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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 . c o m...
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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 N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R —...
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O R E C O N N E C T O R S ATA supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard self- powered eSATA devices. — Connects to the O N I T O R S T A N D C O N N E C T O R monitor stand;...
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(2) USB connectors (3) AC adapter connector DisplayPort connector DVI connector VGA connector USB connectors (2) USB or eSATA connector E-Monitor stand 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.
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. AC adapter cable AC adapter connector 1 Complete the steps in "Before You Dock for the First Time"...
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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. Using the Dell™ E-Port...
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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, undock and reseat the laptop. Using the Dell™ 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.
Docking Light Unit undocked or no Hibernate or Off AC adapter connected Unit docked and Hibernate or Off AC adapter connected Unit docked using AC Standby Breathing or battery power Unit docked using AC or battery power Using the Dell™ E-Port...
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. Monitor 1 connection Monitor 2 connection DisplayPort DisplayPort DisplayPort DisplayPort Using the Dell™ E-Port...
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. Using the Dell™ E-Port...
Audio headphones/speakers and microphone Network one RJ-45 port; 10/100/1000 GB 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...
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System Level Operational Specifications Variable Minimum Typical Maximum Temperature (system external) 0°C 25°C 35°C Temperature ramp rate 0°C/hr 10°C/hr Humidity (non-condensing) 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...
This type of information may have • Safety instructions shipped with your computer. For • Regulatory information additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on • Ergonomics information www.dell.com at the following location: • End User License Agreement www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Finding Information...
Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. DisplayPort —...
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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. SATA —...