Dell ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR User Manual

Dell ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR User Manual

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  • Page 1 Dell™ Inspiron™ ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR USER’S GUIDE B E D IR E C T ™ ™ www.dell.com...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, BE DIRECT, Inspiron, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents APR I/O Connectors ..........1-1 APR Controls and Indicators .
  • Page 4 Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) ......1-22 “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) ....1-24 Figures Figure 1-1.
  • Page 5: Apr I/O Connectors

    Dell™ Inspiron™Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide The advanced port replicator (APR) integrates your computer quickly and easily into a desktop environment. Use the instructions in this document to attach external devices to the APR and to connect your computer to the APR.
  • Page 6 Table 1-1. External I/O Connectors Connector Icon NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide parallel port mouse connector connector...
  • Page 7: Apr Controls And Indicators

    Figure 1-3. Controls and Indicators Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide audio line-out connector locked padlock position slot security lock slot docking indicator...
  • Page 8: Connecting External Devices To The Apr

    The AC adapter powers the APR and the computer at the same time. Any battery installed in the computer charges while you use the APR. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with the APR. (Look for model number PA-6 on the bottom of the AC adapter.) If you use any other commercially available AC adapter—or the AC adapter from earlier models...
  • Page 9: Docking The Computer

    NOTE: If you have a monitor stand installed, you will not be able to see the alignment rails or the docking connector. Gently push the computer forward until the docking connector is fully engaged. docking connector Figure 1-4. Docking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide alignment rails (2)
  • Page 10: Undocking The Computer

    Figure 1-5. Undocking the Computer Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide Press on the computer's keyboard (or press on an external keyboard). After a few seconds, the power indicator on the computer turns off.
  • Page 11: Monitor Stand

    NOTE: Be sure that the back legs on the monitor stand engage the slots on either side of the docking control base. monitor stand computer Figure 1-6. APR With the Monitor Stand Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide docking control base...
  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    • When you move your APR between environments with very different temperature or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan...
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your APR is not operating properly, contact Dell Computer Corporation. (See Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for the appropriate telephone number.) Technical Specifications Table 1-2 lists the technical specifications for the APR.
  • Page 14 Amperage ......3.5 A NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help. 1-10 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide Physical (continued) 3.0 kg (6.5 lb) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
  • Page 15: Regulatory Notices

    EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell Computer Corporation. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide 1-11...
  • Page 16: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)

    When the NIC is not connected to a network, your system is considered to be a Class B digital device. Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency.
  • Page 17: Class B

    512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer systems (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 system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
  • Page 18: Ce Notice (European Union)

    This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is spe- cifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label.
  • Page 19: Class A Ite

    Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Figure 1-8. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide 1-15...
  • Page 20: Moc Notice (South Korea Only)

    To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
  • Page 21: Class B Device

    A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and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`Gab-c?\>d&2&!<-;<==>??e\``]B Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide 1-17...
  • Page 22: Nom Information (Mexico Only)

    Ship to: Supply voltage: Frequency: Input current rating: 1-18 Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col.
  • Page 23: Información Para Nom (Únicamente Para México)

    Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F . Tensión alimentación: 100–240 VAC Frecuencia: 60–50 Hz Consumo de corriente: 1.5 A Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide 1-19...
  • Page 24: Warranty And Return Policy

    This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the follow- ing categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ™...
  • Page 25: Coverage During Years Two And Three

    The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited war- ranty term. You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
  • Page 26: Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)

    This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the follow- ing categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory;...
  • Page 27: Coverage During Years Two And Three

    You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
  • Page 28: Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.s. And Canada Only)

    Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. In either case, the refund or credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice.
  • Page 29 This “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which may be returned under DellWare's then-current return policy. In addition, reconditioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in Canada are nonreturnable. Dell Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator User’s Guide...
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