Dell™ E-Port User’s Guide Model PRO3X w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your Dell™ E-Port 2 Using the Dell™ E-Port Setting Up Your E-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before You Dock for the First Time Docking Your Laptop . Securing the E-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 .
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About Your Dell™ E-Port The Dell™ E-Port supports the Dell E-Family laptop computers, but it is not compatible with any previous series laptop computers. The E-Port enables you to connect your laptop computer to the following external devices: Connector Description R J-4 5 N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R — Connects a network interface cable. D O C K I N G C O N N E C T O R — Connects a laptop to the E-Port. A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S — Connects audio headphones or speakers and a microphone. U S B 2 .
USB O R E S ATA C O N N E C T O R — Connects and supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices. E-M O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R — Connects to the monitor stand; available at Dell.com.
1 10 9 8 7 6 5 2 4 3 1 network 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 About Your Dell™ E-Port 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 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 About Your Dell™ E-Port
Using the Dell™ E-Port CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Setting Up Your E-Port NOTE: If the cable connector of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten the screws to ensure a proper connection. 1 Connect the device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port. 2 Connect any external devices to electrical outlets.
Docking Your Laptop The E-Port can run on its AC power adapter, the laptop’s AC power or the laptop’s battery. You can use the AC adapter to power the E-Port and the laptop, which charges the 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. 2 1 1 AC adapter cable 2 AC adapter connector 1 Complete the steps in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on page 9.
3 If your laptop has a battery that extends beyond 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.
5 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port to unlock it. The E-Port must be unlocked to dock a laptop. NOTE: You can dock your laptop if it is turned on or off. 6 Center the laptop with the 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.
Securing the E-Port Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and associated key (available at Dell.com). For instructions on installing this kind of antitheft device, see the documentation that came with 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.
E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status The E-Port power button is used to turn a docked laptop on or off. The power button light indicates the power status of the E-Port or a docked laptop. The docking light on the eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the E-Port and the laptop.
Using the E-Port with Dual Monitors 1 2 3 1 VGA connector 3 DisplayPort connector 2 DVI connector The E-Port supports three video ouptut formats—VGA, DVI, 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.
Undocking Your Laptop 1 2 1 eject lever 2 lock/unlock switch 1 Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the 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.
Specifications Physical Height 70 mm (2.76 inches) Depth 180 mm (7.09 inches) Width 210 mm (8.27 inches) I/O Connectors USB six USB connectors: five 4-pin, USB 2.
System Level Operational Specifications Variable Minimum Typical Maximum Temperature (system external) 0°C 25°C 35°C Temperature ramp rate 0°C/hr N/A 10°C/hr Humidity (non-condensing) 10% N/A 80% Humidity ramp rate Altitude 20%/hr 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
Finding Information Documents Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support • Warranty information Documentation • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) This type of information may have • Safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional regulatory information, see the • Regulatory information Regulatory Compliance Homepage on • Ergonomics information www.dell.com at the following location: • End User License Agreement www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. D DisplayPort — An interface standard of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) used for digital displays.
P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port. PS/2 — personal system/2 — A type of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. S SATA — serial ATA — A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. serial connector — An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.
