Port replicator​, docking station 2504

I need to ask dumb and dumber questions.
First the dumb question.  I have a T61 that I upgraded to Windows 7.  I used the automatic driver utility and everything works fine, both docked in a 2504 or undocked.  I would like a more detailed user manual than the one you can get in support.  That one says to go to the Lenovo help in ThinkAdvantage to "port replicators" for detailed instructions, however that is replaced with the Toolbox for Windows 7 which does not have any info for port replicators.  Is there any way to get a detailed user manual or the detailed help for the 2504 port replicator?
If I had that I may not have to ask the second dumber question. The key,  which I have, can not be removed unless it is in the locked position requiring the key to unlock and use the dock.  Is there any way to remove the key in the unlocked position so the key is not needed?  I really don't need that type of security and worry I may someday lose the key, even if I leave it in the lock.
Thanks for any help

thanks for reeply.
I can only take out the key when it is in the unlocked position,  when I move it to the locked it is held by something in the lock,  I have pushed buttons, unplugged the power but it still only can be removed with the key "vertical" or unlocked, with the key horizontal or locked it is stuck in.
because I do not have the detailed help for this mini dock, they were lost in the Windows 7 upgrade, according to the very basic mini dock user guide it says to go to the Lenovo help in ThinkAdvantage under port replicator for detailed help, but that was only available with the original OS, Vista,  Windows 7 Lenovo upgrade has a ThinkAdvantage Toolbox which does not have that help available,  I believe there must be a certain button or a release slot I can't see to release the key

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