of the dynadockTM wireless U For a description of each component please refer to the table beneath each illustration Front view Power light Indicator light Powered USB 2 0 ports USB Sleep and Charge et 4 Microphone jack Headphone jack Sample Illustration Lights and connectors on the front of the dynadock Component Power light Indicator light Powered USB 2 0 e ports USB Sleep and Charge ports O Microphone jack Headphone jack Q f Introduction Quick Tour 1 Description Glows blue when power is being supplied from the AC adaptor Indicates the status of dock
21. 41 to 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F 10 to 90 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb Temperature 26 C maximum Power requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 60 Hz cycles per second dynadock 15V DC 3 0 4 0 amperes differs per unit 72 Specifications General specifications Computer Interface USB 2 0 or UWB ultra wide band radio link Ports and Connectors 4 USB 2 0 ports in the back 2 USB 2 0 Powered ports in front 1 S PDIF connector optical digital audio output 1 Ethernet port 10 100 Base T Ethernet RJ 45 connector 1 DVI I port Digital 24 pin Female Connector 1 Microphone connector 3 5 mm mono audio in 1 Headphones connector 3 5 mm stereo audio out 1 Line out 3 5 mm stereo audio out 1 DC IN socket 1 Security lock slot Supported Video Display Modes Windows XP Mirror Desktop Extended Desktop Primary Display Windows Vista Mirror Desktop Extended Desktop Primary Display Depending on your operating system some built in video adaptors may prevent a second monitor from being the primary display Specifications are subject to change without further notice Index A AC power connection 21 adjusting audio settings 50 video settings 47 antenna switch 17 antennas 17 assemble dynadockTM 20 associations dynadockTM with computer 39 audio devices connecting 30 audio ports configuri
22. 640 x 480 720 x 400 720 x 480 768 576 800 480 800 600 832 x 624 848 x 480 1024 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1152 x 870 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 800 1360 x 768 1366 x 768 1368 x 768 1400 x 1050 1440 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 Hefresh Hates Hz 60 67 72 75 85 70 85 88 50 60 50 60 60 56 60 72 75 85 75 60 60 60 70 75 85 15 75 All modes available in both 16 bit and 32 bit color except 50 60 modes marked with an 60 75 85 asterisk 60 85 60 75 85 60 60 50 60 60 60 75 85 60 60 60 Color Depth Available in 16 bit color mode only 50 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Adjusting audio settings Please note the following Interlaced modes are not supported The display modes listed above may not be supported by your monitor or your monitor may offer additional modes not supported by the dynadockTM For information on display modes supported by your monitor be sure to check the documentation supplied with your monitor Select a mode that both the dynadock and the monitor support Placing a monitor into an unsupported mode for long periods can damage it If you are using Mirror mode to clone the primary display s image on an external monitor the dynadockTM will attempt to use the same display mode on the external monitor that you selected for the primary display In some cases however this may n
23. Connect your microphone to the jack you enabled in step 3 Enhancing sound quality With the included software you can experience 7 1 channel virtual surround sound through two channel speakers or headphones connected to the dynadockTM To enable virtual 7 1 channel sound 1 Connect your two channel speakers or headphones to the dynadockTM Click USB Multi Channel Audio Device icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop E HIO 156PM Sample Image USB Multi Channel Audio Device Utility icon NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons The USB Multi Channel Audio Device Utility opens Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 53 Adjusting audio settings uj USB Multi Channel Audio Device lei kaza Man Setting Karoke Moge Voice komaton MP3 CD VCD Wav WMA DSP Effect Dutput Mode Analog Output Digital Audio 48 KHz e S PDIF Output mJ Sample Image The USB Multi Channel Audio Device Utility 3 In the Analog Output section of the dialog box select one of the following e Headphone or if you connected headphones in step 1 2 Speakers if you connected speakers in step 1 4 In the DSP Mode section of the dialog
24. E If no output is seen on the monitor connected to the dynadock the current video resolution setting may not be supported by the monitor This can happen if the monitor does not report its supported modes to the dynadock s DVI component Adjust the resolution of the external monitor until an image is shown For more information see Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility page 45 30 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Connecting your peripherals You can customize the video settings of the dynadock See Adjusting video settings page 47 for more information Connecting audio devices The dynadock provides four audio ports as shown in the following illustrations A CU Line out i ie Headphones Speakers EX E L Optical S PDIF digital E audio output jack S i Microphone jack NEY Headphone jack Front Back Sample Illustration dynadockTM wireless U audio ports The following table indicates which port to use for each type of audio activity Activity Audio Device Use this port Audio recording Microphone Microphone jack Headphones headsets Headphone jack or Line out Speakers Audio playback Digital audio equipment S PDIF jack Egs Dolby Digital Surround Sound receiver and speaker system with optical S PDIF input port Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals 31 Connecting your perip
25. Image USB Multi Channel Audio Device Utility icon NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons For more information on using this utility see Enhancing sound quality on page 52 and Enabling digital S PDIF output on page 55 Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility Use the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility to adjust the settings for the monitor connected to the dynadock With this utility you can select Mirror mode or Extended mode and select screen resolution color quality and refresh rates To access the Video Dock Utility 1 Right click the TOSHIBA Video Dock icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop el 156 PM Sample Image TOSHIBA Video Dock icon 46 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Using the dynadock M software NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button gI if necessary to display hidden icons 2 Select one of the following options from the menu Option Screen Resolution Color Quality Screen Rotation Extend To Extend Mirror Off Advanced Use this option to Change the resolution setting of the external monitor connected to the dynad
26. OSHIBA dynadock Utility icon NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons 2 Select Eject and Sleep from the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility menu 36 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Re connecting and docking your computer Eject Dock Eject and Sleep Select Sound Device Update Support Settings User s manual About Sample Image The Eject and Sleep command 3 Wait before disconnecting the dynadock from the computer TOSHIBA dynadock Utility 5 Undockin NOW Sample Image Undocking in progress When the computer is undocked the dynadock Utility icon no longer appears in the System tray Notification Area 4 After the computer is undocked the computer enters Sleep mode Re connecting and docking your computer To re connect and dock your computer to the dynadockTM upon returning to your desk with your computer after a meeting for example do the following e If you are using a wireless USB adaptor make sure the adaptor is properly connected or re connect the adaptor Make sure the computer is within wireless communication range of the dynadockTM Remove any obstructions between the computer and the dynadockTM If the computer is in standby sleep hibernation mode press th
27. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt dynadock wireless U User s Manual GMAA00165010 07 09 NO Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and icons highlight these instructions as follows indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNINO Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Safety instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully AWAANING Do modify tamper with or repair the produc lt Do not attempt to disassemble modify tamper with or repair the product including the AC adaptor Disassembly modification tampering or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Handling the AC adaptor and power cables cords or plugs lt When handling the power cable cord
28. This UWB device shall cease transmission within 10 seconds unless it receives an acknowledgement from the associated receiver that its transmission is being received An acknowledgement of reception must continue to be received by the transmitting device at least every 10 seconds of operation or the UWB device must cease transmitting AWAARNING Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the device under the FCC Equipment Authorization This includes changes or substitutions of the antennas which are furnished with the device NOTE Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the docking station s ports Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 Copyright statement This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respec
29. a if you are using an adaptor and the dynadocks antennas are in the upright position lt Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock is set to the down position e Verify that the settings in the Wireless USB Manager utility are configured correctly to enable wireless communication For more information please see Using the Wireless USB Manager on page 37 If you are using a wired USB cable connection lt Make sure the USB cable connecting the devices is secure on both ends Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock is set to the e lt gt up position Troubleshooting and Support 6 Troubleshooting Problem s The connection to the dynadock M has been lost Network Problem s Cannot access the local area network LAN Solution s The computer may be out of wireless communication range Bring the computer within close range of the dynadock to automatically reconnect The computer may be in standby sleep hibernation mode The computer will re connect when It resumes from standby sleep hibernation In wireless mode the USB adaptor may have been disconnected Re connect the USB adaptor to the computer In wired mode the USB cable may have been disconnected Re connect the USB cable There may be an obstruction between the dynadock and your computer that is preventing wireless communication Remove the obstruction Make sure the antenna switch on the back
30. anually select a channel that is being used by another dynadock in the vicinity the channel bandwidth will be shared by both devices To maximize performance a separate channel should be used for each dynadock Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 41 Using the dynadock M software If you wish to manually select the channel to be used for communications between the dynadock M and your computer you can do so by clicking the Requested Channel drop down menu and then selecting any channel from the list Disable Enable radio communications If you take your computer and wireless USB adapter on board an airplane FCC regulations require that you disable the host radio in your wireless USB adaptor to prevent it from transmitting during the flight To temporarily disable the host radio do one of the following Click the Off button on the Communications tab of the Wireless USB Manager in the Communication status area of the window Ww Right click the Wireless USB Manager icon in your Windows System tray Notification Area and select Disable communications from the menu The icon turns from blue to yellow to indicate the change in status 5 Undock the dynadockTM by pressing the Undock button and then unplug the Certified Wireless USB adaptor from your computer To re enable communications reverse the procedure Uninstalling the Wireless USB Manager and Host Device Drivers To uninstall the Wirele
31. bernation mode 57 Host Device Drivers uninstalling 41 icon safety 2 icons safety 2 indicator light 15 inserting wireless USB adaptor 25 install software 21 instructions safety 3 introduction 12 issues audio sound 65 connection docking 66 display video 61 Network 67 Other 69 power 60 USB 68 Index 15 L light indicator 15 power 15 Line out 17 M Microphone jack 15 Mini USB jack 17 monitor connecting 29 N Network issues 67 network connecting 28 Network port 17 0 Optical S PDIF 17 Other issues 69 P package contents 18 peripherals connecting 28 physical dimensions dynadock 71 pop up messages disable enable 40 port DC IN 17 Headphone jack 15 Line out Headphones Speakers 17 Microphone jack 15 Mini USB 17 Mini USB connecting 26 Network 17 Optical S PDIF 17 USB 2 0 2 USB Sleep and Charge ports 15 power issues 60 power light 15 power requirements dynadock 71 Q Quick Tour 14 back view 16 front view 14 top view 18 R radio communication 40 radio communications disable enable 41 re connecting your computer 36 S PDIF output enabling 55 safety icons 2 instructions 3 security lock slot 17 dynadockTM 58 selecting Extended Mirror mode 47 message options 44 setup USB cable connection 28 wireless connection 24 setting Sleep mode options 43 setting up the dynadockTM 20 Sleep mode 57 undocking 35 Sleep mode options setting 43 software
32. blem s The Fn F5 and Fn Space hot keys on my Toshiba computer do not affect the external monitor connected to my system via the dynadock The external monitor connected to the dynadock shows only the wallpaper background of my Windows desktop Video or game playback is slow or choppy on the external monitor connected o the dynadock My Windows Vista system runs more slowly when an external monitor is connected to the computer via the dynadock Cannot play videos on an external monitor connected o the dynadock The Video Dock icon menu does not list all of the resolution modes my monitor is capable of displaying Solution s The Fn F5 and Fn Space hot key functionality detailed in your Toshiba computer User s Guide controls the video controller for the computer s built in display and your computer s video port These hot keys cannot be used to control an external display connected via the dynadock To control the video adaptor within the dynadock see Adjusting video settings on page 47 The default configuration for the external monitor connected to the dynadock is Extended mode an extension of the image on the computer This mode allows you to display different information on each monitor connected to your computer Drag a window off of the right side of your primary display to have it appear on the external monitor To switch to Mirror mode so that an exact duplicate
33. box click the 7 1 Virtual Speaker Shifter button Dep Mode LAJ Sample Image The 7 1 Virtual Speaker Shifter button 5 Click the Advanced Settings button next to DSP Mode DSP Mode AJ Sample Image The Advanced Settings button 54 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Adjusting audio settings The Speaker Shifter controls display 6 Use the Shifter controls to adjust your virtual speaker settings as indicated in the table below E Shifter 7 controls The listener top view Sample Image Shifter Controls NOTE The dialog box shows the location of the virtual speakers relative to the listener depicted in the center Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 55 Adjusting audio settings Control s Click to 1 Increase decrease the volume of all virtual speakers 2 Rotate all virtual speakers clockwise Rotate all virtual speakers counterclockwise Manually rotate all virtual speakers Manually change the location of a specific speaker Click the button and then click and drag the speaker to the desired location This control enables you to enhance an individual channel For example a low volume center for dialog can be enhanced by dragging it closer to the listener Bl BI BI B 6 Reset Return to the default settings 7 Click the Advanced Settings button next to DSP Mode to close the Shifter controls and return to the basic controls screen 8 Adjust other settings
34. ch monitor connected to your computer This provides a number of advantages to increase productivity including the ability to View large spreadsheets across two screens 5 Multitask more effectively without overlapping windows Compare two documents simultaneously across two screens 5 View videos TV one screen and reviews other 48 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Adjusting video settings Mirror mode duplicates the image on your computer screen on the external monitor s connected to the dynadock M This mode is useful if for example you want to view information on a larger external desktop monitor instead of a smaller built in computer screen In Mirror mode the dynadockTM automatically adjusts the external monitor s resolution color quality and refresh rate settings to provide the best overall image quality based on your computer s settings To configure the dynadock s video output signal to Mirror mode or Extended mode connect an external monitor to the dynadockTM as described in the section Connecting a monitor on page 29 and then follow the steps below 1 Right click the TOSHIBA Video Dock icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop X wu Eo WoW 156 PM Sample Image TOSHIBA Video Dock icon NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then
35. ck of the dynadockTM 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Windows automatically detects the device and installs the device drivers 4 Restart your computer when prompted NOTE Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer s operating System is configured to create a system restore point after a new device is installed This occurs after initial installation only When the computer restarts the dynadock is ready to use Connecting your peripherals Once you have set up a wireless or USB cable connection between your computer and the dynadockTM you can connect your computer peripherals to the appropriate ports on the dynadockTM Please refer to the Quick Tour page 14 for information on the dynadock s ports and refer to the sections below for information on connecting specific types of devices Connecting to a network Connect one end of a network cable not provided to the Network port RJ 45 on the dynadock and the other end to your network If the network is not automatically connected configure the network properties of the Ethernet adaptor as follows 1 In Windows XP select Start Connect to and then Show all Connections In Windows Vista select Start Control Panel View network status and tasks and then Manage network connections Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals 29 Connecting your peripherals 2 Inthe Network Connec
36. d questions and more Settings Turn Eject amp Sleep mode and Charge mode on or ofi Turn notification messages on or off For more information see Undocking and placing the computer into Sleep mode on page 35 Charging USB devices on page 56 and Selecting message options on page 44 User s Manual View the dynadock wireless U User s Manual this document on your computer screen About Find the version number for the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility software Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 43 Using the dynadock M software NOTE If the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button gg if necessary to display hidden icons You can also access the Settings options of the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility through the Windows Control Panel Click Start Control Panel to open the Control Panel and then double click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon If the icon is not shown click Classic view on the left side of the Control Panel window Setting Sleep mode options Sleep mode enables you to place the computer into Sleep Standby or Hibernation mode after undocking When the Sleep mode setting in the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility is enabled you can do this by selecting Eject and Sleep from the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility menu Sleep mode is enabled by default To set Slee
37. e computer s power button to resume Press the Dock button on the top of the dynadock to dock The indicator light on the front of the dynadock flashes green to indicate docking is in progress The light turns solid green when docking is completed Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 3 Using the dynadock M software Using the dynadock software This section provides information on using the following software to manage the dynadock and adjust settings to suit your needs The background utility Wireless USB Manager TOSHIBA dynadock Utility USB Multi Channel Audio Device utility TOSHIBA Video Dock utility You can also refer to this section to learn how to uninstall the software The background utility After the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility is installed and the computer is restarted a program named TOSDockApp exe will run automatically in the background This program will be listed in the Windows Task Manager This program detects the connection and removal of the dynadockTM from the computer e 5 e The background utility does not impact any other programs running on your computer Do not turn off the utility as it is required for proper operation of the dynadockTM Using the Wireless USB Manager The Wireless USB Manager is the driver software for the Toshiba Certified Wireless USB adaptor included with certain models This driver is automatically installed when y
38. ed the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System may also need to dynadock to my computer be updated Refer to the your computer manufacturer s Web Site for more information Restart your computer after updating the operating system and or the BIOS and try using the dynadock again The blue error screen may be unrelated to the dynadock Refer to the documentation that came with your computer and your computer manufacturer s Web site for more information Toshiba Support If you require additional help or are still having problems operating the dynadockTM you may need to contact Toshiba for additional technical assistance Before you call Since some problems may be related to software or the operating system it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the user s manual and or troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support department for assistance Consult the reseller or dealer from whom you purchased your computer dynadockTM optional peripheral devices and or software They are your best resource for current information and support Contacting Toshiba Toshiba s technical support
39. eed to manually reset the volume to the desired level after the system has restarted 66 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting Problem s Solution s Sound is distorted or Disconnect the dynadock from your computer and play the delayed when playing some file again multimedia files Connection Docking Problem s Solution s My computer does not Make sure you have properly connected the adaptor to your automatically detect the computer Certified Wireless USB Disconnect and then reconnect the adaptor adaptor The computer s USB port may be damaged Check to see if other devices can be successfully connected to the port What is the difference Connecting opens a line of communication between the between connecting and computer and the dynadock but not between the computer docking and external devices connected to the dynadock Docking enables the computer to communicate with devices connected to the dynadock The computer can only be docked with one dynadock at a time cannot get the computer If you are using a wireless connection to connect and dock The computer may be too far away from the dynadock move the indicator light does not closer to the dynadock turn solid green Make sure that there is nothing between the computer and the dynadock for example walls monitors lt Make sure the wireless USB adaptor is properly connected to your compuler lt Make sure the adaptors antenn
40. eeded only for initially setting up the wireless connection The process of initially establishing a connection between the dynadock and your computer with the cable is called association 26 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Setting up the dynadock port 6 Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB 2 0 port on your computer Sample Illustration Connecting the USB cable to your computer The Wireless USB Manager opens automatically on your computer screen 7 Click Yes allow the device to associate to start the association Wireless USB Manager Devices Cc Rules 0 dynadock Wireless USB DWA wants to form an association with your computer Association pending waiting on host confirmation Yes allow the device to associate This will allow the device to connect wirelessly to my computer in the future automatically This will prevent the device from connecting to my computer wirelessly in the future No do NOT associate with this device Sample Image Association screen Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals 27 Setting up the dynadock 8 After successfully completing the association remove the USB cable connecting the computer to the dynadockTM After a few moments a wireless connection is established and a message displays on your computer screen asking if you want t
41. een the USB port on the dynadock and the USB device is secure Make sure that the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to the operating system documentation for more information Make sure that the AC adaptor if applicable is connected securely to the USB device and a live electrical outlet Refer to the documentation that came with the USB device This problem may occur when there are six USB devices connected to the dynadock and the computer enters standby sleep hibernation mode or is restarted To resolve the issue disconnect and then re connect one of the USB devices Make sure that the USB device is connected to one of the front powered USB ports Make sure the AC adaptor cord is firmly connected to the dynadock and a live electrical outlet Make sure that Charge mode is enabled See Charging USB devices on page 56 Make sure that the dynadock s blue power light is on Some USB devices may not support this feature Due to USB bandwidth limitations real time devices for example Web cameras microphones and speakers may not operate properly if more than two such devices are connected to the dynadock at the same time Troubleshooting and Support 69 Toshiba Support Other Problem s Solution s My computer s display is Make sure your Windows operating system is updated with showing a blue error screen the latest available Service Pack from Microsoft Your after connect
42. eshooting and Support Troubleshooting NOTE Due to USB bandwidth limitations you may notice performance issues if you are performing several resource intensive tasks simultaneously such as playing audio over more than two channels while simultaneously recording audio transferring large files and using a high definition web camera This type of activity is common when running instant messaging applications In such situations the Screen may go black or become unresponsive or there may be no sound from the connected audio device To avoid these performance limitations use two channel audio output and or connect fewer devices at a time Power Problem s Solution s What is the button on the top It is used to stop any devices connected the dynadock so of the dynadock used for that the dynadock can be safely disconnected from your Is ita power button computer It is not a power button Docked computer will not dynadock does not power the computer Use the AC turn on your computers AC adaptor that came with your computer to power your computer power light does not turn on Why doesn t the dynadock The dynadock is universal docking station that connects to charge the computer s the computer via USB USB provides only 500mA of electric battery and power the current which is not enough to power a computer or charge its computer like a port battery replicator The dynadock does not Check t
43. f the device Transient Multi Monitor Manager TMM in Windows Vista is not supported by this product Use the TOSHIBA Video Dock utility instead to configure your computer for using an external monitor connected to the dynadock External monitors are automatically disabled when you undock or when the system enters standby sleep hibernation mode This may sometimes cause windows to be returned to the primary display when you re dock or the system resumes To the windows drag the window s to the external isplay To return an open window to the primary display right click the taskbar button for that program and select Minimize and then right click the button again and select Maximize Using the Video Dock utility change the display mode to Mirror mode All open windows will return to the primary display To prevent this from occurring the next time you undock you can either set the display mode to Mirror before undocking or drag all windows to the primary desktop before undocking This product does not support full screen DOS mode on an external monitor connected to the dynadock To use full screen DOS mode disconnect the dynadock and use your computer s display On some systems the dynadock video adapter cannot control the internal display 64 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting Problem s Mirror mode is not available grayed out Scalable Link Interface SLI mode is no
44. he connections Make sure the AC adaptor and power turn on the dynadocks cord cable that came with the dynadock is firmly connected power light does not turn to the dynadock and a live electrical outlet on Check the condition of the AC adaptor power cord cable and plug prongs If they are damaged replace the adaptor and power cord cable Disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor Troubleshooting and Support 61 Troubleshooting DisplayNideo NOTE For additional information on troubleshooting dynadock video issues please visit the DisplayLink Web site at www displaylink com Problem s External monitor does not turn on the monitor s power light does not turn on No image displays on the external monitor connected to the dynadock Display error A program window on the external monitor connected to the dynadock has gone black or is unresponsive Solution s Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a live electrical outlet Make sure that the external monitor is securely connected to the dynadock Check the external monitor settings Make sure the dynadock is connected to your computer wirelessly or with a USB cable and the computer is docked indicator light on dynadock is green Refer also to the computer user s manual and to the external monitors documentation Try adjusting the resolu
45. he operating system to recognize the audio device connected to the dynadock and then restart your media player application The audio port on the dynadock may be disabled To enable the port follow the instructions in Configuring audio ports on page 50 Due to USB bandwidth limitations the dynadock may not be able to play sound over more than two channels if you are simultaneously performing other resource intensive tasks To avoid these performance limitations use two channel audio output and or connect fewer devices at a time By default the internal speakers and audio ports on the computer are disabled when the computer is docked To enable the speakers or audio ports on the docked computer so that you can connect audio devices directly to your computer when it is docked follow the instructions in Configuring audio ports on page 50 Check that the Mute all Mute checkboxes in Windows are not selected To locate these settings double click the speaker icon in your Windows System tray Notification Area Close the media player application if it is running Wait approximately 10 15 seconds for the operating system to recognize the audio device and then restart the media player application Manually enable the dynadock audio ports as described in the section Adjusting audio settings on page 50 The computer s operating system controls the default volume after the system is restarted You will n
46. herals When your computer is docked the audio ports on the computer are automatically disabled and the audio ports on the dynadockTM are automatically enabled In most cases simply connect your audio device to the appropriate port on the dynadock and the port is ready to use To do any one of the following please see the referenced section e To use the computer s audio ports instead of the dynadock s audio ports when the computer is docked please see Configuring audio ports page 50 To enable virtual 7 1 channel sound on your connected audio device please see Enhancing sound quality page 52 This will provide better sound quality over standard stereo output 5 use the dynadock s S PDIF jack please see Enabling digital S PDIF output page 55 NOTE If you switch between the computer s audio ports and the dynadock s audio ports you may have to restart your media player if it is running Connecting USB devices The dynadock provides six USB 2 0 ports four on the back and two on the front To locate the USB ports on the dynadock please see the Quick Tour page 14 This section provides basic instructions for connecting most USB devices to the dynadock Please check the documentation that came with your USB device for any special instructions NOTE You not need to turn off the dynadock or the docked computer before connecting a USB device
47. ht drag the window off of the right edge of the primary display and it will appear on the extended desktop This product does not support 3D programs Running applications that use certain DirectDraw commands such as some 2D gaming applications is also not supported If you want to play these games in full screen mode disconnect the dynadock and use your computer s display Troubleshooting and Support 65 Troubleshooting Audio sound Problem s There is no sound coming from the external audio device connected to the dynadock There is no sound coming from the computer s internal speakers or from the headphones headset connected directly to the docked computer No sound outputs from the dynadock audio ports after restart my computer or after it resumes from standby sleep hibernation mode After my computer is restarted the input volume for the microphone connected to the dynadock reverts to the default setting Solution s Check and adjust the volume settings Make sure the cable connecting the audio device to the dynadock s Line out Headphone or Microphone jack is secure Check that the Mute all Mute checkboxes in Microsoft Windows are not selected or that the volume is not set too low To locate these settings double click the speaker icon in your Windows System tray Notification Area Close your media player application if it is running Wait approximately 10 15 seconds for t
48. ifferent video Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 47 Adjusting video settings settings for each location The settings will be retained each time you use the dynadockTM with your computer Uninstalling the software To remove the dynadock software from your computer please follow the steps below NOTE Before uninstalling the software do the following Undock the computer from the docking station See Undocking your computer on page 33 for more information e Disconnect the dynadock from the computer by removing the USB cable or the wireless USB adaptor Close all programs running on your computer 1 Click Start Programs or All programs dynadock and then Uninstall dynadock 2 Follow the on screen directions to finish the uninstall Adjusting video settings For a basic overview of the video setting options please see Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility on page 45 For more detailed information on adjusting the video settings for a monitor connected to the dynadock read this section NOTE For instructions on connecting a monitor to the dynadock see Connecting a monitor on page 29 Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode You can choose to set the dynadock s video output signal to Extended mode or Mirror mode The default setting is Extended mode Extended mode extends your desktop space across multiple monitors so that you can display different information on ea
49. ing undocking and charging functions as follows Flashing green Docking is in process Solid green Computer is docked Flashing orange Undocking is in process Solid orange Computer is undocked or disconnected and the dynadock s USB Sleep and Charge ports are charging any connected chargeable devices Off Computer is undocked or disconnected dynadock USB Sleep and Charge ports are off Connection points for USB 2 0 or 1 1 devices When the dynadock is powered on these ports charge connected battery powered USB devices such as PDAs MP3 players and cellular phones even when the dynadock is disconnected from your computer or your computer is off For more information please see Charging USB devices on page 56 Note 1 Some USB devices may not support this feature Note 2 Certain USB devices such as optical disk drives and hard disk drives have high power requirements Due to the power output limitations of the USB ports you may not be able to operate more than one such device at a time Note 3 If your USB device came with an AC adaptor be sure to connect the device to a power outlet with the AC adaptor A standard 3 5 mm mini jack for mono audio input from a microphone A standard 3 5 mm mini jack for stereo audio output to headphones headsets speakers 1 6 Introduction Quick Tour Back view Antennas
50. k to make sure you have all of the following items dynadockTM wireless U docking station e Base USB 2 0 cable AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 e 2 Wireless USB adaptor included with select models only DVI I to VGA adaptor Installation CD contains User s Manual this document drivers and utilities Quick Start Guide Standard limited warranty booklet e 5 5 e Introduction 1 0 Computer requirements Computer requirements e 5 5 1 2 GHz or higher processor Intel Pentium Celeron family or AMD K65 AMD Athlon AMD Duron family or compatible processor recommended Intel CoreTM 2 Duo 2 0 GB or higher processor recommended for optimal video performance 512 MB memory or higher 1 GB memory or higher recommended USB 2 0 port 30 MB of available disk space Certified Wireless USB adaptor or a computer with Integrated Certified Wireless USB functionality Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit edition with SP2 SP3 or Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit editions with SP1 NOTE When Windows 7 becomes available Windows 7 compatible drivers for the dynadock wireless U will be available for download from Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Click the Download link and then search for your product part number PA3686U Required for wireless communication between the dynadockTM and your co
51. lick My Computer on your desktop 2 Double click the DVD CD drive icon and then double click AutoRun exe In Windows Vista 1 Click Start Computer 2 Double click the DVD CD drive icon and then double click AutoRun exe 22 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Setting up the dynadock NOTE You may need to temporarily disable anti spyware or anti virus programs while installing the software It is also recommended that all other applications are closed as you will need to restart your computer after the software is installed You need administrator privileges to install uninstall the software 2 Click Setup 23 021 Manual Instal Adobe Reader 9 Install NET Framework 2 0 Bt TOSHIBA Sample Image dynadock Install Menu NOTE Some dynadock components require the installation of Microsoft NET Framework v2 0 in order to complete the installation process If the dynadock installation program does not detect NET Framework v2 0 on your computer please click the Install NET Framework v2 0 button 3 Click Install to install all of the listed programs NOTE Click Select All if any program in the list is unchecked Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals 23 Setting up the dynadock 7 dynadock wireless U W10 Installer TOSHIBA Select the programs to nstaljurinstal Device Driver WUSB Host Driver F dynadock Utity FF Netw
52. mentation provided with your adaptor or computer for instructions on setting up a wireless connection instead of following the steps below To set up a wireless connection 1 Flip the dynadockTY s antennas into the upright position Sample Illustration dynadock s antennas in the upright position 2 Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock is set to the down position Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals 25 Setting up the dynadock omm Wireless communication enabled Sample Illustration Wireless communication enabled 3 Make sure your computer is turned on 4 Connect a Certified Wireless USB adaptor included with certain models to your computer and place the adaptor s antenna in an upright position NOTE Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer s operating System is configured to create a system restore point after a new device is installed This occurs after initial installation only When the computer restarts the dynadock is ready to use rm Indicator light Sample Illustration Inserting a wireless USB adaptor After you connect a wireless USB adaptor the device is automatically detected and the driver is installed When the light on the adaptor glows blue proceed to step 5 5 Plug one end of the provided USB cable into the Mini USB port on the back of the dynadockTM NOTE The USB cable is n
53. mputer Chapter 1 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Setting up the dynadock This section provides instructions on setting up the dynadockTM You will need to perform the following steps in the order shown 1 2 3 4 Assemble the dynadockTM Connect the power adaptor Install the software Connect the dynadockTM to your computer You may either a Set up a wireless connection OR b Set up a USB cable connection For more information on each step refer to the appropriate section on the indicated page Assemble the dynadock Slide the dynadock onto the base as shown below Sample Illustration Attaching the base to the dynadock 20 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals 21 Setting up the dynadock Connect the power adaptor 1 Plug the AC adaptor cord cable into the DC IN on the back of the dynadockTM Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the dynadock 2 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor and then connect the power plug to a live electrical outlet The power light on the front panel glows blue when the dynadock is powered on Install the software 1 Insert the provided Installation CD into your optical disc drive The dynadock Install Menu displays on your computer screen NOTE If the dynadock Install Menu does not display follow the steps provided below for your operating system In Windows XP 1 Double c
54. ng 50 audio settings adjusting 50 audio sound issues 65 B back view Quick Tour 16 background utility 37 button dock undock 18 undocking 34 C changing Connection Rules 39 Charge mode enabling disabling 44 charging USB devices 56 computer docking 36 re connecting 36 undocking 33 computer requirements 19 configuring audio ports 50 connect AC power 21 DC IN 21 dynadock M to computer 24 connecting audio devices 30 Mini USB cable 26 74 Index monitor to dynadockTM 29 peripherals 28 to a network 28 USB cable to computer 26 USB devices 31 connecting disconnecting dynadockTM from computer 39 Connection Rules changing 39 connection docking issues 66 contacting Toshiba 69 D DC IN connection 21 DC IN port 17 disable enable pop up messages 40 radio communications 41 display video issues 61 dock undock button 18 docking your computer 36 dynadock Install Menu 22 dynadockTM antennas 17 assemble 20 environmental requirements 71 general specifications 72 physical dimensions 71 power requirements 71 security lock slot 58 setting up 20 dynadock software using 37 E enable virtual 7 1 channel surround sound 52 enabling S PDIF output 55 enhancing sound quality 52 environmental requirements dynadockTM 71 Extended Mirror mode selecting 47 F FCC information 5 front view Quick Tour 14 G general specifications dynadockTM 72 H Headphone jack 15 17 Hi
55. o dock your computer NOTE Connecting opens a line of communication between the computer and the dynadock but not between the computer and external devices connected to the dynadock Docking enables the computer to communicate with devices connected to the dynadock The computer can only be docked with one dynadock at a time NOTE For optimal performance the dynadock must be within close range of the adaptor with no obstructions between the devices TOSHIBA dynadock Utility Your computer detected a wireless dynadock nearby Would you like to dock to it No Cancel docking Always allow automatic docking This dialog will not Always Connect appear in the future Sample Image Click Yes to dock wirelessly to your computer 9 Click Yes to dock your computer 10 dynadock drivers automatically install Restart your computer when prompted NOTE Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer s operating System is configured to create a system restore point after a new device is installed This occurs after initial installation only When the computer restarts the dynadock is ready to use 28 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Connecting your peripherals Set up a USB cable connection 1 Move the switch on the back of the dynadockTM to the USB e lt position 2 Connect the provided USB cable to the Mini USB port on the ba
56. ock For more information see Supported display modes on page 49 Select 16 bit or 32 bit color depth for the external display connected to the dynadock Rotate the image on the external monitor connected to the dynadock Specify the extension direction if you are using multiple monitors and Extended mode This setting should match the physical orientation of the connected monitors relative to each other For example if the external monitor is physically positioned to the right of your computer s display select Extend to Right Extend your desktop space across multiple monitors so that you can display different information on each monitor connected to your computer Duplicate the image showing on your computer s screen on the external monitor connected to the dynadock Turn off the external display Devices connected to the dynadock will still function Access the Windows Display Properties dialog box For more information on using this utility see Adjusting video settings on page 47 CAUTION Be sure to select only supported resolution color quality and refresh rate settings Placing a monitor into an unsupported mode for long periods can damage it If you use multiple dynadocks with a single computer for example one at work and one at home the video settings for each dynadock are saved when you disconnect the computer This will enable you to have each dynadock adjusted to d
57. ocking your computer stops all communications with the external devices connected to the dynadockTM After you undock your computer it is safe to break the wireless or cable connection between the computer and the dynadockTM To undock your computer either e Use the button on the top of the dynadockTM or Use the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility If you are using a wireless USB adaptor you can leave the adaptor connected to the computer after undocking However be careful not to damage the adaptor for example while moving the computer 34 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Undocking your computer Undocking via the undock button 1 Press the Undock button on the top of the dynadock once The indicator light on the front of the dynadock flashes orange and the following message appears on your computer screen TOSHIBA dynadock Utility Sample Image Undocking in progress 2 When the indicator light stops flashing or turns off it is safe to move the computer out of range of the dynadock antennas or to disconnect the USB cable if you are using one Undocking via the utility Follow the steps below to undock your computer through the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility 1 Right click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop ulen 1 56 Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon Jr leo em
58. ork Oriver F kudo Driver Sample Image dynadock Installer The following programs are installed during the installation process Driver Type Driver Name Wireless USB device driver Wireless USB Manager Wireless USB host driver dynadock Utility dynadock Utility ll Network driver AX88772A 8 88772 Audio driver USB Multi Channel Audio Device Video driver TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility DisplayLink Core software 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the installation NOTE You will need to read and accept the DisplayLink software license agreement when prompted to proceed with the installation 5 Restart your computer when prompted For more information on the dynadock software see Using the dynadockTM software page 37 2 4 Setting Up the dynadock and Connecting Peripherals Setting up the dynadock Connect the dynadock to your computer You may either Set up a wireless connection OR Set up a USB cable connection Refer to the appropriate section below for the type of connection you wish to establish Set up a wireless connection NOTE To set up a wireless connection you will need either a Certified Wireless USB adaptor included with certain models or a computer with integrated Certified Wireless USB functionality If you are not using a Toshiba adaptor or if your computer has integrated Certified Wireless USB functionality please refer to the docu
59. ot be the most appropriate mode for the mirrored desktop for example if the aspect ratio of the displays is not the same In these cases change the primary display mode to match the optimum display mode for the external monitor Adjusting audio settings Configuring audio ports You can playback or record audio either through the dynadock s audio ports or the docked computer s audio ports However you cannot use the audio ports on the docked computer and on the dynadock at the same time By default the audio ports on the dynadockTM are automatically enabled each time you dock the computer When you undock the computer the audio ports on the computer are automatically re enabled To change the default settings you may need to manually adjust the audio settings in Windows as described in this section For example if you want to use the computer s audio ports while the computer is docked you will need to change the default settings Configuring audio playback ports 1 Clickthe TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 51 Adjusting audio settings NOTE If the icon is not visible in your System tray Notification Area make sure the dynadock is connected and docked and then click the Show Hidden Icons button Kg if necessary to display hidden icons 2 Select Select
60. ou run the dynadock Installation CD see Install the software on page 21 for more information The Toshiba Certified Wireless USB adaptor contains a radio transmitter receiver that enables your computer to communicate wirelessly with the dynadock This radio is known as the host radio The Wireless USB Manager driver software enables you to manage the host radio and perform tasks such as the following e Associate the dynadockTM with your computer Connect Disconnect the dynadock from your computer Change Select the channel used for radio communication Disable Enable radio communications e Disable Enable pop up messages 38 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Using the dynadock M software NOTE If you are using a non Toshiba Certified Wireless USB adaptor or a Certified Wireless USB radio built into your computer to communicate with the dynadock you may need to use the driver provided with your wireless USB host module instead of the driver provided with the dynadock to accomplish these tasks Accessing the Wireless USB Manager To start the Wireless USB Manager Double click the Wireless USB Manager icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop Vu s m alo 156 Sample Image The Wireless USB Manager icon NOTE The Wireless USB Manager icon appears in your System tray Notification Area only when the wireless USB adaptor i
61. p mode options 1 Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in your Windows System tray Notification Area VS a 1 56 PM Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon 2 Click Settings 3 Select the Eject Dock and Sleep PC Service checkbox to enable Sleep mode or de select the checkbox to disable it 4 If you are enabling Sleep mode select Standby or Hibernation from the Sleep Mode drop down list to specify the Sleep mode you want NOTE For information on Standby and Hibernation modes see the documentation that came with your computer 5 Click OK 44 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Using the dynadock software Enabling disabling Charge mode When the dynadock is disconnected from your computer or the computer s power is turned off the front USB ports will charge certain connected USB devices if Charge mode is enabled Charge mode is enabled by default NOTE Some USB devices may not support this feature To enable or disable Charge mode 1 Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in your Windows System tray Notification Area 1 56 PM Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon 2 Click Settings 3 Select the Set charge mode after undock checkbox to enable Charge mode or de select the checkbox to disable it 4 Click OK For more information see Adjusting audio settings on page 50 for more information Selecting message options A warning mes
62. rt may cause choking and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury If a part is swallowed immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult a doctor Avoid liquids moisture and foreign objects Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your product and never expose the product to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to iquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and rom the product Do not connect the power again until you have taken the product to an authorized service center Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the product Never place your product or AC adaptor on a heat sensitive surface e Never place your product or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the product base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use S lt Always place your product or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage CI ACAUTION Never place your product in locations with excess heat e Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat such as in direct sunlight in an unventilated vehicle or near a heater
63. s connected to your computer You may need to click the Show Hidden Icons button to display hidden icons If the adaptor is not connected to your computer you can access the Wireless USB Manager by double clicking the Wireless USB Manager icon on your Windows desktop The Wireless USB Manager displays Wireless USB Manager Devices Connection Rules Options Communications Connected dynadock __ Connected Docking device is docked About Wireless USB M L Sample Image The Wireless USB Manager The dynadock appears on the Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 30 Using the dynadock M software Changing the Connection Rules The Connection Rules tab of the Wireless USB Manager allows you to change the default association behavior of the host radio The following options are provided 4 Require my permission default Each time you connect compatible wireless USB device to your computer with a USB cable the Wireless USB Manager will prompt you to allow or reject an association Always allow associations An association will automatically be established between any compatible wireless USB device and your computer when you connect the device to your computer with a USB cable Never allow associations All association requests from compatible wireless
64. sage displays on your computer screen if you disconnect your computer from the dynadockTM without first undocking it To avoid data loss or equipment damage it is important to undock to stop all communications with connected peripherals before you disconnect your computer from the dynadockTM TOSHIBA recommends that you do not turn off this warning message A message will also display to notify you when undocking is complete and it is safe to disconnect your computer from the dynadockTM To turn messages on or off 1 Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in your Windows System tray Notification Area o AO Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon 156PM Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings 45 Using the dynadock M software 2 Click Settings 3 Select the checkboxes next to Show undocking complete message and Show unexpected remove message to turn these messages on or de select the checkboxes to turn them off 4 Click OK Using the USB Multi Channel Audio Device Utility Use the USB Multi Channel Audio Device utility to adjust the settings for audio playback and recording devices connected to the dynadockTM With this utility you can enable virtual 7 1 channel surround sound and digital S PDIF output and otherwise optimize your audio effects To access this utility click the USB Multi Channel Audio Device icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop Go noo se Sample
65. splay Video 61 PAQOID S OUI ce etaed eec dtu i bte chen 65 0 66 NetWork STE LLL 67 EI 68 si is aire 69 Toshiba SU DON ss sano ea 69 Before you 69 Contacting Toshiba 69 Toshiba s technical support Web site 69 Toshiba voice contact 70 Chapter 4 6 lt 71 Specifications asa 71 Introduction 12 Thank you for purchasing the dynadockTM wireless U the universal docking station that enables you to connect your computer peripherals wirelessly or through a single USB cable to just about any Windows based computer The wireless function uses UWB ultra wide band radio technology Keep your dynadock up to date with the latest technological advances visit pcsupport toshiba com periodically to obtain software driver and support updates Introducti Overview Features 5 Wireless or single USB cable connection to your computer e Upright slim design saves desktop space Easily accessible USB and audio ports located on the front Supports video resolutions up to 1680 x 1050 1600 x
66. ss USB Manager and the Wireless USB Host and Device Drivers do the following To uninstall the Wireless USB Manager and Host Driver Click Start Programs Toshiba Wireless USB and then Uninstall Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the uninstall To uninstall the Wireless USB Device Driver Click Start Programs Toshiba Wireless USB and then Uninstall DWA Driver Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install To remove all dynadock software from your computer please see Uninstalling the software on page 47 42 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Using the dynadock software Using the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility The TOSHIBA dynadock Utility provides options for changing default settings undocking configuring audio ports and more Accessing the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon for quick access to the options listed in the table below Sample Image TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon Option Use this option to Eject Dock Undock your computer from the dynadock W For more information see Undocking your computer on page 33 Eject and Sleep Undock and place your computer into Sleep mode Select Sound Configure your audio ports Device For more information see Adjusting audio settings on page 50 Update Support Connect to Toshiba support Web sites to obtain updated drivers find answers to frequently aske
67. t available In Windows Display Properties cannot move the external monitor icon where want relative to the icon of the computer s built in display cannot drag windows from my primary display to the external monitor connected to the dynadock cannot run a 3D program or a program using DirectDraw commands on the external monitor connected to the dynadock Solution s Mirror mode is not available if the external monitor connected to the dynadock is set as the primary display To enable Mirror mode set the computer s built in display as the primary display in the Windows Display Properties dialog box This product does not support SLI mode when more than two graphics cards are installed in the connected computer In such cases SLI mode is disabled Try dragging the computer s built in display icon instead relative to the external monitor icon Follow these steps to fix the problem 1 Open the Windows Display Properties dialog box and position the monitor icons on the Settings tab to match the physical arrangement of your monitors 2 Inthe Toshiba Video Dock utility make sure the Extend to setting matches the physical arrangement of your monitors For example if the external monitor is to the right of the computer display select Extend to right 3 Drag the window you want to move in the direction that matches the extension setting For example if the desktop space is extended to the rig
68. t to the use of the information contained herein 02009 by Toshiba Corporation All rights reserved Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties implied or otherwise regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage including but not limited to special incidental consequential or other damage July 2009 Rev1 0 8 Trademarks dynadock is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries AMD AMD K6 Athlon and Duron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Incorporated Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Ethernet is a registered trademark and Fast Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation Intel Intel Core Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Contents Safety ICONS A 2 Safety instructions accen sse
69. the dynadock The security lock slot enables you to connect a security cable not provided to help prevent unauthorized removal of the dynadockTM Follow these steps to secure your dynadockTM 1 Attach your security cable purchased separately to a desk or other large object following the instructions included with your security cable 2 Insert the lock end of the security cable into the dynadock s security lock slot 3 Turn the key or set the combination on the end of the security cable Security lock slot Sample Illustration Connecting a security cable to the dynadock Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting This section provides answers for problems you may encounter when using your dynadockTM Some problems are relatively easy to identify and solve however others may require help from your network administrator or company technical support staff If you need to contact Toshiba you will find information regarding Toshiba s support services at the end of this section Before you contact Toshiba please read the troubleshooting advice in this manual in your computer s user s guide and or in any manuals that came with your optional peripheral devices This section provides troubleshooting guidance for problems in the following categories 4 Power Display Video Audio sound Connection Docking 2 5 Ww Network USB Other e 99 60 Troubl
70. this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e 4 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 6 FCC Conditions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Notice Equipment Authorization Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is authorized under Title 47 15 519 the FCC Rules and Regulations The operation of this device is subject to the following restriction This UWB device shall transmit only when it is sending information to an associated receiver
71. tion contrast and or brightness controls on the external monitor Make sure the external display is not set to Off in the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility For more information see Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility Check that the dynadock is connected wirelessly or with a USB cable to your computer Check to make sure that the computer is docked the indicator ight on the front of the dynadock is solid green For more information please see Re connecting and docking your computer on page 36 Make sure your Windows operating system is updated with the latest available Service Pack from Microsoft Your computer BIOS Basic Input Output System may also need to be updated Refer to the your computer manufacturer s Web site for more information Restart your computer after updating the operating system and or the BIOS and try using the dynadock again Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the dynadock is firmly attached Try restarting the application If you are performing several resource intensive tasks simultaneously for example playing audio over more than two channels recording audio transferring large files and using a web camera at the same time the issue may be due to USB bandwidth limitations To avoid these performance limitations use two channel audio output and or connect fewer devices at a time 62 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting Pro
72. tions folder double click the Connection icon for the dynadock s Ethernet adaptor which is indicated by ASIX AX88772A USB2 0 to Fast Ethernet Adaptor This will open the Local Area Connection Properties window for you to configure the network settings as required according to your network environment If you are unsure about the settings consult your network administrator for assistance NOTE The dynadock s Network port does not support Wake up on LAN The Local Area Connection icon in the System tray Notification Area of your Windows desktop will not show a connection Open Network Connections to view the Ethernet Connection Connecting a monitor You can connect a digital DVI or analog VGA monitor to the dynadockTM Only one monitor can be connected to the dynadock at a time To connect a monitor to the dynadock 1 If you are connecting a VGA monitor attach the DVI I to VGA adaptor included with the dynadock to the DVI I video port on the dynadockTM 2 Connect the monitor cable not provided to the DVI I video port on the dynadock or to the adaptor you connected step 1 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the external monitor NOTE The monitor cable can be connected disconnected at any time without disconnecting the dynadock from your computer By default the external monitor is set to Extended mode To switch to Mirror mode see Adjusting video settings page 47 NOT
73. wer output limitations of the USB ports you may not be able to operate more than one such device at a time Note 2 If your USB device came with an AC adaptor be sure to connect the device to a power outlet with the AC adaptor Connection point for a DVI monitor ora VGA monitor with use of the included DVI I to VGA adaptor Connection point for the provided USB cable used to connect the dynadock to your computer Note When setting up a wireless connection you will need to use the USB cable temporarily to form an association between the two devices For more information see Setting up the dynadock on page 20 Attachment point for an optional security cable not provided used to deter theft Socket for AC adaptor provided Note The dynadock requires an external power supply as it does not draw power from the computers USB bus 1 8 Introduction Package contents Top view Dock Undock button Sample Illustration The top of the dynadock Component Description Dock Undock 7 Stops or resumes communications between the button computer and peripherals connected to the dynadock For more information see Undocking your computer on page 33 and Re connecting and docking your computer on page 36 Also stops the charging of USB devices connected to the front USB powered ports For more information see Charging USB devices on page 56 Package contents Chec
74. with the dynadock When your docked computer enters standby sleep hibernation mode devices connected to the dynadock will not function until the computer returns to an active state For example if you are using the Ethernet port for high speed network access network access will not be available until the computer resumes from standby sleep hibernation In addition please keep in mind the following important information regarding the affect of standby sleep hibernation mode on external monitors connected to the dynadockTM 4 external monitor connected to the dynadockTM will go blank if the computer enters standby sleep hibernation mode Mirror mode the external monitor retains the settings it had previously when the computer resumes from standby sleep hibernation In Extended mode windows that were previously on the external monitor may appear on the computer s built in display when the computer resumes from standby sleep hibernation You may need to reposition the windows by dragging them to the external desktop again Ww If the external monitor is in Extended mode and the computer requires you to log in after resuming from standby sleep hibernation the login screen will appear on the primary computer monitor not the external monitor This is consistent with Windows operating system standards 58 Using the dynadock and Adjusting Settings Securing the dynadock Securing

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