Dell™ D/Dock Expansion-Station User's Guide Using the Expansion Station Regulatory Notices Glossary Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page Using the Expansion Station Dell™ D/Dock Expansion-Station User's Guide Safety Instructions Other Documents Available Overview Docking Your Computer Connecting External Devices to the Expansion Station Removing and Installing a PCI Expansion Card Using the Module Bay Securing the D/Dock Expansion Station Dell Diagnostics Specifications Undocking Your Computer Safety Instructions CAUTION: For precautions on safely handling and using your Expansion Station and preventing electrostati
1 power button 3 2 undock request button eject button power button — Press to turn a docked computer on or off. The power button light indicates the power status of the expansion station or a docked computer as follows: Off — The expansion station is either not connected to an electrical outlet or, if a computer is docked, the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode. Amber — The expansion station is connected to an electrical outlet; no computer is docked.
The following table shows the connectors and icons on the back of the expansion station and indicates the purpose of each connector. 1 RJ-11 modem connector 7 PS/2 connectors (2) 2 RJ-45 network connector 8 serial connector 3 parallel connector 9 video connector 4 PCI expansion-card cover 10 digital-video interface connector 5 USB 2.0 connectors (3) 11 S-video TV-out connector 6 S/PDIF connector 12 AC power connector Connector Description RJ-11 modem connector — Connects a telephone line.
Right View 1 PCI card cover 2 security cable slot 3 slide lock NOTICE: You can damage the computer and/or the expansion station by attempting to dock the computer with the slide lock in the locked position. slide lock — Move the lock toward the front of the expansion station (locked position) to secure the computer in the expansion station. The lock also secures the PCI card cover and locks a device into the module bay.
2 battery charge light 3 module bay 4 audio connector module bay — Lets you install a Dell D-series compatible module, such as a floppy, optical or combination drive. You can also use the module bay to charge the computer's second battery (see "Charging a Second Battery in the Module Bay"). USB connector — Lets you connect a Dell D/Bay external module bay. The lower portion of the connector also accepts a standard USB 1.0 or 2.0 cable.
NOTE: Docking drivers are installed automatically as part of your operating system. 1. Save any open files. 2. Connect the AC power cable to the expansion station, and connect the expansion station to an electrical outlet. 1 AC power cable 2 expansion station 3. Place the expansion station so that there is enough flat space in front of it to completely support the computer when the computer is docked. 4. Ensure that the slide lock is in the unlocked position (toward the back of the computer). 5.
4 docking latches 6. Lower the computer and ensure that the DELL badge on the computer aligns with the badge on the expansion station. Move it slightly from side to side until the computer is seated on the docking connector. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer display, press down only over the hinges. 7. Press down firmly over the hinges until the docking connector clicks into place. 8.
. 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.
unsaved data will be lost. 1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. To begin the undocking process, determine the docking status of the computer: If the computer is turned on and the undock-request button light is a steady green, and the eject button light off, then the computer must be prepared before undocking. Perform steps 2 to 4.
1 PCI expansion-card cover Press on the vertical strips near the left end of the PCI expansion-card cover, and slide the cover to the right. The cover should pop out at the right side for easy removal. 6. Remove the PCI card cover on the right side of the expansion station: 1 plastic securing tab 2 PCI card cover Press the cover's plastic securing tab in and to the left while prying the same end of the cover out from the outside. 7.
8. Remove the filler panel if one is present. 9. If a PCI card is installed, remove the card by grasping it by its back corners and easing it out of the connector on the PCI interface board. 10. To install a PCI card: NOTE: It is recommended that you install PCI expansion cards purchased from Dell. Dell does not guarantee functionality of non-Dell PCI cards. 1 PCI expansion card a.
Using the Module Bay You can install any module from your computer, such as a floppy drive or CD drive, in the module bay of the D/Dock expansion station. You can also charge a second D-series battery from your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the expansion station or the module, do not install any device in the expansion-station module bay that you do not normally use in your computer. Installing a Device in the Module Bay 1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs.
1 module 2 latch release 1. Ensure the slide lock on the right side of the expansion station is in the unlocked position. 2. Push the latch release on the module and pull out the module from the bay. Charging a Second Battery in the Module Bay You can charge your computer's second battery in the D/Dock module bay. A battery light below the module bay displays the status of the charging battery.
1 battery 2 latch release If no computer is docked, or if the docked computer's batteries are fully charged and the computer is turned off, the expansion starts charging the battery in the module bay immediately. The battery light below the module bay turns green while the battery is being charged; it may start to blink when battery charge is near completion. The battery should charge to about 80 percent of its capacity in approximately 1 hour.
2 latch release Securing the D/Dock Expansion Station The expansion station offers the following security features: A slide lock that allows you to secure your computer as well as a PCI expansion card and a module installed in the expansion station. Slide the lock toward the front of the expansion station to lock, toward the back to unlock. 1 slide lock 2 security cable slot A security cable slot that allows use of a security cable when the slide lock is in the locked position.
Depth 160 mm (6.30 inches) Width 312 mm (12.28 inches) AC Power Input Voltage 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz Amperage up to 2.0 A I/0 Serial (DTE) one 9-pin connector, 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer Parallel one 25-hole unidirectional, bidirectional, or ECP connector PS/2 two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors USB four 4-pin, USB 2.
Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices Dell™ D/Dock Expansion-Station User's Guide FCC Notices (U.S.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
local or long-distance transmission charges. IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computers (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom, side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio Disturbance Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement." EN 55024 — "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement." EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 2: Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase).
complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services." "This equipment does not fully meet Telecom impedance requirements.
VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including devices, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. MIC Class B Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class B product. Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket).
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory
label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the following section is applicable: Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ D/Dock Expansion-Station User's Guide A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular docking device. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet.
BTU — British thermal unit — A measurement of heat output. bus — A communication pathway between the components in your computer. bus speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. byte — The basic data unit used by your computer. A byte is usually equal to 8 bits. C C — Celsius — A temperature measurement system where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is the boiling point of water.
device driver — See driver. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. disk striping — A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives. Disk striping can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data unit size or stripe width.
to the system bus. Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries. extended display mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display. Also referred to as dual display mode. NOTE: If your computer has two PC Card connectors, always install extended PC Cards in the top connector.
then turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. HTML — hypertext markup language — A set of codes inserted into an Internet web page intended for display on an Internet browser. HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second.
LED — light-emitting diode — An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of the computer. local bus — A data bus that provides a fast throughput for devices to the microprocessor. LPT — line print terminal — The designation for a parallel connection to a printer or other parallel device. M Mb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb. Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second.
system setup options that you can set. O Optical Drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Example of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port. partition — A physical storage area on a hard drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives.
readme file — A text file included with a software package or hardware product. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that have not yet been documented. read-Only — Data and/or files you can view but cannot edit or delete. A file can have read-only status if: It resides on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA — super-video graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.
video mode — A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Character-based software, such as text editors, displays in video modes that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters. video resolution — See resolution. virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer.
