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M8000 Series - Appendix |
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The main purpose
for the PortDock is to provide a desktop docking solution and more drive bays for
simultaneous CD-ROM, floppy, and second hard disk use. It features built-in stereo
speakers with amplifier and volume control. An LCD display for four CD-ROM adjustment
buttons and instant drive bays for floppy, CD-ROM and even second HDD simultaneusly.
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For long-term
use of the M8000 series Notebook, PortDock offers total connectivity for desktop PS/2
mouse, PS/2 keyboard, stereo speakers, monitor, printer, serial device, and Notebook PC
power to be connected to the PortDock. To become more portable, simply remove the PortDock
connector (and LAN cable if used) from the Notebook PC. A second power adapter kept at a
secondary site or in your Notebook PC carrying bag will be helpful so that it does not
require constant removal and setup on your desktop.
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Stereo speakers, amplifier, LCD
display and 4 control keys for CD-ROM module equipped as Audio CD player |
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One floppy Drive Bay |
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One Module Drive Bay for CD-ROM
or second hard disk drive |
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Built-in 1.44 MB FDD and CD-ROM
module |
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One D-sub 9-pin 16550 UART
compatible Serial port |
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One D-sub 25-pin EPP/ECP
Parallel port |
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Two PS/2 ports for
Keyboard/Mouse |
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One D-sub 15-pin VGA port for
external monitor |
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One Audio output jack for
Speaker or Headphone |
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200 x 160 x 37mm(max.) |
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The PortBar features a DC-in
pass-through for powering the PortBar and the Notebook PC serial port, parallel port, two
PS/2 ports, VGA port, and two USB ports. |
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If you require a simple
inexpensive docking solution, just use a PortBar to connect your desktop devices through a
single connector. The PortBar's Plug & Play feature allows it to be connected or
disconnected while the Notebook PC is ON or OFF (hot-dockable). |
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DC-In passthrough jack powers
PortBar and Notebook PC through cable |
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One 16550 UART compatible Serial
port/D-sub 9-pin |
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One EPP/ECP Parallel port/D-sub
25-pin |
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Two PS/2 ports for
Keyboard/Mouse |
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One VGA port/D-sub 15-pin for
external monitor |
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Two USB ports |
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