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Dell® Inspiron™ Port Replicator I
User’s Guide
T
he Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I integrates your Dell
Inspiron 3000 portable computer quickly and easily into
a desktop environment. Use the instructions in this doc ument to attach external devices to the port replicator and
to connect your computer to the port replicator.
NOTE: If you received a basic input/output system
(BIOS) upgrade diskette with your port r eplicator, use the
diskette to upgrade the BIOS on your Dell Inspiron 3000
computer before attaching the computer to the port replicator. For instructions, see the document titled Dell
Inspiron 3000: Upgrading the BI OS, which came with the
BIOS upgrade diskette.
A MIDI audio device or gaming device,
such as a joystick, connected to the
MIDI/game connector
A serial device, such as a serial mouse
or external modem, connected to the
serial connector
A parallel device, such as a printer, connected to the parallel connector
An external monitor connected to the
monitor connector
C
onnecting External Devices
to the Port Replicator
The input/output (I/O) connectors on the back o f the port
replicator duplicate those on the back and side of your
computer, so you can connect any external device to the
port replicator that you can connect to the computer. In
addition, you can connect a musical instrument digital
interface (MIDI) device or a gaming device, such as a
joystick, to the port replicator. You can also connect two
Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices at once.
The following list shows the icons for each of the
connectors on the back of the port replicator and
indicates the type of external device(s) that can be
attached to each connector.
An external Personal System/2 (PS/2)compatible mouse connected to the PS/
2 mouse connector
An external PS/2-compatible keyboard
or external numeric keypad connected
to the PS/2 keyboard connector
A speaker or headphones connected to
the line-out connector
A microphone connected to the microphone connector
A record/playback audio device such as
a cassette player, CD player, or VCR,
connected to the line-in connector
The AC adapter that came with the port
replicator connected to the AC adapter
connector
One or two USB devices, such as a
USB mouse, connected to the dual USB
connector
A lock slot, which you can use to secure
the port replicator
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Use the following instructions to attach external devices
k
to the port replicator:
1. Refer to Figure 1 to attach external devices to the
appropriate connectors on the back of the port
replicator .
CAUTION: The connectors on the back of the
port replicator are inverted (as viewed while
facing the back of the port replicator). Before
attaching any cables, verify that the connector
pins are aligned correctly to avoid damaging
the connectors.
NOTES: If the cable connector from the external
device has thumbscrews, be sure to tighten them to
ensure a proper connectio n.
To connect the computer to a network, you must
install a network PC Card in your computer. Likewise, to connect the computer to a small computer
system interface (SCSI) device, you must attach a
er
keyboard connector
spea
SCSI PC Card to your computer. See “Using Internal Devices” in your online Dell Inspiron 3000
User’s Guide for information about using PC Cards.
For detailed information on using external devices
with your portable computer, see “Using External
Devices” in your online System User's Guide.
2. Connect the external devices to their power
sources, if applicable.
C
onnecting the Computer to the
Port Replicator
Use the following instructions to connect your computer
to the port replicator.
1. Save all your work, and exit all applicatio n
programs.
2. Shut down the computer.
3. If you have not already done so, connect the AC
adapter to the port replicator, and plug the AC
power cable into an AC power source.
PS/2 mouse connector
lock slot
MIDI/game
connector
dual USB
connector
serial connector
parallel connector
monitor connector
line-out connector
microphone connector
Figure 1. Attaching External Devices to the Port Replicator
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speaker
AC adapter connector
line-in connector
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4. Place the computer on the port replicator platform, with the back of the computer facing the
port replicator’s docking connector, as shown in
Figure 2.
Make sure that the grooves on the bottom of the
computer align properly on the platform rails.
computer
platform rails
Figure 2. Positioning the Computer on the
Port Replicator
7. If you need to use a MIDI or gaming device, go to
step 8.
If you do not need to use a MIDI or gaming device,
go to the next section, “Detaching the Computer
From the Port Replicator.”
8. When prompted just after start-up, press <F2> to
enter the Setup program.
The Main menu of the Setup program appears.
9. In the System Devices menu of th e Se tu p program, set either the MPU Device option or the
Joystick option to Enabled, depending on which
device you want to use.
NOTE: Do not set both the MPU Device and the
Joystick options to Enabled at the same time.
10. Save the settings and exit the Setup program.
Your computer automatically restarts.
5. Position your fingers on the platform grips, as
shown in Figure 3, and use your thumbs to push
the computer forward until the docking connectors are fully engaged.
Figure 3. Docking the Computer
6. Turn on the computer.
D
etaching the Computer From
the Port Replicator
Use the following procedure to detach the computer from
the port replicator:
1. Save all your work, and exit all applicatio n
programs.
2. Shut down the computer.
3. Raise the release handle at the top of the replicator, as shown in Figure 4, to undock the computer.
release handle
Figure 4. Detaching the Computer From the
Port Replicator
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T
echnical Specifications
Table 1 lists the technical specifications for the port
replicator.
Table 1. Technical Specifications
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 mm (2.95 inches)
Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320.0 mm (12.60 inches)
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.9 mm (14.05 inches)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67 kg (3.68 lb)
Expansion (to connect to computer). . . . one card-edge connector
Serial (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one 9-pin male connector
Parallel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one 25-hole female connector
PS/2-compatible keyboard/keypad . . . one 6-hole external keyboard connector
PS/2-compatible mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . one 6-hole external PS/2 mouse connector
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one 15-hole female connector
Physical
Connectors
Audio jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one speaker-out, one line-in, one microphone-in
MIDI/game port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one 15-hole female for MIDI or joystick in/out
USB (dual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two 4-pin connectors
Operating temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)
Storage temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)
Storage relative humidity . . . . . . . . . . 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the
System User's Guide
online
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Environmental
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R
egulatory Notices
All regulatory notices for the Dell Inspiron 3000 Port
Replicator are located on the bottom of the port
replicator.
F
CC Class B Notice (U.S. Only)
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio f requency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual,
may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to com ply
with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the Federal Communications C om mission
(FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference with
radio or television reception, which can be determ ined by
turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient the receiving antenna.
•
Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.
•
Move the computer away from the receiver.
•
Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the
computer and the receiver are on different branch
circuits.
If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Computer
Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. You may find the following
booklet helpful: FCC Interference Handbook, 1986,
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7.
Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer
Corporation could void your auth ority to operate this
equipment Furthermore, shielded cables must be used
when you connect peripherals to any Dell device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference.
•
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause und e sired
operation.
The following information is provided about the device
or devices covered by this document in compliance with
FCC regulations:
•
Product name: Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I
•
Model number: TSR6C
•
Company name: Dell Computer Corporation
Regulatory Department
One Dell Way
Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA
512-338-4400
I
C Notice (Canada Only)
Most Dell portable computers (and other Dell digital
apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC)
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-
003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which clas-
sification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or
other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration
labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your
computer (or other digital apparatus). A statement in the
form of “IC Class A ICES-3” or “IC Class B ICES-3”
will be located on one of these labels.
Note that Industr y Canada regulations provide that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell
Computer Corporation could void your au thority to operate this equipment.
This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numériq ue de la Classe B (o u Classe A, si
ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) resp ect e
toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel
Brouilleur du Canada.
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E
N 55022 Compliance (Czech
Republic Only)
This device belongs to category B devices as
described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated
that it is a category A device on the specification label.
The following applies to devices in category A of EN
55022 (radius of protection up to 30 m et ers). The user
of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to
remove sources of interference to telecommunication
or other devices.
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C
E Notice
•
EN 50082-1 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—
Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.”
•
IEC 801-2 — “Electromagnetic compatibility for
industrial-process measurement and control equipment Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements.”
— Severity level 3.
•
IEC 801-3 — “Electromagnetic compatibility for
industrial-process measurement and control equipment Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field
requirements.” — Severity level 2.
•
IEC 801-4 — “Electromagnetic compatibility for
industrial-process measurement and control equipment Part 4: Electrical fast transient/burst
requirements.” — Severity level 2.
•
EN60950:1992 + Amd.1:1993 + Amd.2:1993 —
“Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment.”
A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the
above standards has been made and is on file at Dell
Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of
this Dell portable computer to the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) directive of the European Community.
Such marking is indicative that this Dell port a ble computer meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
•
EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement
of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment.”
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide
for two classifications—Cla ss A and Class B. If any
one of the registration labels (located on the bottom
or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting
brackets, or on the cards themselves) carries an
FCC Class A rating, the following wa rning applies
to your portable computer.
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a
domestic environment this product ma y cause
radio interference in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
V
CCI Notices (Japan Only)
Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B
information technology equipment (ITE). However, the
inclusion of certain options change s the rating of some
configurations to Class A. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the FCC
classification on the registration labels located on the
back panel of your computer , on card- mounting br ackets,
and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries an FCC Class A designation, your entire system is
considered to be VCCI Class A ITE. If all labels carry
either an FCC Class B identification number or the FCC
logo ( ), your system is considered to be VCCI Class B
ITE.
Once you have determined your system’s VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice. Note that VCCI
regulations provide that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Del l Com put er Cor poration could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Class A ITE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a
domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to
take corrective actions.
Class B ITE
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near
a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment,
it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
K
orean Regulatory Notice
To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies
to your portable computers (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom
or the back panel of your comp ut er ( or o ther di g ital ap paratus), on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards
themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire computer is considered to be a Class A
digital device. If all labels carry the Class B rating, your
computer is considered to be a Class B digital device.
NOTE: Class A devices are for business purposes. Class
B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.
Class A Device
Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic
interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for
your use, you may exchange it for a device that has been
approved for use in residential as well as business
environments.
Class B Device
Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment,
including residential areas.
W
arranties
The following warranties apply to the Dell Inspiron 3000
Port Replicator.
Limited One-Year Warranty (U.S. and
Canada Only)
Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its
hardware products from parts and components that are
new or equivalent to new in accordance with industrystandard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware
products it manufactures will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship. The warranty term is one
year beginning on the date of invoice, as further
described in the following text.
Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered
under this warranty. Otherwise, this warranty does not
cover damage due to external causes, including accident,
abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing
not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with
product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts
and components not supplied by Dell.
This warranty does not cover any i te ms t hat are i n on e or
more of the following categories: software; external
devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or
parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped
from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system
through Dell’s system integration department; accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or
DellWare
are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard
price list are covered under this warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through
the DellWare program) are not covered.
Dell will repair or replace products covered under this
limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To
request warranty service, you must call Dell’s Customer
Technical Support within the warranty period. Refer to
the chapter titled “Getting Help” in your Reference and
Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled “Contacting
Dell” in your online System User’s Guide to find the
appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer
assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue
a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship
the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent
®
products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that
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packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during
shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement
products to you (freight prepaid) if you use an address in
the continental U.S. or Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.
NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up
the data on the hard-disk drive(s) and any other storage
device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable
media, such as diskettes, CDs , or PC Cards.
Dell owns all parts removed f rom repaired pr oduct s. Dell
uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building
replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.
DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR RANTIES OR
CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
DELL’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS
AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN
THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION
TO JURISDICTION).
DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND
THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY
STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR
PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR
FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE.
SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
These provisions apply to Dell’s limited one-year warranty only. For provisions of any service contract
covering your system, refer to the separate service contract that you will receive.
If Dell elects to exchange a product or portion of a product, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s
Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange.
“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy
(U.S. and Canada Only)
If you are an end-user customer who bought products
directly from a Dell company, you may return them to
Dell up to 30 days from th e date of invoi ce for a ref und of
the product purchase price if already paid. This refund
will not include any shipping and handling charges
shown on your invoice. If you are an organization who
bought the products from Dell under a written agreement
with Dell, there may be different terms for the return of
products under this policy, based on your agreement with
Dell. To return products, you must call Dell Customer
Service (at the telephone number listed in the chapter
titled “Getting Help” in your Reference and
Troubleshooting Guide or the section titled “Contacting
Dell” in your online System User’s Guide) to receive a
Credit Return Authorization Number. You must ship th e
products to Dell in their original packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk
of loss or damage during shipment. You may return software for refund or credit only if the sealed package
containing the diskette(s) or CD(s) is unopened. Returned
products must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items
included with a product must be ret urn ed with it.
This “T o tal Satisfaction” Return Po licy do es not ap ply to
DellWare products, which may be returned under
DellWare’s then-current return policy.
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