User Guide ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock and ThinkPad USB 3.
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Contents Chapter 1. ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About the ultra dock . . . . . . . . . . . Product description . . . . . . . . . . Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . Locating the controls . . . . . . . . . System requirements . . . . . . . . . Installing the ultra dock . . . . . . . . . . Installing the device driver on Windows operating systems . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the ultra dock to your notebook computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1. ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock This chapter contains product information for the ThinkPad® USB 3.0 Ultra Dock (hereafter called ultra dock). About the ultra dock This section contains product description, main features, locations of controls, and system requirements for the ultra dock. Product description The ultra dock is a portable expansion module that enables you to easily connect your notebook computer to the Ethernet and multiple devices, such as a headset, a microphone, and USB devices.
Figure 1. Overview of the ultra dock 1 Power and connection indicator Used to indicate whether the ultra dock is powered on normally. 2 Security-lock slot Used to secure the ultra dock through a security cable lock. 3 Power connector Used to connect the power adapter. 4 USB 3.0 upstream connector Used to connect a notebook computer. 5 HDMI output connector Used to connect an external monitor with an HDMI cable. 6 DP output connector Used to connect an external monitor with a DP cable.
14 Headset and microphone combo connector Used to connect a microphone, a headset, or a speaker. 15 VESA® mounting hole Used to fix the ultra dock on the ThinkCentre® Tiny L-Bracket Mounting Kit or on the wall. System requirements Before using the ultra dock, ensure that your notebook computer meets the following general requirements: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.
Minimum requirements (for viewing documents and Web sites) Recommended requirements (for full-screen video playback) Processor: 1.4 Ghz Intel Core2 Duo / AMD TurionTM 64 x 2 or better* Memory: 2 GB Video Card: Any supported GPU released after September 2009. Processor:2.4 Ghz Intel Core2 Duo / AMD Turion II or better* Memory: 2 GB Video Card: Intel HD 3000, ATI Radeon HD3xxx, NVIDIA GeForce 9xxx or better.
Figure 2. Connecting the power adapter to the power cord 3. Connect the dc-in connector of the power adapter to the ultra dock. The ultra dock is powered on automatically. To power off the ultra dock, press the power button of the ultra dock. Notes: a. When the ultra dock is power supplied, the ultra dock is powered on automatically and the power and connection indicator is on. Press the power button of the ultra dock to power off the ultra dock. b.
Uninstalling the device driver from Windows operating systems This section provides instructions on how to uninstall the device driver from Windows operating systems. To uninstall the device driver from the Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 operating system, do the following: For the Windows 7 operating system: 1. Exit all applications that use the pro dock. 2. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo USB Display ➙ Uninstall. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the device driver. 4.
Hanging up the ultra dock When you work with a ThinkPad notebook computer, an ultra dock, and an external monitor together, you can choose to hang up the ultra dock on the ThinkCentre Tiny L-Bracket Mounting Kit (hereafter called L Bracket). It saves space from your work area in this way. For more information about the L Bracket and the supported monitor, go to www.lenovo.com/support/stands. Align the VESA mounting holes in the ultra dock with the corresponding two screws on the L bracket.
Note: The headset and microphone combo connector on the ultra dock are automatically enabled when you have successfully connected the ultra dock to your notebook computer and installed the device driver. However, if you cannot hear anything from the headset connected to the headset and microphone combo connector on the ultra dock, you can manually enable the headset and microphone combo connector on the ultra dock.
Working with the ultra dock This section provides information about the video output function of the ultra dock and instructions on how to work with the ultra dock utility, which enables you to configure the ultra dock to your needs. Understanding the video output modes In the Windows 7 or Windows 8.
To enter extend mode, do the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock, and then select one from the following: • Extend • Extend To • Set as Main Monitor To exit extend mode, do the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock ➙ Off.
To enter single-display mode, do the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock ➙ Notebook Monitor Off or Off. To exit single-display mode, do the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock, and then select another mode as you want.
1. Right-click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon window opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up 2. Select Audio Setup. The Sound window opens. 3. On the Playback tab, select a USB audio line-out device. On the Recording tab, select a USB audio line-in device. 4. Click OK. Rotating the external monitor display The ultra dock enables you to rotate only your external monitor display as you want. For the Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Setting the resolution of the external monitor The ultra dock enables you to set the resolution of the external monitor. In extend mode and single-display mode, you can set the resolution of the external monitor by doing the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock ➙ Screen Resolution, and then select the desired screen resolution option for the external monitor.
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3. You connect the ultra dock to a computer with the provided USB 3.0 cable, but the ultra dock does not work. a. Ensure that the ultra dock is well powered by its power adapter. the ultra dock always needs external power adapter for operation, because it does not take power from the USB connector attached to your notebook computer. b. Ensure that the device driver of the ultra dock is well installed; if not, install the device driver and restart the computer. c.
2. You cannot play back videos on the external monitor but can play them back on the notebook computer monitor. Some notebook computers do not support the Certified Output Protection Protocol (COPP), and you will not be able to play back the protected videos on the external monitor connected to the ultra dock. The Corel WinDVD 10 program also has limitations on playing back videos in the Windows XP operating system.
Chapter 2. ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock This chapter contains the product information for the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock (hereafter called pro dock).
Main features • USB connectors: three USB 3.0 connectors and two USB 2.0 connectors • Network connection: Gigabit Ethernet speed • Supported external monitors: DP monitor, Digital Visual Interface - Integrated (DVI-I) monitor, and Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor (requires an additional DVI-I to VGA adapter) Maximum resolutions and refresh rates 1. DP output only: 2560 x 1600 pixels (60 Hz) 2. DVI-I output only or VGA output only: 2048 x 1152 pixels (60 Hz) 3.
Locating the controls The following figure shows the locations of controls on the pro dock. Figure 5. Overview of the pro dock 1 Power and connection indicator Used to indicate whether the pro dock is powered on normally. 2 Security-lock slot Used to secure the pro dock through a security cable lock. 3 Power connector Used to connect the power adapter. 4 USB 3.0 upstream connector Used to connect a notebook computer.
12 USB 3.0 connector Used to connect USB 3.0 devices, such as a USB scanner, a USB speaker, or a USB printer. 13 Headset and microphone combo connector Used to connect a microphone, a headset, or a speaker. 14 VESA mounting hole Used to fix the pro dock on the L Bracket or on the wall. System requirements Before using the pro dock, ensure that your notebook computer meets the following general requirements: • Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.
Minimum requirements (for viewing documents and Web sites) Recommended requirements (for full-screen video playback) Overall WEI Score: 3.0 or better Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core2 Guo / AMD Turion II or better* Memory: 2 GB Video Card: Intel GMA x 4500 / 36 x 0, ATI Radeon HD3xxx, NVIDIA GeForce 9xxx or better Overall WEI Score: 6.
Figure 6. Connecting the power adapter to the power cord 3. Connect the dc-in connector of the power adapter to the pro dock. The pro dock is powered on automatically. To power off the pro dock, press the power button of the pro dock. Notes: a. When the pro dock is power supplied, the pro dock is powered on automatically and the power and connection indicator is on. Press the power button of the pro dock to power off the pro dock. b. Be sure to correctly connect the pro dock to the power supply.
Uninstalling the device driver from Windows operating systems This section provides instructions on how to uninstall the device driver from Windows operating systems. To uninstall the device driver from the Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 operating system, do the following: For the Windows 7 operating system: 1. Exit all applications that use the pro dock. 2. Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo USB Display ➙ Uninstall. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the device driver. 4.
Hanging up the pro dock When you work with a ThinkPad notebook computer, a pro dock, and an external monitor together, you can choose to hang up the pro dock on the ThinkCentre Tiny L-Bracket Mounting Kit (hereafter called L Bracket). It saves space from your work area in this way. For more information about the L Bracket and the supported monitor, go to www.lenovo.com/support/stands. Align the VESA mounting holes in the pro dock with the corresponding two screws on the L bracket.
Note: The headset and microphone combo connector on the pro dock are automatically enabled when you have successfully connected the pro dock to your notebook computer and installed the device driver. However, if you cannot hear anything from the headset connected to the headset and microphone combo connector on the pro dock, you can manually enable the headset and microphone combo connector on the pro dock. See “Manually setting the playback device and recording device” on page 30 for more information.
To use the DVI-I video output connector, connect the DVI cable of the external monitor to the DVI-I video output connector on the pro dock. You also can connect an external monitor with a VGA connector to the pro dock using a DVI-I to VGA adapter. To use the DVI-I to VGA adapter, do the following: 1. Connect the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI-I video output connector on the pro dock. 2. Tighten the two screws on the DVI-I to VGA adapter. Figure 9. Using the DVI-I to VGA adapter 3.
3. In the Multiple displays drop-down list box, select one of the options to set your display output. Extend mode When the pro dock is in extend mode, it splits your display across two monitors. There are three options when you are using extend mode: • Extend: When you select this option, your notebook computer monitor becomes the primary display and the external monitor becomes the secondary display. By default, the external monitor display is on the right side of the notebook computer monitor display.
To enter mirror mode, do the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock ➙ Mirror. To exit mirror mode, do the following: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock ➙ Off. Single-display mode When the pro dock is in single-display mode, it enables you to show your desktop on only one screen.
For the Windows 7 operating system: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select Audio Setup. The Sound and Audio Devices Properties window opens. 3. Click the Audio tab. 4. Select a Lenovo USB audio device or other audio device from the Sound playback panel, and then select a Lenovo USB audio device or other audio device from the Sound recording panel. 5. Click OK. For the Windows 8.1 operating system: 1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.
For the Windows 10 operating system: 1. Right-click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock icon window opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up 2. Select Video Setup. The Setting window opens. 3. In the Orientation drop-down list box, select one of the following options: • Landscape: The external monitor display remains the same as your notebook computer monitor display. • Portrait: The external monitor display rotates 90 degrees to the left.
1. Click the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock icon opens. in the Windows notification area. A pop-up window 2. Select ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock, and then select the video output mode as you want. For more information about the video output modes, refer to “Understanding the video output modes” on page 28. Supported resolutions and refresh rates The following table lists the refresh rates supported at various resolutions for the pro dock video output. Table 4.
Table 4. Supported resolutions and refresh rates: DP output only (continued) Resolution Refresh rate (Unit: Hz) 2048 x 1280 60 2048 x 1536 60 2560 x 1440 50, 60 2560 x 1600 60 Notes: 1. Resolution refers to the number of pixels horizontally and vertically displayed on the screen. 2. Refresh rate (also called vertical frequency) measures the speed that the entire screen is rescanned. Table 5.
Table 5. Supported resolutions and refresh rates: DVI-I output only or VGA output only (continued) Resolution Refresh rate (Unit: Hz) 2048 x 1080 60 2048 x 1152 60 Table 6.
General 1. The ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock icon is not displayed on the screen. The ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock icon is displayed only when an external monitor is connected to the pro dock. If an external monitor is connected, ensure that the video cable is fully inserted into the pro dock and the monitor. 2. The power and connection indicator of the pro dock is not on.
– The connection between the video cable and the DVI-I video output connector Note: For the connection of the VGA connector, ensure that the DVI-I to VGA adapter also is secured by the screws on both sides of it. • If the problem persists, disconnect all connections of the pro dock, and uninstall the pro dock device driver. Then, reinstall the device driver and the pro dock. 2. You cannot play back videos on the external monitor but can play them back on the notebook computer monitor.
To enable the built-in audio connectors on your notebook computer, do the following: 1. Right-click the Volume icon in the Windows notification area. 2. Select Sounds, and the Sound window is displayed. 3. Click the Playback tab to select a built-in audio device, and then click the Recording tab to select another built-in audio device. 4. On the Playback tab, select a built-in audio device. On the Recording tab, select another built-in audio device.
Appendix A. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Online technical support Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at: http://www.lenovo.
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Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty L505-0010-02 08/2011 This Lenovo Limited Warranty consists of the following parts: Part 1 - General Terms Part 2 - Country-specific Terms Part 3 - Warranty Service Information The terms of Part 2 replace or modify terms of Part 1 as specified for a particular country. Part 1 - General Terms This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale.
• • • • backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product; provide the Service Provider with all system keys or passwords; provide the Service Provider with sufficient, free, and safe access to your facilities to perform service; remove all data, including confidential information, proprietary information and personal information, from the product or, if you are unable to remove any such information, modify the information to prevent its access by another party or so that it is not personal d
This warranty does not cover the following: • uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product; • loss of, or damage to, your data by a product; • any software programs, whether provided with the product or installed subsequently; • failure or damage resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, natural disasters, power surges, improper maintenance, or use not in accordance with product information materials; • damage caused by a non-authorized service
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OF LIABILITY: 1) THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; 2) LOSS, DAMAGE OR DISCLOSURE OF YOUR DATA; 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS REVENUE, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF LENOVO, ITS AFFILIATESS, SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES, NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
The following is added to Part 1: Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following address: EMEA Service Organisation, Lenovo (International) B.V., Floor 2, Einsteinova 21, 851 01, Bratislava, Slovakia. Service under this warranty for Lenovo hardware products purchased in EEA countries may be obtained in any EEA country in which the product has been announced and made available by Lenovo.
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Appendix C. Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock and ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ultra Dock - DK1523 ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock - DK1522 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices.
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Japan notice for ac power cord The ac power cord shipped with your product can be used only for this specific product. Do not use the ac power cord for other devices. Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Ukraine compliance mark Eurasian compliance mark Appendix C.
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Appendix D. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum, mas enviados à pontos de coleta, autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresas especializadas no manuseio de resíduos industriais, devidamente certificadas pelos orgãos ambientais, de acordo com a legislação local.
ThinkPad ThinkVantage ThinkCentre Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. DisplayPort and VESA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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Appendix E. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”). For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/RoHS_Communication.
India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011.
Part Number: SP40H10911 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40H10911 *1PSP40H10911*
