USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player • connect a pair of headphones, to a powered speaker, or sound system to the audio-out connector The duo Station interface launches as soon as you dock your tablet. For more information, see “duo Station Interface”, on page 15.
Back View Features 1 mute button 2 volume control buttons 3 security cable slot 4 7-in-1 Media Card Reader 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector Audio-out/Headphone connector 8 network connector About Your Dock...
Docking or Undocking Your Tablet To dock your tablet: Connect the AC adapter. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or...
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Docking or Undocking Your Tablet Place your tablet on the dock holder.
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Push the tablet to connect it to the dock. Ensure that the tablet is firmly connected to the dock connector. A white power status light indicates that the tablet is docked and charging. NOTE: The duo Station interface launches as soon as the tablet is docked. For more information, see “duo Station Interface”...
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Docking or Undocking Your Tablet To undock your tablet, pull the tablet forward to disconnect it from the dock connector and then lift the tablet from the dock.
Using Your Dock Using the Media Card Reader Your dock supports a 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. For more information on the types of cards supported, see “Specifications” on page 29.
Station Interface The duo Station interface installed on your tablet launches as soon as you dock your tablet. The interface will display the following options when you dock your tablet for the first time: • PhotoFrame • DockClock •...
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Touch the desired option to set as the default application to launch when you dock the tablet. The No change option will retain the current state. To change the default application the next time you dock: Touch the screen and touch settings...
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Using Your Dock PhotoFrame The PhotoFrame application displays a slide show of photos available on your tablet and media card. The PhotoFrame will automatically display the last hundred photos you have added to your tablet.
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To change the PhotoFrame settings: Touch the screen and then touch settings in the bottom left corner of the screen.
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5 Touch the check box to play the selected song in a repeat mode. 6 Touch to check if there are any updates for the duo Station interface. If your tablet is connected to the Internet, duo Station will download the updates and install them.
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4 Touch and drag the pointer on the slider to set the alarm volume. 5 Touch to check if there are any updates for the duo Station interface. If your tablet is connected to the Internet, duo Station will download the updates and install them.
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To change the DockClock settings: Touch the screen and touch settings on the bottom left corner of the screen.
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6 Touch to preview the selected song. 7 Touch to check if there are any updates for the duo Station interface. If your tablet is connected to the Internet, duo Station will download the updates and install them.
Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your dock. Power Problems If the power status light is off — The tablet is turned off, in hibernate mode, is not receiving power, or battery is fully charged. • Press the power button on the tablet. The tablet resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode.
Solving Problems • Re-establish your connection to the wireless router. For information on setting up a wireless connection, see “Inspiron duo Setup Guide” at support.dell.com/manuals. • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection. Try moving your tablet closer to your wireless router. Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost —...
Station Problems If the duo Station interface does not launch as soon as you dock the tablet — The duo Station interface is corrupt or has some files missing. • Try launching the application manually. → All Programs→ Dell→ duo Click Start Station.
Specifications This section provides information about the specifications for your dock. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Device Information Inspiron duo Audio Station Connectors Audio one audio-out/ headphone connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors Media Card one 7-in-1 slot Reader Media Card Reader...
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Audio Speakers 2 x 7 Watt main speakers + 7 Watt subwoofer AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your dock. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A (maximum) Input frequency...
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Non-operating 2.20 GRMS (when tablet is undocked) Maximum shock (for operating — measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for non-operating — measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms...