Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide

ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the warranty information in the documentation that comes with the product.

Second Edition (March 2019)

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Contents

Chapter 1. About the dock . . . . . . . 1

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operating system requirement . . . . . . . . . . 1

In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dock controls, connectors, and indicator . . . . . . 2

Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Setting up the dock . . . . . 5

Connecting the dock to your computer. . . . . . . 5

Installing and uninstalling the device driver . . . . . 5

Chapter 3. Using the dock. . . . . . . . 7

Using the audio connector . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the video output connectors . . . . . . . . 8

Maximum resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Supported resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Configuring the external displays . . . . . . 10

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . 13

Appendix A. Accessibility

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 17

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Chapter 1. About the dock

This chapter provides product information about the ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock (referred to as dock).

Product description

The dock is a portable expansion module. It can easily connect your compatible computer to the Ethernet and multiple devices, such as a headset, a monitor, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device. For the compatible computer list, go to

After setting up the dock, you can connect multiple devices to the dock and configure the dock on your computer. Then, you can use the multiple devices each time you connect your computer to the dock.

Operating system requirement

The dock is supported on the following operating systems:

• Microsoft

• Microsoft Windows 10

Windows® 7

In the box

Your option package includes the following:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/docks and select the entry for the dock.

• ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock

• ThinkPad USB-C Cable with USB-A Converter (referred to as USB-C

• ac power adapter and power cord

• Documentation

Contact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proof of purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.

cable)

Dock controls, connectors, and indicator

1 Power button with indicator

3 Audio connector

5 USB-C connector (for connecting USB-C compatible

2 Security-lock slot

4 USB 3.1 connector Gen 2

6 USB 2.0 connector

devices)

7 USB 2.0 connector

9 HDMI

11 HDMI connector 2

13 USB 3.1 connector Gen 2

15 USB-C connector (for connecting computer)

1 Power button with indicator: The dock power button works differently in the following situations:

connector 1 10 DisplayPort connector 2

8 DisplayPort

12 Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2

14 Ethernet connector

16 Power connector

connector 1

• When the dock is connected only to ac power but not the computer, press the dock power button to turn off and turn on the dock. The indicator in the dock power button shows the dock status:

– Amber: The dock is on.

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– Off: The dock is off.

• When the dock is connected to the USB-C connector on your computer, the dock power button functions as your computer power button. You can press the dock power button to turn on, turn off, wake up the computer, or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode after you define what the computer power button does on your computer. To change what the computer power button does, do the following:

1. Go to Control Panel.

– For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu and click Control Panel.

– For Windows 10: Click the Start button to open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙

Control Panel.

2. View Control Panel by Large icons or Small icons.

3. Click Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The indicator in the dock power button shows the computer status:

– Solid white: The computer is on.

– White, blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.

– Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

• When the dock is connected to the USB 3.1 connector on your computer, the indicator in the dock power button shows the dock status:

– Solid white: The dock is on.

– Amber or off: For dock connectors, only the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is working. Press the

dock power button to turn off the dock.

Note: The USB 3.1 connector on your computer has different power settings under different computer status. Therefore, the indicator in the dock power button will not show the computer status.

2 Security-lock slot: To protect your dock from theft, lock your dock to a desk, table, or other fixture

through a security cable lock designed to fit the security-lock slot on your dock.

Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at

www.lenovoquickpick.com/

3 Audio connector: Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug.

4 13 USB 3.1 connectors Gen 2: With greater data transfer rate, the USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is used to

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connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.

5 USB-C connector (for connecting USB-C compatible devices): Use the connector to transfer data or

charge your device. This connector can supply power up to 5 V 3 A during the charging process.

6 7 USB 2.0 connectors: Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a

USB storage device, or a USB printer.

Notes:

• It is recommended that you connect the keyboard or mouse to the USB 2.0 connector on the dock.

• For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 device to a USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 instead of a USB 2.0 connector on the dock.

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8 10 DisplayPort connectors: Connect a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other

devices that use a DisplayPort connector.

9 11 HDMI connectors: The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector is a digital audio and

video interface. It enables you to connect the dock to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.

Note: The video output connectors of the same group do not support video output at the same time:

• Group 1: DisplayPort connector 1

8 and HDMI connector 1 9

• Group 2: DisplayPort connector 2 10 and HDMI connector 2 11

12 Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2: With greater data transfer rate and charging speed, the Always

On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is used to connect USB-compatible devices and charge some mobile digital devices and smartphones when the dock is connected to the power supply. This connector can supply power up to 2.4 A during the charging process.

14 Ethernet connector: Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet local area network (LAN).

15 USB-C connector (for connecting computer): Connect the USB-C cable to the computer.

16 Power connector: Connect the ac power adapter.

Statement on USB transfer rate

Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.

USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

3.1 Gen 2

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