Dell Inspiron 8100 User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

Dell™ Inspiron™

ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR USER’S GUIDE

BE DIRECT

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Throughout this guide, blocks of te xt ma y be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows:

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.

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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

February 2000 P/N 8498T Rev. A02

APR I/O Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

APR Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting External Devices to the APR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Connecting the Computer to the APR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Docking the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Undocking the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

FCC Notices (U.S. Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

IC Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

CE Notice (European Union). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

VCCI Notice (Japan Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Class A ITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Class B ITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

MOC Notice (South Korea Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Class A Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Class B Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Pozostałe instrukcje bezpieczeństwa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Información para NOM (únicamente para México) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Warranty and Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Coverage During Year One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Coverage During Years Two and Three . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Coverage During Year One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Coverage During Years Two and Three . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Figures Figure 1-1. I/O Connectors on the Back of the APR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Figure 1-2. Audio Line-Out Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Figure 1-4. Docking the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure 1-6. APR With the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Figure 1-7. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Figure 1-8. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Figure 1-9. MOC Class A Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Figure 1-10. MOC Class B Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Tables Table 1-1. External I/O Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Table 1-2. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Dell™ Inspiron™Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide

The advanced port replicator (APR) integrates your computer quickly and easily into a desktop environment. Use the instructions in this document to attach external devices to the APR and to connect your computer to the APR.

NOTE: If you received a basic input/output system (BIOS) upgrade diskette with your APR, use the diskette to upgrade the BIOS on y our computer before attaching it to the APR. For instructions, see the documentation that came with the BIOS upgrade diskette.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to lift the computer while it is docked in the APR. Doing so will damage the docking connector. For instructions, refer to “Undocking the Computer,” found later in this guide.

APR I/O Connectors

The input/output (I/O) connectors on the back and side of the APR (see Figures 1-1 and 1-2) duplicate the primary connectors on the back and side of your computer.

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USB connectors (2)

mouse connector

parallel port connector

video connector

keyboard connector

serial port connector

NIC connector

AC adapter connector

Figure 1-1. I/O Connectors on the Back of the APR

Table 1-1 shows the icons for each of the connectors on the back of the APR and indicates the type of external device(s) that you can attach to each connector.

Table 1-1. External I/O Connectors

Connector Icon Connector Description

One or two USB devices, such as a USB mouse, can be connected to the dual USB connectors.

An external PS/2-style keyboard or external numeric keypad can be connected to the keyboard connector.

An external PS/2-compatible mouse can be connected to the PS/2 mouse connector.

A serial device, such as a serial mouse or external modem, can be connected to the serial port connector.

A network interface cable can be connected to the NIC connector.

A parallel device, such as a printer, can be connected to the parallel port connector.

An external monitor can connected to the video connector.

The AC adapter that came with the APR can be connected to the AC adapter connector.

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.

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The audio line-out connector is on the side of the APR (see Figure 1-2).

audio line-out connector

Figure 1-2. Audio Line-Out Connector

APR Controls and Indicators

The controls and indicators on the APR are shown in Figure 1-3.

locked

unlocked position

eject position

drive access indicator

power indicator

power button

undock request button

eject/locking lever

position

Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators

padlock slot

security lock slot

docking indicator

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Connecting External Devices to the APR

To attach external devices to the APR, perform the following steps:

1. Refer to Figure 1-1 to attach external devices to the appropriate connectors on the back of the APR.

NOTE: If the cable connector from the external de vice has thumbscre ws, be sure to tighten them to ensure a proper connection.

For detailed information on using external devices with your computer, see “Connecting External Devices” in the system Help.

2. Connect the external devices to an electrical outlet, if applicable.

Connecting the Computer to the APR

You must attach an AC adapter to the APR before y ou dock and turn on the computer. The AC adapter powers the APR and the computer at the same time. Any battery installed in the computer charges while you use the APR.

NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with the APR. (Look for model number PA-6 on the bottom of the AC adapter.) If you use any other commercially available AC adapter—or the AC adapter from earlier models of Dell computers—you may damage the APR or the computer.

Before you initially connect your computer to the APR, the operating system must complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process, perform the following steps:

1. Be sure that the computer is not docked in the APR.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. Verify that your computer’s operating system completes the setup process. For instructions, refer to the Setup Guide that accompanied your computer.

4. Turn off the computer.

You can now connect your computer to the APR as described in the following subsection, “Docking the Computer.”

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Docking the Computer

To connect (or dock) your computer to the APR, perform the following steps:

1. Verify that the operating system has completed the setup process. For instructions, refer to the Setup Guide that accompanied your computer.

2. Save and close all open files, exit all open application programs, and shut down the computer.

3. If you have not already done so, connect the AC adapter to the connector on the APR (see Figure 1-1), and plug the AC power cable into an electrical outlet.

4. Horizontally center the computer on the APR platform, with the back of the computer facing the APR’s docking connector, as shown in Figure 1-4.

5. Slide the computer toward the connector until you feel the grooves on the bottom of the computer engage with the alignment rails.

NOTICE: If you attempt to push the computer all the way into the APR without engaging the alignment rails, you may irreparably damage the docking connector on the computer.

NOTE: If you have a monitor stand installed, you will not be able to see the alignment rails or the docking connector.

6. Gently push the computer forward until the docking connector is fully engaged.

docking connector

Figure 1-4. Docking the Computer

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alignment rails (2)

Undocking the Computer

Perform the following steps to disconnect the computer from the APR:

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open application programs.

NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery, the computer turns off when you detach the computer from the APR, and all unsaved data is lost.

NOTICE: Never undock the computer and the APR without first preparing the computer. Any of the three following methods prepares the operating system, network, and storage devices for undocking by completing data transfers. If you undock the computer before these transfers are completed, you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all.

2. To prepare the computer for undocking, perform one of the following procedures:

• Press <Fn><Esc> on the computer's keyboard (or press <Scroll

Lock><Esc> on an external keyboard). After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off.

• If you are using the Microsoft

system, click the Start button, and then click Eject PC. If you are using the Microsoft Windows NT click Undock to place the computer in standby mode.

After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off.

Windows® 98 or Windows 2000 operating

operating system, click the docking icon and then

• Press the undock request button on the APR (see Figure 1-5).

The green docking indicator turns off.

3. Slide the eject/locking lever on the left side of the APR (see Figure 1-5) to the eject position to undock the computer.

eject/locking lever

docking indicator

Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer

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undock request button

Monitor Stand

The monitor stand setup is shown in Figure 1-6.

NOTICE: The stand supports monitors that weigh up to 45.3 kilograms (kg) (100 pounds [lb]). Heavier monitors may damage the stand, computer, and APR.

NOTE: Be sure that the back legs on the monitor stand engage the slots on either side of the docking control base.

monitor stand

APR

computer

docking control base

Figure 1-6. APR With the Monitor Stand

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your APR from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety:

• Do not attempt to service the APR yourself. Always follow installation

instructions closely.

• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable.

• Be sure that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, suc h as a desktop or on the floor, when

powering the APR. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case.

• Do not use your APR in a wet environment, for example, near a bathtub, sink, or

swimming pool or in a wet basement.

• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your APR. Doing so can cause

fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Use only the AC adapter that is approved for use with this APR as indicated in

this document. Use of another type of AC adapter may risk fire or explosion.

• Before you connect the APR to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating

of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source: — 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far

Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan — 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan — 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables

into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

• If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere

rating of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

• To remove power from the APR, turn off the computer and disconnect the AC

adapter from the electrical outlet.

• To help a void the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect

any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

• When setting up the APR for work, place it on a level surface.

• Protect your APR from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids,

temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.

• When you move your APR between environments with very different

temperature or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the

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computer . To avoid damaging the APR, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer.

NOTICE: When taking the APR from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the APR to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not

on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• Before you clean your APR, turn it off and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

• Clean your APR with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with liquid or

aerosol cleaners.

• If your APR gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in

Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your APR is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for the appropriate telephone number.)

Technical Specifications

Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the APR.

Table 1-2. Technical Specifications

Physical

Height:

With monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stand-alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Depth:

With monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stand-alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Width:

With monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stand-alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.

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10.2 cm (4.0 inches)

5.8 cm (2.3 inches)

39.0 cm (15.4 inches)

35.8 cm (14.1 inches)

37.5 cm (14.8 inches)

40.9 cm (16.1 inches)

Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (continued)

Physical (continued)

Weight:

With monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stand-alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I/O Connectors

Serial (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-pin connector

Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-hole connector

PS/2-style keyboard/keypad. . . . . . . . . . . 6-hole PS/2 keyboard connector

PS/2-compatible mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-hole PS/2 mouse connector

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-hole connector

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . speaker-out (for optional headphones)

USB (dual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two 4-pin connectors

DC-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one connector

Docking connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240-pin connector

NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RJ-45 connector

Ethernet Network Controller

3.0 kg (6.5 lb)

1.6 kg (3.5 lb)

Chip set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Com® 3C920; 10/100 BASE-TX

Data bus width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-bit PCI host bus interface

IRQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRQ10

Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . requires 20 VDC from AC adapter

Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 A

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.

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(PC98-compliant)

Power

Regulatory Notices

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined 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 Technical Support representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the FCC Interference Handbook, 1986, to be helpful. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/ tvibook.html.

Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions:

• Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.

• Class B is typically for residential environments.

Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system.

A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell Computer Corporation. If you prefer, you can order a cable from

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Dell Computer Corporation on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/ products/dellware/index.htm.

A Notice About Networked Computer Systems: Some Dell computer systems that are classified for Class B environments may include an on-board network interface controller (NIC). If your Class B system contains a NIC, it may be considered to be a Class A system at the time that the NIC is connected to a network. When the NIC is not connected to a network, your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information.

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved b y Dell Computer Corporation could void y our authority to operate this equipment.

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 undesired operation.

Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

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Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

• Model number: PRX

• Company name: Dell Computer Corporation

EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400

IC Notice (Canada Only)

Most Dell computer systems (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 classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (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-003” or “IC Class B ICES-003” will be located on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly appro v ed b y Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority 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 numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.

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CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards:

• EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference

Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.”

• EN 50082-1: 1992 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity

standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.”

• EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

• Class A is for typical commercial areas.

• Class B is for typical domestic areas.

This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and

standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.

Pokud není na typovém štitku počítače uvedeno, že spadá do třídy A podle EN 55022, spadá automaticky do třídy B podle EN 55022. Pro zařízení zařazená do třídy A (ochranné pásmo 30m) podle EN 55022 platí následující. Dojde-li k rušení telekomunikačních nebo jinych zařízení, je uživatel povinen provést taková opatření, aby rušení odstranil.

VCCI Notice (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 can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the system, should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer system.

To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the regulatory labels/markings (see Figures 1-7 and 1-8) located on the bottom or back panel of your computer . Once y ou ha v e determined your sy stem’s VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice.

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Class A ITE

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (V CCI) f or 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.

VCCI-A

Figure 1-7. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark

Class B ITE

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) 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.

Figure 1-8. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark

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MOC Notice (South Korea Only)

To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product. The English text, “EMI (A),” for Class A products, or “EMI (B)” for Class B products, appears in the center of the MOC label (see Figures 1-9 and 1-10).

NOTE: MOC emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

• 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 nonbusiness device.

Figure 1-9. MOC Class A Regulatory Mark

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EMI ( A )

Class B Device

Please note that this device has been approved f or nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.

EMI ( B )

Figure 1-10. MOC Class B Regulatory Mark

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that w orks together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.

The phasing conductor of the room’s electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).

To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply soc ket, whic h should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.

A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN55022:1996.

Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji

Urządzenie powinno być zasilane z gniazda z przyłączonym obwodem ochron nym (gniazdo z kołkiem). Współpracujące ze sobą urządzenia (komputer, moni tor, drukarka) powinny być zasilane z tego samego źródła.

Instalacja elektryczna pomieszczenia powinna zawierać w przewodzie fazowym rezerwową ochronę przed zwarciami, w postaci bezpiecznika o wartości znami onowej nie większej ni 16A (amperów).

W celu całkowitego wyłączenia urządzenia z sieci zasilania, naley wyjąć wtyczkę kabla zasilającego z gniazdka, które powinno znajdować się w pobliu urządzenia i być łatwo dostępne.

Znak bezpieczeństwa "B" potwierdza zgodność urządzenia z wymaganiami bezpieczeństwa uytkowania zawartymi w PN-93/T-42107 i PN-EN55022:1996.

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Pozostałe instrukcje bezpieczeństwa

Nie naley uywać wtyczek adapterowych lub usuwać kołka obwodu

•

ochronnego z wtyczki. Jeeli konieczne jest uycie przedłuacza to naley uyć przedłuacza 3-yłowego z prawidłowo połączonym przewodem ochronnym.

• System komputerowy naley zabezpieczyć przed nagłymi, chwilowymi

wzrostami lub spadkami napięcia, uywając eliminatora przepięć, urządze nia dopasowującego lub bezzakłóceniowego źródła zasilania.

• Naley upewnić się, aby nic nie leało na kablach systemu komputerowego,

oraz aby kable nie były umieszczone w miejscu, gdzie mona byłoby na nie nadeptywać lub potykać się o nie.

• Nie naley rozlewać napojów ani innych płynów na system komputerowy.

• Nie naley wpychać adnych przedmiotów do otworów systemu komput

erowego, gdy moe to spowodować poar lub poraenie prądem, poprzez zwarcie elementów wewnętrznych.

• System komputerowy powinien znajdować się z dala od grzejników i źródeł

ciepła. Ponadto, nie naley blokować otworów wentylacyjnych. Naley uni kać kładzenia luźnych papierów pod komputer oraz umieszczania komputera w ciasnym miejscu bez moliwości cyrkulacji powietrza wokół niego.

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):

Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation

One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682

Importer: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F.

Ship to: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado

de Kuehne & Nagel de

México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.

Supply voltage: 100–240 VAC Frequency: 60–50 Hz Input

current rating: 1.5 A

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Información para NOM (únicamente para México)

La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM):

Exportador: Dell Computer Corporation

One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682

Importador: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D. F.

Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado

de Kuehne & Nagel de

México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.

Tensión alimentación: 100–240 VAC

Frecuencia: 60–50 Hz Consumo de

corriente: 1.5 A

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Warranty and Return Policy

Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. 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 limited warranty term is three years beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited 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 limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one 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 keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the DellWare program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this limited warranty.

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products. Monitors,

Coverage During Year One

During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, 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 system’s trouble- shooting documentation or, f or some systems, the section titled “Contacting Dell” in your system’s online 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 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., 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 does not accept liability for lost data or software.

Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses ne w and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building

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replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.

Coverage During Years Two and Three

During the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance of hardware failure to Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in the continental U.S., where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for y our use in ret urning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you. The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term.

You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange.

You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate backup and other procedures.

General Provisions

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION T O JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDW ARE IS LIMITED T O REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.

SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LAS TS, SO THE PRECEDING LIMI T ATION MAY NO T APPLY TO YOU.

DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NO T BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST D ATA OR SOFTWARE.

SOME STA TES (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.

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These provisions apply to Dell’s three-year limited warranty only. For provisions of any service contract covering your system, refer to your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive.

If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the repair(s) to be covered by the limited warranty.

NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard three-year limited warranty described in the preceding text, the option you chose will be listed on your invoice.

Three-Year Limited Warranty (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 three years beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.

This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one 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 products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the DellWare program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this limited warranty.

Coverage During Year One

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products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses ne w 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.

Coverage During Years Two and Three

During the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s) covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance of hardware failure to Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s concurrence that a part should be replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you. The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term.

You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate backup and other procedures.

General Provisions

DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE. SOME S TATES (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 LIMITED 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).

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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.

“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)

If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. In either case, the refund or credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice. If you are an organization that bought the products under a written agreement with Dell, the agreement may contain different terms for the return of products than specified by this policy.

To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. Refer to Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” or the section titled “Contacting Dell” in your system Help to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance. To expedite the processing of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also 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 returned with it. For customers who want to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must be returned, along with any media and documentation that may have been included in the original shipment.

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This “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which may be returned under DellWare's then-current return policy. In addition, reconditioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in Canada are nonreturnable.

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Dell Inspiron 8100 User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR USER’S GUIDE

Contents

Dell™ Inspiron™Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide

APR I/O Connectors

APR Controls and Indicators

Connecting External Devices to the APR

Connecting the Computer to the APR

Docking the Computer

Undocking the Computer

Monitor Stand

Safety Instructions

Technical Specifications

Regulatory Notices

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

IC Notice (Canada Only)

CE Notice (European Union)

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

MOC Notice (South Korea Only)

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji

Pozostałe instrukcje bezpieczeństwa

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

Información para NOM (únicamente para México)

Warranty and Return Policy

Three-Year Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)

Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)

“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)