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