Acer USB Type-C Dock II, User Manual

Page 1: ... 1 English Acer USB Type C Dock II User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ate and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your docking station All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic m...

Page 3: ...Type C dock is supported on the following operating system Microsoft Windows 10 In the box You package includes the following Acer USB Type C Dock II Acer USB Type C cable with Type A converter AC power adapter and power cord 2 way stand Documentation ...

Page 4: ...ter must feature a USB Type C port that supports at the same time the Power Delivery DP and data transfer functions Views 2 3 4 5 6 1 13 12 11 10 7 9 8 Icon Item Description 1 DP DisplayPort 1 2 port Supports high definition digital video connections 2 HDMI 2 0 port 1 Supports high definition digital audio video connections ...

Page 5: ... the status of the host 1 1 Pulsing The dock is on standby 2 On The host is on and connected Please refer to LED Power Indicator behaviour on page 14 for details 8 USB Type C port Connects to USB Type C devices for data transfer only 9 10 USB 3 0 ports Connects to USB devices 11 USB port with BC 1 2 charging Connects to USB devices and dynamically provides the power current required by the connect...

Page 6: ...The dock power button will not be able to mirror what the host power button does The power indicator will not be able to reflect the power status of your host 3 Supported functions with different connection types to the host Please refer to Views on page 4 for the port numbers and their positions Ports on dock Full function Type c port on host side Data only Type C port on host side USB 3 0 port o...

Page 7: ...ck II allows you to setup the dock in a space saving way Vertical mode 1 2 Place the stand on even and steady surface Arrange the stand and the dock as illustrated Align the rear side of the dock with the rubber ridge After the ridge is aligned push the dock down into place ...

Page 8: ...come with the package and screw the dock onto the back of your monitor Note Make sure the hook with Acer logo is on your left Hold the dock with Acer logo facing you and the side with 2 ports facing up Horizontally align the Acer logos on both sides Align the hook on the left of the stand with the slot on the dock ...

Page 9: ... 9 English 3 4 When the hook is in place push the dock to the left Make sure the hook is completely inserted into the slot ...

Page 10: ...ed for fullest compatibility Note For optimal compatibility please download the latest firmware for the dock and drivers for Windows See The firmware and driver update kit on page 12 1 Lay the dock horizontally on a flat surface or following the previous chapter to setup your dock using the 2 way stand 2 Plug in the AC adapter Please use the adapter provided with the dock to achieve the full suppo...

Page 11: ... through the Ethernet RJ 45 port the following network functions are supported Note The dock must be connected to the host computer supporting full functions of USB Type C connection and equipped with specific hardware firmware BIOS to achieve full support of the following functions Preboot eXecution Environment Preboot eXecution Environment technology allows the connected computer host with corre...

Page 12: ...river Update Tool 2 Click on Check Version to check the current firmware version of your dock 3 When you find the Dock version does not match the Tool version please click on FW Upgrade to upgrade the firmware Note Do not disconnect the dock form your host nor close the update window when the firmware upgrade is in progress 4 When the upgrade is finished click Exit then un plug and re plug in the ...

Page 13: ...nnected on not connected not connected not connected on not connected not connected not connected 2 displays on 3840x2160 not connected not connected on not connected 3840x2160 not connected on not connected not connected 3840x2160 3 displays on 3840x2160 3840x2160 not connected on 3840x2160 not connected 3840x2160 on not connected 3840x2160 3840x2160 4 displays on 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160 on...

Page 14: ... requirements for full screen video playback Processor Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Memory 8 GB Conditions of the dock Condition of the host LED behavior AC not plugged in Off AC plugged in Not connected to the host Pulsing Connected to host via USB 3 0 port Keep on Connected to host via USB Type C port Host on Keep on Host in sleep mode Pulsing Host in hibernation mode Off Host off Off ...

Page 15: ... need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Disconnecting the power source Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by un...

Page 16: ...roduced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC The power cord included with the system meets the requirements for use in the country region where the system was purchased Power cords for use in other countries regions must meet the requirements for that country...

Page 17: ...ock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product The bottom surface areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid injury ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or remo...

Page 18: ...aches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer Long work periods bad posture poor work habits stress inadequate working conditions personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorder...

Page 19: ...splay at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks...

Page 20: ...angle Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If ...

Page 21: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other compu...

Page 22: ...sateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC ...

Page 23: ...nditions Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity non condensing 20 to 60 Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Russian Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom I...

Page 24: ...nd mirror for triple displays simultaneously please refer to page 13 3840 x 2160 60 Hz DP 3840 x 2160 60 Hz HDMI 3840 x 2160 30 Hz HDMI Alt mode Audio Supports 3 5 mm 4 position TRRS headset Networking Ethernet Giga Lan 10 100 1000 Power delivery profiles Supports 5 V 3 A 9 V 3 A 12 V 3 A 15 V 3 A 19 V 3 A and 20 V 3 A USB Type C ports UFP to host USB 3 1 Gen1 DP Power Delivery 60 W DFP for device...