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Model PRO3X
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Model PRO3X
June 2008 |
Rev. A00 |
Contents
1About Your Dell™ E-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2Using the Dell™ E-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up Your E-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before You Dock for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Docking Your Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Securing the E-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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E-Port Laptop Power and Docking Status. . . . . . . . |
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Using the E-Port with Dual Monitors . . . . . . . . . . |
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Undocking Your Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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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:
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RJ-45 NETWORK CO NN ECT OR — Connects a network |
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interface cable. |
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DOCKING C ON NE C TO R — Connects a laptop to the |
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E-Port. |
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AUDIO CO NN ECT ORS — Connects audio headphones or |
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speakers and a microphone. |
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USB 2.0 CONNE CT ORS — Connect up to five USB 2.0 |
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compliant devices, such as a USB mouse. Three USB |
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connectors are on the left side, and two USB connectors |
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are on the back of the E-Port. |
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AC ADAPTER CO NN ECT OR — Connects the AC adapter. |
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DI SPLAYPORT CONNECTOR — Connects external |
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monitors equipped with a DisplayPort interface (also |
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HDMI and DVI monitors via dongle; available at |
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Dell.com). |
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DIGITAL VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONN ECT O R — |
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Connects an external monitor equipped with a digital |
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video interface. |
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VGA VIDEO CONNECTOR — Connects an external |
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monitor. |
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USB O R ESATA CO NNE CT OR — Connects and supports USB or Dell-powered E-Family or standard selfpowered eSATA devices.
E-MONITO R S TAND CO NN ECT OR — Connects to the monitor stand; available at Dell.com.
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network connector |
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audio connectors (2) |
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USB connectors (3) |
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AC adapter connector |
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DisplayPort connector |
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DVI connector |
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VGA connector |
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USB connectors (2) |
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USB or eSATA connector |
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E-Monitor stand connector |
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