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... strictly forbidden. A00 Model PRO2X June 2008 Rev. is subject to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without...
... strictly forbidden. A00 Model PRO2X June 2008 Rev. is subject to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without...
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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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... Description R J - 4 5 N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - U S B 2 . 0 C O N N E C T O R S - Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. Connects the laptop to the E - Connects a network interface cable. D O C K I O C O N NE C T O R S - Connects the AC adapter. About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 Three USB connectors are on the left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the...
... Description R J - 4 5 N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - U S B 2 . 0 C O N N E C T O R S - Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. Connects the laptop to the E - Connects a network interface cable. D O C K I O C O N NE C T O R S - Connects the AC adapter. About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 Three USB connectors are on the left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the...
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... from the floppy or CD that came with the device, and restart the laptop. Connects to the E-Port Plus. Connects PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard to the E-monitor stand, available at dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus S E R I D E O C O N N E C T O R - P S / 2 C O N NE C T O R S ( 2 ) - U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - E - V G A V I A L C O N N E C T O R - Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R - Connects an external monitor...
... from the floppy or CD that came with the device, and restart the laptop. Connects to the E-Port Plus. Connects PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard to the E-monitor stand, available at dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus S E R I D E O C O N N E C T O R - P S / 2 C O N NE C T O R S ( 2 ) - U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - E - V G A V I A L C O N N E C T O R - Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R - Connects an external monitor...
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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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... 3 Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that your battery is installed before docking your laptop. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process: 1 Ensure that shipped with your computer. Setting Up Your... the desired location. Before You Dock for the First Time Before you begin any external devices to switch the image. 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus CAUTION: Before you initially connect your laptop to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process.
... 3 Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that your battery is installed before docking your laptop. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process: 1 Ensure that shipped with your computer. Setting Up Your... the desired location. Before You Dock for the First Time Before you begin any external devices to switch the image. 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus CAUTION: Before you initially connect your laptop to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process.
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...2 Place the E-Port Plus with the E-Port Plus. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the battery. Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use any... other commercially available AC adapter, you use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus If you may damage the E-Port Plus 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"...
...2 Place the E-Port Plus with the E-Port Plus. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the battery. Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use any... other commercially available AC adapter, you use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus If you may damage the E-Port Plus 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"...
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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 body, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to the right. 3 Retract the battery bar if your laptop does not have a battery extending from the rear of the laptop. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 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 body, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to the right. 3 Retract the battery bar if your laptop does not have a battery extending from the rear of the laptop. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 11
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... 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 Doing so can dock your laptop regardless of the E-Port to dock a laptop. The E-Port must be unlocked to unlock it. NOTE: You can ...damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 7 If the laptop was not already ...
... 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 Doing so can dock your laptop regardless of the E-Port to dock a laptop. The E-Port must be unlocked to unlock it. NOTE: You can ...damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 7 If the laptop was not already ...
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... came with an attached locking device and associated key (available at dell.com). Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Move the lock toward the back of the E-Port Plus (unlocked) before pressing the eject button to install this kind... of antitheft device, see the documentation that the E-Port Plus is unlocked. For instructions on how to undock a laptop. Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Securing the Dell E-Port Plus Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal...
... came with an attached locking device and associated key (available at dell.com). Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Move the lock toward the back of the E-Port Plus (unlocked) before pressing the eject button to install this kind... of antitheft device, see the documentation that the E-Port Plus is unlocked. For instructions on how to undock a laptop. Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Securing the Dell E-Port Plus Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal...
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...on or off. The power button light indicates the power status of docking, power, laptop states and how these conditions are indicated by the E-Port Plus power button and docking lights: Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Unit docked and... On or battery power Power Button Light Off Off Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 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 ...
...on or off. The power button light indicates the power status of docking, power, laptop states and how these conditions are indicated by the E-Port Plus power button and docking lights: Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Unit docked and... On or battery power Power Button Light Off Off Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 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 ...
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To enable this feature, connect your E-Port Plus for dual monitor display. Using the E-Port Plus With Dual Monitors 1 2 5 4 3 1 video 2 DVI connector 3 video 1 DisplayPort connector 5 VGA connector 2 video 1 DVI connector 4 video 2 DisplayPort connector You can ...video output group at the same time, (i.e., video 1 DisplayPort and video 1 DVI) only the DisplayPort output will be visible. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 15 Monitor 1 connection video 1 DisplayPort video 2 DisplayPort video 1 DVI video 2 DVI Monitor 2 connection (works with one of connections prescribed below.
To enable this feature, connect your E-Port Plus for dual monitor display. Using the E-Port Plus With Dual Monitors 1 2 5 4 3 1 video 2 DVI connector 3 video 1 DisplayPort connector 5 VGA connector 2 video 1 DVI connector 4 video 2 DisplayPort connector You can ...video output group at the same time, (i.e., video 1 DisplayPort and video 1 DVI) only the DisplayPort output will be visible. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 15 Monitor 1 connection video 1 DisplayPort video 2 DisplayPort video 1 DVI video 2 DVI Monitor 2 connection (works with one of connections prescribed below.
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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. 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. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 16 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus
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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....mini-DIN 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....mini-DIN 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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AC Adapter Power Input Voltage Wattage Amperage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 130W* 1.8A 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 210W* 3.2A *A laptop with a screen size of greater than 15.4" requires using the 210W AC adapter System Level Operational Specifications Variable Minimum Temperature (system external) 0°C Temperature ramp rate 0°C/hr Humidity (non-condensing) 10% Humidity ramp rate Altitude 0 m (0 ft) Typical 25°C N/A N/A Maximum 35°C 10°C/hr 80% 20% / hr 3048 m (10,000 ft) System Level Non-Operational and Shipping Specifications Variable Minimum Temperature...
AC Adapter Power Input Voltage Wattage Amperage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 130W* 1.8A 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 210W* 3.2A *A laptop with a screen size of greater than 15.4" requires using the 210W AC adapter System Level Operational Specifications Variable Minimum Temperature (system external) 0°C Temperature ramp rate 0°C/hr Humidity (non-condensing) 10% Humidity ramp rate Altitude 0 m (0 ft) Typical 25°C N/A N/A Maximum 35°C 10°C/hr 80% 20% / hr 3048 m (10,000 ft) System Level Non-Operational and Shipping Specifications Variable Minimum Temperature...
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 21 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. 4 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 21 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. 4 Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer.
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...high definition TV and audio. An operation or device that powers your computer. An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to as an LPT port. DVI - H HDMI - A type of electricity that enters and extracts data from your... The form of connector for external Serial ATA devices. docking device - E eSATA - External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - Keyboards and printers are I /O - input/output - D DisplayPort - Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer. personal system/2 - A standard for digital...
...high definition TV and audio. An operation or device that powers your computer. An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to as an LPT port. DVI - H HDMI - A type of electricity that enters and extracts data from your... The form of connector for external Serial ATA devices. docking device - E eSATA - External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - Keyboards and printers are I /O - input/output - D DisplayPort - Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer. personal system/2 - A standard for digital...
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... together. 24 Glossary universal serial bus - 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 connect devices such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the ATA (IDE) interface. serial ATA - An...
... together. 24 Glossary universal serial bus - 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 connect devices such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the ATA (IDE) interface. serial ATA - An...