Hi, how can I set up the Sony docking station (port replicator) that it connects to the Vaio with the battery pack. Can I dock with the battery on?
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Yes you can. I do it all of the time. Note that both batteries will top out at 80% and not 100% when using this method.
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If I understand your question, the power to my laptop is directly plugged into the wall, not the docking station.
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It is a thing that replicates the ports of your laptop, by forwarding data to and from its own ports. Docking stations like this one usually are also port replicators. E.g. your laptop has ports: USB, audio, network, VGA/DVI/DP (external video for a monitor) and more. The docking station has the same or bigger set of ports, and when you drop your laptop on it, they are automatically mounted as if they were internal laptop ports. You can attach a bunch of cables from stand-alone keyboard, mouse, several monitors, speakers - all to the docking station, and when you drop a laptop on it, they will be all instantly re-attached. That's why it's called port replicator. It's often that port replicators have more ports than the laptop had originally. E.g. laptop may only have a VGA port for one external monitor, but a docking station may have two (VGA + DVI or VGA + DisplayPort), so you can make a better workspace. It often has more USB ports as well. I am seeing 4 on my ultrabase, but the X220 itself only has 3. I think buying an X-series laptop without a decent docking station/port replicator means getting substantially less value for your money. Since I tried it for the first time, buying a docking station is a no-brainer decision for me (and it's also the reason why I don't buy certain brands of laptops - some of them do not come with good docking stations).
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Yes, it will work. The docking station uses a USB interface and comes with its own drivers. Since my lenovo laptop doesn't have a DVD drive, I downloaded the drivers from the lenovo support site. The USB port replicator is as tall as a coke can and has a small power button on the top of the case. It also supports dual monitors. You just plug in the USB cable attached to the port replicator and you get a wired network adapter, USB ports and dual hdvi. You still need to use your power adapter that comes with your laptop. The replicator does not provide power to charge your laptop.
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Hello, when I initially purchased this the problem I had with the dock is the power supply to the base would not stay in the base. It has been several years and I communicated when I returned what the problem was. Good luck.
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A laptop and docking station is not a good set up for the Fellowes Workstation. It works great with the standalone laptop. I am able to adjust the laptop screen to eye level.
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I have to setup on a docking station to my ThinkPad T430 for business. Works great.
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There is no docking station, so it doesn't matter. You have to use a USB cord to connect to your iPod, so whatever charging device you got with the iPod can be connected to the radio/docking station. (To the extent you can get it to work; my problem has been that it doesn't...) The image makes it look as if you're insert the iPod or the iPhone to charge or play, but actually what is provided is simply a place to rest it and make it LOOk as if it's charging. You need a cord to link the two.
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yes, the docking port has been improved and I can leave the protective case on and charge/play. The older unit was not able to charge in the case.
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It has a place to plug into on the wand and on the docking station. Connect to your computer usb to charge and view. This works great! I am so glad I got it. It is very easy to use both the dock and the wand.
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Yeah you can. You have to put in the proper rubber adapter piece (I believe its the one for the juice pack air) but after that it works perfectly. Dock is great. I have been really happy with it
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Dell has a port replicator for this laptop. Additionally, you can use other generic docks/replicators from third party vendors.
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Hi Shree, the Sony Battery Sheet is compatible on that Sony VAIO model. -Vincent
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I have the identical item, but I'm not certain what you mean by 'docking station?' Will be able to reply with further explanation.
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In the little user guide, it says to attach a "line-in cable" (audio) to the jack on the back to activate docking. I am trying to figure out what size cable I need at the moment, so I CANNOT CONFIRM this yet.
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By the tone of the previous answers, I believe that they feel you are asking about the power required for the docking station. The responders are correct in stating the docking station needs a power connection. If you are referring to the ability of the docking station to supply power to your laptop via the USB connection, I would have to say that is entirely dependent on the laptop. My laptop (Dell) does not charge with the USB. External power must be connected to the laptop using the power brick. Hope this helps.
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No I don't believe the port replicator is compatible. However I don't have a protege on hand to verify this 100%