Lenovo ThinkPad X4 Dock User manual

ThinkPad

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X4 Dock

User’s Gui d e

Attention

Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer before installing the

product.

Note

Be sure to keep your proof of purchase, because it might be required for warranty

services. (See Appendix A, “Service and Support,” on page A-1, Appendix B, “IBM

Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page B-1 and

Appendix C, “Notices,” on page C-1.)

Second Edition (April 2005)

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Contents

General safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

CD and DVD drive safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

About the ThinkPad X4 Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Using the ThinkPad X4 Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Attaching the ThinkPad X4 Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Detaching the ThinkPad X4 Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Security feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Appendix A. Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Online technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 B-1

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18

Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18

Types of Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-19

Worldwide telephone list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-20

Guarantee supplement for Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . C-2

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General safety guidelines

Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and

property damage.

Service

Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the

IBM

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Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is

approved to repair your particular product.

Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts

are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. IBM expressly

identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions when it

is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all

instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that the

power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source

before you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns,

contact the IBM Support Center.

Power cords and power adapters

Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product

manufacturer.

Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so

can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This

can present a safety hazard.

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or

pinched by objects.

Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave

your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are

cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if

the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause

gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals

on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating.

Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure

that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into

receptacles.

Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins

and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input

or anywhere on the power adapter.

Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show

signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have

been damaged in any way.

Extension cords and related devices

Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies,

and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of

the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load

should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more

information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and

input ratings.

Plugs and outlets

If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer

equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is

replaced by a qualified electrician.

Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the

manufacturer to obtain a replacement.

Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only

into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this

safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot

insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet

adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never

overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80

percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for more information

if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.

Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible,

and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way

that will stress the cords.

Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully

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Batteries

All IBM personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to

provide power to the system clock. In addition many mobile products such as

Thinkpad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system

power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your

product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with

IBM approved parts.

Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or

incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the

battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery pack strictly

according to instructions included in the product documentation.

Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can

cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your

battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the

buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and

obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer.

Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For

some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a

battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short

circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety

hazard. Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or

store these batteries in a discharged state.

Heat and product ventilation

Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging.

Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact

size. Always follow these basic precautions:

v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part

of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or

when the battery is charging. Your computer produces some heat during

normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort

or, potentially, a skin burn.

v Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable

materials or in explosive environments.

v Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for

safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently

become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other

flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features.

General safety guidelines vii

CD and DVD drive safety

CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or

otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even

shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to

this situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the

following:

v Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging

v Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct

heat sources

v Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use

v Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their

packaging

v Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or

damaged discs

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Laser compliance statement

An optical storage drive (device), such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM

drive and SuperDisk, which can be installed in the IBM ThinkPad computer is

a laser product. The drive’s classification label (shown below) is on the surface

of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The drive is certified by the manufacturer to comply with the requirements of

the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations

(DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class I laser products at the date of

manufacture.

In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of

IEC825 and EN60825 for Class 1 laser products.

DANGER

Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The design of the laser

system and the optical storage drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser

radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or

servicing.

Some drives contain an embedded Class 3A laser diode. Note this warning:

DANGER

Do not open the optical storage drive unit; no user adjustments or

serviceable parts are inside.

Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than

those specified might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct eye

exposure. Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical

instruments.

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About the ThinkPad X4 Dock

This section provides information on registering, installing, and using the

ThinkPad X4 Dock.

Product registration

Thank you for purchasing this IBM product. Please take a few moments to

register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to

better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing

products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better

ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at:

www.ibm.com/pc/register

IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless

you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive

further information.

Product description

The ThinkPad X4 Dock works only with computers in the ThinkPad X40 Series

including Tablet PC models. It can extend the capabilities of your computer by

enabling it to use the Ultrabay

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Slim and various optional devices.

After you attach your computer to the ThinkPad X4 Dock, you can use its

connectors in place of the computer’s.

When the computer is attached to the ThinkPad X4 Dock, never pick up the

assembly by taking hold of the computer alone. Always hold the whole

assembly.

Attention: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger (thicker)

telephone cable.

Attention: AC Adapter: Use the UL Listed Power Supply, rated 16 Vdc 3.5 A

or equivalent.

Front view

1 The power switch turns the computer on and off.

2 By pressing the eject request button, you can request the operating system

to undock the computer from the X4 Dock. The Docked indicator is green

when the computer is attached to the X4 Dock. This indicator turns off when

the eject request is issued and the computer can be detached safely from the

X4 Dock.

3 The eject button releases the computer from the X4 Dock. The Eject Ready

indicator is green when the computer is ready to be detached safely from the

X4 Dock. This indicator turns off when the computer is detached from the X4

Dock.

Note:

To lock the eject button of the X4 Dock, use the security lock key.

4 The docking connector is where you attach your ThinkPad computer.

5 The bay latch releases the handle so you can replace the Ultrabay Slim

device.

6 The Ultrabay Slim device is used for installing various devices such as a

DVD drive, a CD-RW/DVD combo drive, or a second hard disk drive.

7 Make sure that the adjuster is secured in the proper position when

attaching your ThinkPad computer to the X4 Dock. The position of the adjuster

depends on the computer model and the type of battery installed. Refer to the

label attached to the X4 Dock for details.

8 The built-in stereo speakers generate stereo sound.

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Rear view

1 The security lock key is for locking the eject button.

2 The power jack is for connecting the ac adapter.

3 The security keyhole enables you to attach a mechanical lock to secure the

X4 Dock to a heavy object, such as a desk.

4 The keyboard/mouse connector is for connecting an external keyboard,

keypad, or mouse.

5 The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are for connecting USB 1.1 and

USB 2.0 devices.

Note: When you attach a USB cable to the connector, make sure that the mark

shown in the drawing is to the upper side. Otherwise, the connector

might be damaged.

6 The modem connector is for connecting the X4 Dock to a telephone line.

Notes:

1. If your ThinkPad computer does not support the modem connector, you

cannot use the connector.

2. If you attach your computer to the X4 Dock, use the modem connector on

the X4 Dock, not the one on the computer.

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7 The Ethernet connector is for connecting the X4 Dock to a

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet LAN. The indicator on the

connector is the same as that on the ThinkPad computer.

Notes:

1. If your ThinkPad computer does not have the Ethernet connector, you

cannot use the Ethernet connector on the X4 Dock. You cannot use the

Token Ring cable for this connector. This connector can be used for the

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet connection. However, if your

ThinkPad computer can only be used with the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Ethernet, the connector can only be used for the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Ethernet connection and not for the 1000BASE-T Ethernet connection.

2. If you attach your computer to the X4 Dock, use the Ethernet connector on

the X4 Dock, not the one on the computer.

8

The parallel connector is for connecting a parallel device.

9 The serial connector is for connecting a serial device.

10 The external monitor connector is for connecting an external monitor.

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Using the ThinkPad X4 Dock

Note

Before you attach or detach your computer when it is operating, always

make sure that it has finished operations involving devices that are

connected to the USB connector, the serial connector, or the parallel

connector. Also make sure that any connection to a modem or an

Ethernet is stopped.

Note: If you are using the ThinkPad X40 Series computer, before you attach it

to the ThinkPad X4 Dock, you need to update the BIOS and the Easy

Eject Utility. To download the latest version of the BIOS code and Utility,

go to www.pc.ibm.com/support on the World Wide Web.

Attaching the ThinkPad X4 Dock

To attach your computer to the ThinkPad X4 Dock, do the following:

1. Disconnect the ac adapter from your computer, or you might damage the

ac adapter. Connect an ac adapter to the ThinkPad X4 Dock, using the ac

adapter included in the package with the X4 Dock.

2. Make sure that the security lock key of the X4 Dock is in place and in the

unlocked (vertical) position.

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3. Secure the adjuster in the proper position. The position of the adjuster

depends on the computer model and the type of battery installed. Refer to

the label attached to your ThinkPad X4 Dock.

4. If you are using the ThinkPad X41 Tablet Series computer, align the left

side of the computer with the guide on the left side of the X4 Dock; make

sure that the docking connector on the bottom of your computer and that

on the X4 Dock are aligned with each other.

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If you are using the ThinkPad X40 Series computer, attach the computer,

aligning the rear side of the computer with the adjuster.

5. Press firmly on both sides of your computer until you hear a click. The

computer is now attached to the X4 Dock.

Note:

Turn the security lock key clockwise to lock it. Always keep the security

lock key in a safe place. Do not lose it; without it you will be unable to

detach the computer from the X4 Dock.

Detaching the ThinkPad X4 Dock

To detach your computer from the ThinkPad X4 Dock, do the following:

1. Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for normal operation.

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2. Make sure the security lock key of the X4 Dock is in place and in the

unlocked (vertical) position.

3. Close the computer display.

4. Press the eject request button. The Docked indicator starts blinking, then

turns off.

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5. The Eject Ready indicator turns on; press the eject button until the

computer moves up.

6. Grasping both sides of the computer, remove the computer from the X4

Dock.

For details about setting up and using the X4 Dock, refer to Access IBM or the

Setup Poster that came with this option.

Security feature

The ThinkPad X4 Dock has a security keyhole for a mechanical lock. To secure

the X4 Dock to a heavy object, such as a desk, attach a mechanical lock with a

cable to the security keyhole.

IBM does not offer a mechanical lock. You will need to purchase one

elsewhere. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing any

locking device and security feature. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or

warranties about the function, quality, or performance of any locking device or

security features.

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Attach a mechanical lock as follows:

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