Dell Micro-USB dongle User manual

Dell Micro-USB Dongle
For Data and Charging
User’s Manual

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss
of data if instructions are not followed.
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2014 – 06 Rev. A00

Introduction 3
Introduction
The Dell Micro-USB dongle allows you to connect USB devices such as
USBdrives, external hard-drives, keyboards, mice, and so on, to your tablet.
It also allows you to charge your tablet while USB devices are connected.
You can simultaneously connect multiple USB devices to the tablet using a
USB hub. Depending upon the type and number of USB devices, you may
need a powered USB hub.
NOTE: The dongle is USB 2.0-compliant.
Connecting the Dongle
NOTE: Power cable and adapter are not shipped with the dongle.
Usethe power cable and adapter that shipped with your tablet.
CAUTION: Use only the power adapter designed for your tablet.
Usingunauthorized power adapters or cables may severely damage
your tablet.
1. Connect the dongle to the micro-USB port of your tablet.
2. Connect the power adapter to the dongle.
3. Connect a standard USB device or a USB hub to the dongle.
Micro-USB dongle
USB device or
USB hub
Power cable
(Micro USB)
Power adapter
Power outlet

4 Introduction
Troubleshooting
Problems Possible causes Possible solutions
USB devices
momentarily stop
working when you
connect or disconnect
the power adapter to
the dongle.
This is an expected
behavior and the
device resumes
functioning
automatically.
USB hard drive is not
getting detected.
Power adapter is
notconnected to
thedongle.
Connect the tablet’s
USB power adapter
to the Dell Micro-USB
dongle.
USB cable used to
connect the hard
drive is too long or
non-standard.
Use a shorter USB
cable to connect
the hard drive to the
dongle or use a higher
quality cable.
The drive you are
attempting to use is
drawing more power
than is available via
thedongle.
Use a powered
USBhub.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, unmount or eject USB storage devices
before disconnecting them from the dongle.