Dell E-Port Plus - Manual (Page 9)

Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus 9
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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.
1 Connect the device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port
Plus.
2 Connect any external devices to electrical outlets.
If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, you may need to press
one or more times to switch the screen image to the desired
location. If the laptop cover is closed, press 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:
1 Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port Plus (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.