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    docking station for the first time

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hollyh, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    ive never used a docking station in my life
    and i am now using ultrabase 3 and x220

    are there any ideal settings i should have?
    when i close the lid on my laptop the monitor turns off :p
     
    hollyh, Oct 26, 2011
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  2. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    i figured out the dual monitor deal, woohoo
     
    hollyh, Oct 26, 2011
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    There's not much of an "ideal" setting for the laptop itself; perhaps have it on max power since you're connected to AC anyway?

    For accessories, get whatever you need (for example, the two monitors you mentioned). Maybe hook up a wired printer to the Ethernet port on the dock (if it has one) and an external HDD for backup/extra storage?
     
    Jarhead, Oct 26, 2011
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