Dell Rugged Desk Dock - Manual (Page 11)

Using the Dell Rugged Desk Dock
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
Setting up your Rugged Desk Dock
NOTE: If the cable connector of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten the screws
to ensure a proper connection.
1 Connect the peripheral device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the Rugged
Desk Dock.
2 Connect any external devices, like external displays, to electrical outlets.
If you attach an external monitor to the Rugged Desk Dock, 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 connecting your laptop to the Rugged Desk Dock, please ensure the following:
1 Ensure that the Rugged Desk Dock has been adjusted for your
specifi c laptop (Section 2, pg. 9).
2 Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the Rugged Desk Dock (docked).
3 Turn on the laptop.
4 Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process.
5 Verify that your laptop battery is installed before docking your laptop.
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