Dell Model PR09S setup guide Undocking Your Computer, Windows XP

1Align the back of the computer with the back of the media base at approximately a 30 degree angle, and lower the front of the computer onto the media base.

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2Gently press the computer onto the media base until it clicks and the computer is seated.

3Turn on the computer.

The operating system recognizes the media base.

Undocking Your Computer

1Before you undock your computer, save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Set your computer power management settings so that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display:

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a Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

b Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance.

c Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options and click the Advanced tab.

d Under the When I close the lid of my portable computer drop-down menu, select Do nothing.

NOTICE: Never undock the computer without first preparing the computer for undocking. If you undock before preparing the computer, you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all.

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Media Base Setup Guide