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Model PR15S
July 2008P/N X002JRev. A00
Media Base
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2
The media base provides media capacity to your Dell™
The media base attaches to the bottom of the computer.
Top View
Latitude™ E4200
3
.
4
1docking connector2release tabs (2)
3release lever4attachment hooks
Media Base3
Side View
1media drive
Back View
1USB ports (2)
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1
4Media Base
Docking Your Computer to the Media Base
1
Before you initially dock your computer, the operating system must
complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system setup
is complete:
a
Ensure that the computer is not connected to the media base.
b
Turn on the computer.
c
Verify that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears.
d
Shut down the computer through the Windows
2
Align the front of the computer with the front of the media base and lower
the computer onto the media base.
Start
menu.
1
2
1front of computer2media base
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3
Gently press the computer into the media base until it clicks into place.
NOTE: Your computer should be turned off only when you dock your computer
for the first time.
4
Turn on the computer.
The operating system recognizes the media base.
Undocking Your Computer From the Media Base
1
Before you undock your computer, save and close any open files, and exit
any open programs.
2
Pull the release lever toward the front of the computer.
3
Lift the computer out of the media base.
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Removing the Media Drive From the Media Base
1
1
Locate the screw in the middle of the media base on the same side
as the docking connector, and remove the screw.
2
Slide the media drive out of the media base.
2
3
4
1media drive2docking connector
3screw4media base
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Replacing the Media Drive in the Media Base
1
Slide the media drive into the media base.
2
Replace the screw on the media base that holds the media drive in place.
Connecting and Disconnecting External Drives
•To connect an external drive such as a CD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW
drive while the computer is off, connect the drive cable to the USB
connector on the media base (see “Back View” on page 4).
•To disconnect an external drive while the computer is turned off,
remove the drive cable from the USB connector.
•To connect and disconnect drives while the computer is on, see “Swapping
External Drives While the Computer Is On” on page 8.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to external drives, store them in a safe, dry place
when they are not connected to the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or
placing heavy objects on top of them while in storage.
Swapping External Drives While the Computer
Is On
1
Double-click the
2
Click the drive you want to eject.
3
Remove the drive cable from the USB connector.
4
Connect the new drive by connecting the drive cable to the USB
connector.
The operating system recognizes the new drive.
Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon on the Windows taskbar.
If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.
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Specifications
Physical
Height12.5 mm (0.5 inch)
Width278.2 mm (10.95 inches)
Depth190.5 mm (7.5 inches)
Weight435.8 g (0.97 lb)
Ports and Connectors
USBtwo 4-pin USB-compliant connectors
E-family docking144-pin connector
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your media base or your computer
or in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your media base or your computer.
Document/Media/LabelContents
Service Tag/Express Service Code
The Service Tag/Express Service Code
is located on your computer.
Computer Setup Instructions
and Quick Reference Information
The Setup and Quick Reference Guide
may have shipped with your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you use
support.dell.com
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct
your call when contacting support.
• General setup instructions for your
computer
• Technical specifications for your
computer
• Troubleshooting and software
information
or contact support.
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Document/Media/LabelContents
Drivers and Utilities Media
The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD
or DVD that may have shipped with your
computer.
Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and
Support Documentation
This type of information 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.