Dell 5175U User Manual
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Dell™ Wireless Dock User Manual Model Name: E16WD01 Model Type: E16WD01001 www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 2
better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 3
Wireless Dock On 16 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock 16 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock Using Cable Association 17 Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock Using PIN Association 19 Setting Up Your Dell Wireless Dock 21 3 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager 25 Connection Manager 25 UWB Radio - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 4
5 Troubleshooting 31 General 31 Video Output 32 Audio Output 33 6 Specifications 35 7 General Safety Information 37 General Power Safety 38 Earphone and Headphone Safety 39 Ergonomic Instructions 39 Environmental Information 39 Recycling Information 39 Waste Electrical and Electronic - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 5
. to your notebook through the wireless USB technology. You can also extend your notebook's audio and video support by connecting an external display and speakers. NOTE: The Dell Wireless Dock supports a screen resolution of up to 1680x1050 (wide screen) or 1600x1200 (standard screen) through a DVI - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 6
Front and Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 About Your Dell Wireless Dock 1 power light 2 wireless link and activity light 3 line out (speaker) 4 line in (microphone) 5 USB connectors (2) 6 antenna 7 reset button 8 mini-USB connector for cable - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 7
contains the software required for installing and associating your Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: You must install the software and drivers before you begin to use your Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: Ensure your notebook's video card drivers are installed before continuing with the installation. 1 Insert the - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 8
3 Select UWB Card and Wireless Dock drivers and click Next to continue. 4 The Dell Wireless USB card installation begins. This may take several minutes. 8 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 9
5 Click Next to install the Dell Wireless USB card. 6 The Dell Wireless USB card installation continues. This may take several minutes. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 9 - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 10
7 The Dell Wireless USB card firmware update wizard appears. NOTE: The installer will skip this step if your firmware is already up to date. Next to update the Wireless USB card firmware. CAUTION: Do not disconnect your AC adapter during the firmware update. 10 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 11
d Click OK. e The firmware update for the Wireless USB card begins. This may take several minutes. f Click Finish to close the firmware update wizard. 8 Click Finish to continue. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 11 - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 12
9 The Dell Wireless USB installation continues. This may take several minutes. 10 Click Next to install the Dell Wireless Dock software. 12 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 13
notebook's display may flicker or go blank for a few seconds during the installation of the Dell Wireless Dock device drivers. 12 The Dell Wireless Dock Firmware Upgrade Utility appears. a Connect the AC adapter to the Dell Wireless Dock and the notebook. Then connect the USB cable, shipped with the - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 14
c If you do not have the latest Dell Wireless Dock firmware, click Upgrade. i The firmware update begins. ii Click Finish. Disconnect the AC adapter and the USB cable connecting the Dell Wireless Dock to the notebook. 14 Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 15
13 Click Finish to continue. 14 The Dell Wireless Dock installation continues. This may take several minutes. 15 Click Finish. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 15 - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 16
station. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-IN connector on the Dell Wireless Dock and an electrical outlet. The power light on the Dell Wireless Dock turns on. Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock You can associate your Dell Wireless Dock with your notebook using one of the following methods: • Cable - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 17
power cable to turn on or turn off the device. 3 Connect one end of the USB cable, shipped with the Dell Wireless Dock, to the mini-USB connector on the Dell Wireless Dock and then connect the other end of the USB cable to any of the USB connectors of the notebook - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 18
Dock icon appears in the Connection Manager window. 4 Disconnect the USB cable connecting your notebook to the Dell Wireless Dock. The Dell Wireless Dock icon turns green indicating a successful wireless connection has been established. The icon remains gray if the connection is not established - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 19
or disconnect the power cable to turn on or turn off the device. 2 Double-click the Wireless USB Manager icon located on the taskbar. The Dell Wireless USB Manager window appears. 3 On the Wireless USB Manager screen, click Add New Device. The notebook scans for wireless devices. 4 The Add new - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 20
Display Name and select Connection Mode. Select Automatically connect within range to connect the Dell Wireless Dock automatically when your notebook is within range. Select Manual connect to manually connect to the Dell Wireless Dock. NOTE: You can modify the Connection mode and Display Name in the - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 21
Wireless Docking icon turns green indicating that a successful wireless connection has been established. Setting Up Your Dell Wireless Dock NOTE: You can connect devices to the Dell Wireless Dock while your notebook is turned on. Adjusting Your Display Settings (If a Monitor is Connected) 1 Right - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 22
you keep the antenna in the upright position for best video performance. Positioning the Dell Wireless Dock It is recommended that you place the Dell Wireless Dock next to a monitor, as shown in Figure (a). Do not place the Dell Wireless Dock behind a monitor or any other object, as shown in Figure - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 23
there is a clear line-of sight between your notebook and the Dell Wireless Dock. Moving an Associated Notebook You can move an associated notebook anywhere within a range automatically re-establishes. Otherwise, you must manually establish the connection again. Configuring Your Dell Wireless Dock 23 - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 24
connection between your notebook (with the lid closed) and the Dell Wireless Dock depends on your notebook's power settings. If the performance and maximum range may reduce. If you need to use the Dell Wireless Dock for high performance or long range applications, it is recommended to use - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 25
other devices that have been associated to your notebook. Connection Manager The Connection Manager section allows you to: • Observe the connection status of the Dell Wireless Dock • Modify the connected device name • Change the connection mode • Disconnect the device • Delete the device Using the - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 26
menu. Connect This will only be enabled under the Options menu if the Dell Wireless Dock is in the manual connection mode. Select Connect to manually connect the device to the notebook. NOTE: Both notebook and the Dell Wireless Dock must be turned on to establish the connection. Connection Mode - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 27
enable or disable the Wireless USB radio. 5 Audio Select allows you to send audio output to your notebook or to external speakers connected to your Dell Wireless Dock. Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager 27 - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 28
28 Using the Dell Wireless USB Manager - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 29
establish a connection. To re-establish a connection to a notebook, you must repeat the association process. For more information, see the "Associating Your Dell Wireless Dock" on page 16. NOTE: The previously associated device entries will remain in the Connection Manager on your notebook, but will - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 30
30 Resetting the Dell Wireless Dock - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 31
Troubleshooting General Problem The Dell™ Wireless Dock power light is Off. My notebook will not connect to the Dell Wireless Dock and the power light is on. Possible Solution • Ensure that the AC adapter shipped with the Dell Wireless Dock is connected to the docking station and to a working - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 32
Dell Wireless Dock and to a working electrical outlet. drivers and utilities for Dell Wireless Dock software are installed. The Wireless USB display icon for the docking station should be visible in the taskbar. • If the problem persists, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter from the Dell - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 33
I close the lid of my computer, select Do nothing. Audio Output Problem Possible Solution I cannot hear anything through Laptop to enable the speakers and microphone on your notebook. NOTE: You must restart the application currently using the audio device to enable this change. Troubleshooting - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 34
34 Troubleshooting - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 35
4-pin USB 2.0 compliant connectors One mini-USB connector for cable association Speaker and microphone connectors DVI-I connector. Maximum resolution supported: 1680x1050 - wide screen aspect ratio 1600x1200 - standard screen aspect ratio AC Adapter Power Input Voltage Wattage Amperage 100-240 - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 36
System Level Non-Operational and Shipping Specifications Temperature (system external) -40ºC to 65ºC Temperature ramp rate 0ºC/hr-20ºC/hr Humidity (non-condensing) 5%-95% Humidity ramp rate 20%/hr maximum Altitude 0-10670 m 36 Specifications - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 37
Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: In this document, the terms product, equipment, and device are used interchangeably and refer to all portable devices (such as notebooks, port replicators, media bases, docking stations, and similar devices), desktop computers, printers, and - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 38
, particularly when AC power is present. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burn. • Contact Dell (or an authorized dealer or service center for retail purchases) if your equipment does not operate normally. General Power Safety Observe the following guidelines when - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 39
software, firmware, driver) may increase the Instructions For information concerning ergonomics, please go to the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Environmental Information Recycling Information Dell recommends that customers dispose of their used computer - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 40
Finding Additional Information For additional user information about your Dell Wireless Dock and individual components (such as storage drives, PC cards, and other peripherals), see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. For additional Safety Best Practices and Regulatory information - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 41
following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of toxic and/or hazardous substances which may be contained in Dell products. The China RoHS requirements can be found in Chinese MII MCV standard: "Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances - Dell 5175U | User Manual - Page 42
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Dell™ Wireless Dock
User Manual
Model Name: E16WD01
Model Type: E16WD01001