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ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A DockUser Guide
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ContentsChapter 1. About the dock . . . . . . . 1Product description . . . . . . . . .Operating system requirement . . . . .In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dock controls, connectors, and indicator .1112Chapter 2. Setting up the dock . . . . . 5Connecting the dock to your computer. . . . . . . 5Installing and uninstalling the device driver . . . . . 5Chapter 3. Using the dock. . . . . . . . 7Using the audio connector . . . . . . . . . . . 7Using the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . 7 Copyright Lenovo 2018Using the video output connectors .Maximum resolutions . . . . .Supported resolutions . . . .System requirements . . . . .Configuring the external displays. . 8. . 8. . 9. 10. 10Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . 13Appendix A. Accessibilityinformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 17i
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Chapter 1. About the dockThis chapter provides product information about the ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock (referred toas dock).Product descriptionThe dock is a portable expansion module. It can easily connect your compatible computer to the Ethernetand multiple devices, such as a headset, a monitor, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device. For thecompatible computer list, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/docks and select the entry for the dock.After setting up the dock, you can connect multiple devices to the dock and configure the dock on yourcomputer. Then, you can use the multiple devices each time you connect your computer to the dock.Operating system requirementThe dock is supported on the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 10In the boxYour option package includes the following: ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock ThinkPad USB-C Cable with USB-A Converter (referred to as USB-CTM cable) ac power adapter and power cord DocumentationContact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proof ofpurchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service. Copyright Lenovo 20181
Dock controls, connectors, and indicator1 Power button with indicator2 Security-lock slot3 Audio connector4 USB 3.1 connector Gen 25 USB-C connector (for connecting USB-C compatibledevices)6 USB 2.0 connector7 USB 2.0 connector8 DisplayPort connector 19 HDMITM connector 110 DisplayPort connector 211 HDMI connector 212 Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 213 USB 3.1 connector Gen 214 Ethernet connector15 USB-C connector (for connecting computer)16 Power connector1Power button with indicator: The dock power button works differently in the following situations: When the dock is connected only to ac power but not the computer, press the dock power button to turnoff and turn on the dock. The indicator in the dock power button shows the dock status:– Amber: The dock is on.2ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide
– Off: The dock is off. When the dock is connected to the USB-C connector on your computer, the dock power button functionsas your computer power button. You can press the dock power button to turn on, turn off, wake up thecomputer, or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode after you define what the computer powerbutton does on your computer. To change what the computer power button does, do the following:1. Go to Control Panel.– For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu and click Control Panel.– For Windows 10: Click the Start button to open the Start menu and click Windows System Control Panel.2. View Control Panel by Large icons or Small icons.3. Click Power Options Choose what the power buttons do.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.The indicator in the dock power button shows the computer status:– Solid white: The computer is on.– White, blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.– Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. When the dock is connected to the USB 3.1 connector on your computer, the indicator in the dock powerbutton shows the dock status:– Solid white: The dock is on.– Amber or off: For dock connectors, only the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is working. Press thedock power button to turn off the dock.Note: The USB 3.1 connector on your computer has different power settings under different computerstatus. Therefore, the indicator in the dock power button will not show the computer status.2 Security-lock slot: To protect your dock from theft, lock your dock to a desk, table, or other fixturethrough a security cable lock designed to fit the security-lock slot on your dock.Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and securityfeature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performanceof the locking device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at https://www.lenovoquickpick.com/.3Audio connector: Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug.4 13 USB 3.1 connectors Gen 2: With greater data transfer rate, the USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is used toconnect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USBprinter.5 USB-C connector (for connecting USB-C compatible devices): Use the connector to transfer data orcharge your device. This connector can supply power up to 5 V 3 A during the charging process.6 7 USB 2.0 connectors: Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, aUSB storage device, or a USB printer.Notes: It is recommended that you connect the keyboard or mouse to the USB 2.0 connector on the dock. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 device to a USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 instead of a USB 2.0connector on the dock.Chapter 1. About the dock3
8 10 DisplayPort connectors: Connect a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or otherdevices that use a DisplayPort connector.9 11 HDMI connectors: The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector is a digital audio andvideo interface. It enables you to connect the dock to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor,such as an HDTV.Note: The video output connectors of the same group do not support video output at the same time: Group 1: DisplayPort connector 1 8 and HDMI connector 1 9 Group 2: DisplayPort connector 2 10 and HDMI connector 2 1112 Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2: With greater data transfer rate and charging speed, the AlwaysOn USB 3.1 connector Gen 2 is used to connect USB-compatible devices and charge some mobile digitaldevices and smartphones when the dock is connected to the power supply. This connector can supplypower up to 2.4 A during the charging process.14Ethernet connector: Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet local area network (LAN).15USB-C connector (for connecting computer): Connect the USB-C cable to the computer.16Power connector: Connect the ac power adapter.4ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide
Chapter 2. Setting up the dockThis chapter provides information about setting up the dock.Connecting the dock to your computerTo connect the dock to your computer, do the following:Note: Ensure that you use the USB-C cable, the ac power adapter, and the power cord that come with thedock.1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.2. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.3. Connect the ac power adapter to the power connector on the dock.4. Connect one end of the USB-C cable to the USB-C connector (for connecting computer) on the dock.5. Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to the computer by doing one of the following: Connect the USB-C cable to the USB-C connector on the computer 5a .The dock supplies power tothe computer. Connect the USB-C connector of the cable to the USB converter. Then connect the USB converter tothe USB 3.1 connector on the computer 5b . The dock does not supply power to the computer.Installing and uninstalling the device driverEnsure that the device driver for the dock is installed on your computer before using the dock. Copyright Lenovo 20185
The device driver is preinstalled on all supported Lenovo computers and the dock is ready for use after youconnect it to an ac power source and your computer. For the supported computer model information, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/support/docks and select the entry for the dock.You also can download the latest device driver from the Lenovo Web site by doing the following:1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/docks.2. Select the entry for the dock.3. Follow the instructions on the screen to download and install the device driver.To uninstall the device driver, do the following:1. Go to Control Panel and view by Category.2. Click Uninstall a program.3. Right-click DisplayLink Graphics Driver to select Uninstall.4. Right-click ThinkPad USB Ethernet Adapter Driver to select Uninstall.5. Right-click ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C Dock Driver to select Uninstall.6. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the device driver.7. Restart your computer.6ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide
Chapter 3. Using the dockThis chapter provides information about using the dock.Using the audio connectorAfter setting up the dock, the audio connector on the dock is enabled and the audio connector on thecomputer is disabled by default. Depending on your needs, you can manually enable the audio connector onthe dock or on the computer.To enable an audio connector manually, do the following:1. Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area.2. Click Playback devices. The Sound window is displayed.3. Click the Playback tab to select an audio line-out device and then click Set Default.4. Click the Recording tab to select an audio line-in device and then click Set Default.5. Click OK.Note: To apply your configuration, restart the applications that are using the audio devices. The currentconfiguration will be saved until you change it the next time.Using the Ethernet connectorTo use the Ethernet connector on the dock, connect the dock to a standard 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000Mbps network using an Ethernet cable.DANGERTo avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this connector.The Ethernet connector has two network status indicators. When the green indicator is on, the computer isconnected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.The following functions are available on supported computers when the dock is connected to both thecomputer and the LAN. For the supported computer information, refer to the document Network functionsupport – Option Compatibility Matrix available at www.lenovo.com/accessoriesguide. Preboot eXecution EnvironmentThe Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) technology makes the computer more manageable by enablingthe computer to start from a server. MAC address Pass ThroughAfter enabling the MAC address Pass Through function, your dock MAC address is the same as that ofyour computer. Wake on LANThe network administrator can turn on a computer from a management console by using the Wake onLAN feature. Copyright Lenovo 20187
When the Wake on LAN function is enabled, many operations, such as data transfer, software updates,and flash updates of the UEFI BIOS, can be done remotely without remote attendance. The updatingprocess can perform after normal working hours and on weekends, so that the users are not interruptedduring work, and the LAN traffic is kept to a minimum. It saves time and increases productivity. Wake on LAN from DockEnable the Wake on LAN from Dock feature from the computer when the dock is connected to thecomputer. Then you can realize the Wake on LAN feature.Note: To use the Wake on LAN feature to wake the computer from hibernation mode or turn on thecomputer, ensure that the dock is connected to the USB-C connector on the computer.You can enable the Wake on LAN feature or the Wake on LAN from Dock feature through configuring theBIOS on your computer by doing the following:1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setupprogram.2. Select Config Network. The Network submenu is displayed.3. Select a corresponding option for the Wake on LAN feature.4. Press F10 to save the settings and exit.Note: For more information about configuring the BIOS, refer to the user guide that comes with yourcomputer.Using the video output connectorsThe dock has four video output connectors as shown to support up to two external displays. To use thevideo output connectors on the dock, connect an external display to the connector using a correspondingcable.Notes: The video output connectors of the same group do not support video output at the same time. The external displays connected to the dock will not be on until your computer enters the Windowsoperating system. Do not connect one external display to another external display that is connected to the dock. The dockdoes not support this Daisy Chain connection. The dock does not support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Therefore, the videooutput connectors on the dock do not support the playback of protected contents on the external display.Maximum resolutionsThe dock supports the following maximum resolution for the external displays if they also support thatresolution: 5120 x 2880 pixels / 60 Hz, with an external display connected to both DisplayPort connectors with theDisplayPort cables that come with the external display 4096 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz, with an external display connected to one DisplayPort or HDMI connector8ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide
3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz, with two external displays connected to the following video outputconnectors:– DisplayPort 1 and DisplayPort 2– DisplayPort 1 and HDMI 2– HDMI 1 and DisplayPort 2– HDMI 1 and HDMI 2For more information about the external displays, see the manuals that come with them.Supported resolutionsThe dock supports the following resolutions and refresh rates for external displays:Note: The dock does not support display resolutions with interlaced scanning, such as 1080i.Resolution (pixels)Refresh rate (Hz)640 x 48060, 67, 72, 75, 85720 x 40070, 85, 88720 x 48050, 60768 x 57650, 60800 x 60056, 60, 72, 75, 85832 x 62475800 x 48060848 x 480601024 x 600601024 x 76860, 70, 75, 851152 x 864751152 x 870751280 x 72050, 601280 x 76860, 75, 851280 x 800601280 x 96060, 851280 x 102460, 751360 x 768601366 x 76850, 601368 x 768601400 x 105060, 75, 851440 x 900601600 x 900601600 x 1200601680 x 1050601920 x 108050, 60Chapter 3. Using the dock9
Resolution (pixels)Refresh rate (Hz)1920 x 1200602048 x 1080602048 x 1152602048 x 1280602048 x 1536602560 x 144050, 602560 x 1600603440 x 1440303840 x 216030, 604096 x 2160605120 x 288060System requirementsYour computer requirements for the resolutions of 3840 x 2160 pixels or 4096 x 2160 pixels are as follows:Minimum requirements (for viewing documents andWeb sites)Minimum requirements (for full-screen videoplayback)Processor: Intel CoreTM i3 2 GHz / Intel Core M / AMD Trinity or betterProcessor: Intel SkyLake i3 or Intel Core i7 2 GHz / AMDRichland A10-575x / AMD Kaveri A10-7400P or betterMemory: 4 GBMemory: 8 GBGraphics card: Intel HD 4000, ATI Radeon HD 7xxx,NVIDIA GeForce 5xxM or better, with drivers releasedspecifically for the Windows versionGraphics card: Intel HD 4000, ATI Radeon HD 8650,NVIDIA GeForce 7xxM or better, with drivers releasedspecifically for the Windows versionUSB: USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 (recommended)USB: USB 3.1Disk: 7200 rounds per minute (RPM) of hard disk drive orsolid-state driveNote: To play back videos with the resolution of 3840 x2160 pixels, ensure that your computer is capable ofdecoding the videos in the Graphic Processing Unit(GPU).Configuring the external displaysYou can perform the following configurations for the external displays connected to your dock to meet yourneeds: Choosing a display mode: extend mode, mirror mode, or single-display mode Rotating the external displays Setting the resolution of the external displays Setting the color quality of the external displaysTo configure the external displays, do the following:1. Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution (Windows 7) or Display settings (Windows10).10ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration.For more information, see the Windows help information system.Chapter 3. Using the dock11
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Chapter 4. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about what to do if you experience problems with the dock.General1. The dock does not work after connected to a computer with the provided USB-C cable. Ensure that you use the ac power adapter, power cord, and USB-C cable that come with the dock.Disconnect and reconnect each one to ensure that they work well. The dock always needs anexternal power adapter for operation, because it does not take power from your computer. Ensure that the computer connector (USB-C or USB 3.1 connector) that the dock is connected toworks well. Ensure that the device driver of the dock is correctly installed on your computer; if not, install thedevice driver and restart the computer.2. The 2.4 GHz wireless keyboard or 2.4 GHz wireless mouse function is interrupted. The mousepointer lags or it cannot move. Some characters are lost when you input by the keyboard.Ensure that you connect the 2.4 GHz device receiver to the USB 2.0 connector on the dock.3. The charging speed becomes slow after I connect my device (such as a mobile phone) to the dockfor charging.Ensure that you connect your device to the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2. Disconnect the dockfrom the computer and the charging speed might become faster.4. My mobile phones or other USB devices cannot be charged with the Always On USB 3.1connector Gen 2 on the dock.It is recommended that you disconnect the dock from the computer and then you can charge the mobilephones or other USB devices.5. The mouse and keyboard cannot wake up my computer when connected to the Always On USB3.1 connector Gen 2 on the dock.Ensure that your mouse or keyboard is connected to another USB connector (USB 2.0 connectorrecommended) on the dock instead of the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 2.6. The dock does not supply power to my computer after being connected to the computer with theprovided USB-C cable.Ensure that you use the ac power adapter and the power cord that come with the dock.Video output1. The external display is blank. Ensure that the computer connected to the dock is running correctly and is not in sleep or hibernationmode. When the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, the external display is always blank. Ensure that you connect no more than two external displays at a time. Ensure that the device driver of the dock is correctly installed. Ensure that the following connections are correct:– The connection between the dock, the USB-C cable, and the computer– The connection between the dock, the ac power adapter, the power cord, and the electrical outlet– The connection between the dock, your video cable, and the external display Copyright Lenovo 201813
If the problem persists, disconnect all connections of the dock and uninstall the device driver of thedock. Then, reinstall the device driver and reconnect all cables to the dock. See Chapter 2 “Setting upthe dock” on page 5.2. I cannot play back videos on the external display but can play them back on the computer display.Some computers do not support the Certified Output Protection Protocol (COPP), so you cannot playback the protected videos on the external display connected to the dock.To play back videos on the external display, connect the external display to an available DisplayPort orHDMI connector on your computer. Then extend the video output from your computer display to theexternal display. For more information, see “Configuring the external displays” on page 10.3. The images on the external display flutter.Check the resolution of the external display and ensure that you use the recommended resolution. Formore information, see “Configuring the external displays” on page 10.4. The images on the external display are not in correct colors.Check the color quality of the external display and adjust it to meet your needs. For more information,see “Configuring the external displays” on page 10.5. The computer can play back Web flashes. However, when I drag the window to the externaldisplay and maximize the playback window, the playback stops.To solve the problem, update your Adobe Flash Player program to the latest version.AudioI cannot hear anything through my computer speakers or I cannot use the audio connector on thecomputer.By default, Lenovo computers use the audio connector on the dock and disable the built-in audio connectoron the computer when the dock is connected. However, you can manually enable the built-in audioconnector on the computer. For more information, see “Using the audio connector” on page 7.14ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock User Guide
Appendix A. Accessibility informationDocumentation in accessible formatsLenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats, such as properly tagged PDF files orHyperText Markup Language (HTML) files. Lenovo electronic documentation is developed to ensure thatvisually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader. Each image in thedocumentation also includes adequate alternative text to explain the image so that visually impaired userscan understand the image when they use a screen reader.To open and view PDF files, your computer must have the Adobe Reader program installed. The AdobeReader program also is available for download at:http://www.adobe.com Copyright Lenovo 201815
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Appendix B. TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both:LenovoLenovo logoThinkPad ThinkPad logoMicrosoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks ofHDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.USB-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.NVIDIA and GeForce are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Copyright Lenovo 201817
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USB-C connector (for connecting USB-C compatible devices): Use the connector to transfer data or charge your device. This connector can supply power up to 5 V 3 A during the charging process. 6 7 . USB 2.0 connectors: Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer. Notes:
