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Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide

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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 your 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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Страница 1: ...Dell Inspiron ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR USER S GUIDE BE DIRECT www dell com ...

Страница 2: ...ation in this document is subject to change without notice 1999 2000 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo BE DIRECT Inspiron and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are regi...

Страница 3: ...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 17 012 3 4 5 10 6 78 1 17 9 0 012 78 9 79 5 0 1 18 NOM Information Mexico Only 1 18 ...

Страница 4: ... 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 ...

Страница 5: ...stem BIOS upgrade diskette with your APR use the diskette to upgrade the BIOS on your 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...

Страница 6: ...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 adapte...

Страница 7: ...Connector APR Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the APR are shown in Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Controls and Indicators audio line out connector docking indicator undock request button power button power indicator drive access indicator eject position unlocked position locked position eject locking lever padlock slot security lock slot ...

Страница 8: ...d 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 y...

Страница 9: ...ectrical 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 m...

Страница 10: ...eration 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 Windows 98 or Windows 2000 operating system click the Start button and then click Eject PC If yo...

Страница 11: ...e 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 Figure 1 6 APR With the Monitor Stand monitor stand APR docking control base computer ...

Страница 12: ...urce 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 wi...

Страница 13: ...rical 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...

Страница 14: ... 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 Chip set 3Com 3C920 10 100 BASE TX PC98 compliant Data bus width 32 bit PCI host bus interface IRQ IRQ10 Power Voltage requires 20 VDC from AC adapter Amperage 3 5 A Table 1 2 Technical Specification...

Страница 15: ...e 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...

Страница 16: ...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 sys tem 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...

Страница 17: ...or 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 Interferen...

Страница 18: ...mputer 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...

Страница 19: ... trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions 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 ...

Страница 20: ...king 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 purpose...

Страница 21: ...than 16 amperes A To completely switch off the equipment the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket which 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 L 0 M 2 6 2 M N C 0 A O 2 N C P2 I2 QCDR D 2 S2 K T D 62 D ...

Страница 22: ...S S Y CD FB g 6 0 0 C S S2 2 D I S T 62Y D MCD I 2 VS 2 WCV U 2 U B 4 2 K S T S CVS S I FB 2 T U D 2 W F 2 CVS 0 C C D 02 6D D 2 0 C S 2 6 0 02 I6 K D 0 2S Z 2 C I2 S2 CD S VU 2 M B 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 ...

Страница 23: ...itos 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 Frecu...

Страница 24: ...ed 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 During the one year period beginning on the invoice date Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty ...

Страница 25: ...arts 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 LEGA...

Страница 26: ...duct instructions failure to per form 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 follow ing 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 ...

Страница 27: ...ade 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 replace ment 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 replacem...

Страница 28: ... 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 tha...

Страница 29: ...ide 1 25 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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