Dell PRO3X Using the Dell E-Port, Setting Up Your E-Port, Before You Dock for the First Time

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.

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

2Connect 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:

1Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port (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

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