ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock User Guide

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Note: Before installing the product, be sure to read the warranty information in Appendix B “Lenovo Limited Warranty” on page 21.

Fourth Edition (June 2015)

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Contents

Chapter 1. About the dock ..... 1
Product description ..... 1
Locating connectors and controls on the dock ..... 2
System requirements ..... 4
Chapter 2. Installing the dock ..... 5
Connecting the dock to your notebook computer ..... 5
Installing the device driver on Windows operating systems ..... 6
Chapter 3. Using the dock ..... 7
Using the headset/microphone combo connector ..... 7
Using the USB 3.0 connector with battery charging function ..... 7
Using the USB connectors ..... 8
Using the Gigabit Ethernet connector ..... 8
Using the DisplayPort and DVI-I connectors ..... 8
Chapter 4. Working with the dock ..... 9
Understanding the video output modes ..... 9
Entering a video output mode ..... 9
Entering extend mode ..... 9
Entering mirror mode ..... 10
Entering single-display mode ..... 11
Manually enabling the headset/microphone combo connector ..... 12
Rotating the external monitor display ..... 12
Setting the color quality of the external monitor ..... 13
Setting the resolution of the external monitor ..... 13
Supported resolutions ..... 14
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting ..... 17
Appendix A. Service and Support. ..... 19

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Chapter 1. About the dock

This chapter contains product description, connector and control locations, and system requirements for the ThinkPad $ ^{\circledR} $ OneLink Pro Dock (hereafter called the dock).

Product description

The dock is a portable expansion module that enables you to easily connect your notebook computer to the Ethernet and multiple devices, such as a DisplayPort®, Digital Video Interface (DVI), or Video Graphics Array (VGA) monitor; a headset/microphone combo connector; and Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The dock provides four USB 3.0 connectors for higher bandwidth and better performance, and two USB 2.0 connectors for common USB devices. The dock also supports Gigabit Ethernet speed when you connect it to networks.

You can set up your work area by connecting your notebook computer to the dock with the OneLink cable, connecting multiple devices to the dock, and setting the dock on your notebook computer; then, you are ready to use the multiple devices each time you connect your notebook computer to the dock.

Your option package includes the following:

ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock

• Power adapter

• Power cord

Warranty poster

• DVI-I to VGA adapter

Contact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.

Locating connectors and controls on the dock

The following illustration helps you locate the connectors and controls on the dock.

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Figure 1. Overview of the dock

1 Power indicator

The power indicator is used to indicate the power status of the notebook computer that connects with the dock.

• If the power indicator is lit in red, it indicates that the notebook computer is turned on.

• If the power indicator is off, it indicates that your notebook computer is turned off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode; or the dock is disconnected from your notebook computer.

2 Headset/microphone combo connector

The headset/microphone combo connector is used to connect a headset, a microphone, or a speaker.

3 USB 3.0 connector with battery charging function

The USB 3.0 connector with battery charging function is used to do the following:

• Connecting USB devices (USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 compatible)

• Charging devices even when your notebook computer is turned off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode; or when the dock is disconnected from your notebook computer

4 USB 3.0 connector

The USB 3.0 connector is used to connect USB devices (USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 compatible).

5 Security-lock slot

The security-lock slot is used to secure the dock with a security cable lock.

Note: The security cable lock is not included in your option package. If necessary, purchase a security cable lock.

6 OneLink cable

The OneLink cable is used to connect the dock to your notebook computer.

Note: To avoid any fire damage, ensure that the notebook computer connecting the OneLink cable meets either of the following requirements:

• The flammability of the notebook computer enclosure is not lower than Class V-1.

• The notebook computer enclosure is metallic.

7 Power connector

The power connector is used to connect the power adapter.

Note: The power input rating of the dock is 20 V and 4.5 A.

8 Gigabit Ethernet connector

The Gigabit Ethernet connector is used to connect the dock to a network using an Ethernet cable.

9 USB 3.0 connectors

The two USB 3.0 connectors