Instruction Manual
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6. As necessary, connect any other devices to the docking station, including an RJ45
network connection, USB peripherals, a headset, speakers, or microphones.
Switch which host to control
1. Ensure that both host laptops are connected to the docking station’s two USB 3.0
host ports.
2. Press the “HOST SWITCH” button on the side of the docking station to cycle between
which host laptop to control.
The docking station’s ports, functionality, and connected devices are controlled by
the host laptop that the dock is set to.
Note:
Display placement is maintained when switching between host laptops.
For example, If “HOST 1” places the displays vertically, and “HOST 2” places the displays
horizontally, display placement will be maintained when switched.
About the docking station ports
The four USB ports located at the back of the docking station are standard USB 3.0
throughput ports. When the docking station is connected to a host laptop, these ports
provide a trickle charge to a selection of devices.
The side USB 3.0 port is compliant with Battery Charging Specification Revision 1.2 (BC
1.2), which means that you can use the port to connect and charge a device faster than
a traditional standard USB 3.0 port.
This side USB 3.0 port can fast-charge a connected device, even when the docking
station isn’t connected to a host laptop. When the docking station is connected to a
host laptop, the side USB 3.0 port functions as a Charging Downstream Port (CDP),
which has simultaneous charge and sync capabilities.
Charge a device
If you’re only using the side USB 3.0 port to charge a device, a connection to a host
laptop isn’t required.
• To charge a device, connect a device to the USB 3.0 port located on the side of the
docking station.
Note:
The side USB 3.0 port can only fast-charge connected devices that comply to
USB Battery Charging Specification Revision 1.2.
Charge an iPad with a 30-pin dock connector
The following steps only apply to an iPad with a 30-pin connector. An iPad that uses
a Lightning connector can be charged using the USB port located on the side of the
docking station.
1. Make sure that the host laptops are not connected to the docking station.
