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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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...B 2 . 0 C O N N E C T O R S - Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. The E-Port Plus enables you to connect your laptop computer to the E - Connects audio headphones or speakers and a microphone. Three USB connectors are on the...About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 D O C K I S P L A Y P O R T C O N N E C T O R - Port Plus docking device. A U D I O C O N NE C T O R S - available at dell.com). A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus The Dell™ E-Port Plus docking device supports the Dell E-Family ...
...B 2 . 0 C O N N E C T O R S - Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. The E-Port Plus enables you to connect your laptop computer to the E - Connects audio headphones or speakers and a microphone. Three USB connectors are on the...About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 D O C K I S P L A Y P O R T C O N N E C T O R - Port Plus docking device. A U D I O C O N NE C T O R S - available at dell.com). A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus The Dell™ E-Port Plus docking device supports the Dell E-Family ...
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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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If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, you initially connect your laptop to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus CAUTION: Before you begin any of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten the...system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that your battery is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked). 2 Turn on an attached external keyboard to the desired location. Before You Dock for the First Time Before you may need to press one or more times to switch ...
If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, you initially connect your laptop to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus CAUTION: Before you begin any of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten the...system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that your battery is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked). 2 Turn on an attached external keyboard to the desired location. Before You Dock for the First Time Before you may need to press one or more times to switch ...
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...it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the battery. NOTICE: Always use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use the Dell AC adapter that came with enough ...flat space in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's...
...it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the battery. NOTICE: Always use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use the Dell AC adapter that came with enough ...flat space in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's...
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5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of whether it is docked. Doing so can dock your laptop regardless of the E-Port to dock a laptop. 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 the laptop until...place in the docking connector. NOTICE: Do not lift the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is turned on or off. 6 Center the laptop with the E-Port Plus, then push down on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop. 12 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus The E-Port must be ...
5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of whether it is docked. Doing so can dock your laptop regardless of the E-Port to dock a laptop. 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 the laptop until...place in the docking connector. NOTICE: Do not lift the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is turned on or off. 6 Center the laptop with the E-Port Plus, then push down on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop. 12 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus The E-Port must be ...
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... the possible conditions of the E-Port Plus or a docked laptop. 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 docking light on or off. 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. 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 docking light on or off. 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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Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 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. NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is docked.
Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 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. 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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D DisplayPort - DVI - A standard for external Serial ATA devices. External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - H HDMI - I I /O devices. personal system/2 - Glossary 23 E eSATA - An operation or device that powers your computer. A type...for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. An interface of connector for high definition TV and audio. docking device - PS/2 - Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to an electrical outlet. Glossary A AC - Keyboards and printers are I /O - input/output - An...
D DisplayPort - DVI - A standard for external Serial ATA devices. External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - H HDMI - I I /O devices. personal system/2 - Glossary 23 E eSATA - An operation or device that powers your computer. A type...for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. An interface of connector for high definition TV and audio. docking device - PS/2 - Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to an electrical outlet. Glossary A AC - Keyboards and printers are I /O - input/output - An...