Docking Station with Video User’s Manual
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the Docking Station with Video. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................1 Features ............................................................................................................................. 2 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 2 System Requirements....................................................................
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual 6. Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................27 FCC Conditions .............................................................................................................. 27 CE ................................................................................................................................... 27 WEEE Information ............................................................................
1. Introduction 1. Introduction The Docking Station with Video is a unique expansion unit designed for computers that have extra connectivity demands. Just with one USB port on the computer, its connection can be extended not only to USB peripherals, Ethernet network, speaker, microphone but also an additional monitor.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual Features Great expansion unit for computers with extra connectivity demand Extends connectivity to USB peripherals, Ethernet network, speaker, microphone, and even an additional monitor Creative appearance complements any home or office space Windows Vista compatible Plug-and-Play Hot pluggable; add or remove devices without system reboot Resumes from hibernation and suspend modes Package Contents Docking Station with Video x1 Base Plate x1
1. Introduction Assembly and Disassembly The docking station comes with a base plate to make it self-standing. To assemble the docking station, push in the body of the docking station firmly as shown below. Make sure a click is heard to ensure the body snaps into place. To disassemble the docking station, hold the base with one hand and then use another hand to push the docking station firmly.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual Front Panel 2 USB 2.0 downstream ports: For connection to USB peripherals. 3.5 mm stereo audio output port: For connection to stereo headphones or speakers. 3.5 mm stereo microphone input port: For connection to an external microphone for recording.
1. Introduction Rear Panel 4 USB 2.0 downstream ports (A type female connector): For connection to USB peripherals. 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port: For connection to the Ethernet network via a network cable (not provided). DVI video output port: For connection to a VGA or DVI monitor. For DVI model, if you want to connect to a VGA monitor, use the provided DVI to VGA adapter for connection. USB upstream port: For connection to the USB port of the host computer.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual 2. Installation As the docking station with video comprise several components and some components require specific installation procedure, please follow the steps described in this manual to install the drivers first and then make the connection. A. On Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista To install the Driver: 1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive, locate and double-click the Setup.exe file under E:\Driver where E is your disc drive letter.
2. Installation 2. It will take for a while to install the driver. 3. Please click I Accept after reading the statement of “SOFTWARE END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR DISPPLAYLINK MIRROR DRIVER and DISPLAYLINK GRAPHICS ADAPTER SOFTWARE”. Do not connect the docking station to your computer at this stage. Please proceed to next section to continue with the video component installation.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual 4. Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software. Your screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process. Note: You may need to restart your system for the configuration changes made to DisplayLink Graphics to take effect. 5. After the installation is completed, you will see the DisplayLink Manager Icon in System Tray that looks like a monitor as below. Click on the icon to bring up the menu.
2. Installation B. On Windows 7 To install the Driver: 1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive, locate and double-click the Setup.exe file under E:\Driver where E is your disc drive letter. Click Next to the next step for installation.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual 2. Please click I Accept after reading the statement of “SOFTWARE END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR DISPPLAYLINK MIRROR DRIVER and DISPLAYLINK GRAPHICS ADAPTER SOFTWARE”. 3. Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software. Your screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process.
2. Installation 4. After the installation is completed, the following Window will pop up. You can change the appearance of your displays through the Window. Moreover, additional controls are available in Windows 7: Orientation (Portrait, landscape, rotated portrait, rotated landscape) 5. To control the behavior of an attached DisplayLink device (or screen), it is possible to use Windows Key+P to display a menu (and cycle through it) to allow: Disconnect Projector, Duplicate, Extend, Projector Only.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual C. Connecting the Docking Station to Computer 1. Assemble the docking station by sliding the main body onto the base plate to make it self-standing. 2. Plug the power cord of the power adaptor into the DC IN jack on the back of the docking station and then connect the power adapter to a working electrical outlet. The Power indicator on the front panel glows when the docking station is powered on. 3.
2. Installation Or, it can be connected to an analog VGA monitor using the privided DVI-I to VGA adapter and a VGA cable (not provided). Upon the connection it’s normal that the screen flicks black a couple of times. Once the connection is done, an extended screen will appear on the add-on monitor. Sometimes it takes time for the add-on monitor to show the video. Please wait for while. For Windows Vista, if the add-on monitor has been blank for a while, please reboot your system again.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual 3. Using the Docking Station with Video USB 2.0 Ports The four USB ports on the docking station function just like the ports on a USB hub. Just connect any USB device to the docking station’s USB ports when required. All the four USB ports provide power when the computer is either off, suspended or hibernated. This means you can use the USB port for power charging purpose. The USB port supports hot-plug feature.
3. Using the Docking Station with Video section. If you want to use your original sound card for music playback, make sure to select it instead of USB (Multimedia) Audio Device.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual Video Port Display Modes There are several ways you can utilize the monitor attached on the docking station. The add-on monitor can be configured to use either “mirror mode”, “extended mode” or be the primary display as described in this section. Extend Your Windows Desktop to Add-on Monitor (Default) In this so-called “extended mode”, your display will be spread over the add-on monitor(s).
3. Using the Docking Station with Video The add-on monitor connected to the docking station may be identified as either "2" or “3”, depending on your computer, although there may not be a total of 3 screens connected. 5. Click OK to close the settings screen. (Note: The string after USB_XXXX_XXXXXX will vary by different products.) Once the setting is done, to use your extended desktop, simply drag and drop your open windows over to your second monitor.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual Video and DVD Playback in Extened Mode On Windows Vista with extended mode, it’s suggested that you run video or DVD playback programs on your primary monitor instead of the add-on monitor to ensure the playback performance. Mirror Your Windows Desktop This mode is referred to as “mirror” or “clone” mode. In this mode, your original screen (the primary display) will be mirrored to the add-on monitor.
3. Using the Docking Station with Video 4. Click OK to close the settings screen. Be the Primary Monitor To make the add-on monitor the primary display: 1. Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop, right-click and select Screen Resolution on Windows 7, Personalize > Display Settings on Windows Vista or Properties > Settings on Windows XP/ Windows 2000. 2. In the Display drop-down menu, select the option ends with DisplayLink Graphics Adapter. 3.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual The software supports the modes listed below.
3. Using the Docking Station with Video cloned desktop. It is recommended that the primary display resolution be changed to closer match the default resolution of the add-on monitor. To configure the three components (resolution, color depth and refresh rate) of a screen mode, follow these steps: 1.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual How Standby or Hibernate Mode Affects Devices Attached to the Docking Station External Monitors When the docking station is connected to a computer and an external monitor, if the computer goes into standby or hibernate mode, the external monitor display goes blank. When the computer returns to an active state, the external monitor display keeps the same settings it had before the computer went into standby or hibernate mode.
4. Uninstalling the Drivers 4. Uninstalling the Drivers Uninstalling the Driver Please take these steps to uninstall Drive: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click Uninstall a Program on Windows 7, Programs and Features on Windows Vista or Add or Remove Programs on Windows XP/ Windows 2000. 2. Select DisplayLink Graphics…and click Uninstall or Remote 3. Click Yes to confirm the removal. 4. Click Yes to restart your computer. You can also disconnect the video connection now.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual 5. Specifications General Host Interface USB 2.0 Operating System Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista Support (32/ 64 bit) and Windows 7 (32/64 bit). Ports and Connectors Upstream 1 x Upstream USB 2.0 Port (Type B female Connector) USB Hub Downstream 4 x Downstream USB 2.
5. Specifications IEEE 802.
Docking Station with Video User’s Manual Main body without base: 34 (W) x 85 (D) x 150 (H) mm Dimensions Main body with base: 95 (W) x 120 (D) x 165 (H) mm Approximately 204g (including base) Weight 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 26
6. Regulatory Compliance 6. Regulatory Compliance FCC Conditions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.
