System information

Connecting External Devices 8-5
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Undocking the Computer from the
Convenience Base
The undocking process depends on your operating system. To
undock your computer from the optional convenience base:
1. From the Windows 95 or Windows 98 start menu, click Start
Æ Eject PC. The computer will initiate Suspend and you can
safely undock the computer. If you are using Windows NT,
Shut Down the computer by clicking Start Æ Shut Down.
CAUTION:
Failure to use the ejection procedure may cause
loss of data or unpredictable results.
NOTE:
Not all network operating systems support "hot
docking" (while the computer is on).
2. Close the display if not already closed.
NOTE:
Disconnect the PC Card cable and unlock the security
cable, if applicable, to prevent damage.
3. Pull the docking lever fully forward to undock the computer.
4. Slide the computer forward from the convenience base to
remove.
5. If the computer display is blank, press the computer hotkey
combination
Fn+F4
to switch the display from the external
monitor to the computer display.
Connecting Infrared Equipment
NOTE:
Infrared-equipped computers are IrDA-compliant. Infrared
performance may vary depending on peripherals, distance
between infrared devices, and applications used. The infrared port
is available only on specific models.
For infrared-equipped models, the infrared port allows wireless
communication between your computer and other infrared-
equipped devices. Operating system support for infrared
communication is currently available with Microsoft Windows 95,
but not for Windows NT.
The infrared port produces an invisible beam of infrared light to
communicate with another infrared-equipped device.