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HP USB 3.0 Port Replicator
User Guide
© Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DisplayLink Logo is a trademark.
DisplayLink™ is an official software development partner.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: February 2012
Document Part Number: 681203-001
Table of contents
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Getting started ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Identifying components ........................................................................................................................ |
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Top and front components ................................................................................................... |
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Rear components ................................................................................................................ |
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Left component .................................................................................................................... |
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Setting up the USB port replicator ........................................................................................................ |
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Step 1: Connecting to AC power ......................................................................................... |
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Step 2: Connecting to the computer .................................................................................... |
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Step 3: Prevent the computer from sleeping ....................................................................... |
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Setting up the software ......................................................................................................................... |
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Using the software ................................................................................................................................ |
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Using DisplayLink ................................................................................................................ |
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Using Windows properties ................................................................................................... |
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Using additional software features ....................................................................................... |
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Standby, Sleep, Hibernation, shutdown, and restart ........................................................... |
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Using the port replicator ................................................................................................................................ |
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Port replicator guidelines ...................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to a network ..................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting USB devices .................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to a DVI display device .................................................................................................... |
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Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... |
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Connecting audio ............................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting analog audio devices ...................................................................................... |
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Connecting an optional security cable ................................................................................................ |
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Disconnecting the port replicator ............................................................................................................... |
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4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Solving common problems ................................................................................................................. |
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General use and connection problems .............................................................................. |
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Audio problems .................................................................................................................. |
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Video problems .................................................................................................................. |
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Getting more information .................................................................................................................... |
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Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. |
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Index ................................................................................................................................................................... |
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1 Getting started
Identifying components
This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of the HP USB 3.0 Port Replicator and provides setup instructions for the port replicator.
NOTE: The port replicator may have features that are not supported by your computer.
Top and front components
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Component |
Description |
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(1) |
LED power light |
On: The port replicator is on. |
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(2) |
USB 2.0 ports (2) |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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Rear components
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Component |
Description |
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(1) |
Power connector |
Connects the port replicator AC adapter. |
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(2) |
USB 2.0 ports (2) |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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(3) |
USB 3.0 ports (2) |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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Audio-in (microphone) jack |
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, |
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sterro array microphone, or monaural microphone. |
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(5) |
Audio-out (headphone) jack |
Produces computer sound when connected to optional |
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powered sterero speakers, headphones, headsets, |
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earbuds, or television audio. |
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust |
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the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a |
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headset. For additional safety information, refer to the |
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Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices located |
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on the Accessory User Guides disc. |
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(6) |
USB 3.0 port |
Connects the port replicator to a computer. |
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(7) |
RJ-45 (network) jack |
Connects a network cable. |
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HDMI port |
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a |
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high-definition television, or any compatible digital or |
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audio component. |
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(9) |
DisplayPort |
Connects an optional digital display device, such as a |
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high-performance monitor or projector. |
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Left component
When you are viewing the port replicator from the rear panel, the security cable slot appears on the right side.
Component |
Description |
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Security cable slot |
Attaches an optional security cable to the port |
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replicator. |
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NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a |
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deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from |
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being mishandled or stolen. |
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Identifying components |
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Setting up the USB port replicator
Step 1: Connecting to AC power
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
To ensure the correct performance of all port replicator features, connect the port replicator to an AC power source using the port replicator power cord.
1.Connect the AC adapter to the power connector (1).
2.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter (2), and connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet (3). The power light (4) on the top of the port replicator turns on.
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