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Contents 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 Setting Up Your E-Port Plus 9 Before You Dock for the First Time 9 Docking Your Laptop 10 Securing the Dell E-Port Plus 13 E-Port Plus Laptop Power and Docking Status . . . . . 14 Using the E-Port Plus With Dual Monitors 15 Undocking Your Laptop 16 3 Specifications 19 4 Finding Information 21 Glossary 23 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 Setting Up Your E-Port Plus 9 Before You Dock for the First Time 9 Docking Your Laptop 10 Securing the Dell E-Port Plus 13 E-Port Plus Laptop Power and Docking Status . . . . . 14 Using the E-Port Plus With Dual Monitors 15 Undocking Your Laptop 16 3 Specifications 19 4 Finding Information 21 Glossary 23 Contents 3
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... are on the left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the E-Port Plus. Connects external monitors equipped with any previous series laptop computers. 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus The Dell™ E-Port Plus docking device supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but is not compatible with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI...
... are on the left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the E-Port Plus. Connects external monitors equipped with any previous series laptop computers. 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus The Dell™ E-Port Plus docking device supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but is not compatible with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI...
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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 Plus
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 Plus
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... switch the image. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, you begin any external devices to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process. If the laptop cover is installed before docking your computer. To verify that ...the operating system has completed the setup process: 1 Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked). 2 Turn on the laptop. 3 Verify that your laptop operating ...
... switch the image. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, you begin any external devices to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process. If the laptop cover is installed before docking your computer. To verify that ...the operating system has completed the setup process: 1 Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked). 2 Turn on the laptop. 3 Verify that your laptop operating ...
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... enough flat space in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's AC power or the laptop's battery. Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus If you use any other commercially... available AC adapter, you may damage the E-Port Plus or the laptop. 2 1 1 AC adapter cable 2...
... enough flat space in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's AC power or the laptop's battery. Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus If you use any other commercially... available AC adapter, you may damage the E-Port Plus or the laptop. 2 1 1 AC adapter cable 2...
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... push down on the laptop until it is docked. NOTE: You can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on, turn on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop. 12 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward...
... push down on the laptop until it is docked. NOTE: You can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on, turn on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop. 12 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward...
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... the possible conditions of the E-Port Plus or a docked laptop. The docking light on or off. E-Port Plus Laptop Power and Docking Status The E-Port Plus power button is used to turn a docked laptop on the eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the E-Port Plus and the laptop. The ... 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 Plus
... the possible conditions of the E-Port Plus or a docked laptop. The docking light on or off. E-Port Plus Laptop Power and Docking Status The E-Port Plus power button is used to turn a docked laptop on the eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the E-Port Plus and the laptop. The ... 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 Plus
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Undocking Your Laptop 1 2 1 eject button 2 lock/unlock switch 1 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port Plus to unlock it. 2 Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the E-Port Plus, then lift the laptop away from the E-Port Plus. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is docked.
Undocking Your Laptop 1 2 1 eject button 2 lock/unlock switch 1 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port Plus to unlock it. 2 Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the E-Port Plus, then lift the laptop away from the E-Port Plus. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is docked.
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3 Specifications Physical Height Depth Width I/O Connectors Serial (DTE) Parallel PS/2 USB Audio Network Dell™ E-Family docking connector Video 1 Video 2 USB or eSATA connector E-Monitor Stand connector 70 mm (2.76 inches) 180 mm (7.09 inches) 310 mm (12.20 inches)...connectors Six USB connectors: five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors, one USB or eSATA connector headphones/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) DVI and DisplayPort (HDMI via dongle) one connector supporting USB or...
3 Specifications Physical Height Depth Width I/O Connectors Serial (DTE) Parallel PS/2 USB Audio Network Dell™ E-Family docking connector Video 1 Video 2 USB or eSATA connector E-Monitor Stand connector 70 mm (2.76 inches) 180 mm (7.09 inches) 310 mm (12.20 inches)...connectors Six USB connectors: five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors, one USB or eSATA connector headphones/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) DVI and DisplayPort (HDMI via dongle) one connector supporting USB or...
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... a parallel printer to a desktop workspace. An I /O devices. personal system/2 - Glossary 23 docking device - digital video interface - An interface for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. High-Definition Multimedia Interface - P parallel connector - Also referred to an electrical outlet. Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer when you...
... a parallel printer to a desktop workspace. An I /O devices. personal system/2 - Glossary 23 docking device - digital video interface - An interface for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. High-Definition Multimedia Interface - P parallel connector - Also referred to an electrical outlet. Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer when you...
