Instruction Manual
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Operation
USB 3.0 Charging Downstream/Fast-Charge and Sync Port
The side USB 3.0 port on the Docking Station functions as both a Charging
Downstream/Fast-Charge and Data Port, compliant with Battery Charging
Specification Revision 1.2 (BC 1.2), letting you connect and charge devices quicker than
a traditional standard USB 3.0 port.
This Charging Downstream Port (CDP) has the ability to fast-charge connected devices,
even when not connected to a host system. When connected to a host laptop, the
side USB 3.0 port will still function as both fast-charge and a data throughput port.
The three USB 3.0 ports on the rear of the Docking Station are standard USB 3.0 data
throughput ports. Providing the Docking Station is connected to a host laptop, these
ports will provide a trickle charge to a selection of devices.
1. Connect your device to the USB 3.0 fast-charge port on the side of the Docking
Station as desired. A connection to a host laptop is not required if using the ports for
charging purposes only.
Note:
The side USB 3.0 port will only fast-charge connected devices that comply to the
USB Battery Charging Specification Revision 1.2.
First Generation Apple® iPad® Charging (30-Pin Connector)
In order to charge the first generation Apple iPad, the iPad must be connected to the
Docking Stations USB 3.0 fast-charge port following the below procedure.
1. Without a host laptop connected to the Docking Station, connect the iPad to the
Docking Stations USB 3.0 fast-charge port to initiate “charge” mode with your
connected iPad.
2. When a first generation iPad is connected to the Docking Station, and the Docking
Station is then connected to a host laptop, the iPad will switch to data sync mode
only.
3. To reset and switch back to “charge” mode, disconnect the host laptop from the
Docking Station.
4. Once the host laptop is disconnected from the Docking Station, disconnect and
reconnect the iPad to the Docking Station.
Note:
The above process only applies to iPads with the 30-Pin connector. iPads with a
Lightning™ connector can be charged as normal using the Docking Stations USB 3.0
fast-charge port.
