HP Elite USB-C Docking Station User Manual
HP Elite USB-C Docking Station
User Guide
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Second Edition: January 2016
First Edition: December 2015
Document Part Number: 845650-002
Table of contents
1 Getting started ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Identifying components ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Top component .................................................................................................................................... 1
Right components ............................................................................................................................... 2
Front components ............................................................................................................................... 3
Rear components ................................................................................................................................ 4
Setting up the USB docking station ....................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Connecting to AC power .......................................................................................................... 5
Step 2: Connecting to a computer ....................................................................................................... 6
Step 3: Prevent Sleep or Hibernation .................................................................................................. 6
Setting up the software ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Conguring an external monitor ........................................................................................................................... 7
Using DisplayLink ................................................................................................................................ 7
Using Windows .................................................................................................................................... 7
Using additional software features ..................................................................................................... 8
Sleep, Hibernation, shutdown, and restart ......................................................................................... 8
2 Using the docking station ............................................................................................................................... 9
Docking station guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to a network ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting USB devices ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting to a DisplayPort device ..................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting to an HDMI device ............................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting audio ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting analog audio devices ...................................................................................................... 14
Connecting an optional security cable ................................................................................................................ 15
3 Disconnecting the docking station ................................................................................................................ 16
4 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Solving common problems .................................................................................................................................. 17
General use and connection problems ............................................................................................. 17
Audio problems ................................................................................................................................. 18
Video problems ................................................................................................................................. 18
Getting more information .................................................................................................................................... 19
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 19
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5 Specications .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
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1 Getting started
Identifying components
This chapter identies the visible hardware features of the HP Elite USB-C Docking Station and provides setup
instructions.
NOTE: Some features of the HP Elite USB-C Docking Station may not be available on your computer.
Top component
Component Description
Power light
●
On: The docking station is on.
●
Pulsing: The docking station is in the standby state, a
power-saving state. The docking station enters standby if
no devices are connected or if all devices have been idle for
more than 10 minutes.
Identifying components 1
Right components
Component Description
(1) USB Type-C cable Connects the docking station to a notebook or tablet.
(2) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the docking station.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled
or stolen.
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
Windows 10
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and
Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Windows 8
Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select
My computer, and then select User guides.
Windows 7
Select Start, select All Programs, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
If the audio does not automatically switch to the docking
station, set the docking station as the default audio device in
your computer settings.
(2) USB Type-C (SuperSpeed charging) port Connects any USB device with a Type-C connector.
NOTE: This USB Type-C port can charge products such as cell
phones, laptops, tablets, and MP3 players.
NOTE: Adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(3) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub.
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Rear components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you to use a
powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
(3) USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(6) Dual-Mode DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
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