Dell 430-3113 - Simple Port Replicator, User Manual

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell E Port User s Guide Model PRO3X ...

Page 2: ...Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and na...

Page 3: ...9 Setting Up Your E Port 9 Before You Dock for the First Time 9 Docking Your Laptop 10 Securing the E Port 13 E Port Laptop Power and Docking Status 14 Using the E Port with Dual Monitors 15 Undocking Your Laptop 16 3 Specifications 17 4 Finding Information 19 Glossary 21 ...

Page 4: ...4 Contents ...

Page 5: ...UDIO CONNECTORS Connects audio headphones or speakers and a microphone USB 2 0 CONNECTORS Connect up to five USB 2 0 compliant devices such as a USB mouse Three USB connectors are on the left side and two USB connectors are on the back of the E Port AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects the AC adapter DISPLAYPORT CONNECTOR Connects external monitors equipped with a DisplayPort interface also HDMI and DVI ...

Page 6: ... Your Dell E Port USB OR ESATA CONNECTOR Connects and supports USB or Dell powered E Family or standard self powered eSATA devices E MONITOR STAND CONNECTOR Connects to the monitor stand available at Dell com ...

Page 7: ...etwork connector 2 audio connectors 2 3 USB connectors 3 4 AC adapter connector 5 DisplayPort connector 6 DVI connector 7 VGA connector 8 USB connectors 2 9 USB or eSATA connector 10 E Monitor stand connector 2 3 5 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 8: ...8 About Your Dell E Port 1 battery bar adjuster 2 alignment mark 3 power button 4 eject button 5 docking light 6 security cable slot 7 lock unlock switch 8 docking connector 1 3 4 6 7 8 2 5 ...

Page 9: ...onitor to the E Port you may need to press Fn F8 one or more times to switch the screen image to the desired location If the laptop cover is closed you can press Scroll Lck F8 on an attached external keyboard to switch the image Before You Dock for the First Time Before you initially connect your laptop to the E Port the operating system must complete its setup process To verify that the operating...

Page 10: ...he battery NOTICE Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with the E Port If you use any other commercially available AC adapter you may damage the E Port or the laptop 1 Complete the steps in Before You Dock for the First Time on page 9 2 Place the E Port so that there is enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to the E Port 1 AC adapter cable 2 AC adapter c...

Page 11: ...d the back of the laptop keep the battery bar retracted Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to retract the battery bar 4 If your laptop does not have a battery extending from the back of the laptop extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to the right ...

Page 12: ...E Port then push down on the laptop until it clicks into place in the docking connector NOTICE Do not pick up the laptop or the E Port when the laptop is docked Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E Port 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 8 If the laptop does not turn on or awaken successfully...

Page 13: ...the device The E Port has the following security features LOCK UNLOCK SWITCH Move the lock toward the front of the E Port locked to secure the laptop to the E Port Move the lock toward the back of the E Port unlocked before pressing the eject button to undock the laptop The red color in the security cable slot indicates the E Port is unlocked SECURITY CABLE SLOT Attach an antitheft device to the E...

Page 14: ... E Port and the laptop The following table shows all of the possible conditions of docking power laptop states and how these conditions are indicated by the E Port power button and docking lights Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Power Button Light Docking Light Unit undocked or no AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Off Off Unit docked and AC adapter connected Hibernate or Off Off On Unit ...

Page 15: ...I and DisplayPort You can use your E Port for dual monitor display Refer to the table below for using the E Port with dual monitors 1 VGA connector 2 DVI connector 3 DisplayPort connector Monitor 1 connection Monitor 2 connection DisplayPort DVI DisplayPort VGA DVI DisplayPort DVI VGA VGA DisplayPort VGA DVI 3 2 1 ...

Page 16: ...E Port to unlock it 2 Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the E Port then lift the laptop away from the E Port NOTICE Do not pick up the laptop or the E Port when the laptop is docked Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E Port 1 eject lever 2 lock unlock switch 2 1 ...

Page 17: ...Ethernet Dell E Family docking connector one custom connector Dell E Family only Video VGA DVI DisplayPort HDMI via dongle USB or eSATA connector one connector supporting USB or Dell powered E Family or standard self powered eSATA devices E Monitor stand connector one custom connector Dell E Family only AC Adapter Power Input Voltage Wattage Amperage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 130 W 1 8 A 100 240 VAC 50...

Page 18: ...ate 0 C hr N A 10 C hr Humidity non condensing 10 N A 80 Humidity ramp rate 20 hr Altitude 0 m 0 ft 3048 m 10 000 ft System Level Non Operational and Shipping Specifications Variable Minimum Maximum Temperature 40 C 65 C Temperature ramp rate 0 C hr 20 C hr Humidity non condensing 5 95 Humidity ramp rate N A 20 hr Altitude 0 m 0 ft 10 670 m 35 000 ft ...

Page 19: ...ion 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 ...

Page 20: ...20 Finding Information ...

Page 21: ... adapt your laptop to a desktop workspace driver Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in the computer DVI digital video interface A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display E eSATA External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment An interface for...

Page 22: ...ct devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer U USB universal serial bus A hardware interface for a low speed device such as a USB compatible keyboard mouse joystick scanner set of speakers printer broadband devices DSL and cable modems imaging devices or storage devices Devices are plugged directly in to a 4 pin socket on your computer or in to a multi port hub t...