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.... Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Model PRO3X June 2008 Rev. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage... you make better use of your computer. All rights reserved. A00 is subject to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission ...
.... Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Model PRO3X June 2008 Rev. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage... you make better use of your computer. All rights reserved. A00 is subject to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission ...
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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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.... Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. Connects an external monitor equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle; About Your Dell™ E-Port The Dell™ E-Port supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but it is not compatible with any previous series laptop computers. Connects a network interface cable. D I O C O N N E C T O R S - available at...
.... Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. Connects an external monitor equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle; About Your Dell™ E-Port The Dell™ E-Port supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but it is not compatible with any previous series laptop computers. Connects a network interface cable. D I O C O N N E C T O R S - available at...
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Connects and supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. Connects to the monitor stand; M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R - U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - available at Dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port E -
Connects and supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. Connects to the monitor stand; M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R - U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - available at Dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port E -
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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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... device has thumbscrews, tighten the screws to ensure a proper connection. 1 Connect the device's cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port. 2 Connect any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that your battery is installed before docking your laptop. Before...to the desired location. If the laptop cover is not connected to the E-Port (docked). 2 Turn on an attached external keyboard to the E-Port, you initially connect your computer. Using the Dell™ E-Port CAUTION: Before you begin any external devices to electrical outlets. If you attach...
... device has thumbscrews, tighten the screws to ensure a proper connection. 1 Connect the device's cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port. 2 Connect any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that your battery is installed before docking your laptop. Before...to the desired location. If the laptop cover is not connected to the E-Port (docked). 2 Turn on an attached external keyboard to the E-Port, you initially connect your computer. Using the Dell™ E-Port CAUTION: Before you begin any external devices to electrical outlets. If you attach...
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... of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port and the laptop, which charges the battery.' NOTICE: Always use the AC adapter to the E-Port. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Docking Your Laptop The E-Port can use the Dell AC adapter that there is enough flat space in "Before You Dock...
... of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port and the laptop, which charges the battery.' NOTICE: Always use the AC adapter to the E-Port. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Docking Your Laptop The E-Port can use the Dell AC adapter that there is enough flat space in "Before You Dock...
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Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to the right. 3 If your laptop does not have a battery extending from the back of the laptop, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to retract the battery bar. 4 If your laptop has a battery that extends beyond 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 the right. 3 If your laptop does not have a battery extending from the back of the laptop, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to retract the battery bar. 4 If your laptop has a battery that extends beyond the back of the laptop, keep the battery bar retracted. Using the Dell™ E-Port 11
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... connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on, turn it on by pressing the power button on either the laptop or the E-Port. 8 If the laptop does not turn ...on the laptop until it clicks into place in the docking connector. 5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port to dock a laptop.... Doing so can dock your laptop if it . NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port when the laptop is turned on or off. ...
... connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on, turn it on by pressing the power button on either the laptop or the E-Port. 8 If the laptop does not turn ...on the laptop until it clicks into place in the docking connector. 5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port to dock a laptop.... Doing so can dock your laptop if it . NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port when the laptop is turned on or off. ...
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... the lock toward the back 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 Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port to secure a laptop to the E-Port. Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port (unlocked) before pressing the eject button to...
... the lock toward the back 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 Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port to secure a laptop to the E-Port. Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port (unlocked) before pressing the eject button to...
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...eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the E-Port and the laptop. The docking light on or off. The following table shows all of the possible conditions of the E-Port or a docked laptop. The power button light indicates the power... status of docking, power, laptop states and how these conditions are indicated by the E-Port power button and docking lights: Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or... Light Off Off Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port
...eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the E-Port and the laptop. The docking light on or off. The following table shows all of the possible conditions of the E-Port or a docked laptop. The power button light indicates the power... status of docking, power, laptop states and how these conditions are indicated by the E-Port power button and docking lights: Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or... Light Off Off Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port
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Monitor 1 connection DisplayPort DisplayPort DVI DVI VGA VGA Monitor 2 connection DVI VGA DisplayPort VGA DisplayPort DVI Using the Dell™ E-Port 15 Using the E-Port with dual monitors. Refer to the table below for dual monitor display. 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 Using the E-Port with dual monitors. Refer to the table below for dual monitor display. 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.
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Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port when the laptop is docked. 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.
Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port when the laptop is docked. 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.
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... Physical Height Depth Width 70 mm (2.76 inches) 180 mm (7.09 inches) 210 mm (8.27 inches) I/O Connectors USB Audio Network Dell™ E-Family docking connector Video USB or eSATA connector E-Monitor stand connector six USB connectors: five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors; .../speakers and microphone one RJ-45 port; 10/100/1000 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...
... Physical Height Depth Width 70 mm (2.76 inches) 180 mm (7.09 inches) 210 mm (8.27 inches) I/O Connectors USB Audio Network Dell™ E-Family docking connector Video USB or eSATA connector E-Monitor stand connector six USB connectors: five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors; .../speakers and microphone one RJ-45 port; 10/100/1000 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...
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 19 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. Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer.
only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 19 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. Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer.
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... device that powers your computer. A AC - An interface standard of 19 separate, uncompressed audio and video signals used for high definition TV and audio. provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your particular computer. digital video interface - Glossary 21 D DisplayPort - Many devices do not work properly if the correct...
... device that powers your computer. A AC - An interface standard of 19 separate, uncompressed audio and video signals used for high definition TV and audio. provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your particular computer. digital video interface - Glossary 21 D DisplayPort - Many devices do not work properly if the correct...
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...U USB - S SATA - serial connector - USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in to your computer. A type of the ATA (IDE) interface. A faster, serial version of connector for a low-speed device such... cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Also referred to as a handheld digital device or digital camera to connect devices such as an LPT port. personal system/2 - Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. 22 Glossary P...
...U USB - S SATA - serial connector - USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in to your computer. A type of the ATA (IDE) interface. A faster, serial version of connector for a low-speed device such... cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Also referred to as a handheld digital device or digital camera to connect devices such as an LPT port. personal system/2 - Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. 22 Glossary P...