User’s Manual dynadock™ computers.toshiba-europe.
dynadock™ Contents Introduction................................................................................................11 Features ..............................................................................................11 Front panel ..........................................................................................12 Back panel...........................................................................................13 Top panel.........................................................
dynadock™ Regulatory Compliance 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.
dynadock™ EU Declaration Comformity This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and/or the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Responsible for CE-marking: Manufacturer: TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
dynadock™ Additional environments not related to EMC Outdoor use: As a typical home/office equipment this product has no special resistance against ingress of moisture and is not strong shock proofed. Explosive atmosphere: The use of this product in such special working environment (Ex) is not allowed.
dynadock™ Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully: Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair your product n Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair product (including AC adaptor). Disassembly, modification, tampering or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Please contact an authorized Toshiba service provider for any repair service.
dynadock™ Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor n Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your product (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 or charger.
dynadock™ Never place your product in locations with excess heat n Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such as in direct sunlight, 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 n Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to extremely low temperatures.
dynadock™ Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
dynadock™ Precautions for Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista® The Fn + F5 functionality detailed in the electronic User’s Guide for your TOSHIBA computer only controls the internal video controller of your computer. The TOSHIBA dynadock utilizes an advanced video graphics controller to display the video on the external monitor connected to it. However, due to USB 2.0 transfer speed limitations, some or all portions of DVD playback may appear slow or choppy.
dynadock™ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Toshiba dynadock, the universal docking station that enables you to connect your deskspace peripherals through one USB cable to just about any Windows-based notebook. The dynadock is software upgradable to enable you to keep your dynadock in line with technological advances. Visit dynadock.com for the latest software driver support updates.
dynadock™ Front panel DC-IN LED: Glows blue when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor. Status LED: Indicates the status of docking, undocking and charging functions. Docking: Flashes green during the docking process, glows green when docked. Undocking: Flashes orange during the undocking process, stops flashing orange when undocked. Charging: Glows orange when charging. 2 USB 2.
dynadock™ Back panel 3.5mm stereo lineout port: For connection to stereo speakers. 0ptical S/PDIF digital audio output port: Use an optical S/PDIF cable (not provided) to connect to your digital audio equipment, e.g, Dolby® Digital Surround Sound receiver and speaker system. To use this connection, your receiver must have an optical S/PDIF input. 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet: For connection to the Ethernet network via a network cable (not provided). 4 USB 2.
dynadock™ Top panel Undock button: Controls dock, undock and charging functions. For more detailed information see the Undock button section on page 21. Computer Requirements n 1.2GHz 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) n 512 MB memory or higher (1 GB memory or higher recommended) n USB 2.
dynadock™ Installation Installing the Drivers 1. Insert the provided Installation CD into your optical disc drive. It will run automatically and the dialog box will appear. If the auto-run function is disabled on your system, the program will fail to load automatically. Please open the disk in Windows® Explorer, and double click “AutoRun.exe”. NOTE: You may need to temporarily disable spyware or anti-virus programs while installing the drivers.
dynadock™ 3. Click the Install button to install the selected programs. The Status area in the right center of the screen indicates the drivers installed.
dynadock™ 4. Follow the on-screen directions to finish the installation. If there’s any previous version installed, dynadock setup package will auto detect the installed version, and pop up the following screen. Please follow the on-screen directions to finish the installation. (Sample Illustration) Updating Screen Background Utility Program After the dynadock utility is installed and the computer is restarted, a program named ‘TOSDockApp.exe’ will run automatically in the background.
dynadock™ Connecting the dynadock™ to the Computer 1. Plug the AC adaptor cord/cable into the DC-IN on the back of the dynadock. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the dynadock 2. Connect the AC Power Adaptor with the AC power cord/cable, and then connect the AC power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The power indicator on the front panel glows blue when the dynadock is powered on. 3. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB upstream port on the back of the dynadock.
dynadock™ 4. 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 NOTE: Some computers may not immediately recognize the dynadock is connected upon start-up. This is not malfunction of the dynadock, it is related to the computers BIOS start up sequence.If this occurs, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the dynadock from the computer. 3. Turn the computer back on. 4.
dynadock™ Uninstalling To remove the dynadock Utility and all the drivers from your computer, please follow the following procedures. NOTE: n Before starting the steps below, you must eject the dynadock™ from your computer using the undock button or TOSHIBA dynadock™ utility icon on your Notification Area/System Tray. n Disconnect the dynadock™ from the computer. Any devices connected to the dynadock™ will be disabled. n Close all other programs and applications.
dynadock™ 2. Click on “Setup” on the above screen. Then click Uninstall button to start to uninstall the programs you select. (Sample Illustration) Uninstalling Screen 3. Follow the on-screen directions to finish the uninstall. Using the dynadock™ You may connect devices to the appropriate ports on the dynadock while your computer is running. A slight delay and display flickering is normal before the computer recognizes the new device.
dynadock™ When the dynadock is not connected to your computer, or the computer’s power is off Press the Undock button once to put the dynadock into charging mode. The Status LED will glow orange when charging. Press the Undock button again to stop the charging process. This applies to both USB powered ports on the front of the dynadock. These ports charge select USB peripherals (for example, PDA, MP3 Players and Cell phones) even when undocked.
dynadock™ Microphone Port To connect a microphone, plug the 3.5mm microphone jack into the microphone input port. Headphone Port To connect headphones, plug the 3.5mm headphone jack into the headphone port. After installing the provided audio software, a USB Multi-Channel Audio Device utility is installed in your computer. It can be accessed by double-clicking the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device icon on the system tray /notification area.
dynadock™ Windows Vista® Operations 1. In the Analog Output section, select headphone. (Sample Image) Select headphone 2. On the panel, click the 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER button to enable the virtual multi-channel function. The icon will turn blue and a mark will be shown in the rightside window when selected. (Sample Image) 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER button 3. The button next to DSP Mode string allows you to enter the SHIFTER control window.
dynadock™ Windows® XP Operations 1. In the Analog Output section, select headphone icon. (Sample Image) Select headphone 2. On the panel, click the 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER button to enable the virtual multi-channel function. The icon will turn blue when selected. (Sample Image) 7.1 Virtual SPEAKER SHIFTER button 3. The button next to DSP Mode string allows you to switch between the SHIFTER control and basic control window.
dynadock™ Using the Virtual Speaker Shifter Controls for both Windows® XP and Windows Vista® 1. Volume control 2. Rotate all the virtual speakers clockwise 3. Rotate all the virtual speakers counterclockwise 4. Manually rotate all the virtual speakers 5. Manual shifting function. You can drag a specific virtual speaker to the preferred position to enhance an individual channel output. For example, a low-volume center (for dialog) can be enhanced by being dragged closer to you 6.
dynadock™ Using the Basic Controls - Windows® XP only 1. To adjust/reset the volume of the left and right channel of your speakers/headphones 2. To test the left and right channel of your speakers/headphones 3.
dynadock™ Digital S/PDIF Output - Windows® XP only Using the S/PDIF output function you can directly output the digital sound source from the computer to your home theater equipment without loss of sound quality. To experience true digital sound quality: 1. Make sure your DVD content supports Dolby® Digital or DTS format. 2. Make sure your external decoder/AV receiver that connects to the dynadock supports Dolby® Digital or DTS decoding capability. 3.
dynadock™ Video Port (VGA and DVI) Connection The dynadock has both the following types of video ports: VGA – for connection to VGA interface monitors DVI – for connection to DVI interface monitors NOTE: Only one monitor can be connected to the dynadock. Although the ports and video drivers are different, the connection and setup is the same. Connect the monitor cable (not provided) to the video output port on the dynadock and the external monitor.
dynadock™ Mirror Mode This mode “mirrors” – creates an identical display – from your computer screen to the external monitor. This is useful, for example, if you want to use a larger desktop monitor rather than the computer screen. In Mirror Mode, the dynadock automatically selects the settings (screen resolution, color quality and refresh rate) for the external monitor that will allow the best resolution based on your computer’s settings.
dynadock™ Switching from Extended Mode to Mirror Mode Follow these steps to change the video output to Mirror Mode: 1. Click or right-click the icon in the system tray/notification area. (Sample Image) system tray/notification screen 2. Select “Mirror” from the menu. (Sample Image) display mode change screen NOTE: You can also use the Windows® Display properties screen to switch between Extended Mode and Mirror Mode.
dynadock™ Adjusting Video Settings There are three components that make up the screen mode: Resolution: In common usage, this refers to the number of pixels displayed on the screen horizontally and vertically. Color Depth: This defines the number of different colors that can be shown on the screen at the same time. Refresh rate: Measures the speed that the entire screen is rescanned. Higher frequencies reduce flicker.
dynadock™ Initial Use When the VGA or DVI component first starts, it will extend the primary monitor. Changes to the screen mode and VGA or DVI component operation mode can be made under the Windows display properties. If no output is seen on the monitor connected to the VGA or DVI component, it may be in a mode which cannot be displayed by the monitor. This can happen if the monitor does not report its supported modes to the VGA or DVI component.
dynadock™ 3. To change the refresh rate, select “Advanced” from the menu, this will open the Windows® Display Properties. (Sample Image) display mode change screen 4. On the Display Settings screen, click Advanced Settings (Windows Vista)/Advanced (Windows XP) and then click Monitor. Windows Vista® Windows® XP (Sample Image) display setting screen 5. Select a refresh rate from the Screen refresh rate pull down list.
dynadock™ How Standby/Sleep or Hibernation Mode Affects Devices Attached to the dynadock™ External Monitors The external monitor connected to the dynadock will go blank if the computer goes into Standby/Sleep or Hibernation Mode.
dynadock™ Option 2- clicking the icon in the system tray/notification area: 1. Click or right-click the icon in the system tray/notification area. (Sample Image) system tray/notification screen 2. Select “Eject Dock” from the menu. (Sample Image) Eject Dock screen 3. The dynadock will undock. (Sample Image) Undocking screen If the dynadock is removed from the system successfully, the icon in the system tray/notification area will disappear.
dynadock™ Eject Dock and Sleep When the dynadock is connected to your computer, the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility can remove all devices and let the system sleep instantly with one-click. Please follow these steps: 1. Click or right-click the icon in the system tray/notification area. (Sample Image) system tray/notification screen 2. Point to “Eject and Sleep” and select “Hibernation” or “Standby” from the sub menu. (Sample Image) Eject and Sleep screen 3. Wait before removing the dynadock from the system.
dynadock™ 4. After the dynadock is removed from the system successfully, the system will go into sleep mode. CAUTION: It is important that you correctly disconnect the dynadock by following the steps above. Failure to do so may cause data loss and/or damage to your computer and devices connected through the dynadock. Changing the dynadock Utility Settings The TOSHIBA dynadock Utility setting program allows users to change the “Eject Dock” setting. Opening the Setting Dialog box 1.
dynadock™ Notify Message Service The Notify Message Service shows warning messages when you undock the dynadock. By default, the boxes are checked. NOTE: TOSHIBA recommends that you do not uncheck these boxes. If the boxes are unchecked, there will be no warning messages if the dynadock is improperly ejected/disconnected. (Sample Image) Notify message service screen “Show undocking complete message”option lets users see a dialog box like the following to announce that undocking is successful.
dynadock™ “Show unexpected remove message” option lets users see a warning dialog box like the following when the user disconnects the USB dock directly. (Sample Image) Warning message Select Audio Device Once dynadock™ is installed, the sound on the notebook will be disabled, enabling you to connect external speakers. To re-enable sound through your notebook, please follow these steps: 1. Click or right-click the icon in the system tray/notification area.
dynadock™ 3. Change the “Sound playback” default device to other than “3-USB Multi-Channel Audio Device”. Windows Vista® Windows® XP (Sample Image) Change Sound Device screen Select Update Support Choose the “Update support” option. User can receive the update information from the e-mail used for registration.
dynadock™ Select Help If you select “Help”, the online user manual opens.
dynadock™ Specifications This section summarizes the dynadock’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Weight About 490g/17.2 ounces (including the Base) Size 42 (w) x 77 (d) x 222 (h) mm/1.7" (w) x 3.0" (d) x 8.7" (h) (not including the parts that extend beyond the main body) 112.5 (w) x 130 (d) x 234 (h) mm/4.4" (w) x 5.2" (d) x 9.
dynadock™ General Specifications Computer Interface USB 2.0 Ports and Connectors 4 USB 2.0 ports in the back 2 USB 2.0 Powered ports in front 1 x S/PDIF (optical digital audio output) 1 x Ethernet Port (10/100 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector) VGA x 1 (Analog D-SUB 15pin Female Connector) DVI-D x 1 (Digital 24-pin Female Connector) 1 x microphone (3.5 mm mono audio in) 1 x headphones (3.5 mm stereo audio out) 1 x line-out (3.
