IBM 380XD User Guide
Using a Port Replicator
Using a Port Replicator
Your ThinkPad 380XD or 385XD computer is supported by the
following port replicators:
following port replicators:
ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator
ThinkPad 380 or 385 Port Replicator
ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator
ThinkPad 380 or 385 Port Replicator
ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator
After you attach your computer to the port replicator, all
connectors on the rear of the computer are covered and are
not available for use. Instead, you can use the connectors on
the port replicator, plus extra features.
connectors on the rear of the computer are covered and are
not available for use. Instead, you can use the connectors on
the port replicator, plus extra features.
Important
The port replicator works only with AC power. You cannot
use the port replicator with battery power from the
computer.
use the port replicator with battery power from the
computer.
Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator
The system-expansion connectors at the bottom of your
computer allow you to attach it to the port replicator. This
section describes how to attach your computer.
computer allow you to attach it to the port replicator. This
section describes how to attach your computer.
1
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the wall outlet and from
the computer.
the computer.
2
For Windows 95:
Press Fn+F4 and close the LCD, or turn off the
computer and close the LCD. You can attach the
computer to the port replicator while the computer is in
suspend mode
computer and close the LCD. You can attach the
computer to the port replicator while the computer is in
suspend mode
or
when the computer power is
turned off.
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IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD User's Guide