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dynadock™ wireless U
User’s Manual
GMAA00165010
07/09
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2 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. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoide
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3 Safety instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully: Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the product ❖ 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 ❖ When handling the power cable/cord, follow these precautions: ❖
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4 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 doe
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5 Never place your product in locations with excess heat ❖ 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. This may result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the product. Never place your product in a location with extremely low temperatures ❖ Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure,
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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
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7 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 respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2009 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representation
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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,
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Contents Safety icons ..............................................................2 Safety instructions ....................................................3 FCC information ........................................................5 Introduction................................................................................ 12 Overview .................................................................13 Features ............................................................13 Quick Tour ..........
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Contents 10 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 computer ......................................33 Undocking via the undock button ...............
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Contents 11 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Support................................ 59 Troubleshooting......................................................59 Power ...............................................................60 Display/Video....................................................61 Audio/sound .....................................................65 Connection/Docking..........................................66 Network ............................................................67
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the dynadock™ 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. 12
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Introduction 13 Overview Overview Features ❖ Wireless or single USB cable connection to your computer* ❖ 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 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
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Introduction 14 Quick Tour Quick Tour This section identifies the various components of the dynadock™ 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) Microphone jack Headphone jack (Sample Illustration) Lights and connectors on the front of the dynadock™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
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Introduction 15 Quick Tour Component Description Glows blue when power is being supplied from the Power light AC adaptor. Indicates the status of docking, undocking, and Indicator light 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 u
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Introduction 16 Quick Tour Back view Antennas Antenna switch Line out (Headphones, Speakers) S/PDIF port Network port USB 2.0 ports DVI-I video port Mini USB jack Security Lock Slot DC-IN (Sample Illustration) Connections on the back of the dynadock™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
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Introduction 17 Quick Tour Component Description Send and receive wireless signals to/from the Antennas connected computer. Slide the switch down [] to enable wireless Antenna switch communication between your computer and the dynadock™. Slide the switch up [] to connect your computer to the dynadock™ with a USB cable. A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for stereo audio Line out output to headphones/headsets/speakers. (Headphones, Speakers) Connection point for digital audio equipment (e.g. 0pt
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Introduction 18 Package contents Top view Dock/Undock button (Sample Illustration) The top of the dynadock™ Component Description Stops or resumes communications between the Dock/Undock computer and peripherals connected to the button 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 US
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Introduction 19 Computer requirements Computer requirements ® ® ® ❖ 1.2 GHz or higher processor (Intel Pentium /Celeron family, ® or AMD K6 /AMD Athlon™/AMD Duron™ family, or ® compatible processor recommended. Intel Core™ 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
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connecting Peripherals Setting up the dynadock™ This section provides instructions on setting up the dynadock™. You will need to perform the following steps in the order shown: 1 Assemble the dynadock™ 2 Connect the power adaptor 3 Install the software 4 Connect the dynadock™ 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 indicat
