Dell D/Dock Expansion-Station - Manual (Page 9)

9. If the computer was not already turned on, you can turn it on using the power button on either the computer or the
expansion station.
10. If the computer does not turn on or awaken successfully, ensure that the expansion station is connected to an electrical
outlet. If it is connected, undock (see " Undocking Your Computer ") and reseat the computer.
NOTICE: While the computer is docked, do not pick up the computer and expansion station. Doing so can damage the
connectors on the computer and the expansion station.
Connecting External Devices to the Expansion Station
NOTE: If the cable connector of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten them to ensure a proper connection.
1. Connect the device's cable to the appropriate connector on the expansion station.
2. Connect the external devices to electrical outlets.
If you attach an external monitor to the expansion station, you may need to press one or more times to
switch the screen image to the desired location. If the computer cover is closed, you can press key on an
attached external keyboard to switch the image.
Undocking Your Computer
NOTICE: If the computer is not receiving power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you
will lose all unsaved data.
You can undock the computer from the D/Dock expansion station while the computer is in a power management mode or
turned off. You should not undock while the computer is running in normal mode.
NOTICE: Never undock the computer without first preparing the computer to undock. If you undock before preparing
the computer, you will lose data. If you accidentally undock the computer without first preparing to undock and your
computer stops responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and restart the computer. Any