Using the dell™ e-port, Setting up your e-port, Before you dock for the first time – Dell E-Port User Manual

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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.

1 Connect the device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port.
2 Connect any external devices to electrical outlets.

If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port, you may need to press
one or more times to switch the screen image to the desired location.
If the laptop cover is closed, you can 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, 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 (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.