User's Manual

● Do Not Connect—Prevents the docking station from connecting to the computer.
● Connect Only Once—Allows the docking station to connect to the computer. Each time the docking
station is connected and disconnected, you must log on as an administrator to allow access to the
docking station.
● Always Connect—Allows the docking station to connect to the computer. The docking station can
connect to the computer automatically after it is disconnected and reconnected, even if you are not
logged on as an administrator.
4. Select OK.
While the docking station is connected to the computer, a Thunderbolt icon is displayed in the
notication area, at the far right of the taskbar.
TIP: There might be a slight delay before devices connected to the docking station are ready to use.
Updating the software
This section describes how to update the docking station software on a computer running the Windows
®
10
operating system.
1. With the computer on, Windows running, and the Internet connected, connect the docking station to the
computer.
2. Go to http://www.hp.com/support and follow the on-screen instructions to get software and drivers.
Using an external monitor
Conguring the monitor
Use Windows to congure the display of a monitor attached to the docking station.
1. Select Start, select Settings, and then select System.
2. To view the screen image on the monitor only, select Show desktop only on 2.
– or –
To view the screen image extended across both the computer and the monitor, select Extend these
displays.
– or –
To view the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the monitor, select Duplicate these
displays.
You can also access the following display settings by pressing the Windows key+p:
● To view the screen image on the monitor only, select Second screen only.
● To view the screen image extended across both the computer and the monitor, select Extend.
● To view the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the monitor, select Duplicate.
For more information about using multiple monitors, see the “Display Capabilities” section of the HP
Thunderbolt Dock G2 Features and Troubleshooting white paper. Go to http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/
GetPDF.aspx/4AA7-3384ENW.pdf.
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