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... notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Trademarks used in this document to refer to...
... notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Trademarks used in this document to refer to...
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Contents 1 About Your Dell Wireless Dock 5 Front and Back View 6 2 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock . . . . 7 Installing the Software 7 Turning Your Dell Wireless Dock On 16 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock 16 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock Using Cable Association 17 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock Using PIN Association 19 Setting Up Your Dell Wireless Dock 21 3 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager 25 Connection Manager 25 UWB Radio and Host Settings 26 4 Resetting the Dell Wireless Dock 29 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Dell Wireless Dock 5 Front and Back View 6 2 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock . . . . 7 Installing the Software 7 Turning Your Dell Wireless Dock On 16 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock 16 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock Using Cable Association 17 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock Using PIN Association 19 Setting Up Your Dell Wireless Dock 21 3 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager 25 Connection Manager 25 UWB Radio and Host Settings 26 4 Resetting the Dell Wireless Dock 29 Contents 3
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... need to connect a VGA display, you can connect the Dell Wireless Dock to your notebook's audio and video support by any Wi-Fi device. You can also extend your notebook through a DVI-I connector. About Your Dell Wireless Dock 5 The technology is different from Wi-Fi® technology and is associated, the first associated host will no longer be associated with the Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: The Dell Wireless Dock provides integrity checking along with the Dell Wireless Dock...
... need to connect a VGA display, you can connect the Dell Wireless Dock to your notebook's audio and video support by any Wi-Fi device. You can also extend your notebook through a DVI-I connector. About Your Dell Wireless Dock 5 The technology is different from Wi-Fi® technology and is associated, the first associated host will no longer be associated with the Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: The Dell Wireless Dock provides integrity checking along with the Dell Wireless Dock...
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...must install the software and drivers before continuing with your Dell™ Wireless Dock contains the software required for Dell Wireless Dock into your notebook's CD/DVD drive. The installation wizard appears. 2 Click Next to use your Dell Wireless Dock. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 7 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock Installing the Software The Drivers and Utilities media that ships with the installation. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media for installing and associating your Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: Ensure your notebook's video card drivers are installed before...
...must install the software and drivers before continuing with your Dell™ Wireless Dock contains the software required for Dell Wireless Dock into your notebook's CD/DVD drive. The installation wizard appears. 2 Click Next to use your Dell Wireless Dock. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 7 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock Installing the Software The Drivers and Utilities media that ships with the installation. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media for installing and associating your Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: Ensure your notebook's video card drivers are installed before...
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... Dell Wireless Dock installation begins. b If you have the latest Dell Wireless Dock firmware, click Finish. a Connect the AC adapter to the USB connector of the Dell Wireless Dock device drivers. 12 The Dell Wireless Dock Firmware Upgrade Utility appears. Then connect the USB cable, shipped with the Dell Wireless Dock, from the mini-USB connector of the Dell Wireless Dock to the Dell Wireless Dock and the notebook. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 13 This may flicker or go blank for a few seconds during the installation of the notebook. NOTE: Your notebook's display...
... Dell Wireless Dock installation begins. b If you have the latest Dell Wireless Dock firmware, click Finish. a Connect the AC adapter to the USB connector of the Dell Wireless Dock device drivers. 12 The Dell Wireless Dock Firmware Upgrade Utility appears. Then connect the USB cable, shipped with the Dell Wireless Dock, from the mini-USB connector of the Dell Wireless Dock to the Dell Wireless Dock and the notebook. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 13 This may flicker or go blank for a few seconds during the installation of the notebook. NOTE: Your notebook's display...
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Completes the association process using one -time cable connection to the DC-IN connector on the Dell Wireless Dock and an electrical outlet. Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock You can associate your Dell Wireless Dock with your Dell Wireless Dock to avoid damage to the docking station. NOTE: Ensure that your notebook has a wireless USB card installed (includes hardware and software) and that the card is enabled. 16 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock Connect the AC adapter to the Dell Wireless Dock. • PIN...
Completes the association process using one -time cable connection to the DC-IN connector on the Dell Wireless Dock and an electrical outlet. Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock You can associate your Dell Wireless Dock with your Dell Wireless Dock to avoid damage to the docking station. NOTE: Ensure that your notebook has a wireless USB card installed (includes hardware and software) and that the card is enabled. 16 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock Connect the AC adapter to the Dell Wireless Dock. • PIN...
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.... Select Automatically connect within range to the Dell Wireless Dock. If the notebook does not detect your notebook is incorrect, a PIN association failed message appears. Move your notebook closer to the Dell Wireless Dock and repeat step 3 to step 6 to try again. 5 Type the Display Name and select Connection Mode. A Connection successful! Select Manual connect to manually connect to connect the Dell Wireless Dock automatically when your Dell Wireless Dock, a No wireless devices found message appears...
.... Select Automatically connect within range to the Dell Wireless Dock. If the notebook does not detect your notebook is incorrect, a PIN association failed message appears. Move your notebook closer to the Dell Wireless Dock and repeat step 3 to step 6 to try again. 5 Type the Display Name and select Connection Mode. A Connection successful! Select Manual connect to manually connect to connect the Dell Wireless Dock automatically when your Dell Wireless Dock, a No wireless devices found message appears...
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Setting Up Your Dell Wireless Dock NOTE: You can connect devices to the Dell Wireless Dock while your notebook is Connected) 1 Right-click the Wireless USB Display icon located on the taskbar. 2 Select the display mode: • Extend mode - Disables the external monitor. Provides additional screen space for you to the external monitor. • Off - Duplicates the notebook screen on . Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 21 Disables the notebook monitor and moves the display to...
Setting Up Your Dell Wireless Dock NOTE: You can connect devices to the Dell Wireless Dock while your notebook is Connected) 1 Right-click the Wireless USB Display icon located on the taskbar. 2 Select the display mode: • Extend mode - Disables the external monitor. Provides additional screen space for you to the external monitor. • Off - Duplicates the notebook screen on . Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 21 Disables the notebook monitor and moves the display to...
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... the Wireless USB display. • Color Quality - Rotates the monitor left , right, above, or below when in Figure (b). Extends your notebook operating system's display properties settings window. Checks for available software updates for best video performance. Adjusting the Antenna Position It is recommended that you place the Dell Wireless Dock next to - Do not place the Dell Wireless Dock behind a monitor or any other display options: • Updates - Opens your monitor to...
... the Wireless USB display. • Color Quality - Rotates the monitor left , right, above, or below when in Figure (b). Extends your notebook operating system's display properties settings window. Checks for available software updates for best video performance. Adjusting the Antenna Position It is recommended that you place the Dell Wireless Dock next to - Do not place the Dell Wireless Dock behind a monitor or any other display options: • Updates - Opens your monitor to...
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NOTE: The wireless connection works best if there is moved away from the Dell Wireless Dock. When the notebook is wirelessly connected and is a clear line-of one meter from the Dell Wireless Dock, you may see the following message appears: To reconnect, move your notebook and the Dell Wireless Dock. If you must manually establish the connection again. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 23 This indicates that the wireless signal strength is...
NOTE: The wireless connection works best if there is moved away from the Dell Wireless Dock. When the notebook is wirelessly connected and is a clear line-of one meter from the Dell Wireless Dock, you may see the following message appears: To reconnect, move your notebook and the Dell Wireless Dock. If you must manually establish the connection again. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 23 This indicates that the wireless signal strength is...
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... the lid is closed ) and the Dell Wireless Dock depends on your notebook (with the lid open. 24 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock If the power option is set to use the notebook with the lid closed , the performance and maximum range may reduce. If the power option is set to Do Nothing, the notebook will disconnect. Working With Your Notebook Lid Closed The wireless connection between your notebook's power settings.
... the lid is closed ) and the Dell Wireless Dock depends on your notebook (with the lid open. 24 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock If the power option is set to use the notebook with the lid closed , the performance and maximum range may reduce. If the power option is set to Do Nothing, the notebook will disconnect. Working With Your Notebook Lid Closed The wireless connection between your notebook's power settings.
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... to change settings on your notebook and the Dell Wireless Dock, as well as other devices that have been associated to monitor the connection status of the Dell Wireless Dock • Modify the connected device name • Change the connection mode • Disconnect the device • Delete the device Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager 25 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager The Dell™ Wireless USB Manager interface allows you to your notebook. Connection Manager The Connection Manager section...
... to change settings on your notebook and the Dell Wireless Dock, as well as other devices that have been associated to monitor the connection status of the Dell Wireless Dock • Modify the connected device name • Change the connection mode • Disconnect the device • Delete the device Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager 25 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager The Dell™ Wireless USB Manager interface allows you to your notebook. Connection Manager The Connection Manager section...
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... Host Settings section allows you re-associate the device with the notebook. Disconnect Click the device icon, expand the Options menu and select Disconnect. Select Connect to manually connect the device to : • Enable or disable the Wireless USB radio. • Select audio output 26 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager To re-establish a connection to the device, you do not want the Dell Wireless Dock to connect automatically to the notebook any...
... Host Settings section allows you re-associate the device with the notebook. Disconnect Click the device icon, expand the Options menu and select Disconnect. Select Connect to manually connect the device to : • Enable or disable the Wireless USB radio. • Select audio output 26 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager To re-establish a connection to the device, you do not want the Dell Wireless Dock to connect automatically to the notebook any...
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... at the moment. 2 Host Settings section displays the Host Name and Host Address (Media Access Control address), and allows you to send audio output to your notebook or to external speakers connected to your notebook is recommended to set the channel to Auto. 3 Move your mouse cursor on this area to change channels. • Change wireless USB channels • Run diagnostics...
... at the moment. 2 Host Settings section displays the Host Name and Host Address (Media Access Control address), and allows you to send audio output to your notebook or to external speakers connected to your notebook is recommended to set the channel to Auto. 3 Move your mouse cursor on this area to change channels. • Change wireless USB channels • Run diagnostics...
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... that the wireless USB radio is on by checking the wireless USB manager's UWB Radio and Host Settings window. • Ensure that the Dell Wireless Dock has an icon in the Connection Manager for your Dell Wireless Dock, click on . Troubleshooting General Problem The Dell™ Wireless Dock power light is a device icon in the Connection Manager. • If there is Off. My notebook will not connect to the Dell Wireless Dock and the power light is...
... that the wireless USB radio is on by checking the wireless USB manager's UWB Radio and Host Settings window. • Ensure that the Dell Wireless Dock has an icon in the Connection Manager for your Dell Wireless Dock, click on . Troubleshooting General Problem The Dell™ Wireless Dock power light is a device icon in the Connection Manager. • If there is Off. My notebook will not connect to the Dell Wireless Dock and the power light is...
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... a working electrical outlet. • Ensure that the video cable is securely connected to the DVI connector and is secured with the fixing screws on both sides. • Ensure that : on my external • The notebook is within the maximum operating range of the video being played is not correctly displaying videos and images from my Windows Vista® notebook. The Wireless USB display icon for Dell Wireless Dock software are installed. Video Output Problem...
... a working electrical outlet. • Ensure that the video cable is securely connected to the DVI connector and is secured with the fixing screws on both sides. • Ensure that : on my external • The notebook is within the maximum operating range of the video being played is not correctly displaying videos and images from my Windows Vista® notebook. The Wireless USB display icon for Dell Wireless Dock software are installed. Video Output Problem...
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... currently using the audio device to enable this setting: Open the Control Panel and select Power Options. • Windows Vista: Select Choose what closing the lid does on your notebook's built-in microphone does not work after connecting to the Dell Wireless Dock. To enable the speakers and microphone: 1 Open the UWB Radio and Host Settings window in the Wireless USB Manager. 2 Select Laptop to the Dell Wireless Dock when...
... currently using the audio device to enable this setting: Open the Control Panel and select Power Options. • Windows Vista: Select Choose what closing the lid does on your notebook's built-in microphone does not work after connecting to the Dell Wireless Dock. To enable the speakers and microphone: 1 Open the UWB Radio and Host Settings window in the Wireless USB Manager. 2 Select Laptop to the Dell Wireless Dock when...
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... otherwise install it where it in ) of controls, adjustments, procedures, connections, or signal types other than those specified in flammable or explosive environments. Restricting airflow can find additional Safety Best Practices information on all portable devices (such as notebooks, port replicators, media bases, docking stations, and similar devices), desktop computers, printers, and monitors. You can damage the equipment or cause overheating. CAUTION: Dell products...
... otherwise install it where it in ) of controls, adjustments, procedures, connections, or signal types other than those specified in flammable or explosive environments. Restricting airflow can find additional Safety Best Practices information on all portable devices (such as notebooks, port replicators, media bases, docking stations, and similar devices), desktop computers, printers, and monitors. You can damage the equipment or cause overheating. CAUTION: Dell products...
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... Dell (or an authorized dealer or service center for use it to a power source. Use care when handling the adapter during normal operation of your equipment to run the Dell Wireless Dock. • The AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. • Place the AC adapter in a wet environment. General Power Safety Observe the following guidelines when connecting your Dell Wireless Dock. Allowing sustained contact with the base...
... Dell (or an authorized dealer or service center for use it to a power source. Use care when handling the adapter during normal operation of your equipment to run the Dell Wireless Dock. • The AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. • Place the AC adapter in a wet environment. General Power Safety Observe the following guidelines when connecting your Dell Wireless Dock. Allowing sustained contact with the base...
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..., and therefore the sound pressure level. operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver) may lead to recycle this product responsibly in an environmentally sound manner. For specific information on how to heightened sound pressure level. General Safety Information 39 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive In the European Union, this product should be disposed of their used computer hardware, monitors, printers, and...
..., and therefore the sound pressure level. operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver) may lead to recycle this product responsibly in an environmentally sound manner. For specific information on how to heightened sound pressure level. General Safety Information 39 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive In the European Union, this product should be disposed of their used computer hardware, monitors, printers, and...