Toshiba Laptop Docking Station PA3686U 1SET User Manual

dynadock™ wireless U  
User’s Manual  
GMAA00165010  
07/09  
 
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Safety instructions  
Always read the safety instructions carefully:  
Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the  
product  
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the product  
(including the AC adaptor). Disassembly, modification, tampering or  
repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly  
resulting in serious injury.  
Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or  
plugs  
When handling the power cable/cord, follow these precautions:  
Never tamper with the power cable/cord or plug.  
Never splice or alter a power cable/cord.  
Never bend or twist a power cable/cord.  
Never pull on a power cable/cord to remove a plug from a socket.  
Always grasp the plug directly.  
Never place heavy objects on a power cable/cord.  
Never run a power cable/cord through a pinch point such as a door  
or window.  
Never place a power cable/cord near a heat source.  
Never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach  
cable/cord in place.  
Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adaptor.  
Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a  
fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.  
Attaching the power cable/cord  
Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)  
has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical  
connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock,  
possibly resulting in serious injury.  
Be careful if you use a power strip. An overload on one socket could  
cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.  
Dust on the power plug connectors or connector base  
If dust gets on the power plug connectors or connector base, turn the  
power off and disconnect the power plug. Then clean the connector  
and/or connector base with a dry cloth. Continuing to use the product  
without cleaning the power plug may result in a fire or an electric shock,  
possibly resulting in serious injury.  
 
   
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Only use TOSHIBA AC adaptor  
Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may have been provided with  
your product, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk  
of fire or other damage to the product. Use of an incompatible AC  
adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product, possibly resulting in  
serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by  
use of an incompatible adaptor.  
Use correct power source  
Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond  
to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of  
the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly  
resulting in serious injury.  
Only use approved power cables/cords  
Always use or purchase power cables/cords that comply with the legal  
voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of  
use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly  
resulting in serious injury.  
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands  
Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.  
Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,  
possibly resulting in serious injury.  
Choking hazards  
Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and screws within the reach  
of infants or small children. Swallowing a small part may cause choking  
and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury. If a part is swallowed,  
immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult a doctor.  
Avoid liquids, moisture and foreign objects  
Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your product, and never  
expose the product to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to  
liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or  
serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur,  
immediately disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and  
from the product.  
Do not connect the power again until you have taken the product  
to an authorized service center. Failure to follow these  
instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage  
to the product.  
Never place your product or AC adaptor on a heat  
sensitive surface  
Never place your product or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture,  
or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the  
product base and AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during  
normal use.  
Always place your product or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that  
is resistant to heat damage.  
 
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Never place your product in locations with excess heat  
Never place your product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such  
as in direct sunlight, in an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may  
result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the  
product.  
Never place your product in a location with extremely  
low temperatures  
Never place your product in a location where it will be exposed to  
extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure,  
malfunction or loss of data.  
Never subject your product to sudden temperature  
variations  
Never subject your product to sudden temperature variations. This may  
result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of  
data.  
Never operate your product during a thunderstorm  
Never operate your product on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you  
see lightning or hear thunder, immediately unplug the product. An  
electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss of  
data or hardware damage.  
FCC information  
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna(s).  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
 
   
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FCC Conditions  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
FCC Notice "Equipment Authorization" Information  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This device is authorized under Title 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and  
Regulations). The operation of this device is subject to the following restriction:  
This UWB device shall transmit only when it is sending information to an  
associated receiver. This UWB device shall cease transmission within 10 seconds  
unless it receives an acknowledgement from the associated receiver that its  
transmission is being received. An acknowledgement of reception must continue  
to be received by the transmitting device at least every 10 seconds of operation or  
the UWB device must cease transmitting.  
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly  
approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the  
user's authority to operate the device under the FCC Equipment  
Authorization. This includes changes or substitutions of the  
antennas which are furnished with the device.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be  
attached to this equipment.Operation with noncompliant peripherals  
or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in  
interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used  
between the external devices and the docking station’s ports.  
NOTE  
Contact  
Address:  
TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.  
9740 Irvine Boulevard  
Irvine, California 92618-1697  
Telephone:  
(949) 583-3000  
 
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Copyright statement  
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved. Under  
the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior  
written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with  
respect to the use of the information contained herein.  
©2009 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.  
Disclaimer  
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The  
manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or  
otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall  
in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including  
but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.  
July 2009, Rev1.0  
 
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Trademarks  
dynadock is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe  
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
AMD, AMD K6, Athlon and Duron are registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Advanced Micro Devices Incorporated.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Ethernet is a registered trademark and Fast Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox  
Corporation.  
Intel, Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Intel Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
 
Contents  
Features ............................................................13  
Front view .........................................................14  
Peripherals......................................................... 20  
Setting up the dynadock™ ......................................20  
Assemble the dynadock™ .................................20  
Connect the power adaptor...............................21  
Install the software ...........................................21  
Connect the dynadock™ to your computer .......24  
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Contents  
10  
Connecting USB devices...................................31  
Undocking and placing the computer into  
Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode ........47  
Configuring audio ports ....................................50  
Enhancing sound quality...................................52  
Enabling digital S/PDIF output ..........................55  
Charging USB devices.............................................56  
Using standby/sleep/hibernation modes  
with the dynadock™..........................................57  
Securing the dynadock™ ........................................58  
 
USB...................................................................68  
Contacting Toshiba .................................................69  
Toshiba’s technical support Web site................69  
Toshiba voice contact .......................................70  
Chapter 4: Specifications........................................................... 71  
Specifications .........................................................71  
Index............................................................................................ 73  
 
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the dynadock™ wireless U, the universal  
docking station that enables you to connect your computer  
peripherals wirelessly or through a single USB cable to just about  
any Windows®-based computer. The wireless function uses UWB  
(ultra-wide band) radio technology.  
Keep your dynadock™ up-to-date with the latest technological  
advances: visit pcsupport.toshiba.com periodically to obtain  
software driver and support updates.  
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Introduction  
Overview  
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Overview  
Features  
Wireless or single USB cable connection to your computer*  
Upright slim design saves desktop space  
Easily accessible USB and audio ports located on the front  
Supports video resolutions up to 1680 x 1050/1600 x 1200  
VESA CVT (Coordinated Video Timing) on an external  
monitor  
Hot-swappable: add or remove most devices without rebooting  
the computer  
Virtual 7.1 channel digital surround sound  
Includes TOSHIBA dynadock Utility for customizing  
dynadock™ settings  
Charges your USB peripherals with the front powered USB  
ports even when the connected computer is off  
Undock button allows you to easily and safely dock/undock  
your computer from the docking station  
*For wireless communication, you will need a computer with Integrated Certified  
Wireless USB functionality or a Certified Wireless USB adaptor (included with  
certain models).  
 
   
Introduction  
Quick Tour  
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Quick Tour  
This section identifies the various components of the dynadock™  
wireless U. For a description of each component, please refer to the  
table beneath each illustration.  
Front view  
Power light  
Indicator light  
Powered USB 2.0 ports  
(USB Sleep and Charge)  
Microphone jack  
Headphone jack  
(Sample Illustration) Lights and connectors on the front of the  
dynadock™  
 
         
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Quick Tour  
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Component  
Description  
Glows blue when power is being supplied from the  
AC adaptor.  
Power light  
Indicates the status of docking, undocking, and  
charging functions as follows:  
Indicator light  
Flashing green: Docking is in process.  
Solid green: Computer is docked.  
Flashing orange: Undocking is in process.  
Solid orange: Computer is undocked or  
disconnected and the dynadock™'s USB Sleep and  
Charge ports are charging any connected,  
chargeable devices.  
Off: Computer is undocked or disconnected.  
dynadock™ USB Sleep and Charge ports are off.  
Connection points for USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices.  
When the dynadock™ is powered on, these ports  
charge connected battery-powered USB devices  
(such as PDAs, MP3 players, and cellular phones)  
even when the dynadock™ is disconnected from  
your computer or your computer is off. For more  
information, please see “Charging USB devices” on  
page 56.  
Powered USB 2.0  
ports  
(USB Sleep and  
Charge ports)  
Note 1: Some USB devices may not support this  
feature.  
Note 2: Certain USB devices, such as optical disk  
drives and hard disk drives, have high power  
requirements. Due to the power output limitations  
of the USB ports, you may not be able to operate  
more than one such device at a time.  
Note 3: If your USB device came with an AC  
adaptor, be sure to connect the device to a power  
outlet with the AC adaptor.  
A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for mono audio input  
from a microphone.  
Microphone jack  
Headphone jack  
A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for stereo audio  
output to headphones/headsets/speakers.  
 
         
Introduction  
Quick Tour  
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Back view  
Antennas  
Antenna switch  
Line out (Headphones, Speakers)  
S/PDIF port  
Network port  
USB 2.0 ports  
DVI-I video port  
Mini USB jack  
Security Lock Slot  
DC-IN  
(Sample Illustration) Connections on the back of the dynadock™  
 
   
Introduction  
Quick Tour  
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Component  
Description  
Send and receive wireless signals to/from the  
connected computer.  
Antennas  
Slide the switch down [ ] to enable wireless  
communication between your computer and the  
dynadock™. Slide the switch up [ ] to connect  
your computer to the dynadock™ with a USB cable.  
Antenna switch  
A standard 3.5 mm mini jack for stereo audio  
output to headphones/headsets/speakers.  
Line out  
(Headphones,  
Speakers)  
Connection point for digital audio equipment (e.g.  
Dolby® Digital Surround Sound receiver and  
speaker system).  
Note: Requires an optical S/PDIF cable (not  
provided) and an optical S/PDIF input jack on the  
receiver.  
0ptical S/PDIF  
digital audio  
output port  
Connection point for a 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet  
cable (not provided).  
Network port  
USB 2.0 ports  
Connection points for USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.  
Note 1: Certain USB devices, such as optical disk  
drives and hard disk drives, have high power  
requirements. Due to the power output limitations  
of the USB ports, you may not be able to operate  
more than one such device at a time.  
Note 2: If your USB device came with an AC  
adaptor, be sure to connect the device to a power  
outlet with the AC adaptor.  
Connection point for a DVI monitor, or a VGA  
monitor with use of the included DVI-I to VGA  
adaptor.  
DVI-I video port  
Mini USB jack  
Connection point for the provided USB cable, used  
to connect the dynadock™ to your computer.  
Note: When setting up a wireless connection, you  
will need to use the USB cable temporarily to form  
an association between the two devices. For more  
information, see “Setting up the dynadock™” on  
page 20.  
Attachment point for an optional security cable  
(not provided) used to deter theft.  
Security lock slot  
DC-IN  
Socket for AC adaptor (provided).  
Note: The dynadock™ requires an external power  
supply, as it does not draw power from the  
computer’s USB bus.  
 
               
Introduction  
Package contents  
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Top view  
Dock/Undock button  
(Sample Illustration) The top of the dynadock™  
Component  
Description  
Stops or resumes communications between the  
computer and peripherals connected to the  
dynadock™. For more information, see “Undocking  
your computer” on page 33 and “Re-connecting and  
docking your computer” on page 36.  
Dock/Undock  
button  
Also, stops the charging of USB devices connected  
to the front USB powered ports. For more  
information, see “Charging USB devices” on  
page 56.  
Package contents  
Check to make sure you have all of the following items:  
dynadock™ wireless U docking station  
Base  
USB 2.0 cable  
AC adaptor and power cord/cable  
Wireless USB adaptor (included with select models only)  
DVI-I to VGA adaptor  
Installation CD (contains User’s Manual (this document),  
drivers and utilities)  
Quick Start Guide  
Standard limited warranty booklet  
 
         
Introduction  
Computer requirements  
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Computer requirements  
1.2 GHz or higher processor (Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® family,  
or AMD K6®/AMD Athlon™/AMD Duron™ family, or  
compatible processor recommended. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo  
2.0 GB or higher processor recommended for optimal video  
performance.)  
512 MB memory or higher (1 GB memory or higher  
recommended)  
USB 2.0 port  
30 MB of available disk space  
Certified Wireless USB adaptor or a computer with Integrated  
Certified Wireless USB functionality*  
Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit edition) with SP2/SP3, or  
Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit editions) with  
SP1  
When Windows® 7 becomes available, Windows® 7-compatible  
drivers for the dynadock™ wireless U will be available for download  
from Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Click the  
Download link, and then search for your product (part number:  
PA3686U).  
NOTE  
*Required for wireless communication between the dynadock™ and your computer.  
 
   
Chapter 1  
Setting Up the dynadock™  
Setting up the dynadock™  
This section provides instructions on setting up the dynadock™.  
You will need to perform the following steps in the order shown:  
1
2
3
4
Assemble the dynadock™  
Connect the power adaptor  
Install the software  
Connect the dynadock™ to your computer  
You may either:  
a
Set up a wireless connection  
OR  
b
Set up a USB cable connection  
For more information on each step, refer to the appropriate section  
on the indicated page.  
Assemble the dynadock™  
Slide the dynadock™ onto the base as shown below.  
(Sample Illustration) Attaching the base to the dynadock™  
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Setting up the dynadock™  
Connect the power adaptor  
1
Plug the AC adaptor cord/cable into the DC-IN on the back of  
the dynadock™.  
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the  
dynadock™  
2
Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor, and then  
connect the power plug to a live electrical outlet. The power  
light on the front panel glows blue when the dynadock™ is  
powered on.  
Install the software  
1
Insert the provided Installation CD into your optical disc drive.  
The dynadock Install Menu displays on your computer screen.  
If the dynadock Install Menu does not display, follow the steps  
provided below for your operating system:  
NOTE  
In Windows® XP: 1) Double-click My Computer on your desktop.  
2) Double-click the DVD/CD drive icon, and then double-click  
AutoRun.exe.  
In Windows Vista®: 1) Click Start, Computer. 2) Double-click the  
DVD/CD drive icon, and then double-click AutoRun.exe.  
 
         
Setting Up the dynadock™ and Connecting Peripherals  
Setting up the dynadock™  
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You may need to temporarily disable anti-spyware or anti-virus  
programs while installing the software. It is also recommended that  
all other applications are closed, as you will need to restart your  
computer after the software is installed.  
NOTE  
You need administrator privileges to install/uninstall the software.  
2
Click Setup.  
(Sample Image) dynadock Install Menu  
Some dynadock™ components require the installation of  
Microsoft® .NET Framework v2.0 in order to complete the  
installation process. If the dynadock™ installation program  
does not detect .NET Framework v2.0 on your computer, please click  
the "Install .NET Framework v2.0" button.  
NOTE  
3
Click Install to install all of the listed programs.  
Click Select All if any program in the list is unchecked.  
NOTE  
 
 
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Setting up the dynadock™  
(Sample Image) dynadock Installer  
The following programs are installed during the installation  
process:  
Driver Type  
Driver Name  
Wireless USB Manager  
Wireless USB device driver  
Wireless USB host driver  
dynadock Utility II  
dynadock Utility  
Network driver  
Audio driver  
AX88772A & AX88772  
USB Multi-Channel Audio Device  
TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility  
(DisplayLink Core software)  
Video driver  
4
You will need to read and accept the DisplayLink software license  
agreement when prompted, to proceed with the installation.  
NOTE  
5
Restart your computer when prompted.  
For more information on the dynadock™ software, see “Using the  
dynadock™ software” page 37.  
 
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Setting up the dynadock™  
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Connect the dynadock™ to your computer  
You may either:  
Set up a wireless connection  
OR  
Set up a USB cable connection  
Refer to the appropriate section below for the type of connection  
you wish to establish.  
Set up a wireless connection  
To set up a wireless connection, you will need either a Certified  
Wireless USB adaptor (included with certain models) or a computer  
with integrated Certified Wireless USB functionality.  
NOTE  
If you are not using a Toshiba adaptor or if your computer has  
integrated Certified Wireless USB functionality, please refer to the  
documentation provided with your adaptor or computer for  
instructions on setting up a wireless connection, instead of following  
the steps below.  
To set up a wireless connection:  
1
Flip the dynadock™’s antennas into the upright position.  
(Sample Illustration) dynadock™’s antennas in the upright position  
Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock™ is  
2
set to the (down) position.  
 
       
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Setting up the dynadock™  
Wireless communication enabled  
(Sample Illustration) Wireless communication enabled  
3
4
Make sure your computer is turned on.  
Connect a Certified Wireless USB adaptor (included with  
certain models) to your computer and place the adaptor's  
antenna in an upright position.  
Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer's operating  
system is configured to create a system restore point after a new  
device is installed. This occurs after initial installation only. When  
the computer restarts, the dynadock™ is ready to use.  
NOTE  
Indicator light  
(Sample Illustration) Inserting a wireless USB adaptor  
After you connect a wireless USB adaptor, the device is  
automatically detected and the driver is installed.  
When the light on the adaptor glows blue, proceed to step 5.  
5
Plug one end of the provided USB cable into the Mini USB  
port on the back of the dynadock™.  
The USB cable is needed only for initially setting up the wireless  
connection. The process of initially establishing a connection  
between the dynadock™ and your computer with the cable is  
called association.  
NOTE  
 
 
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Setting up the dynadock™  
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(Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable to the Mini USB  
port  
6
Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB 2.0  
port on your computer.  
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB cable to your computer  
The Wireless USB Manager opens automatically on your  
computer screen.  
7
Click Yes allow the device to associate to start the association.  
(Sample Image) Association screen  
 
   
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Setting up the dynadock™  
8
After successfully completing the association, remove the USB  
cable connecting the computer to the dynadock™.  
After a few moments, a wireless connection is established and  
a message displays on your computer screen asking if you want  
to dock your computer.  
Connecting opens a line of communication between the computer  
and the dynadock™, but not between the computer and external  
devices connected to the dynadock™.  
NOTE  
Docking enables the computer to communicate with devices  
connected to the dynadock™. The computer can only be docked with  
one dynadock™ at a time.  
For optimal performance, the dynadock™ must be within close range  
of the adaptor, with no obstructions between the devices.  
NOTE  
(Sample Image) Click Yes to dock wirelessly to your computer  
Click Yes to dock your computer.  
9
10 The dynadock™ drivers automatically install. Restart your  
computer when prompted.  
Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer's operating  
system is configured to create a system restore point after a new  
device is installed. This occurs after initial installation only. When  
the computer restarts, the dynadock™ is ready to use.  
NOTE  
 
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Connecting your peripherals  
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Set up a USB cable connection  
1
Move the switch on the back of the dynadock™ to the USB  
] position.  
[
2
Connect the provided USB cable to the Mini USB port on the  
back of the dynadock™.  
3
4
Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB  
port on your computer.  
Windows® automatically detects the device and installs the  
device drivers.  
Restart your computer when prompted.  
Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer's operating  
system is configured to create a system restore point after a new  
device is installed. This occurs after initial installation only. When  
the computer restarts, the dynadock™ is ready to use.  
NOTE  
Connecting your peripherals  
Once you have set up a wireless or USB cable connection between  
your computer and the dynadock™, you can connect your  
computer peripherals to the appropriate ports on the dynadock™.  
Please refer to the “Quick Tour” page 14 for information on the  
dynadock's ports, and refer to the sections below for information on  
connecting specific types of devices.  
Connecting to a network  
Connect one end of a network cable (not provided) to the Network  
port (RJ-45) on the dynadock™ and the other end to your network.  
If the network is not automatically connected, configure the  
network properties of the Ethernet adaptor as follows:  
1
In Windows® XP, select Start, Connect to, and then Show all  
Connections.  
In Windows Vista®, select Start, Control Panel, View  
network status and tasks, and then Manage network  
connections.  
 
             
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Connecting your peripherals  
2
In the Network Connections folder, double-click the  
Connection icon for the dynadock’s Ethernet adaptor, which is  
indicated by ASIX AX88772A USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet  
Adaptor. This will open the Local Area Connection Properties  
window for you to configure the network settings as required  
according to your network environment. If you are unsure  
about the settings, consult your network administrator for  
assistance.  
The dynadock's Network port does not support Wake-up-on-LAN.  
NOTE  
The Local Area Connection icon in the System tray/Notification Area  
of your Windows® desktop will not show a connection. Open  
"Network Connections" to view the Ethernet Connection.  
Connecting a monitor  
You can connect a digital (DVI) or analog (VGA) monitor to the  
dynadock™. Only one monitor can be connected to the dynadock™  
at a time.  
To connect a monitor to the dynadock™:  
1
If you are connecting a VGA monitor, attach the DVI-I to VGA  
adaptor (included with the dynadock™) to the DVI-I video  
port on the dynadock™.  
2
Connect the monitor cable (not provided) to the DVI-I video  
port on the dynadock™ or to the adaptor you connected in  
step 1.  
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the external monitor.  
The monitor cable can be connected/disconnected at any time  
without disconnecting the dynadock™ from your computer.  
NOTE  
switch to Mirror mode, see “Adjusting video settings” page 47.  
If no output is seen on the monitor connected to the dynadock™, the  
current video resolution setting may not be supported by the  
monitor. This can happen if the monitor does not report its supported  
modes to the dynadock’s DVI component. Adjust the resolution of the  
external monitor until an image is shown. For more information, see  
“Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility” page 45.  
NOTE  
 
     
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You can customize the video settings of the dynadock™. See  
“Adjusting video settings” page 47 for more information.  
Connecting audio devices  
The dynadock™ provides four audio ports, as shown in the  
following illustrations.  
Line out  
(Headphones, Speakers)  
Optical S/PDIF digital  
audio output jack  
Microphone jack  
Headphone jack  
Front  
Back  
(Sample Illustration) dynadock™ wireless U audio ports  
The following table indicates which port to use for each type of  
audio activity.  
Activity  
Audio Device  
Use this port:  
Audio recording  
Microphone  
Microphone jack  
Headphones/headsets/ Headphone jack or Line out  
speakers  
Audio playback  
Digital audio equipment S/PDIF jack  
(Egs: Dolby® Digital  
Surround Sound receiver  
and speaker system with  
optical S/PDIF input  
port)  
 
   
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Connecting your peripherals  
automatically disabled and the audio ports on the dynadock™ are  
automatically enabled. In most cases, simply connect your audio  
device to the appropriate port on the dynadock™ and the port is  
ready to use. To do any one of the following, please see the  
referenced section:  
To use the computer’s audio ports (instead of the dynadock's  
audio ports) when the computer is docked, please see  
“Configuring audio ports” page 50.  
To enable virtual 7.1-channel sound on your connected audio  
device, please see “Enhancing sound quality” page 52. This  
will provide better sound quality over standard stereo output.  
To use the dynadock’s S/PDIF jack, please see “Enabling  
digital S/PDIF output” page 55.  
If you switch between the computer's audio ports and the dynadock's  
audio ports, you may have to restart your media player if it is  
running.  
NOTE  
Connecting USB devices  
The dynadock™ provides six USB 2.0 ports: four on the back and  
two on the front. To locate the USB ports on the dynadock™,  
please see the “Quick Tour” page 14.  
This section provides basic instructions for connecting most USB  
devices to the dynadock™. Please check the documentation that  
came with your USB device for any special instructions.  
You do not need to turn off the dynadock™ or the docked computer  
before connecting a USB device.  
NOTE  
To connect a USB device to the dynadock™:  
1
If your device came with its own AC adaptor, connect the AC  
adaptor to the device and to a live electrical outlet.  
2
Use a USB cable to connect the device to one of the USB ports  
on the dynadock™.  
 
   
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If you want to charge your USB device when the computer connected  
to the dynadock™ is off or when there is no computer connected to  
the dynadock™, be sure to connect your device to one of the  
powered USB ports on the front of the dynadock™. The indicator  
light glows orange when charging is taking place.  
NOTE  
3
Wait for Windows® to recognize the device and install the  
drivers. A message should display on your computer screen  
indicating when installation is complete and the device is ready  
to use.  
 
Chapter 2  
Using the dynadock™ and  
Adjusting Settings  
Undocking your computer  
To avoid losing data and/or damaging your computer and/or  
peripherals, be sure to undock your computer from the dynadock™  
as described in this section before you do any one of the following:  
Disconnect the USB wireless adaptor from your computer.  
Disconnect the USB cable connecting your computer to the  
dynadock™ (if you are not using a wireless connection).  
Move the computer outside of the operational range  
(approximately 10 meters/32 feet) of the wireless connection.  
"Undocking" your computer stops all communications with the  
external devices connected to the dynadock™. After you undock  
your computer, it is safe to break the wireless or cable connection  
between the computer and the dynadock™.  
To undock your computer, either:  
Use the button on the top of the dynadock™, or  
Use the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility.  
If you are using a wireless USB adaptor, you can leave the adaptor  
connected to the computer after undocking. However, be careful not  
to damage the adaptor (for example, while moving the computer).  
NOTE  
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Undocking via the undock button  
1
Press the Undock button on the top of the dynadock™ once.  
The indicator light on the front of the dynadock™ flashes  
orange, and the following message appears on your computer  
screen.  
(Sample Image) Undocking in progress  
2
When the indicator light stops flashing or turns off, it is safe to  
move the computer out of range of the dynadock™ antennas or  
to disconnect the USB cable if you are using one.  
Undocking via the utility  
Follow the steps below to undock your computer through the  
TOSHIBA dynadock Utility:  
1
Right-click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the  
System tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
2
Select Eject Dock from the menu.  
(Sample Image) The Eject Dock command  
 
       
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Undocking your computer  
The indicator light on the front of the dynadock™ flashes orange,  
and the following message appears on your computer screen.  
(Sample Image) Undocking in progress  
3
When the indicator light stops flashing or turns off, it is safe to  
move the computer out of range of the dynadock™ antennas or  
to disconnect the USB cable if you are using one.  
If you are using a wireless USB adaptor, you can leave the adaptor  
connected to the computer after undocking. However, be careful not  
to damage the adaptor (for example, while moving the computer).  
NOTE  
Undocking and placing the computer into Sleep mode  
Use the Eject and Sleep option of the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
to quickly stop all communications with external devices and place  
the computer into Sleep mode.  
1
Right-click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the  
System tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
2
Select Eject and Sleep from the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
menu.  
 
   
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(Sample Image) The Eject and Sleep command  
3
Wait before disconnecting the dynadock™ from the computer.  
(Sample Image) Undocking in progress  
When the computer is undocked, the dynadock Utility icon no  
longer appears in the System tray/Notification Area.  
4
After the computer is undocked, the computer enters Sleep  
mode.  
Re-connecting and docking your computer  
To re-connect and dock your computer to the dynadock™ (upon  
returning to your desk with your computer after a meeting, for  
example), do the following:  
If you are using a wireless USB adaptor, make sure the adaptor  
is properly connected or re-connect the adaptor.  
Make sure the computer is within wireless communication  
range of the dynadock™.  
Remove any obstructions between the computer and the  
dynadock™.  
If the computer is in standby/sleep/hibernation mode, press the  
computer's power button to resume.  
Press the Dock button on the top of the dynadock™ to dock.  
The indicator light on the front of the dynadock™ flashes  
green to indicate docking is in progress. The light turns solid  
green when docking is completed.  
 
     
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Using the dynadock™ software  
Using the dynadock™ software  
This section provides information on using the following software  
to manage the dynadock™ and adjust settings to suit your needs:  
The background utility  
Wireless USB Manager  
TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
USB Multi-Channel Audio Device utility  
TOSHIBA Video Dock utility  
You can also refer to this section to learn how to uninstall the  
software.  
The background utility  
After the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility is installed and the computer  
is restarted, a program named TOSDockApp.exe will run  
automatically in the background. This program will be listed in the  
Windows® Task Manager. This program detects the connection and  
removal of the dynadock™ from the computer.  
The background utility does not impact any other programs running  
on your computer. Do not turn off the utility as it is required for  
proper operation of the dynadock™.  
Using the Wireless USB Manager  
The Wireless USB Manager is the driver software for the Toshiba  
Certified Wireless USB adaptor (included with certain models).  
This driver is automatically installed when you run the dynadock  
Installation CD (see “Install the software” on page 21 for more  
information).  
The Toshiba Certified Wireless USB adaptor contains a radio  
transmitter/receiver that enables your computer to communicate  
wirelessly with the dynadock™. This radio is known as the host  
radio. The Wireless USB Manager driver software enables you to  
manage the host radio and perform tasks such as the following:  
Associate the dynadock™ with your computer  
Connect/Disconnect the dynadock™ from your computer  
Change/Select the channel used for radio communication  
Disable/Enable radio communications  
Disable/Enable pop-up messages  
 
               
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If you are using a non-Toshiba Certified Wireless USB adaptor or a  
Certified Wireless USB radio built into your computer to  
NOTE  
communicate with the dynadock™, you may need to use the driver  
provided with your wireless USB host module instead of the driver  
provided with the dynadock™ to accomplish these tasks.  
Accessing the Wireless USB Manager  
To start the Wireless USB Manager:  
Double-click the Wireless USB Manager icon in the System  
tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) The Wireless USB Manager icon  
The Wireless USB Manager icon appears in your System tray/  
Notification Area only when the wireless USB adaptor is connected to  
your computer. You may need to click the Show Hidden Icons button  
NOTE  
[
], to display hidden icons. If the adaptor is not connected to your  
computer, you can access the Wireless USB Manager by double-  
clicking the Wireless USB Manager icon on your Windows® desktop.  
The Wireless USB Manager displays.  
(Sample Image) The Wireless USB Manager  
The dynadock™ appears on the Devices tab of the Wireless USB  
Manager.  
 
 
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Changing the Connection Rules  
The Connection Rules tab of the Wireless USB Manager allows  
you to change the default association behavior of the host radio.  
The following options are provided:  
Require my permission (default): Each time you connect a  
compatible wireless USB device to your computer with a USB  
cable, the Wireless USB Manager will prompt you to allow or  
reject an association.  
Always allow associations: An association will automatically  
be established between any compatible wireless USB device  
and your computer when you connect the device to your  
computer with a USB cable.  
Never allow associations: All association requests from  
compatible wireless USB devices connected to your computer  
with a USB cable will be rejected by the host radio.  
Connecting/disconnecting the dynadock™ from your computer  
Your computer can only be docked with one dynadock™ at a time.  
If you have more than one dynadock™ within range of your  
computer, you may want to temporarily prevent your computer  
from connecting wirelessly to a particular dynadock™. To  
temporarily prevent your computer from connecting wirelessly to a  
dynadock™:  
On the Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager, click the  
green button next to the dynadock icon. The button turns gray  
to indicate the dynadock™ is in a non-connectable state. Click  
the button again to allow connection.  
You can change the name of the each dynadock™ listed on the  
Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager. This is especially useful if  
you have multiple dynadocks, to differentiate between them. To  
rename a dynadock™, right-click on the default name, select Rename  
from the shortcut menu, and then enter a custom name.  
NOTE  
To permanently remove the association between the dynadock™  
and the host radio:  
On the Devices tab of the Wireless USB Manager, right-click  
on the dynadock icon and select Remove from the menu.  
 
   
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If you permanently remove the device, you will not be able to  
connect to that particular device again until the device has been  
re-associated. To re-associate the device, follow the instructions in  
the section “Set up a wireless connection” on page 24.  
NOTE  
Disable/Enable pop-up messages  
The Options tab of the Wireless USB Manager enables you to  
disable or enable pop-up messages that appear in the System  
tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop. For example, a  
pop-up message informs you when an associated wireless USB  
device, such as the dynadock™, has been connected or  
disconnected from your computer. These messages are enabled by  
default.  
(Sample Image) The Options tab  
Change/Select the channel used for radio communication  
The Communications tab of the Wireless USB Manager enables  
you to view and change radio settings. The default channel setting  
is Automatic, which enables the host radio to automatically locate  
an available channel for communications.  
It is recommended to leave this setting on Automatic. If you manually  
select a channel that is being used by another dynadock™ in the  
vicinity, the channel bandwidth will be shared by both devices. To  
maximize performance, a separate channel should be used for each  
dynadock™.  
NOTE  
 
   
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Using the dynadock™ software  
If you wish to manually select the channel to be used for  
communications between the dynadock™ and your computer, you  
can do so by clicking the Requested Channel drop-down menu  
and then selecting any channel from the list.  
Disable/Enable radio communications  
If you take your computer and wireless USB adapter on board an  
airplane, FCC regulations require that you disable the host radio in  
your wireless USB adaptor to prevent it from transmitting during  
the flight.  
To temporarily disable the host radio, do one of the following:  
Click the Off button on the Communications tab of the  
Wireless USB Manager (in the Communication status area  
of the window).  
Right-click the Wireless USB Manager icon in your  
Windows® System tray/Notification Area and select Disable  
communications from the menu. The icon turns from blue to  
yellow to indicate the change in status.  
Undock the dynadock™ by pressing the Undock button, and  
then unplug the Certified Wireless USB adaptor from your  
computer.  
To re-enable communications, reverse the procedure.  
Uninstalling the Wireless USB Manager and Host/Device Drivers  
To uninstall the Wireless USB Manager and the Wireless USB Host  
and Device Drivers, do the following:  
To uninstall the Wireless USB Manager and Host Driver:  
Uninstall. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the  
uninstall.  
To uninstall the Wireless USB Device Driver: Click Start,  
Programs, Toshiba, Wireless USB, and then Uninstall DWA  
Driver. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the  
install.  
To remove all dynadock™ software from your computer, please see  
“Uninstalling the software” on page 47.  
 
   
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Using the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
The TOSHIBA dynadock Utility provides options for changing  
default settings, undocking, configuring audio ports, and more.  
Accessing the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon for quick access to the  
options listed in the table below.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
Option  
Use this option to:  
Undock your computer from the dynadock™.  
For more information, see “Undocking your computer” on  
page 33.  
Eject Dock  
Undock and place your computer into Sleep mode.  
Configure your audio ports.  
For more information, see “Adjusting audio settings” on  
page 50.  
Eject and Sleep  
Select Sound  
Device…  
Connect to Toshiba support Web sites to obtain updated  
drivers, find answers to frequently asked questions, and  
more.  
Update Support  
Settings  
Turn Eject & Sleep mode and Charge mode on or off;  
Turn notification messages on or off.  
For more information, see “Undocking and placing the  
computer into Sleep mode” on page 35, “Charging USB  
devices” on page 56, and “Selecting message options” on  
page 44.  
View the dynadock™ wireless U User’s Manual (this  
document) on your computer screen.  
User’s Manual  
About  
Find the version number for the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
software.  
 
   
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If the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon is not visible in your System  
tray/Notification Area, make sure the dynadock™ is connected and  
docked, and then click the Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if  
necessary, to display hidden icons.  
NOTE  
You can also access the Settings options of the TOSHIBA dynadock  
Utility through the Windows® Control Panel. Click Start, Control  
Panel to open the Control Panel, and then double-click the TOSHIBA  
dynadock Utility icon. If the icon is not shown, click Classic view on  
the left side of the Control Panel window.  
Setting Sleep mode options  
Sleep mode enables you to place the computer into Sleep, Standby,  
or Hibernation mode after undocking. When the Sleep mode setting  
in the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility is enabled, you can do this by  
selecting Eject and Sleep from the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
menu. Sleep mode is enabled by default.  
To set Sleep mode options:  
1
Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in your Windows®  
System tray/Notification Area.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
2
3
Click Settings.  
Select the Eject Dock and Sleep PC Service checkbox to  
enable Sleep mode, or de-select the checkbox to disable it.  
4
If you are enabling Sleep mode, select Standby or  
Hibernation from the Sleep Mode drop-down list to specify  
the Sleep mode you want.  
For information on Standby and Hibernation modes, see the  
documentation that came with your computer.  
NOTE  
5
Click OK.  
 
 
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Enabling/disabling Charge mode  
When the dynadock™ is disconnected from your computer or the  
computer's power is turned off, the front USB ports will charge  
certain connected USB devices if Charge mode is enabled. Charge  
mode is enabled by default.  
Some USB devices may not support this feature.  
NOTE  
To enable or disable Charge mode:  
1
Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in your Windows®  
System tray/Notification Area.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
2
3
Click Settings.  
Select the Set charge mode after undock checkbox to enable  
Charge mode, or de-select the checkbox to disable it.  
4
Click OK.  
For more information, see “Adjusting audio settings” on page 50  
for more information.  
Selecting message options  
A warning message displays on your computer screen if you  
disconnect your computer from the dynadock™ without first  
undocking it. To avoid data loss or equipment damage, it is  
important to undock to stop all communications with connected  
peripherals before you disconnect your computer from the  
dynadock™. TOSHIBA recommends that you do not turn off this  
warning message.  
A message will also display to notify you when undocking is  
complete and it is safe to disconnect your computer from the  
dynadock™.  
To turn messages on or off:  
1
Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in your Windows®  
System tray/Notification Area.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
 
     
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2
3
Click Settings.  
Select the checkboxes next to Show undocking complete  
message and Show unexpected remove message to turn these  
messages on, or de-select the checkboxes to turn them off.  
4
Click OK.  
Using the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device Utility  
Use the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device utility to adjust the  
settings for audio playback and recording devices connected to the  
dynadock™. With this utility, you can enable virtual 7.1-channel  
surround sound and digital S/PDIF output, and otherwise optimize  
your audio effects.  
To access this utility, click the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device  
icon in the System tray/Notification Area of your Windows®  
desktop.  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
For more information on using this utility, see “Enhancing sound  
quality” on page 52 and “Enabling digital S/PDIF output” on  
page 55.  
Using the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility  
Use the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility to adjust the settings for the  
monitor connected to the dynadock™. With this utility, you can  
select Mirror mode or Extended mode, and select screen resolution,  
color quality, and refresh rates.  
To access the Video Dock Utility:  
1
Right-click the TOSHIBA Video Dock icon in the System  
tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Video Dock icon  
 
         
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If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
2
Select one of the following options from the menu:  
Option  
Screen Resolution  
Use this option to:  
Change the resolution setting of the external monitor  
connected to the dynadock™. For more information, see  
“Supported display modes” on page 49.  
Select 16-bit or 32-bit color depth for the external display  
connected to the dynadock™.  
Color Quality  
Screen Rotation  
Extend To  
Rotate the image on the external monitor connected to the  
dynadock™.  
Specify the extension direction if you are using multiple  
monitors and Extended mode. This setting should match the  
physical orientation of the connected monitors relative to  
each other. For example, if the external monitor is physically  
positioned to the right of your computer's display, select  
“Extend to Right”.  
Extend your desktop space across multiple monitors, so that  
you can display different information on each monitor  
connected to your computer.  
Extend  
the external monitor connected to the dynadock™.  
Mirror  
Off  
Turn off the external display. Devices connected to the  
dynadock will still function.  
Access the Windows® Display Properties dialog box.  
Advanced...  
For more information on using this utility, see “Adjusting video  
settings” on page 47.  
Be sure to select only supported resolution, color quality, and refresh  
rate settings. Placing a monitor into an unsupported mode for long  
periods can damage it.  
If you use multiple dynadocks with a single computer (for example,  
one at work and one at home), the video settings for each  
dynadock™ are saved when you disconnect the computer. This will  
enable you to have each dynadock™ adjusted to different video  
 
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Adjusting video settings  
settings for each location. The settings will be retained each time  
Uninstalling the software  
To remove the dynadock™ software from your computer, please  
follow the steps below.  
Before uninstalling the software, do the following:  
NOTE  
Undock the computer from the docking station. See “Undocking  
your computer” on page 33 for more information.  
Disconnect the dynadock™ from the computer by removing the  
USB cable or the wireless USB adaptor.  
Close all programs running on your computer.  
1
2
Click Start, Programs or All programs, dynadock, and then  
Uninstall dynadock.  
Follow the on-screen directions to finish the uninstall.  
For a basic overview of the video setting options, please see “Using  
the TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility” on page 45. For more detailed  
information on adjusting the video settings for a monitor connected  
to the dynadock™, read this section.  
For instructions on connecting a monitor to the dynadock™, see  
“Connecting a monitor” on page 29.  
NOTE  
Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode  
You can choose to set the dynadock’s video output signal to  
Extended mode or Mirror mode. The default setting is Extended  
mode.  
Extended mode extends your desktop space across multiple  
monitors, so that you can display different information on each  
monitor connected to your computer. This provides a number of  
advantages to increase productivity, including the ability to:  
View large spreadsheets across two screens  
Multitask more effectively without overlapping windows  
Compare two documents simultaneously across two screens  
View videos/TV on one screen and reviews on the other  
 
             
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Mirror mode duplicates the image on your computer screen on the  
external monitor(s) connected to the dynadock™. This mode is  
useful if, for example, you want to view information on a larger,  
external desktop monitor instead of a smaller, built-in computer  
screen. In Mirror mode, the dynadock™ automatically adjusts the  
external monitor’s resolution, color quality, and refresh rate settings  
to provide the best overall image quality based on your computer’s  
settings.  
To configure the dynadock’s video output signal to Mirror mode or  
Extended mode, connect an external monitor to the dynadock™ as  
described in the section “Connecting a monitor” on page 29, and  
then follow the steps below:  
1
Right-click the TOSHIBA Video Dock icon in the System  
tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Video Dock icon  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
2
Select Extend or Mirror from the menu.  
If you notice certain windows or other parts of your display are  
missing when you disconnect your computer from the dynadock™,  
you may need to de-select the Extend my Windows® desktop onto  
this monitor checkbox in your Windows® Display Properties dialog  
box to return the entire image to your primary screen.  
NOTE  
You can also use the Windows® Display Properties screen to switch  
between Extended mode and Mirror mode.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
The external monitor connected to the dynadock™ may be identified  
as either "2" or “3” on the Windows® Display Properties screen  
(depending on your computer model), even though there may not be  
three viewable displays.  
 
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Adjusting video settings  
Supported display modes  
Three components make up the display mode: resolution, color  
depth, and refresh rate. These components are defined as follows.  
Resolution: In common usage, the resolution is the number of  
pixels displayed on the screen horizontally and vertically.  
Color Depth: The number of different colors that can be  
shown on the screen at the same time.  
Refresh rate: The speed at which the entire screen is  
rescanned. Higher frequencies reduce flicker.  
The dynadock™ supports the following display modes:  
Resolution  
640 x 480  
Refresh Rates (Hz)  
60, 67, 72, 75, 85  
Color Depth  
720 x 400  
70, 85, 88  
720 x 480  
50, 60  
768 x 576  
50, 60  
800 x 480  
60  
800 x 600  
56, 60, 72, 75, 85  
832 x 624  
75  
848 x 480  
60  
1024 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 864  
1152 x 870  
1280 x 720  
1280 x 768  
1280 x 960  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 800  
1360 x 768  
1366 x 768  
1368 x 768  
1400 x 1050  
1440 x 900  
1600 x 1200  
1680 x 1050  
60  
60, 70, 75, 85  
75  
All modes available in both  
16-bit and 32-bit color except  
modes marked with an  
asterisk(*)  
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50, 60  
60, 75, 85  
60, 85  
60, 75, 85*  
60  
60  
50, 60  
60  
60, 75, 85  
60  
60  
60  
*Available in 16-bit color mode only.  
 
 
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Please note the following:  
Interlaced modes are not supported.  
The display modes listed above may not be supported by your  
monitor, or your monitor may offer additional modes not  
supported by the dynadock™. For information on display  
modes supported by your monitor, be sure to check the  
documentation supplied with your monitor. Select a mode that  
both the dynadock™ and the monitor support.  
Placing a monitor into an unsupported mode for long periods  
can damage it.  
If you are using Mirror mode to clone the primary display’s  
image on an external monitor, the dynadock™ will attempt to  
use the same display mode on the external monitor that you  
selected for the primary display. In some cases, however, this  
may not be the most appropriate mode for the mirrored desktop  
(for example, if the aspect ratio of the displays is not the same).  
In these cases, change the primary display mode to match the  
optimum display mode for the external monitor.  
Adjusting audio settings  
Configuring audio ports  
You can playback or record audio either through the dynadock’s  
audio ports or the docked computer’s audio ports. However, you  
cannot use the audio ports on the docked computer and on the  
dynadock™ at the same time.  
By default, the audio ports on the dynadock™ are automatically  
enabled each time you dock the computer. When you undock the  
computer, the audio ports on the computer are automatically  
re-enabled.  
To change the default settings, you may need to manually adjust the  
audio settings in Windows®, as described in this section. For  
example, if you want to use the computer’s audio ports while the  
computer is docked, you will need to change the default settings.  
Configuring audio playback ports  
1
Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the System  
tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
 
           
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If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
2
3
Select Select Sound Device… from the menu.  
On the Playback tab of the dialog box, select one of the  
following:  
To use the dynadock's Headphone/Speakers/Line out jack,  
select USB Multi-Channel Audio Device.  
To use the docked computer's Headphone/Speakers/Line  
out jack, select a different playback device (other than  
USB Multi-Channel Audio Device).  
4
5
6
Click Set Default.  
Click OK.  
Connect your audio playback device to the jack you enabled in  
step 3.  
You may need to restart your media player for the audio changes to  
take effect.  
NOTE  
Configuring audio recording ports (Microphone)  
1
Click the TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon in the System  
tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA dynadock Utility icon  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
2
3
Select Select Sound Device… from the menu.  
On the Recording tab of the dialog box, select one of the  
following:  
To use the dynadock's Microphone jack, select USB  
Multi-Channel Audio Device.  
 
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To use the docked computer's Microphone jack, select a  
different recording device (other than USB Multi-Channel  
Audio Device).  
4
5
6
Click Set Default.  
Click OK.  
Connect your microphone to the jack you enabled in step 3.  
Enhancing sound quality  
With the included software, you can experience 7.1-channel virtual  
surround sound through two-channel speakers or headphones  
connected to the dynadock™.  
To enable virtual 7.1-channel sound:  
1
Connect your two-channel speakers or headphones to the  
dynadock™.  
2
Click the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device icon in the  
System tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) USB Multi-Channel Audio Device Utility icon  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
The USB Multi-Channel Audio Device Utility opens.  
 
     
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(Sample Image) The USB Multi-Channel Audio Device Utility  
3
In the Analog Output section of the dialog box, select one of  
the following:  
Headphone or [ ], if you connected headphones in  
step 1.  
2 Speakers, if you connected speakers in step 1.  
4
In the DSP Mode section of the dialog box, click the  
7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter button.  
(Sample Image) The 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter button  
Click the Advanced Settings button next to DSP Mode.  
5
(Sample Image) The Advanced Settings button  
 
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The Speaker Shifter controls display.  
6
Use the Shifter controls to adjust your virtual speaker settings,  
as indicated in the table below.  
1
3
5
6
2
4
Shifter  
controls  
The listener  
(top view)  
(Sample Image) Shifter Controls  
The dialog box shows the location of the virtual speakers relative to  
the listener, depicted in the center.  
NOTE  
 
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Adjusting audio settings  
Control(s) Click to:  
Increase/decrease the volume of all virtual speakers  
Rotate all virtual speakers clockwise  
1
2
+/-  
Rotate all virtual speakers counterclockwise  
Manually rotate all virtual speakers  
3
4
5
Manually change the location of a specific speaker. Click the  
button and then click and drag the speaker to the desired  
location.  
This control enables you to enhance an individual channel. For  
example, a low-volume center (for dialog) can be enhanced by  
dragging it closer to the listener.  
Return to the default settings  
6
Reset  
7
Click the Advanced Settings button next to DSP Mode to  
close the Shifter controls and return to the basic controls  
screen.  
8
9
Adjust other settings, if desired, to suit your sound preferences.  
Click OK to close the dialog box.  
You can now listen to virtual 7.1-channel sound through your two-  
channel headphones or speakers.  
Enabling digital S/PDIF output  
Using the S/PDIF Output feature in the included software you can  
directly output the digital sound source from your computer to your  
home theater equipment without loss of sound quality.  
To experience true digital sound quality, your digital audio content  
and your external decoder/AV receiver connected to the  
dynadock™ must both support Dolby® Digital or DTS decoding.  
You will also need to enable the S/PDIF output function in the USB  
Multi-Channel Audio Device utility, as described below.  
To enable digital S/PDIF output:  
1
Connect your external decoder/AV receiver/speakers to the  
dynadock’s S/PDIF jack. You will need a TOSlink optical  
digital audio cable (purchased separately), to connect the  
dynadock™ to your audio equipment.  
 
     
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2
Click the USB Multi-Channel Audio Device icon in the  
System tray/Notification Area of your Windows® desktop.  
(Sample Image) USB Multi-Channel Audio Device Utility icon  
If the icon is not visible in your System tray/Notification Area, make  
sure the dynadock™ is connected and docked, and then click the  
Show Hidden Icons button [ ], if necessary, to display hidden  
icons.  
NOTE  
3
Click the [ ] button next to S/PDIF Output, and then select  
Digital Audio 48KHz from the drop-down list.  
4
5
Click OK.  
Configure the Audio Output setting of your media playback  
software to use S/PDIF.  
To locate the Audio Out control, access your media player’s setup or  
configuration screen. For more information, please see the  
documentation provided with your media playback software.  
NOTE  
You can charge select USB devices (such as PDAs, MP3 players,  
and cellular phones) using the dynadock's two front USB ports  
(USB Sleep and Charge ports) even when your computer is  
undocked or disconnected from the dynadock™, or your computer  
is off.  
Charge mode is enabled by default. See “Using the TOSHIBA  
dynadock Utility” on page 42 to enable/disable Charge mode.  
Some USB devices may not support this feature.  
NOTE  
 
     
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To charge a device when the dynadock™ is disconnected or the  
connected computer is off:  
1
2
3
Make sure the dynadock's AC adaptor is connected to an  
electrical outlet.  
Connect the device you want to charge to one of the dynadock's  
front USB ports.  
Press the Dock/Undock button once. The indicator light glows  
orange to indicate charging is in progress.  
To stop charging the device, press the Dock/Undock button again.  
The indicator light turns off.  
Using standby/sleep/hibernation modes with the  
dynadock™  
When your docked computer enters standby/sleep/hibernation  
mode, devices connected to the dynadock™ will not function until  
the computer returns to an active state. For example, if you are  
using the Ethernet port for high-speed network access, network  
access will not be available until the computer resumes from  
standby/sleep/hibernation.  
In addition, please keep in mind the following important  
information regarding the affect of standby/sleep/hibernation mode  
on external monitors connected to the dynadock™:  
The external monitor connected to the dynadock™ will go  
blank if the computer enters standby/sleep/hibernation mode.  
In Mirror mode, the external monitor retains the settings it had  
previously when the computer resumes from standby/sleep/  
hibernation.  
In Extended mode, windows that were previously on the  
external monitor may appear on the computer's built-in display  
when the computer resumes from standby/sleep/hibernation.  
You may need to reposition the windows by dragging them to  
the external desktop again.  
If the external monitor is in Extended mode and the computer  
requires you to log in after resuming from standby/sleep/  
hibernation, the login screen will appear on the primary  
computer monitor, not the external monitor. This is consistent  
with Windows® operating system standards.  
 
   
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Securing the dynadock™  
The security lock slot enables you to connect a security cable  
(not provided) to help prevent unauthorized removal of the  
dynadock™.  
Follow these steps to secure your dynadock™:  
1
Attach your security cable (purchased separately) to a desk or  
other large object, following the instructions included with  
your security cable.  
2
3
Insert the lock end of the security cable into the dynadock’s  
security lock slot.  
Turn the key or set the combination on the end of the security  
cable.  
Security lock slot  
(Sample Illustration) Connecting a security cable to the  
dynadock™  
 
   
Chapter 3  
Troubleshooting and  
Support  
Troubleshooting  
This section provides answers for problems you may encounter  
when using your dynadock™. Some problems are relatively easy to  
identify and solve; however, others may require help from your  
network administrator or company technical support staff. If you  
need to contact Toshiba, you will find information regarding  
Toshiba’s support services at the end of this section.  
Before you contact Toshiba, please read the troubleshooting advice  
in this manual, in your computer’s user’s guide and/or in any  
manuals that came with your optional peripheral devices.  
This section provides troubleshooting guidance for problems in the  
following categories:  
Power  
Display/Video  
Audio/sound  
Connection/Docking  
Network  
USB  
Other  
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Due to USB bandwidth limitations, you may notice performance  
issues if you are performing several resource-intensive tasks  
simultaneously (such as playing audio over more than two channels  
while simultaneously recording audio, transferring large files and  
using a high-definition web camera). This type of activity is common  
when running instant messaging applications. In such situations, the  
screen may go black or become unresponsive or there may be no  
sound from the connected audio device. To avoid these performance  
limitations, use two-channel audio output and/or connect fewer  
devices at a time.  
NOTE  
Power  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
It is used to stop any devices connected to the dynadock™ so  
that the dynadock™ can be safely disconnected from your  
computer. It is not a power button.  
What is the button on the top  
of the dynadock™ used for?  
Is it a power button?  
The dynadock™ does not power the computer. Use the AC  
adaptor that came with your computer to power your computer.  
Docked computer will not  
turn on (your computer’s AC  
power light does not turn  
on).  
The dynadock™ is a universal docking station that connects to  
the computer via USB. USB provides only 500mA of electric  
current, which is not enough to power a computer or charge its  
battery.  
Why doesn’t the dynadock™  
charge the computer’s  
battery and power the  
computer like a port  
replicator?  
Check the connections. Make sure the AC adaptor and power  
cord/cable that came with the dynadock™ is firmly connected  
to the dynadock™ and a live electrical outlet.  
Check the condition of the AC adaptor, power  
cord/cable, and plug prongs. If they are damaged, replace the  
adaptor and power cord/cable.  
The dynadock™ does not  
turn on (the dynadock’s  
power light does not turn  
on).  
Disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor.  
 
   
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Troubleshooting  
Display/Video  
For additional information on troubleshooting dynadock™ video  
issues, please visit the DisplayLink Web site at  
NOTE  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Make sure that the external monitor’s power switch is on.  
Confirm that the external monitor’s power cable is plugged into  
a live electrical outlet.  
Make sure that the external monitor is securely connected to  
the dynadock™.  
External monitor does not  
turn on (the monitor’s power  
light does not turn on).  
Check the external monitor settings.  
Make sure the dynadock™ is connected to your computer  
(wirelessly or with a USB cable) and the computer is docked  
(indicator light on dynadock™ is green).  
Refer also to the computer user’s manual and to the external  
monitor’s documentation.  
Try adjusting the resolution, contrast and or brightness  
controls on the external monitor.  
Make sure the external display is not set to Off in the TOSHIBA  
Video Dock Utility. For more information, see Using the  
TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility.  
No image displays on the  
external monitor connected  
to the dynadock™.  
Check that the dynadock™ is connected (wirelessly or with a  
USB cable) to your computer.  
Check to make sure that the computer is docked (the indicator  
light on the front of the dynadock™ is solid green). For more  
information, please see “Re-connecting and docking your  
computer” on page 36.  
Make sure your Windows® operating system is updated with  
the latest available Service Pack from Microsoft®. Your  
computer BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) may also need to  
be updated. Refer to the your computer manufacturer's Web  
site for more information. Restart your computer after updating  
the operating system and/or the BIOS, and try using the  
dynadock™ again.  
Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the  
dynadock™ is firmly attached.  
Display error.  
Try restarting the application.  
A program window on the  
external monitor connected  
to the dynadock™ has gone  
black or is unresponsive.  
If you are performing several resource-intensive tasks  
simultaneously (for example, playing audio over more than two  
channels, recording audio, transferring large files, and using a  
web camera at the same time), the issue may be due to USB  
bandwidth limitations.  
To avoid these performance limitations, use two-channel audio  
output and/or connect fewer devices at a time.  
 
   
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Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
The Fn + F5 and Fn + Space hot key functionality detailed in  
your Toshiba computer User's Guide controls the video  
controller for the computer's built-in display and your  
computer's video port. These hot keys cannot be used to  
control an external display connected via the dynadock™. To  
control the video adaptor within the dynadock™, see  
“Adjusting video settings” on page 47.  
The Fn + F5 and Fn + Space  
hot keys on my Toshiba  
computer do not affect the  
external monitor connected  
to my system via the  
dynadock™.  
The default configuration for the external monitor connected to  
the dynadock™ is Extended mode (an extension of the image  
on the computer). This mode allows you to display different  
information on each monitor connected to your computer. Drag  
a window off of the right side of your primary display to have it  
appear on the external monitor.  
The external monitor  
connected to the dynadock™  
shows only the wallpaper  
background of my  
Windows® desktop.  
To switch to Mirror mode, so that an exact duplicate of the  
image on your primary monitor displays on the external  
monitor, please see “Adjusting video settings” on page 47.  
The dynadock™ uses an advanced video graphics controller to  
display images on an external monitor connected to the  
dynadock™. However, the dynadock™ connects to the  
computer via USB, and due to USB 2.0 data transfer speed  
limitations, some or all portions of video/game playback may  
appear slow or choppy. This is not a malfunction of the  
dynadock™. For optimal video playback performance, use your  
computer’s display.  
Video or game playback is  
slow or choppy on the  
external monitor connected  
to the dynadock™.  
My Windows Vista® system  
runs more slowly when an  
external monitor is  
connected to the computer  
via the dynadock™.  
This may occur if the external monitor is set to Mirror mode  
and the display resolution is higher than 1280 x 800. You can  
take one or more of the following actions to resolve the  
problem:  
Disable the Aero color scheme. (Click Start, Control Panel,  
Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, and then  
Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance Settings  
window opens. Select a different color scheme other than  
"Windows Aero."  
Lower the display resolution.  
Switch to Extended mode.  
Try a different media player.  
For optimal video playback performance, use the computer's  
display.  
Cannot play videos on an  
external monitor connected  
to the dynadock™.  
The dynadock™ video card requires Extended Display  
Identification Data (EDID) to be supplied by a connected  
monitor. This information includes resolution settings  
supported by the monitor. Some monitors do not supply this  
information, and in such cases the resolution settings available  
in the Video Dock icon menu will be limited, to avoid damage  
to the monitor.  
The Video Dock icon menu  
does not list all of the  
resolution modes my  
monitor is capable of  
displaying.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Some versions of ATI Catalyst Control Center are not  
I cannot open the ATI  
supported by the dynadock™. Use Windows® Display  
Catalyst Control Center on  
my computer since I  
Properties and the Toshiba Video Dock utility instead to control  
your display(s).  
installed the dynadock™  
display drivers and utility.  
The monitor name displayed in the Windows® Device Manager  
is controlled by Windows®.This designation will not affect the  
functionality of the device.  
The external monitor  
connected to the dynadock™  
is incorrectly identified as a  
"Non-PNP monitor" in the  
Windows® Device Manager.  
Transient Multi-Monitor Manager (TMM) in Windows Vista® is  
not supported by this product. Use the TOSHIBA Video Dock  
utility instead to configure your computer for using an external  
monitor connected to the dynadock™.  
I cannot run Transient Multi-  
Monitor Manager in  
Windows Vista® since I  
installed the dynadock™  
display drivers and utility.  
External monitors are automatically disabled when you undock  
or when the system enters standby/sleep/hibernation mode.  
This may sometimes cause windows to be returned to the  
primary display when you re-dock or the system resumes. To  
reposition the windows, drag the window(s) to the external  
display.  
After I re-dock my computer  
or after my computer  
resumes from standby/  
sleep/hibernation mode,  
windows that were  
previously displayed on the  
extended desktop are now  
displayed on the primary  
monitor.  
To return an open window to the primary display, right-click  
the taskbar button for that program and select Minimize, and  
then right-click the button again and select Maximize.  
Using the Video Dock utility, change the display mode to  
Mirror mode. All open windows will return to the primary  
display. To prevent this from occurring the next time you  
undock, you can either set the display mode to Mirror before  
undocking or drag all windows to the primary desktop before  
undocking.  
When I undock my  
computer, windows that  
were previously displayed  
on the extended desktop do  
not return to my primary  
display.  
This product does not support full-screen DOS mode on an  
external monitor connected to the dynadock™. To use  
full-screen DOS mode, disconnect the dynadock™ and use  
your computer's display.  
I cannot use full-screen DOS  
mode on an external monitor  
connected to the  
dynadock™.  
On some systems, the dynadock™ video adapter cannot  
control the internal display.  
The computer's built-in  
display does not turn off  
when the external monitor  
connected to the dynadock™  
is set as the primary  
monitor.  
 
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Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Mirror mode is not available if the external monitor connected  
to the dynadock™ is set as the primary display. To enable  
Mirror mode, set the computer's built-in display as the primary  
display in the Windows Display Properties dialog box.  
Mirror mode is not available  
(grayed out).  
This product does not support SLI mode when more than two  
graphics cards are installed in the connected computer. In such  
cases, SLI mode is disabled.  
Scalable Link Interface (SLI)  
mode is not available.  
Try dragging the computer's built-in display icon instead,  
relative to the external monitor icon.  
In Windows Display  
Properties, I cannot move  
the external monitor icon  
where I want relative to the  
icon of the computer's  
built-in display  
Follow these steps to fix the problem:  
1
I cannot drag windows from  
my primary display to the  
external monitor connected  
to the dynadock™.  
Open the Windows® Display Properties dialog box and  
position the monitor icons on the Settings tab to match the  
physical arrangement of your monitors.  
2
In the Toshiba Video Dock utility, make sure the "Extend to"  
setting matches the physical arrangement of your monitors.  
For example, if the external monitor is to the right of the  
computer display, select "Extend to right."  
3
Drag the window you want to move in the direction that  
matches the extension setting.  
For example, if the desktop space is extended to the right,  
drag the window off of the right edge of the primary display  
and it will appear on the extended desktop.  
This product does not support 3D programs. Running  
applications that use certain DirectDraw commands (such as  
some 2D gaming applications) is also not supported. If you  
want to play these games in full-screen mode, disconnect the  
dynadock™ and use your computer's display.  
I cannot run a 3D program  
or a program using  
DirectDraw commands on  
the external monitor  
connected to the  
dynadock™.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Audio/sound  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Check and adjust the volume settings.  
There is no sound coming  
from the external audio  
device connected to the  
dynadock™.  
Make sure the cable connecting the audio device to the  
dynadock’s Line out, Headphone, or Microphone jack is  
secure.  
Check that the Mute all/Mute checkboxes in Microsoft®  
Windows® are not selected or that the volume is not set too  
low. To locate these settings, double-click the speaker icon in  
your Windows® System tray/Notification Area.  
Close your media player application, if it is running. Wait  
approximately 10-15 seconds for the operating system to  
recognize the audio device connected to the dynadock™ and  
then restart your media player application.  
The audio port on the dynadock™ may be disabled. To enable  
the port, follow the instructions in “Configuring audio ports”  
on page 50.  
Due to USB bandwidth limitations, the dynadock™ may not be  
able to play sound over more than two channels if you are  
simultaneously performing other resource-intensive tasks. To  
avoid these performance limitations, use two-channel audio  
output and/or connect fewer devices at a time.  
By default, the internal speakers and audio ports on the  
computer are disabled when the computer is docked. To enable  
the speakers or audio ports on the docked computer, so that  
you can connect audio devices directly to your computer when  
it is docked, follow the instructions in “Configuring audio  
ports” on page 50.  
There is no sound coming  
from the computer’s internal  
speakers, or from the  
headphones/headset  
connected directly to the  
docked computer.  
Check that the Mute all/Mute checkboxes in Windows® are not  
selected. To locate these settings double-click the speaker icon  
in your Windows® System tray/Notification Area.  
Close the media player application, if it is running. Wait  
approximately 10-15 seconds for the operating system to  
recognize the audio device and then restart the media player  
application.  
Manually enable the dynadock™ audio ports as described in  
the section “Adjusting audio settings” on page 50.  
No sound outputs from the  
dynadock™ audio ports after  
I restart my computer or after  
it resumes from standby/  
sleep/hibernation mode.  
The computer’s operating system controls the default volume  
after the system is restarted. You will need to manually reset  
the volume to the desired level after the system has restarted.  
After my computer is  
restarted, the input volume  
for the microphone  
connected to the dynadock™  
reverts to the default setting.  
 
   
Troubleshooting and Support  
Troubleshooting  
66  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Disconnect the dynadock™ from your computer and play the  
file again.  
Sound is distorted or  
delayed when playing some  
multimedia files.  
Connection/Docking  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Make sure you have properly connected the adaptor to your  
computer.  
Disconnect and then reconnect the adaptor.  
The computer's USB port may be damaged. Check to see if  
other devices can be successfully connected to the port.  
My computer does not  
automatically detect the  
Certified Wireless USB  
adaptor.  
Connecting opens a line of communication between the  
computer and the dynadock™, but not between the computer  
and external devices connected to the dynadock™.  
Docking enables the computer to communicate with devices  
connected to the dynadock™. The computer can only be  
docked with one dynadock™ at a time.  
What is the difference  
between connecting and  
docking?  
If you are using a wireless connection:  
I cannot get the computer  
to connect and dock  
(the indicator light does not  
turn solid green).  
The computer may be too far away from the dynadock™; move  
closer to the dynadock™.  
Make sure that there is nothing between the computer and the  
dynadock™ (for example, walls/monitors).  
Make sure the wireless USB adaptor is properly connected to  
your computer.  
Make sure the adaptor’s antenna (if you are using an adaptor)  
and the dynadock’s antennas are in the upright position.  
Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock™ is  
set to the down position.  
Verify that the settings in the Wireless USB Manager utility are  
configured correctly to enable wireless communication. For  
more information, please see “Using the Wireless USB  
Manager” on page 37.  
If you are using a wired (USB cable) connection:  
Make sure the USB cable connecting the devices is secure on  
both ends.  
Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock™ is  
set to the  
(up) position.  
 
   
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Troubleshooting  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
The computer may be out of wireless communication range.  
Bring the computer within close range of the dynadock™ to  
automatically reconnect.  
The connection to the  
dynadock™ has been lost.  
The computer may be in standby/sleep/hibernation mode. The  
computer will re-connect when it resumes from standby/sleep/  
hibernation.  
In wireless mode, the USB adaptor may have been  
disconnected. Re-connect the USB adaptor to the computer.  
In wired mode, the USB cable may have been disconnected.  
Re-connect the USB cable.  
There may be an obstruction between the dynadock™ and your  
computer that is preventing wireless communication. Remove  
the obstruction.  
Make sure the antenna switch on the back of the dynadock™ is  
in the correct position (up for communication via a USB cable;  
down for wireless communication).  
Network  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Check that the computer is properly configured to  
communicate with the network before connecting the LAN  
cable to the dynadock™. If necessary, contact your system  
administrator for assistance.  
Cannot access the local area  
network (LAN).  
Check that the network cable is properly connected to the  
dynadock™. For more information see “Connecting to a  
network” on page 28.  
Make sure the dynadock™ is connected to your computer  
(wirelessly or with a USB cable) and the computer is docked  
(indicator light on dynadock™ is green).  
If the problem is related to the dynadock™ hardware, see the  
“Toshiba Support” on page 69.  
 
   
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Troubleshooting  
68  
USB  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Make sure the dynadock™ is connected to your computer  
(wirelessly or with a USB cable) and the computer is docked  
(indicator light on dynadock™ is green).  
USB device does not work.  
Check that the cable connection between the USB port on the  
dynadock™ and the USB device is secure.  
Make sure that the USB device drivers are properly installed.  
Refer to the operating system documentation for more  
information.  
Make sure that the AC adaptor (if applicable) is connected  
securely to the USB device and a live electrical outlet.  
Refer to the documentation that came with the USB device.  
This problem may occur when there are six USB devices  
connected to the dynadock™ and the computer enters standby/  
sleep/hibernation mode or is restarted. To resolve the issue,  
disconnect and then re-connect one of the USB devices.  
A USB device(s) connected  
to the dynadock™ does not  
work after resumption from  
standby/sleep/hibernation  
or restart. Yellow  
exclamation points appear in  
the Windows Device  
Manager next to one or more  
of the connected USB  
devices.  
Make sure that the USB device is connected to one of the front  
powered USB ports.  
Make sure the AC adaptor/cord is firmly connected to the  
dynadock™ and a live electrical outlet.  
The dynadock™ is not  
charging the USB device.  
Make sure that “Charge mode” is enabled. See “Charging USB  
devices” on page 56.  
Make sure that the dynadock's blue power light is on.  
Some USB devices may not support this feature.  
Due to USB bandwidth limitations, real-time devices (for  
example, Web cameras, microphones, and speakers) may not  
operate properly if more than two such devices are connected  
to the dynadockat the same time.  
My real-time device (for  
example, a Web camera,  
microphone, or speakers)  
does not operate properly  
when connected to the  
dynadock™.  
 
   
Troubleshooting and Support  
69  
Toshiba Support  
Other  
Problem(s)  
Solution(s)  
Make sure your Windows® operating system is updated with  
the latest available Service Pack from Microsoft®. Your  
computer BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) may also need to  
be updated. Refer to the your computer manufacturer's Web  
site for more information. Restart your computer after updating  
the operating system and/or the BIOS, and try using the  
dynadock™ again.  
My computer's display is  
showing a blue error screen,  
after I connected the  
dynadock™ to my computer.  
The blue error screen may be unrelated to the dynadock™.  
Refer to the documentation that came with your computer and  
your computer manufacturer's Web site for more information.  
Toshiba Support  
If you require additional help or are still having problems operating  
the dynadock™, you may need to contact Toshiba for additional  
technical assistance.  
Before you call  
Since some problems may be related to software or the operating  
system, it is important that you investigate other sources of  
assistance first.  
Try the following, before contacting Toshiba:  
Review the user’s manual and/or troubleshooting sections in  
the documentation supplied with your software and/or  
peripheral devices.  
If a problem occurs when you are running software  
applications, consult the software documentation for  
troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company’s  
technical support department for assistance.  
Consult the reseller or dealer from whom you purchased your  
computer, dynadock™, optional peripheral devices and/or  
software. They are your best resource for current information  
and support.  
Contacting Toshiba  
Toshiba’s technical support Web site  
For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software  
and hardware options for your dynadock™ and for other product  
information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at  
 
                 
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Toshiba voice contact  
Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have:  
Your dynadock’s serial number  
The computer and any optional devices related to the problem  
Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all  
other preloaded software on your choice of media  
Name and version of the program involved in the problem, if  
applicable, along with the its installation media  
Information about what you were doing when the problem  
occurred  
Exact error messages and when they occurred  
For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center:  
Within the United States at (800) 457-7777  
Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273  
 
 
Appendix A  
Specifications  
Specifications  
This section summarizes the dynadock’s technical specifications.*  
Physical dimensions  
Weight  
Size  
490 g/17.2 oz (including the base)  
42 (w) x 77 (d) x 222 (h) mm/1.7 (w) x 3.0 (d) x 8.7 (h) in  
(main body)  
112.5 (w) x 130 (d) x 234 (h) mm/4.4 (w) x 5.2 (d) x 9.3 (h) in  
(with base connected)  
Environmental requirements  
Conditions  
Ambient temperature  
Relative humidity  
20 to 80%  
5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F)  
-20 to 65 °C (-4 to 149 °F)  
20 °C per hour maximum  
26 °C maximum  
Operating  
10 to 90%  
Non-operating  
Thermal Gradient  
Wet-bulb Temperature  
Power requirements  
100-240 volts AC  
50-60 Hz (cycles per second)  
AC adaptor  
15V DC  
dynadock™  
3.0/4.0 amperes (differs per unit)  
71  
 
           
72  
Specifications  
General specifications  
Computer Interface  
USB 2.0 or UWB (ultra-wide band radio link)  
4 USB 2.0 ports in the back  
2 USB 2.0 Powered ports in front  
Ports and Connectors  
1 S/PDIF connector (optical digital audio output)  
1 Ethernet port (10/100 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45  
connector)  
1 DVI-I port (Digital 24-pin Female Connector)  
1 Microphone connector (3.5 mm mono audio in)  
1 Headphones connector (3.5 mm stereo audio out)  
1 Line out(3.5 mm stereo audio out)  
1 DC-IN socket  
1 Security lock slot  
Windows® XP: Mirror Desktop, Extended Desktop,  
Supported Video Display  
Modes  
Primary Display  
Windows Vista®: Mirror Desktop, Extended Desktop,  
Primary Display  
*Depending on your operating system, some  
built-in video adaptors may prevent a second monitor  
from being the primary display.  
*Specifications are subject to change without further notice.  
 
 
Index  
button  
undocking 34  
A
AC power  
connection 21  
adjusting  
audio settings 50  
video settings 47  
antenna switch 17  
antennas 17  
assemble  
dynadock™ 20  
associations  
dynadock™ with computer 39  
audio devices  
connecting 30  
audio ports  
configuring 50  
audio settings  
adjusting 50  
C
changing  
Charge mode  
charging  
computer  
re-connecting 36  
undocking 33  
audio ports 50  
connect  
audio/sound  
AC power 21  
DC-IN 21  
issues 65  
dynadock™ to computer 24  
connecting  
B
back view  
audio devices 30  
Mini USB cable 26  
Quick Tour 16  
background utility 37  
73  
 
 
Index  
74  
monitor to dynadock™ 29  
peripherals 28  
enhancing  
to a network 28  
USB cable to computer 26  
USB devices 31  
dynadock™ 71  
connecting/disconnecting  
dynadock™ from computer 39  
Connection Rules  
changing 39  
connection/docking  
issues 66  
Extended/Mirror mode  
selecting 47  
FCC information 5  
front view  
Quick Tour 14  
contacting Toshiba 69  
G
D
DC-IN  
connection 21  
DC-IN port 17  
H
Hibernation mode 57  
disable/enable  
pop-up messages 40  
radio communications 41  
display/video  
issues 61  
dock/undock button 18  
docking  
I
icon  
safety 2  
icons  
inserting  
install  
software 21  
instructions  
your computer 36  
dynadock Install Menu 22  
dynadock™  
antennas 17  
assemble 20  
environmental requirements 71  
general specifications 72  
physical dimensions 71  
power requirements 71  
security lock slot 58  
setting up 20  
introduction 12  
issues  
dynadock™ software  
using 37  
audio/sound 65  
connection/docking 66  
display/video 61  
Network 67  
Other 69  
E
enable  
virtual 7.1 channel surround  
sound 52  
enabling  
power 60  
USB 68  
 
Index  
75  
issues 60  
power requirements  
dynadock™ 71  
L
light  
indicator 15  
power 15  
Line out 17  
M
Quick Tour 14  
top view 18  
Microphone jack 15  
Mini USB jack 17  
monitor  
connecting 29  
R
N
radio communication 40  
disable/enable 41  
Network  
issues 67  
network  
connecting 28  
Network port 17  
your computer 36  
S
O
S/PDIF output  
Optical S/PDIF 17  
Other  
safety  
issues 69  
P
instructions 3  
selecting  
USB cable connection 28  
setting  
Sleep mode options 43  
setting up  
the dynadock™ 20  
Sleep mode 57  
undocking 35  
Sleep mode options  
setting 43  
package contents 18  
peripherals  
connecting 28  
physical dimensions  
dynadock™ 71  
pop-up messages  
disable/enable 40  
port  
DC-IN 17  
Headphone jack 15  
Line out (Headphones, Speakers)  
17  
Microphone jack 15  
Mini USB 17  
Mini USB, connecting 26  
Network 17  
Optical S/PDIF 17  
USB 2.0 (2) (USB Sleep and  
Charge ports) 15  
software  
install 21  
 
Index  
76  
uninstalling 47  
sound quality  
enhancing 52  
specifications 71  
Standby mode 57  
switch  
TOSHIBA dynadock Utility 42  
TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility 45  
USBMulti-ChannelAudioUtility  
45  
Wireless USB Manager 37  
utility  
undocking 34  
antenna switch 17  
T
V
top view  
Quick Tour 18  
Toshiba  
virtual 7.1 channel surround sound  
enable 52  
Web site 69  
TOSHIBA dynadock Utility  
using 42  
Toshiba support 69  
TOSHIBA Video Dock Utility  
using 45  
W
set up 24  
using 37  
troubleshooting 59  
U
undocking  
Sleep mode 35  
via button 34  
Wireless USB Manager window 38  
via the utility 34  
your computer 33  
uninstalling  
Host/Device Drivers 41  
software 47  
Wireless USB Manager 41  
USB  
issues 68  
USB 2.0 (2) (USB Sleep and Charge  
ports) 15  
USB cable connection  
set up 28  
USB devices  
charging 56  
connecting 31  
USB Multi-Channel Audio Utility  
using 45  
using  
dynadock™ software 37  
 

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