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Docking the Computer, Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the APR, and connect - hinge covers

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Docking the Computer NOTICE: Before you initially connect your computer to the APR, you must complete the operating system setup. When you see the Windows® desktop on your screen, the operating system setup is complete. You dock your computer when you connect it to an APR. You must connect the AC adapter to the APR before you dock and turn on the computer. 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. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from other Dell computers-you may damage the APR or the computer. 1 Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 14). 2 Disconnect any external devices, and remove any PC Cards from the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the APR, and connect the AC power cable to an electrical outlet. 4 Place the back of the computer over the APR platform, aligning the sides of the computer between the platform wings. 5 Lower the computer onto the APR platform until you hear a click or feel the computer connect to the APR. 6 Press down lightly on the top of the display hinge covers to make sure that the docking connector is fully engaged. 44 Adding Parts

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Docking the Computer
NOTICE:
Before you initially connect your computer to the APR, you must
complete the operating system setup. When you see the Windows
®
desktop on
your screen, the operating system setup is complete.
You
dock
your computer when you connect it to an APR. You must connect
the AC adapter to the APR before you dock and turn on the computer. 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. If you
use any other commercially available AC adapter—or the AC adapter from
other Dell computers—you may damage the APR or the computer.
1
Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and shut down the
computer (see page 14).
2
Disconnect any external devices, and remove any PC Cards from the
computer.
3
Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the APR, and connect
the AC power cable to an electrical outlet.
4
Place the back of the computer over the APR platform, aligning the
sides of the computer between the platform wings.
5
Lower the computer onto the APR platform until you hear a click or
feel the computer connect to the APR.
6
Press down lightly on the top of the display hinge covers to make sure
that the docking connector is fully engaged.