Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock User Guide
ThinkPad USB-C 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
Main features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Maximum resolutions and refresh rates . . . . . . 1
Component overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 4
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Setting up the dock . . . . . 5
Installing the device driver on Windows operating
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the dock to your computer. . . . . . . 5
Uninstalling the device driver from Windows
operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3. Using the dock. . . . . . . . 7
Using the headset and microphone combo
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the DP and VGA connectors . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 4. Working with the dock . . . 9
Understanding the video output modes . . . . . . 9
Extend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Single-display mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Manually enabling the headset and
microphone combo connector . . . . . . . 11
Rotating the external monitor display. . . . . 11
Setting the color quality of the external
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the resolution of the external
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting . . . . . . 15
Appendix A. Accessibility
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 19
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Chapter 1. About the dock
This chapter contains product information about the ThinkPad® USB-C Dock (hereafter called dock).
Product description
The dock is a portable expansion module that enables you to easily connect your computer to the Ethernet
and multiple devices, such as a headset, a monitor, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
You can set up your work area by connecting your computer to the dock with a USB-C cable, connecting
multiple devices to the dock, and configuring the dock on your computer. Then, you are ready to use the
multiple devices each time you connect your computer to the dock. The dock can also supply power to your
computer when it is connected to the computer.
Your option package includes the following:
• ThinkPad USB-C Dock
• Power adapter
• Power cord
• USB-C cable
• Warranty poster
Contact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase
and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.
Main features
The dock provides the following main features:
• USB connectors: three USB 3.0 connectors, two USB 2.0 connectors, and one USB-C connector
• Network connection: Gigabit Ethernet speed
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• Supported external monitors: DisplayPort
• Supported functions:
– ThinkVantage
– Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) (supported on some Lenovo
– Media Access Control (MAC) address Pass Through
– Wake on LAN
For more information about the supported functions, see “Using the Ethernet connector” on page 7.
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Access Connections
(DP) monitor and video graphics array (VGA) monitor
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(Windows® 7 only)
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computers)
Maximum resolutions and refresh rates
To achieve better display experience, it is recommended that you connect one or two external monitors to
the dock at a time.
• DP output only: 3840 x 2160 pixels (30 Hz)
• VGA output only: 1920 x 1200 pixels (60 Hz)
• DP and VGA simultaneous output: 1920 x 1080 pixels (60 Hz)
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• DP and DP simultaneous output: 1920 x 1080 pixels (60 Hz)
Component overview
The following illustration helps you locate and identify the connectors and controls on your dock.
Figure 1. Component overview
1 Power button with indicator
3 Headset and microphone combo connector
5 USB-C connector
7 Always On USB 3.0 connector 8 USB 3.0 connector
9 Ethernet connector
11 VGA connector 12 USB-C connector
13 Power connector
1 Power button with indicator
2 Security-lock slot
4 USB 3.0 connector
6 DP connectors
10 USB 2.0 connectors
• Power button
– When the dock is disconnected from the computer, press the power button to turn off the dock.
– When the dock is connected to the computer, the power button on the dock has the same functions as
the power button of the computer. You can use the power button on the dock to turn on, turn off, sleep,
hibernate, or wake up the computer after you define what power button does on your computer. To
change what the power button does, do the following:
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1. Got to Control Panel and then change the view of the Control Panel from Category to Large icons
or Small icons.
2. Click Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Power button indicator
The indicator shows the dock status and computer status:
– Off: The dock is off, or the computer is off or in hibernation mode.
– White: The computer is on.
– White and blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
– Amber: The dock is on and ready to connect to the computer.
2 Security-lock slot
To protect your dock from theft, lock your dock to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a security cable
lock that fits this security-lock slot.
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.
3 Headset and microphone combo connector
Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug.
4 8 USB 3.0 connector
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB storage device, or a USB printer. For optimal data
transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.
5 USB-C connector
Connect USB-C compatible devices for data transfer only, such as a USB-C storage device.
6 DP connector
Connect a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a DP connector.
7 Always On USB 3.0 connector
Charge devices even when your computer is turned off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode; or when the
dock is disconnected from your computer.
9 Ethernet connector
Connect the dock to an Ethernet LAN with an Ethernet cable.
10 USB 2.0 connectors
Connect USB 2.0 devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
Notes:
• It is recommended that you connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB 2.0 connectors.
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• If you are using a USB 3.0 device, it is recommended that you connect it to a USB 3.0 connector for faster
USB transmission speed.
11 VGA connector
Connect a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor.
12 USB-C connector
Connect the dock to your computer by a USB-C cable.
13 Power connector
Connect the dock to the 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 1 (3.0)
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System requirements
Before using the dock, ensure that your computer has one of the following Microsoft® operating systems
installed:
• Windows 7
• Windows 10
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