Dell Latitude Rugged DisplayPort User manual

Latitude Rugged DisplayPort
Desk Dock
User’s Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
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2016 - 03 Rev. A02
Regulatory model K13A
Regulatory type K13A002

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Contents
1. 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
3. Using the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock ..............................................................9
Setting up your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock ................................................. 9
Docking Your Laptop ............................................................................................................... 10
Securing the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock..................................................... 12
Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock Laptop Power and Docking Status ............. 13
Using the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock With Three Monitors.................... 14
Undocking Your Laptop........................................................................................................... 15
4. Specifications..............................................................................................................................16
5. Finding Information...................................................................................................................17
6. Glossary........................................................................................................................................18

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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:
Connector Description
RJ-45 NETWORK CONNECTOR - Connects a network
interface cable.
AUDIO CONNECTORS (2) - Connects audio headset or
speakers and a microphone.
USB 2.0 CONNECTOR - Connect a USB 2.0 compliant
device, such as a USB mouse. The USB 2.0 connector is
located on the right side of the Rugged Desk Dock.
USB 3.0 CONNECTORS (3)
(2 USB 3.0 connectors, 1 USB 3.0 with PowerShare) -
Connect up to three USB 3.0 compliant devices. All three
USB 3.0 connectors are located on the back side of the
Rugged Desk Dock.
AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR - Connects the AC adapter.
VGA CONNECTOR - Connects an external monitor.
SERIAL CONNECTOR - Connects serial devices,
such as a mouse or handheld device.
DISPLAYPORT CONNECTORS (2) - Connects an external
monitor.
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1. Eject button
2. Power button
3. Audio connector
4. Microphone connector
5. USB 2.0 connector
6. Position setting indicator
7. Front hook
8. Front hook
9. Front hook tray
10. Position setting indicator
11. Docking connector
12. Serial connector
13. VGA connector
14. DisplayPort connectors (2)
15. Security cable slot
16. USB 3.0 connector with PowerShare
17. USB 3.0 connectors (2)
18. Network connector
19. Security cable slot
20. AC adapter connector

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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
your laptop
1 Determine the correct adjustment letter (A, B, C, D, E) for your specific laptop:
A: Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme
B: Future Model
C: Latitude 14 Rugged
D: Future Model
E: Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme
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2 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. If you adjust past your desired position setting, simply slide the
Front Hook Tray in the opposite direction.

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Using the Latitude Rugged
DisplayPort Desk Dock
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
Setting up your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock
NOTE: If the cable connector of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten
the screws to ensure a proper connection.
1 Connect the peripheral device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the Latitude
Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock.
2 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> on an attached external keyboard to switch the
image.
Before you dock for the first time
Before connecting your laptop to the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock, please ensure
the following:
1 Ensure that the Rugged Desk Dock has been adjusted for your specific laptop (see
“Adjusting the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock” on page 7).
2 Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock
(docked).
3 Turn on the laptop.
4 Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process.
5 Verify that your laptop battery is installed before docking your laptop.

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Docking your laptop
CAUTION: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with the Latitude Rugged
DisplayPort Desk Dock. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter, you
may damage the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock or the laptop.
1 Follow the instructions in “Before you dock for the first time” on page 9.
2 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
Dock.
1. AC adapter cable 2. AC adapter connector

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NOTE: You can dock your laptop regardless of whether it is turned on or off.
3 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.
4 Lower the rear of the laptop and apply light vertical pressure to the back center of the
laptop until it clicks into place on the docking connector.
5 If the laptop is not already turned on, turn it on by pressing the power button on either the
laptop or the Rugged Desk Dock.
6 If the laptop does not turn on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop.

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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.
The Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock has the following security feature:
SECURITY CABLE SLOT - Attach an anti-theft device to the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk
Dock to secure a laptop to the Rugged Desk Dock.
The latitude rugged tablet desk dock comes equipped with two security cable slots, these serve
the following functions:
Slot below Eject button: Prevents laptop removal but requires the security cable to be removed
each time the laptop is docked/undocked.
Slot adjacent to Power button: Secures the desk dock and other peripheral equipment in the
oce environment but does not prevent removal of the laptop.
1. security cable slot

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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 o. 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.
The following table shows all of the possible conditions of docking, power, laptop states and
how these conditions are indicated by the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock power
button and docking lights:
Power and Docking Status Laptop Status Power Button Light Docking Light
Unit undocked or no
AC adapter connected
Hibernate or Off Off Off
Unit docked and AC adapter
connected
Hibernate or Off Off On
Unit docked using AC
adapter or battery power
Standby Breathing On
Unit docked using AC
adapter or battery power
On On On

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Using the Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock with three
monitors
You can use your Latitude Rugged DisplayPort Desk Dock for triple monitor display. To enable
this feature, connect up to two 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.
NOTE: The latitude tablet rugged desk dock can simultaneously support up to
3external displays (laptop lid closed), and up to 2 external displays
(laptop lid open).
1. DisplayPort connector (2) 2. VGA connector

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Undocking your laptop
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.
1. eject button

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Specifications
Physical
Height 67.2 mm (2.64 inches)
Depth 277.5 mm (10.93 inches)
Width 304.8 mm (12.00 inches)
System level operational specifications
Serial (DTE) one 9-pin connectors, 16550-compatible,
16-byte buffer
USB four USB connectors:
one 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 Wattage Amperage
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 130W 6.67A
Feature Specification
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating
Storage
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude:
Storage 0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)
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Finding information
Documents Contents
Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support
Documentation
This type of information may have shipped
with your computer. For additional regulatory
information, see the Regulatory Compliance
homepage on www.dell.com at the following
location:
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
• Warranty information
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
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Glossary
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A
AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug
the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
D
DisplayPort — An interface standard of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
used for digital displays.
docking device — Provides port replication, cable management, and security features to adapt
your laptop to a desktop workspace.
I
I/O — input/output — An operation or device that enters and extracts data from your
computer. Keyboards and printers are I/O devices.
S
serial connector — An I/O port which a connected device sends data one bit at a time, and
ports are identified as COM (communications) ports.
U
USB — universal serial bus — A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as
a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband
devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Devices are plugged
directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in to your
computer. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on,
and they can also be daisy-chained together.