USING CAMPUS PROJECTORS
Docking your Dell
1. Make sure all appropriate power sources are on. When using the OC hardware cabinets, the power to the
cabinets must be turned on.
2. Turn the projector on. (on a very limited number of projectors the laptop must be on first. If you
experience a problem you might try reversing the order)
3. From hibernate or sleep mode attach the laptop to the docking station.
a. Use the hinge area on the laptop to press down so that damage does not
occur to the laptop monitor.
b. You should hear two clicks. If it is pressed on evenly it will possibly
sound like one click. If the laptop is not fully engaged it will not
function properly.
Computer
Only Projector
Only
4. Open the laptop an press the Power button to activate the computer Dell Fn+F8
5. Wait 10-30 seconds to see if the screen projects on the wall, the laptop, or both. IBM Fn+F7
a. To toggle from one state to the other you must press Fn+F8
b. This is a cycle (figure 1) so continue to press Fn+F8 until you have the
desired display mode.
c. You must wait 3-4 seconds after pressing Fn+F8 for the computer to
respond.
Computer
and
Projector
Undocking your Dell Figure 1: Projection Cycle
1. Return the projection to the laptop screen only by pressing Fn+F8 until you reach this state.
2. Press the silver icon closest to the eject button on the docking station or click Start | Remove from dock.
3. Wait for the green light on the eject button to come on. Once the light is on you may eject the laptop.
Issues & How to Resolve Them
• Docking on the correct docking station - A Dell must be docked on a Dell docking station/part replicator
and an IBM must be docked on an IBM docking station/port replicator. While it is not possible to dock on
the wrong one, it is possible to damage the computer or docking station by trying to force something that
won’t work.
• Projecting only on wall or screen but not both – There are two known reasons this could occur.
• First, check the power to the docking station. If you do not see the buttons lit up with green lights on
the docking station you know it is not getting power. Usually the power inside the hardware cabinet or
a power strip needs turned on.
• Second, the laptop may not been docked well. Make sure it clicks twice. A single click will usually
allow some functionality, but can prevent duel projection
• After docking the Dell you can not turn it on – This typically means there is no power to the docking
station. Make sure the power strip or the power in the hardware cabinet is on. Once the power is on to the
docking station you should be able to power up your laptop or press the power button to bring it out of
hibernate mode.
• The only way I can get the laptop to run when docked is if the power is on and the screen us open
when I dock. – The docking station is not getting power. Make sure the power is on to the docking station.
• The only thing that projects is a c: prompt or a blinking cursor – This may mean that the wrong power
adapter is being used on the docking station. Check with the Help Desk.
• When docking and projecting the screen says I am using the wrong Power Adaptor – contact the Help
Desk
• My screen resolution changed after I undocked my laptop - This can be overcome if you will follow the
undocking steps. To return to the desired screen resolution
1. Right click on the desktop
2. Click Properties
3. Click the Settings Tab
4. Use the Screen Resolution slider to select your desired resolution
5. Click OK
