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Latitude Rugged DisplayPort
Desk Dock
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names of their products.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About Your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock ............5 2. Adjusting the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock............7 Adjusting your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock for your laptop ....... 7 Using the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock ..............9 Setting up your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock ..........9 Docking Your Laptop .......................
  • Page 5: About Your Latitude Rugged Displayport Desk Dock

    The Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock docking device supports the Dell Rugged Family of laptop computers, but is not compatible with any previous series laptop computers. The Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock enables you to connect your laptop computer to the following external devices:...
  • Page 6 Eject button Serial connector Power button VGA connector Audio connector DisplayPort connectors (2) Microphone connector Security cable slot USB 2.0 connector USB 3.0 connector with PowerShare Position setting indicator USB 3.0 connectors (2) Front hook Network connector Front hook Security cable slot 20.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Latitude Rugged Displayport Desk Dock

    Adjusting the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock CAUTION: If the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock is not adjusted to the correct position for your specific laptop, damage to laptop or Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock may occur. Adjusting your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock for...
  • Page 8 Hold Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock against desktop and slide front hook tray out by pulling from center opening until the correct letter designation is visible in both position setting indicator windows. NOTE: You must exert enough force to overcome the resistance between position settings.
  • Page 9: Using The Latitude Rugged Displayport Desk Dock

    Connect any external devices, like external displays, to electrical outlets. If you attach an external monitor to the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock, you may need to press <Fn><F8> one or more times to switch the screen image to the desired location. If the laptop cover is closed, press <Scroll Lck><F8>...
  • Page 10: Docking Your Laptop

    Follow the instructions in “Before you dock for the first time” on page 9. Place the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock with enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk...
  • Page 11 NOTE: You can dock your laptop regardless of whether it is turned on or off. With the rear of the laptop elevated, load the front of the laptop into the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock by aligning the front hooks with the appropriate recesses in the laptop case.
  • Page 12: Securing The Latitude Rugged Displayport Desk Dock

    Securing the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock Anti-theft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and associated key (available at dell.com). For instructions on how to install this kind of anti-theft device, see the documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 13: Latitude Rugged Displayport Desk Dock Laptop Power And Docking Status

    The Rugged Desk Dock power button is used to turn a docked laptop on or off. The power button light indicates the power status of the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock or a docked laptop. The docking light on the eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock and the laptop.
  • Page 14: Using The Latitude Rugged Displayport Desk Dock With Three Monitors

    DisplayPort enabled monitors and one VGA enabled monitor to your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock. Any combination of 1, 2, or 3 displays can be used with any combination of visual display connectors available on Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock.
  • Page 15: Undocking Your Laptop

    Undocking your laptop eject button Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock, then lift the rear of the laptop away from the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock and extract from the front hook.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    USB 2.0-compliant connector, three USB 3.0-compliant connectors Audio headset/speakers and one microphone Network one RJ-45 port; 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Dell Rugged docking connector one custom connector (Dell Rugged Family only) Video two DisplayPort connectors and one VGA connector AC adapter power Input voltage...
  • Page 17: Finding Information

    • Safety instructions This type of information may have shipped • Regulatory information with your computer. For additional regulatory • Ergonomics information information, see the Regulatory Compliance • End User License Agreement homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
  • Page 18: Glossary

    Glossary AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. DisplayPort — An interface standard of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) used for digital displays. docking device —...

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