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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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... E - Three USB connectors are on the left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the E-Port Plus. DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR - Connects a parallel device such as a USB mouse. Port Plus docking device. A U D I O C O N NE C T O R S - P A R A L L E L C O N N E C T O R - About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 Connects external monitors equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle;
... E - Three USB connectors are on the left side, and two USB connectors are on the back of the E-Port Plus. DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR - Connects a parallel device such as a USB mouse. Port Plus docking device. A U D I O C O N NE C T O R S - P A R A L L E L C O N N E C T O R - About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus 5 Connects external monitors equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle;
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... device drivers from the floppy or CD that came with the device, and restart the laptop. Connects to the E-Port Plus. Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. M O N I A L C O N ...E C T O R - E - Connects an external monitor. Connects PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard to the E-monitor stand, available at dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus V G A V I D E O C O N N E C T O R - Connects and supports USB, or Dell powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. Shut down the laptop before attaching or removing a PS/2-compatible device. U S B O ...
... device drivers from the floppy or CD that came with the device, and restart the laptop. Connects to the E-Port Plus. Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. M O N I A L C O N ...E C T O R - E - Connects an external monitor. Connects PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard to the E-monitor stand, available at dell.com. 6 About Your Dell™ E-Port Plus V G A V I D E O C O N N E C T O R - Connects and supports USB, or Dell powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. Shut down the laptop before attaching or removing a PS/2-compatible device. U S B O ...
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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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..., follow the safety instructions that your battery is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked). 2 Turn 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. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 If you attach an external monitor to the desired location. To...
..., follow the safety instructions that your battery is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked). 2 Turn 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. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9 If you attach an external monitor to the desired location. To...
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... adapter connector 1 Complete the steps in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the 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
... adapter connector 1 Complete the steps in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the 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 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. Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to the right.
Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 11 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. Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to the right.
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...: 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 unlocked to unlock it clicks into ...place in the docking connector. NOTE: You can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on, ...
...: 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 unlocked to unlock it clicks into ...place in the docking connector. NOTE: You can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus. 7 If the laptop was not already turned on, ...
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...). SECURITY CA BLE SLOT - Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 13 Securing the Dell E-Port Plus Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with the device. 1 2 1 security cable slot...
...). SECURITY CA BLE SLOT - Attach an antitheft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 13 Securing the Dell E-Port Plus Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with the device. 1 2 1 security cable slot...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 Dell™ E-Port Plus 15 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...
... 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 Dell™ E-Port Plus 15 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...
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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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4 Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer. 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. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 21
4 Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer. 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. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Finding Information 21
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...Serial ATA devices. docking device - A standard for digital displays. input/output - An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to as an LPT port. A type of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) used for high definition TV and ...An interface for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. digital video interface - personal system/2 - D DisplayPort - Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer. DVI - E eSATA - External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - High-Definition ...
...Serial ATA devices. docking device - A standard for digital displays. input/output - An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to as an LPT port. A type of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) used for high definition TV and ...An interface for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. digital video interface - personal system/2 - D DisplayPort - Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt your computer. DVI - E eSATA - External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - High-Definition ...
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... of the ATA (IDE) interface. U USB - 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 a 4-pin socket on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. 24 Glossary A hardware interface for a low-speed device such...
... of the ATA (IDE) interface. U USB - 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 a 4-pin socket on , and they can also be daisy-chained together. 24 Glossary A hardware interface for a low-speed device such...