Using the Dell™ E-Port
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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.
1
Connect the device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port.
2
Connect any external devices to electrical outlets.
If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port, you may need to press <Fn>
<F8> one or more times to switch the screen image to the desired location.
If the laptop cover is closed, you can press <Scroll Lck> <F8> on an
attached external keyboard to switch the image.
Before You Dock for the First Time
Before you initially connect your laptop to the E-Port, the operating system
must complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system has
completed the setup process:
1
Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port (docked).
2
Turn on the laptop.
3
Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process.
4
Verify that your battery is installed before docking your laptop.
