T H U N D E R B O L T User Guide Thunderbolt 3 Workflow Notebook and Device Charging Windows and Mac 3 D O C K
CONTENTS Introduction 1.1 Minimum System Requirements.............................................1 1.2 Package Contents..................................................................1 1.3 About This Manual..................................................................1 1.4 OWC Dock Ejector..................................................................2 1.5 Front View...............................................................................2 1.6 Rear View.......................................
INTRODUCTION 1.1 Minimum System Requirements Mac Requirements -- macOS 10.12 or later Windows Requirements -- Windows 10 or later Hardware Requirements -- Works with any Thunderbolt 3 equipped computer 1.2 Package Contents OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock Thunderbolt 3 cable Power supply and cable IMPORTANT NOTES -- Remove the thin plastic film from the top and bottom of the dock before use.
1.4 OWC Dock Ejector This application safely ejects all drives connected to the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock with a single click, adding peace of mind to fast-paced mobile workflows. To install this app, please follow the steps below. 1. Download the installer file: For Mac download.owcdigital.com/dockejector/mac or for Windows download.owcdigital.com/dockejector/win 2. Launch the installer and follow the prompts. No restart is required. 3.
1.6 Rear View 1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports — Connect additional USB devices via Type-A connectors here. Left-most port is a high-power port.1 2. S/PDIF Digital Audio port (output only) — Connect S/PDIF device here. 3. Gigabit Ethernet port — Connect an Ethernet cable here to access a wired network. 4. Thunderbolt 3 ports — Connect one port to the Thunderbolt 3 host; you must connect to the dedicated Power Delivery port (right) to charge the host.
SUPPORT RESOURCES 2.1 Connection 1. Connect the Thunderbolt 3 Dock to power using the included power supply and cable. 2. Connect the dock to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer using either one of the Thunderbolt ports on the dock. 3. Connect other devices to the appropriate ports on the dock. All connected devices will be available immediately for use on your computer. 2.
2.2 Usage Notes continued -- Dual 4K display setups that include a native Thunderbolt 3 display were not available at the time of this writing. The Apple Digital AV Multiport Adapter and the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter are both supported by the Thunderbolt 3 Dock. Performance Notes -- For the USB Type-A ports on the back of the device, connecting to only one of them will allow for maximum performance. As you plug in additional USB devices to the other ports, the bandwidth will be shared among them.
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General Use Precautions: -- To avoid damage, do not expose the device to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F). -- Always unplug the device from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. -- Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers.
