ANKER Docking Station User Manual

Instruction

Manual

Anker USB 3.0 Docking Station

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual provides a beginner's introduction to installing, configuring, and using

the USB 3.0 Display Dock. Information in this document has been carefully

checked for accuracy. No guarantee can be given, however, to the correctness of

its contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

The manufacturer makes no representations of warranty, either expressed or

implied, with respect to the contents hereof, and specifically disclaims any

warranties, merchantability, or fitness for particular purpose.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always read the safety instructions carefully:

Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

Keep this equipment away from humidity.

If any of the following situations arise, take the equipment to a service technician

for inspection:

The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

The equipment has been dropped or damaged.

The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

The equipment has not been working well, or you cannot get it to work

according to the User’s Manual.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Application

Features

Package Contents

System Requirements

Front Panel

Rear Panel

2. Installation

Driver Installation

Hardware Installation

Verifying the Installation

3. Using the USB Display Dock

Configuring Displays

Controlling the Display

4. Uninstalling the Driver

Uninstalling the Driver

5. Specifications

6. Regulatory Compliance

FCC Statement

CE

WEEE Information

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1. Introduction

The USB 3.0 Dual Display Docking StationDock enables multiple USB devices to

be connected to the computer using a single USB 3.0 cable. Now, with one simple

cable connection to your computer, you can have access to large screen displays,

stereo speakers, external hard drives, optical disk drives, printers, USB keyboards

and mice.

Any laptop computer can connect to the USB 3.0 Dual Display Docking Station.

You will no longer need to replace a Display Dock every time you buy a new

computer. All Windows -based computers with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports are

compatible.

Just plug the USB 3.0 cable from the USB 3.0 Dual Display Docking StationDock

into any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port on your laptop, and your displays and accesso-

ries will be activated in seconds. To undock, simply unplug the cable and go.

Application

USB 2.0 peripherals

Earphone & microphone

USB 3.0 peripherals

Ethernet device

DVI / HDMI monitors

USB 3.0 port

Power connection

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Features

USB Downstream

Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

Two USB 3.0 downstream ports support Superspeed, high-speed, and

full-speed traffic.

Four USB 2.0 downstream ports support high-speed, full-speed and low-speed

traffic.

Supports USB Battery Charging Specification v1.2 (SDP, CDP, DCP) on 1 USB

3.0 downstream port.

Ethernet

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab compatible.

Supports IPv4/IPv6.

Supports full duplex operation with IEEE 802.3x flow control.

Video

Dual digital video outputs.

Extended Desktop (default), Mirrored Desktop, Primary Display.

Supports High Resolution up to 2048 x 1152.

Audio

2 CH Stereo output & Mic-in with combo jack.

Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items inside the package. The package

should contain the following items:

USB 3.0 Display Dock

Removable stand

Power adapter

USB 3.0 cable

Driver CD with user’s manual

Quick installation guide

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

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System Requirements

One available USB port.

One of the following operating systems:

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.

Front Panel

Power LED:

Glows when the docking station is
powered.

3.5mm stereo audio output port:

For connection to stereo headphones
or speakers.

USB 3.0 downstream port:

For connection to USB peripherals.

USB 3.0 downstream & charging
port:

For connection to USB peripherals or
connection to and charging of mobile
devices.

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Rear Panel

4 USB 2.0 downstream ports
(A-type female connectors):

For connection to USB peripherals.

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port:

For connection to Ethernet networks
via a network cable.

HDMI video output port:

For connection to an HDMI monitor.

DVI video output port:

For connection to a DVI monitor.

USB 3.0 upstream port:

For connection to a USB 3.0 port on the
host computer.

Power jack:

For connection to the power adapter.
The Docking Station requires an
external power supply for operation.

Security lock slot:

Industry-standard Kensington® security
slot.

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2. Installation

Driver installation

Caution: DO NOT connect the USB display dock to your computer before you

install the driver.

Follow the procedures below to install the driver and then connect the USB display

dock to your computer:

Insert the Driver CD into your disc drive. Please locate and double-click on the

1.

setup.exe file under x:\Driver\ where x is the letter of your disc drive.

Note:

You will encounter a User Account Control dialog box when attempting to install

the program. Please click Yes to start the installation.

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Please wait while Windows configures the DisplayLink Core Software. Your

2.

screen may temporarily go black or flash during this process.

When finished, the installation screen will disappear, and you will be returned to

3.

your desktop.

Note:

On some machines, you may need to reboot before being able to use your

display dock.

Hardware installation

Connect the USB display dock:

1.

Plug the USB 3.0 cable into the USB upstream connector on the back of the

display dock. A pop-up message will appear in the notification area of your

desktop indicating the completion of installation.

* Actual images will depend on your operating system. These screen shots are from Windows 7
and may vary slightly across operating systems.

Connecting an Ethernet network device:

2.

a.

Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Display dock.

b.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network hub, switch, or

router.

Connecting a DVI/HDMI monitor:

3.

For DVI ports: Use a DVI cable (not provided) to connect the DVI port to a

monitor equipped with a DVI input jack.

For HDMI ports: Use an HDMI cable (not provided) to connect the HDMI

port to a monitor equipped with an HDMI input jack.

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Connecting USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 devices:

4.

Connect your USB devices to the USB ports on the display dock. As long as one

USB device is connected to a port and the connection works properly, make

sure it’s plugged into a working electrical outlet if your device (e.g. printer,

optical drive, etc.) came with its own AC adapter.

Connecting Microphones and Speakers/Headphones:

5.

To connect your speaker/headphones, insert the plug into the green hole on the

front of the display dock. To connect a microphone, insert the plug into the pink

hole on the front of the display dock.

Verifying the Installation

Once you finish the installation, you can open the Windows Device Manager to

verify whether your USB 3.0 Display Dock has been properly installed. To access

the Device Manager:

In Windows 7: Right-click Computer on the desktop and click System

Properties>Device Manager.

In Windows XP: Right-click My Computer on the desktop and click Properties

> (Hardware) > Device Manager.

Under USB Display Adapters, you should see an item named USB3.0 Dual Display

Docking Station.

If there is a question or exclamation mark next to that item, then the driver is not

properly installed. Please delete the item, select the Delete the driver software

for this device option (if provided), unplug the adapter from your computer, and

then repeat the installation steps.

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3. Using the USB Display Dock

Configuring Displays

Behavior upon first connection:

When the USB Display Dock is connected, the firmware version will be checked by

the host’s software. If they do not match, the firmware on the device will be

updated. While the firmware is updating, a window similar to that shown below will

pop up.

Controlling the Display

When the USB Display Dock is attached, an icon will appear in the taskbar. This

gives you access to the DisplayLink Manager Menu.

To use the DisplayLink Manager Menu:

From the taskbar, click the “Show hidden icons” arrow to show all available

1.

icons.

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2.

Click the DisplayLink icon.

A menu will appear with several options. These are shown and described below:

Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description

DisplayLink
Manager

Check for
Updates

DisplayLink
Devices

Audio Setup

Video Setup Opens the Windows Screen Resolution

Options to configure
this DisplayLink
device

This is the UI title. Clicking on this item
will open the Windows screen
resolution.

Connects to the Microsoft Windows
Update Server to check for newer
software versions, and downloads them,
if available.

In this section of the menu, a list of
connected DisplayLink devices will
appear. Each of these devices has its
own sub-configuration menu. These
Sub-menu options are covered in the
table below.

Opens the Windows Audio Configura­tion window.

window.

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Display Menu Description

Screen
Resolution

Normal

Rotated Left

Screen Rotation

Extend To

Extend

Set as Main
Monitor

Notebook
Monitor
O

Rotated Right

Upside-Down Rotates the extended or mirrored

Right Extends the display to the right of the

Left

Above

Below Extends the display below the main

Displays a list of available resolutions.
Some resolutions may be enclosed by [ ].
This option is not available in mirror
mode, as the resolution is defined as the
resolution of the main monitor.

No rotation is applied to the DisplayLink
display.

Rotates the extended or mirrored
display by 270 degrees clockwise.

Rotates the extended or mirrored
display by 90 degrees clockwise.

display by 180 degrees clockwise.

main display.

Extends the display to the left of the
main display.

Extends the display above the main
display.

display.

Extends your Windows desktop onto
this display.

Sets this screen as the main display.

Switches o the display of the
notebook and makes the DisplayLink
display the main display.

Note: This option will only appear when 1

DisplayLink USB screen is connected. It will also

only appear on laptop computers.

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Copies what is on the main display and
reproduces it on this display.

Note: The resolution of this display and the

primary one must be the same in mirror mode. This

Mirror

O

Optimize for
Video

Fit to TV

may be lower than the preferred resolution of the

display.

It is only possible to mirror 2 displays. If
a display is already set to mirror mode,
this option will be grayed out for the
other DisplayLink displays.

Switches o this display.

Select this option for better movie
playback performance on the
DisplayLink-enabled displays. Only
select this option when playing back
video content.

If the Windows desktop does not
completely appear on the TV, this
option can be used to adjust the size of
the Windows desktop. See “Fit to TV”
for details on how to configure this
feature.

Note: This option will only appear when 1

DisplayLink USB screen is connected This option

will only work in extended mode. Selecting the

option in mirror mode will extend the displays.

To control the behavior of an attached USB 3.0 Display Dock (or screen), it is

possible to use the Windows Key+P to display a menu (and cycle through the

following options):

Disconnect Projector, Duplicate, Extend, Projector Only.

*Actual images will depend on your operating system. These screen shots are from Windows Vista
32-bit and may vary slightly across operating systems.

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4. Uninstalling the Driver

Uninstalling the Driver

Please take these steps to uninstall the driver:

Open the Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, and double-click

1.

Uninstall a Program on Windows 7 or Add or Remove Programs on XP.

Select DisplayLink Graphics and click Uninstall.

2.

Select [Yes] to continue the uninstall process.

3.

Once uninstalled, you will be prompted to reboot.

4.

Clicking [Yes] will cause the system to auto restart and complete the uninstall

5.

process.

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5. Specifications

General

Host Interface

Supported Operating

Systems

Ports and Connectors

Upstream

USB Hub Downstream

Ethernet

Video

Audio

Security Lock Slot

LED

Power LED (Blue)

Power

Power Mode

Power Adapter

Power Consumption

Features

USB Downstream

Ethernet

Compliant with USB 3.0, 2.0 specifications

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8

1 x Upstream USB 3.0 Port (type-A male connector)

4 x Downstream USB 2.0 Port (type-A female connector)

2 x Downstream USB 3.0 Port (type-A female connector)

1 x Ethernet Port (10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector)

1 x DVI-I Port (24pin + 5pin female connector)

1 x HDMI 19pin female connector

1 x Microphone/Speaker combo (3.5mm audio jack)

Industry-standard Kensington® security slot

On: Power is supplied to the display dock.

Off: No power is supplied to the display dock.

Self-powered

Input: AC 100-240V,50~60Hz

Output: DC 19V / 2A

Operation Mode: 14.43W

Suspended Mode : 0.5W

Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

Two USB 3.0 downstream ports support Superspeed,

high-speed, and full-speed traffic

Four USB 2.0 downstream ports support Superspeed,

high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed traffic.

Supports USB Battery Charging Specification v1.2 (SDP,

CDP, DCP) on 1 USB 3.0 downstream port.

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab compatible

Supports IPv4/IPv6 .

Supports full duplex operation with IEEE 802.3x flow control

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Video

Audio

Dual digital video outputs

Extended Desktop (default), Mirrored Desktop, Primary Display

Supports High Resolution up to 2048 x 1152

2 CH Stereo output

Physical Specifications

Housing Material ABS (Plastic) + Metal

Dimensions 220 x 90 x 25mm (H x W x D)

Weight Approximately 460g

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature 10-40°C

Storage Temperature -10~80°C

Relative Humidity < 85% non-condensing

Regulatory Compliances

Safety, EMI FCC, CE

RoHS RoHS compliant

* Specification is subject to change without further notice.

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6. Regulatory Compliance

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1.

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CE

This device complies with the following regulations:

EN 55 022: CLASS B

WEEE Information

For EU (European Union) member users:

According to the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive, do

not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Electronic

equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices

established for your country. For information on recycling this product, please

contact your local authorities, your household waste disposal service, or the shop

where you purchased the product.

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