User Manual

1 System lock: Use the system lock in the following ways:
• When the system lock is in the locked position
, the latch is locked, and you cannot attach or detach
your computer.
• When the system lock is in the unlocked position
, the latch is unlocked, and you can attach or detach
your computer.
• When the system lock is in the unlocked position
, you can remove the system lock from the system-
lock slot.
Note: The ThinkPad Basic Docking Station does not ship with a system lock installed. You can purchase a
system lock from Lenovo at
http://www.lenovo.com/essentials.
2 Key lock indicator: This indicator turns on when the system lock key is in the locked position.
3 Docking status indicator: This indicator turns on when your computer is successfully connected to the
docking station.
4 Power button: Press the power button to turn on or turn off the computer attached to the docking station.
5 Guide post: Use the guide post to help you position your computer properly when you attach the
computer to the docking station.
6 Docking-station connector: Connect the computer to the docking station.
7 Hooks: Hold and secure the computer to the docking station.
8 Latch: Slide the latch to attach or detach the computer.
Rear view
Figure 1. ThinkPad Basic Docking Station
Figure 2. ThinkPad Pro Docking Station
Figure 3. ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station
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