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Dell Legacy Adapter LD17
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  • Page 1 Dell Legacy Adapter LD17 User Guide...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5 Input/Output (I/O) Connectors.......................... 10 6 Important Information............................11 7 Quick Setup of Hardware ............................ 12 8 Ecosystem — Compatibility list.......................... 14 9 Technical specifications............................15 Dell Legacy Adapter LD17 ............................15 10 Frequently Asked Questions..........................17 11 Contacting Dell..............................19 Contents...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Dell Legacy Adapter LD17 offers connectivity to devices with serial and parallel ports. It offers existing E-legacy extender users with a future-proof solution to connect their legacy devices. A wide range of connectivity ports are available, which include a parallel port, a serial port, a USB 2.0 port and Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your docking station ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell (see your invoice for contact information) if something is missing. Dell Legacy Adapter LD17 USB Type-B to Type-A cable...
  • Page 6 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Package Contents...
  • Page 7: Hardware Requirements

    Hardware Requirements Before using the docking station, ensure that your laptop or PC has a USB Type-C port or USB 3.0 port. Hardware Requirements...
  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Features

    Identifying Parts and Features Figure 1. Identifying Parts and Features — Front Figure 2. Identifying Parts and Features — Back USB 2.0 port Network connector (RJ-45) Serial connector Identifying Parts and Features...
  • Page 9 USB 3.0 port with PowerShare / USB Type-C Parallel connector Identifying Parts and Features...
  • Page 10: Input/Output (I/O) Connectors

    Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The Dell Legacy Adapter LD17 has the below I/O connectors: Input/Output Ports • USB 2.0 port (Type-A with FullSpeed) • USB 3.0 port (Type-B with SuperSpeed) • Serial port • Parallel port • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ–45 connector)
  • Page 11: Important Information

    Important Information You must update your computer’s BIOS and the Dell Legacy Adapter drivers to the latest versions available at www.dell.com/ support before using the docking station. Older BIOS versions and drivers could result in the docking station not being recognized by your computer or not functioning optimally.
  • Page 12: Quick Setup Of Hardware

    Quick Setup of Hardware Update BIOS (Only for Dell Latitude 3460, 3470, 3560, 3570, E7270, and E7470). Install the latest Dell Legacy Adapter LD17 drivers from either The Dell Support site, or The pendrive shipped with the adapter Quick Setup of Hardware...
  • Page 13 Connect the adapter to the computer using the USB cable with either the Type-C or Type-A connector. Then, plug the USB Type-B connector into the adapter. Connect multiple devices to the legacy adapter, as needed. Quick Setup of Hardware...
  • Page 14: Ecosystem - Compatibility List

    Ecosystem — Compatibility list Dell Latitude • 3470 • 3570 • E5270 • E5470 • E5570 • 7370 • E7270 • E7470 • 5175 • 5179 • 7275 • 7520 • 7720 • 5280 • 5480 • 3520 • 5289 •...
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Adapter. USB cables (2 x), Documentation, USB pendrive for driver installation Packaging Brown box Warranty If purchased as a tied laptop accessory, the Dell adapter shares the system warranty. If purchased standalone, 1-year Limited Hardware Warranty Advanced exchange (DAO / APJ). Next business day exchange (EMEA). Technical specifications...
  • Page 16 Technical specifications...
  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions How to enable USB wake function: • In Device Manager > USB Wake Support > Enable USB Wake Support • The "Allow the device to wake the computer" option will auto uncheck after resuming from S3 by USB wake. Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 18 Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 19: Contacting Dell

    Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.

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