Manual

104 Shutting Down Your Computer
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer
Undocking Your Computer While it is Running— Hot Undocking
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power
management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of
power given to each device attached to the computer.
If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is still running,
without shutting down open applications or programs.
To determine if your computer is ACPI-enabled:
Windows Vista
1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance →
System
→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks).
2 If a window appears asking for permission to continue, click Continue .
3 Look for the System devices . If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will
appear next to the device name.
Windows XP
1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and
Maintenance.
2 Click Administrative Tools → Computer Management → Device
Manager
.
OR
Click
System → System Properties → Hardware → Device Manager .
3 Look for the System devices . If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will
appear next to the device name.
Undocking Without Shutting Down
1 Save any open files.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop
computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and
the documentation that came with your docking station.