Acer ezDock II/II+ User's Guide
Copyright © 2006 Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer ezDock II/II+ User's Guide First issue: July, 2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • • • • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices.
v instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Telephone line safety • • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.
English 1 First things first We would like to thank you for making the Acer ezDock II/II+ your choice. This User's Guide introduces you to the various features your ezDock II/II+ can offer, and provides clear and concise information about the product, so please read it thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Acer ezDock includes Acer ezDock II+ and Acer ezDock II, both of which provide excellent total cost of ownership for you and your corporation.
2 Note: Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. After setting up your Acer ezDock II/II+ and the power supply as illustrated, let us show you around your new Acer ezDock II/II+.
English 3 Item Description ezDock II+ ezDock II Power indicator Indicates the computer and ezDock’s power status. Orange is for ezDock powering-on only. Green is for computer docked poweringon. 1 1 Dock indicator Indicates the ezDock’s status. Green is for normal. 2 2 Charge indicator Indicates the status of the battery charging in the ezDock media bay 3 n/a Power button Turns the docked computer on and off.
4 English Rear view ezDock II+ ezDock II icon DVI-D Item ezDock II+ ezDock II Power connector 1 1 Universal PS/2 mouse connector 2 13 Universal PS/2 Keyboard connector 3 6 Digital Visual Input - Digital (DVI-D) Port 4 3
English 5 icon SPDIF Item ezDock II+ ezDock II Serial port 5 7 External display port 6 8 Modem port 7 4 Ethernet port 8 5 S-video 9 9 Line in jack 10 10 Microphone in jack 11 11 USB 2.
6 English Side views (left) item description ezDock II+ AcerMedia bay Houses a removable media drive module 1 Eject button Eject the AcerMedia drive module 2 Side views (right) ezDock II+
English 7 ezDock II icon ExpressCard/54 Item ezDock II+ ezDock II Security lock, to lock the eject button of the ezDock 1 1 USB ports 2 n/a Six pin IEEE 1394 port supporting power up to 15 Watt 3 3 ExpressCard slot 4 n/a Four pin IEEE 1394 port 5 2 Security keylock 6 4 Note: To insert an ExpressCard, push the card gently until it clicks. To eject, push the card gently until it clicks. Allow it to spring back before pulling.
8 English Bottom view ezDock II+ ezDock II # Item Description 1 Adjustable feet Use the roller (2) to adjust the suitable height. 2 Feet adjustment roller Four settings A,B,C and D for rotating. Refer to the label attached to your ezDock. 3 Feet lock To secure the feet.
English 9 Features Below is a brief summary of the Acer ezDock II Series's many features: Performance Basic • Simple one plug design - easy to connect • System power can be supplied from Acer ezDock II Series • Supports powering on system without lid open • Communicates with the system by a connector • 7.
11 The usage guide below shows the ports available for use once Acer ezDock is connected to a Notebook PC. Acer ezDock ports available table Both Acer ezDock and system ports Functions USB O 1394 (4-pin) O 1394 (6-pin) O ExpressCard O* Acer MediaBay O* Either Acer ezDock or system port Modem O Line-In O Mic-In O PS/2 O Parallel O S/PDIF-Out O Acer ezDock available only Serial O LAN O DVI-D O VGA O S-video O * Not available on ezDock II.
English 11 Connecting to a power supply Connect an ac adapter to the ezDock, using the ac adapter included in the package with the ezDock. Connecting a notebook computer to ezDock 1 Disconnect the ac adapter from your computer, or you might damage the ac adapter.
12 Check the ezDock code located on the underside of your Acer notebook PC. 3 Underneath the ezDock, unlock the slider and rotate the roller to the desired letter. Relock and place the ezDock upright on a flat surface. 4 Press the release button and adjust the alignment guide to the desired number.
English 13 5 Position your Acer notebook PC over the ezDock and gently lock in place. When the green dock indicator light is on, gently graspe and press the both sides of the system until you hear a click. Disconnecting from a notebook PC. 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for normal operation. 2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock is in place and in the unlocked position. 3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up.
Appendix A Regulations and Safety Notices
This appendix lists the general notices of your Acer ezDock.
16 This device 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 device 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.
English 17 Appendix A Regulations and Safety Notices Operating conditions 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. Notice for users in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
18 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking We, Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R. O. C. Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
Appendix A Regulations and Safety Notices English 19 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
