Dell PRO2X manual Using the Dell E-Port Plus, Setting Up Your E-Port Plus

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Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus

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 Plus

NOTE: If the cable connector of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten the screws to ensure a proper connection.

1Connect the device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port Plus.

2Connect any external devices to electrical outlets.

If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, 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, 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 Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process:

1Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked).

2Turn on the laptop.

3Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process.

4Verify that your battery is installed before docking your laptop.

Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus

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