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... without the written permission of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Model PRO3X June 2008 Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. A00 Notes, Notices, and...
... without the written permission of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Model PRO3X June 2008 Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. A00 Notes, Notices, and...
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Contents 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port 5 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port 9 Setting Up Your E-Port 9 Before You Dock for the First Time 9 Docking Your Laptop 10 Securing the E-Port 13 E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status 14 Using the E-Port with Dual Monitors 15 Undocking Your Laptop 16 3 Specifications 17 4 Finding Information 19 Glossary 21 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port 5 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port 9 Setting Up Your E-Port 9 Before You Dock for the First Time 9 Docking Your Laptop 10 Securing the E-Port 13 E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status 14 Using the E-Port with Dual Monitors 15 Undocking Your Laptop 16 3 Specifications 17 4 Finding Information 19 Glossary 21 Contents 3
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... audio headphones or speakers and a microphone. V G A V I O C O N N E C T O R S - Connects an external monitor. About Your Dell™ E-Port The Dell™ E-Port supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but it is not compatible with a digital video interface. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - A U D I D E O C O N N E C T O R - Connects a laptop to the E-Port. DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR - Connects the AC adapter. Connects external monitors equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle; Connects a network interface cable...
... audio headphones or speakers and a microphone. V G A V I O C O N N E C T O R S - Connects an external monitor. About Your Dell™ E-Port The Dell™ E-Port supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but it is not compatible with a digital video interface. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - A U D I D E O C O N N E C T O R - Connects a laptop to the E-Port. DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR - Connects the AC adapter. Connects external monitors equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle; Connects a network interface cable...
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E - Connects to the monitor stand; available at Dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - Connects and supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R -
E - Connects to the monitor stand; available at Dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - Connects and supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R -
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8 1 battery bar adjuster 3 power button 5 docking light 7 lock/unlock switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 alignment mark 4 eject button 6 security cable slot 8 docking connector 8 About Your Dell™ E-Port
8 1 battery bar adjuster 3 power button 5 docking light 7 lock/unlock switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 alignment mark 4 eject button 6 security cable slot 8 docking connector 8 About Your Dell™ E-Port
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... cable connector of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your laptop operating system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port (docked). 2 Turn on an attached external keyboard to the E-Port, the operating system must complete its setup process. If the laptop cover is installed before docking your laptop to switch the image. Using the Dell™ E-Port...
... cable connector of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your laptop operating system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port (docked). 2 Turn on an attached external keyboard to the E-Port, the operating system must complete its setup process. If the laptop cover is installed before docking your laptop to switch the image. Using the Dell™ E-Port...
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... may damage the E-Port or the laptop. 2 1 1 AC adapter cable 2 AC adapter connector 1 Complete the steps in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's AC power or the laptop's battery. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that there is enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port and the laptop, which charges the...
... may damage the E-Port or the laptop. 2 1 1 AC adapter cable 2 AC adapter connector 1 Complete the steps in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's AC power or the laptop's battery. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that there is enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port and the laptop, which charges the...
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3 If your laptop does not have a battery extending from the back of the laptop, keep the battery bar retracted. Using the Dell™ E-Port 11 Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to retract the battery bar. 4 If your laptop has a battery that extends beyond the back of the laptop, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to the right.
3 If your laptop does not have a battery extending from the back of the laptop, keep the battery bar retracted. Using the Dell™ E-Port 11 Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to retract the battery bar. 4 If your laptop has a battery that extends beyond the back of the laptop, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to the right.
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... it is docked. NOTE: You can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop. 12 Using the Dell™ E-Port The E-Port must be unlocked to unlock it on by pressing the power button on either the laptop or the E-Port. 8 If the laptop does not...
... it is docked. NOTE: You can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop. 12 Using the Dell™ E-Port The E-Port must be unlocked to unlock it on by pressing the power button on either the laptop or the E-Port. 8 If the laptop does not...
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... of the E-Port (locked) to secure the laptop to the E-Port. 1 2 1 security cable slot 2 lock/unlock switch Using the Dell™ E-Port 13 SECURITY CABLE SLOT - For instructions on installing this kind of metal-stranded cable with the device. The E-Port has the following security features: LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH - Securing the E-Port Antitheft devices usually include a segment of antitheft device, see the documentation that came with an attached locking device and associated...
... of the E-Port (locked) to secure the laptop to the E-Port. 1 2 1 security cable slot 2 lock/unlock switch Using the Dell™ E-Port 13 SECURITY CABLE SLOT - For instructions on installing this kind of metal-stranded cable with the device. The E-Port has the following security features: LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH - Securing the E-Port Antitheft devices usually include a segment of antitheft device, see the documentation that came with an attached locking device and associated...
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... and docking lights: Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Unit docked and AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Unit docked using AC or battery power Standby Unit docked using AC On or battery power Power Button Light Off Off Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status The E-Port power button is used to turn a docked laptop...
... and docking lights: Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Unit docked and AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Unit docked using AC or battery power Standby Unit docked using AC On or battery power Power Button Light Off Off Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status The E-Port power button is used to turn a docked laptop...
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You can use your E-Port for using the E-Port with Dual Monitors 1 2 3 1 VGA connector 3 DisplayPort connector 2 DVI connector The E-Port supports three video ouptut formats-VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort. Monitor 1 connection DisplayPort DisplayPort DVI DVI VGA VGA Monitor 2 connection DVI VGA DisplayPort VGA DisplayPort DVI Using the Dell™ E-Port 15 Refer to the table below for dual monitor display. Using the E-Port with dual monitors.
You can use your E-Port for using the E-Port with Dual Monitors 1 2 3 1 VGA connector 3 DisplayPort connector 2 DVI connector The E-Port supports three video ouptut formats-VGA, DVI, and DisplayPort. Monitor 1 connection DisplayPort DisplayPort DVI DVI VGA VGA Monitor 2 connection DVI VGA DisplayPort VGA DisplayPort DVI Using the Dell™ E-Port 15 Refer to the table below for dual monitor display. Using the E-Port with dual monitors.
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Undocking Your Laptop 1 2 1 eject lever 2 lock/unlock switch 1 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port to unlock it. 2 Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the E-Port, then lift the laptop away from the E-Port. NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port when the laptop is docked. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port
Undocking Your Laptop 1 2 1 eject lever 2 lock/unlock switch 1 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port to unlock it. 2 Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the E-Port, then lift the laptop away from the E-Port. NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port when the laptop is docked. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port
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.../1000 GB Ethernet one custom connector (Dell E-Family only) VGA, DVI, DisplayPort (HDMI via dongle) one connector supporting USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard self-powered eSATA devices one custom connector (Dell E-Family only) AC Adapter Power Input Voltage Wattage Amperage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 130 W* 1.8 A 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 210 W* 3.2 A *A laptop with a screen greater than 15.4-inches requires using the 210-W AC adapter. Specifications Physical...
.../1000 GB Ethernet one custom connector (Dell E-Family only) VGA, DVI, DisplayPort (HDMI via dongle) one connector supporting USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard self-powered eSATA devices one custom connector (Dell E-Family only) AC Adapter Power Input Voltage Wattage Amperage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 130 W* 1.8 A 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 210 W* 3.2 A *A laptop with a screen greater than 15.4-inches requires using the 210-W AC adapter. Specifications Physical...
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For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 19 Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer.
For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 19 Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer.
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... your particular computer. An operation or device that powers your laptop to control a device such as a printer. alternating current - driver - E eSATA - I I /O devices. D DisplayPort - H HDMI - DVI - Glossary 21 provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in the computer. External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - The form of 19 separate, uncompressed audio and video signals used for digital displays. A AC - Glossary Terms...
... your particular computer. An operation or device that powers your laptop to control a device such as a printer. alternating current - driver - E eSATA - I I /O devices. D DisplayPort - H HDMI - DVI - Glossary 21 provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in the computer. External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - The form of 19 separate, uncompressed audio and video signals used for digital displays. A AC - Glossary Terms...
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... devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. personal system/2 - serial ATA - U USB - An I /O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the ATA (IDE) interface. Devices are plugged directly in to your computer. P parallel connector - A type of connector for a low-speed device such as an LPT port. serial connector - S SATA - USB devices can also be connected...
... devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. personal system/2 - serial ATA - U USB - An I /O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the ATA (IDE) interface. Devices are plugged directly in to your computer. P parallel connector - A type of connector for a low-speed device such as an LPT port. serial connector - S SATA - USB devices can also be connected...
