Dock n’ Charge Product Guide P/N: SWP240A 1
Contents 1. Packaging Contents 3 2. System Requirements 3 3. Locating the controls 4 4. Installing the Warpia Dock n’ Charge 5 4.1 Installing the device driver 5 4.2 Uninstalling the device driver 6 4.3 Connecting the Dock n’ Charge to your computer 7 5. Using the Dock n’ Charge 8 6. Working with the Dock n’ Charge 10 6.1 Understanding the video output modes 14 6.2 Working with the docking station utility 20 7. Helpful Tips & Troubleshooting 23 8.
1. Package Contents Dock n’ Charge Quick Start Guide USB 3.0 cable Installation CD DVI to VGA Adapter Power Adapter 2. System Requirements Windows Based Laptop or Tablet with an available USB 2.0 or 3.0 Port Supports Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8. Does not support Windows RT Tablets Processor: 1.33 GHz Intel dual-core ATOM Baytrail or higher 2.0 GHz Intel Core2 or higher 2.
3. Locating the Controls ① ⑤b ② ⑥ ③ ④ ④b ⑤ ⑦ ⑨ ⑧ ⑩ ① Power button ② Power indicator light ③ Headset and microphone combo jack Used to turn on or turn off the docking station. ④ Front panel super speed USB 3.0 Used to connect USB devices (USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 compatible). connector ④b Front panel super speed USB 3.0 ⑤ ⑤b Lights when the docking station is powered Used to connect a microphone, a headset, or a speaker. connector with 2.
4. Installing the Warpia Dock n’ Charge 4.1 Installing the Software Driver Insert the CD into the computer and laptop CD-ROM • The disc should start automatically. If the disc does not start automatically, do one of the following: • If the autoplay window opens, click Run Warpia.exe • If the autoplay window does not open, do one of the following: – For the Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system, go into My Computer or Computer, then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon.
4.2 Uninstalling the Device Driver For the Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system: 1. Exit all applications that use the Dock n’ Charge. 2. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Programs and Features ➙ Uninstall DisplayLink Graphics. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the device driver. 4. Restart your computer if necessary. For the Windows 8 operating system: 1. Exit all applications that use the Dock n’ Charge. 2.
4.3 Connecting the Dock n’ Charge to Your Computer To connect the docking station to your Laptop or Tablet, do the following: 1. Connect the dc-in connector of the power adapter to the docking station. 2. Connect the power plug of the power cord to an electrical outlet. Press the power button to turn on the docking station. 3. Connect the USB B plug of the USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 upstream connector on the docking station. 4. Connect the USB A plug of the USB 3.
5. Using the Dock n’ Charge This section provides information on how to use the headset and microphone jacks, Gigabit Ethernet connector, USB connectors, and video outputs on the Dock n’Charge. Using the headset and microphone jacks: The headset and microphone jacks are located in the front of the Dock n’Charge and are both 3.5 mm in size. To use the headset and microphone jacks simply, connect your headset, speaker or microphone to the appropriate jack.
Using the video outputs The video outputs on the Dock n’ Charge consist of one HDMI connector and one DVI-I connector. A VGA monitor can be plugged into the DVI-I output with the included DVI to VGA adapter. You can simultaneously connect up to two external displays to the docking station using the two video outputs. You do not have to disconnect the docking station from your computer each time when you connect the external displays.
6. Configuring External Displays This Section describes how to use DisplayLink Software which is included with the Dock n’ Charge and is used to run the external displays Notes: • The DisplayLink System tray Graphical User Interface (GUI), covered below, will only be available when the Dock n’ Charge is plugged into the USB port of the computer and an external display is plugged into the Dock n’ Charge • Terminology for “Mirror Mode” can vary between operation systems and the DisplayLink GUI.
After clicking on the DisplayLink icon, a menu appears with several options. They are shown and described below.
Display Description Displays a list of available resolutions. Some resolutions Screen may be enclosed by [ ]. Please see, Inferred Modes. Resolution This option is not available in mirror mode as the resolution is defined as the resolution of the main monitor. Screen Normal No rotation is applied to the DisplayLink display Rotation Rotated Left Rotates the extended or mirrored display by 270 degrees. Rotated Right Rotates the extended or mirrored display by 90 degrees.
Display 1\11 enu Description Off Switches off this display. Optimize for Video Select this option for better movie playback performance on the DisplayLink (Windows Vista enabled displays. Only select this option when playing back video content. Only) Note: Text may appear less clear when enabled. Fit to TV If the Windows desktop does not completely appear on the TV, this option can be used to adjust the size of the Windows desktop. See "Fit to TV" for details on how to configure this feature.
6.1 Understanding the Video Output Modes The Dock n’ Charge works in the following three video output modes: • “Extend mode” • “Mirror mode” • “Single-display mode” By default, the docking station works in extend mode. All three options can be changed by clicking on the DisplayLink icon located in the Task Bar and discussed earlier in section 6.0 Extend Mode When the Dock n’ Charge is in extend mode, it splits your display across multiple monitors.
Mirror mode When the Dock n’ Charge is in mirror mode, it clones your Laptop/Tablet screen to the external monitor(s). The docking station automatically selects the settings (screen resolution, color quality, and refresh rate) for the external monitor(s), which will enable the best resolution based on your Laptop/Tablet’s resolution capabilities. Single-display mode When the Dock n’ Charge is in single-display mode, it enables you to show your desktop on only one screen.
Fit to TV What is Fit to TV? • If using your Dock n’ Charge to connect to a TV, all of the Windows desktop may not be available to view. Many TVs will automatically 'overscan' the image streamed by cutting off the borders and filling the screen with the image. • On some TVs it may be possible to turn this 'overscan' off in your TVs settings menu. Consult your TVs User Manual to see if this is an option for you. If you can do so, then you will not need to use the Fit to TV function of the DisplayLink UI.
• You will also see a red border on the External display • The red border shows the size of the new Windows desktop. Use the “+” and “-” controls on the Fit to TV GUI to change the size of the red border until it fits on the TV screen. Note: Finer configuration of the size of the border can be achieved by holding down the CTRL key and clicking the “+” and “-”. • Once the red border is at the edges of the TV screen, click “Apply” to resize the Windows desktop.
Supported resolutions and refresh rates The following table lists the refresh rates supported at various resolutions for the Dock n’ Charge’s video outputs.
Inferred Modes Some modes in the DisplayLink GUI are shown with [ ] around them. • This occurs when connecting a monitor with a preferred mode higher than the maximum supported resolution of the W device • In this case, the preferred resolution of the monitor cannot be supported. However we add lower resolutions of the same aspect ratio to be tried with the monitor.
6.2 Working with the Docking Station Utility Checking for updates The DisplayLink utility is able to check whether there is any update for the device driver in the Windows 7, Windows8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems. To check for device driver updates, do the following: 1. Click the DisplayLink icon in the Windows notification area. A pop-up menu opens. 2. Select Check for updates. The docking station utility will automatically search for available device driver updates.
Optimizing the video playback quality In the Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 operating system, the Dock n’ Charge enables you to optimize the video playback quality when there are quality issues, such as a tear or split. After optimizing, the display will be smoother and clearer. To optimize the video playback quality, do the following: 1. Click the DisplayLink icon in the Windows notification area. A pop-up menu opens. 2. Select DisplayLink ➙ Optimize for Video.
For the Windows 7 operating system: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the DisplayLink icon in the Windows notification area. A pop-up menu opens. Select Video Setup. A window opens. Click Advanced settings, and then click the Monitor tab. Select High Color (16 bit) or True Color (32 bit) from the Colors drop-down list box. 5. Click OK to save the setting. Note: This feature is not supported in the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.
7. Helpful Tips & Troubleshooting General 1. The DisplayLink icon is not displayed on your screen. The DisplayLink icon is displayed only when an external monitor is connected to the docking station . If an external monitor is connected, ensure that the video cable is fully inserted into the docking station and the monitor. 2. The power and connection indicator of the docking station is not on.
• The connection between the USB 3.0 cable and your Laptop or Tablet • The connection between the USB 3.0 and the Dock n’ Charge • The connection among the power supply, the Dock n’ Charge, and the electrical outlet • The connection between the video cable and the video output connectors Note: For the connection of a VA, ensure that the DVI-I to VGA adapter also is secured by the screws on both sides of it.
4. The images on the external monitor(s) flutter. To solve the problem, check the following: a) Ensure that the external monitor(s) are well connected to the video outputs of the docking station b) Check the display resolution setting of the notebook computer and ensure that the resolution is supported by the docking station c) Check that you do not select Optimize for Video in the Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 operating system.
Audio You cannot hear anything through your notebook computer speakers or you cannot use the audio connectors on the notebook computer. By default, notebook computers use the headset jack on the docking station and disable built-in audio connectors when the docking station is connected. To enable the built-in audio connectors on your computer, depending on the operating system you are using, do one of the following: For the Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 operating systems: 1.
Error Messages The DisplayLink software occasionally displays user messages in a bubble in the notification area. The table below lists the user messages and their description.
8. Warpia Support & Contacting Warpia Warpia Support If you require additional help or are still having problems operating the Dock n’ Charge™, you may contact Warpia for additional technical assistance. Before you call Review the user’s manual and/or troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your Dock n’ Charge™. Ensure you have the latest Windows software updates for your computer.
