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... potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Model PRO2X June 2008 Rev. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, ...
... potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of your computer. Other trademarks and.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Model PRO2X June 2008 Rev. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, ...
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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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Port Plus docking device. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 The E-Port Plus enables you to connect your laptop computer to five USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a printer. ... left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the E-Port Plus. D I S P L A Y P O R T C O N N E C T O R - Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. 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 any previous series laptop...
Port Plus docking device. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 The E-Port Plus enables you to connect your laptop computer to five USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a printer. ... left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the E-Port Plus. D I S P L A Y P O R T C O N N E C T O R - Connects external monitors equipped with a digital video interface. 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 any previous series laptop...
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.../2-compatible device. U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - 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 T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R - E - P S / 2 C O N NE C T O R S ( 2 ) - Connects and supports USB, or Dell powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. M O N I A L C O N N E C T O R - Connects to the E-Port Plus. Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. If the device does not work...
.../2-compatible device. U S B O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R - 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 T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R - E - P S / 2 C O N NE C T O R S ( 2 ) - Connects and supports USB, or Dell powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. M O N I A L C O N N E C T O R - Connects to the E-Port Plus. Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. If the device does not work...
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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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... more times to switch the screen image to the desired location. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 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. If the laptop cover is...the appropriate connector on an attached external keyboard to switch the image. 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus CAUTION: Before you begin any external devices to electrical outlets. Setting Up Your E-Port Plus NOTE: If the cable connector of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
... more times to switch the screen image to the desired location. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 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. If the laptop cover is...the appropriate connector on an attached external keyboard to switch the image. 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus CAUTION: Before you begin any external devices to electrical outlets. Setting Up Your E-Port Plus NOTE: If the cable connector of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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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. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter, you may damage the E-Port Plus or the laptop. 2 1 1... the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's AC power or the laptop's battery. You can run on page 9. 2 Place the E-Port Plus with the E-Port Plus. Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ 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. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter, you may damage the E-Port Plus or the laptop. 2 1 1... the First Time" on its AC power adapter, the laptop's AC power or the laptop's battery. You can run on page 9. 2 Place the E-Port Plus with the E-Port Plus. Docking Your Laptop The E-Port Plus can use the AC adapter to the E-Port Plus. 10 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus
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Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 11 Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to the right. 3 Retract the battery bar if your laptop does not have a battery extending from the rear of the laptop body, 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.
Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 11 Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to the right. 3 Retract the battery bar if your laptop does not have a battery extending from the rear of the laptop body, 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.
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... on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 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 Plus. 8 If the laptop does not... turn on the laptop until it . Doing so can dock your laptop regardless of the E-Port to dock a laptop. 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 ...
... on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 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 Plus. 8 If the laptop does not... turn on the laptop until it . Doing so can dock your laptop regardless of the E-Port to dock a laptop. 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 ...
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... kind of antitheft device, see the documentation that the E-Port Plus is unlocked. Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 13 Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. The red color in the security cable slot indicates that...
... kind of antitheft device, see the documentation that the E-Port Plus is unlocked. Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 13 Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. The red color in the security cable slot indicates that...
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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 ...Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus The docking light on or off. The following table shows all of 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 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 ...Breathing On Docking Light Off On On On 14 Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus The docking light on or off. The following table shows all of 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 ...
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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 use your monitors using the combinations ... output will be visible. 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. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 15 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 use your monitors using the combinations ... output will be visible. 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. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 15 To enable this feature, connect your E-Port Plus for dual monitor display.
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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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...docking device - H HDMI - An operation or device that powers your computer. E eSATA - input/output - Keyboards and printers are I /O - An I/O port often used for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. personal system/2 - Glossary 23 P parallel connector - DVI - An interface for digital transmission...and extracts data from your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to adapt your computer. Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to an electrical outlet. A type of 19 separate, uncompressed audio and video ...
...docking device - H HDMI - An operation or device that powers your computer. E eSATA - input/output - Keyboards and printers are I /O - An I/O port often used for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. personal system/2 - Glossary 23 P parallel connector - DVI - An interface for digital transmission...and extracts data from your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to adapt your computer. Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to an electrical outlet. A type of 19 separate, uncompressed audio and video ...
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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 your computer. A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a handheld digital device or digital camera ...to your computer. S SATA - serial ATA - U USB - serial connector - An I/O port often used to a 4-pin socket on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. 24 Glossary A faster, serial version of speakers, printer, broadband devices (...
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 your computer. A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a handheld digital device or digital camera ...to your computer. S SATA - serial ATA - U USB - serial connector - An I/O port often used to a 4-pin socket on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. 24 Glossary A faster, serial version of speakers, printer, broadband devices (...