HP elite usb-c, User Manual

Page 1: ...HP Elite USB C Docking Station User Guide ...

Page 2: ...nformation contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Second Edition January 2016 First Edi...

Page 3: ... Using additional software features 8 Sleep Hibernation shutdown and restart 8 2 Using the docking station 9 Docking station guidelines 9 Connecting to a network 10 Connecting USB devices 11 Connecting to a DisplayPort device 12 Connecting to an HDMI device 13 Connecting audio 14 Connecting analog audio devices 14 Connecting an optional security cable 15 3 Disconnecting the docking station 16 4 Tr...

Page 4: ...5 Specifications 20 Input power 20 Operating environment 20 Index 21 iv ...

Page 5: ...atures of the HP Elite USB C Docking Station may not be available on your computer Top component Component Description Power light On The docking station is on Pulsing The docking station is in the standby state a power saving state The docking station enters standby if no devices are connected or if all devices have been idle for more than 10 minutes Identifying components 1 ...

Page 6: ...ing station to a notebook or tablet 2 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the docking station NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or stolen 2 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 7: ...ntation Windows 8 Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen select My computer and then select User guides Windows 7 Select Start select All Programs select HP Help and Support and then select HP Documentation NOTE When a device is connected to the jack the computer speakers are disabled If the audio does not automatically switch to the docking station set the docking station as the ...

Page 8: ...an also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players even when the computer is off 3 USB 2 0 ports 2 Connect optional USB devices such as a keyboard mouse external drive printer scanner or USB hub 4 RJ 45 network jack Connects a network cable 5 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high definition television any compatible digital or audio component or a high speed ...

Page 9: ...electrical outlet Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature To ensure the correct performance of all docking station features connect the docking station to an AC power source using the docking station power cord 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter 1 and connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet 2 2 Connec...

Page 10: ...w to install the HP Elite USB C Docking Station software on a computer running the Windows 10 Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system The software is preinstalled in flash memory on the docking station 1 With the computer on Windows running and the Internet connected connect the USB cable from the docking station to the computer The device drivers should install automatically 2 If the device drive...

Page 11: ...playLink allows you to optimize the display for video check for updates and configure advanced settings DisplayLink options might vary depending on the operating system For instructions on configuring the external monitor using Windows see Using Windows on page 7 Using Windows Use Windows to configure the display of a monitor attached to the docking station NOTE When you first connect the docking ...

Page 12: ...the Windows key p Using additional software features The DisplayLink software offers additional features for configuring monitors attached to the docking station Screen Resolution Changes the resolution of the external monitor Screen rotation Rotates the display of the external monitor 90 180 or 270 degrees Off Turns the external monitor off Advanced Opens the Windows properties box Sleep Hibernat...

Page 13: ...res AC power must be connected to the docking station Connecting and disconnecting The docking station can be connected to or disconnected from the computer whether the computer is on or off See Step 2 Connecting to a computer on page 6 and Disconnecting the docking station on page 16 External devices When the docking station is connected to the computer external devices can be connected to the po...

Page 14: ...ation This requires an Ethernet cable purchased separately 1 Connect the docking station to the computer 2 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 network jack on the docking station and connect the other end to an RJ 45 wall jack or router 10 Chapter 2 Using the docking station ...

Page 15: ...the front panel Use the USB ports to connect optional external USB devices such as a keyboard and mouse NOTE Be sure that the external device is compliant with the docking station power specifications Using a noncompliant device might disable the port to which the device is attached To reset the port see Troubleshooting on page 17 Connecting USB devices 11 ...

Page 16: ...tor or a projector through the DisplayPort The docking station supports video connections to the HDMI port and the DisplayPort at the same time as long as screen resolutions are 2560 x 1600 or less For resolutions greater than 2560 x 1600 only single display mode can be used 12 Chapter 2 Using the docking station ...

Page 17: ...ugh the HDMI port The docking station supports video connections to the HDMI port and the DisplayPort at the same time as long as screen resolutions are 2560 x 1600 or less For resolutions greater than 2560 x 1600 only single display mode can be used NOTE To transmit video signals through the HDMI port you need an HDMI cable purchased separately Connecting to an HDMI device 13 ...

Page 18: ...station as the default audio device in your computer settings Connecting analog audio devices To connect analog audio 1 Connect one end of an audio Y cable purchased separately to the audio out headphone audio in microphone combo jack on the docking station 2 Connect the other end to the red and white audio in jacks on your television or stereo equipment See your television or stereo equipment use...

Page 19: ... docking station from being mishandled or stolen To install a security cable 1 Loop the security cable around a secured object 2 Insert the key into the cable lock 1 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the docking station 2 and then turn the key 4 Remove the key Connecting an optional security cable 15 ...

Page 20: ... steps 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 Click Safely Remove USB Docking Station The Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed 3 Disconnect the attached USB Type C cable from the computer 16 Chapter 3 Disconnecting the docking station ...

Page 21: ...r specifications and is using too much power Reset the port 1 Disconnect the device that disabled the port 2 Disconnect the power cord from the docking station and then reconnect it or Disconnect the docking station from the computer and then reconnect it When the docking station is connected to the computer both the WLAN and the LAN are connected Switching from the WLAN connection to the LAN conn...

Page 22: ...omputer settings or connect the microphone to the computer A connected home entertainment system does not have audio Audio is not connected properly Be sure that the docking station is properly connected to the home entertainment system Video problems Problem Possible cause Solution A video does not display The drivers are not installed Install the drivers See Setting up the software on page 6 Fon...

Page 23: ...following information available when you contact support NOTE The serial number and other information for the docking station can be found on the service label located on the bottom of the docking station Model name and number for the computer and for the docking station Serial numbers for the computer and docking station Dates the computer and docking station were purchased Conditions under which...

Page 24: ...in the following specifications Input Power Rating Operating voltage and current 19 5 V dc 3 33 A 65 W NOTE This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase to phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms NOTE The dock operating voltage and current can be found on the dock s regulatory label Operating environment Factor Metric U S Temperature Operating writing to optical disc 0 C to 40 ...

Page 25: ...14 network 4 RJ 45 network 4 10 L lights power 1 lock security cable 15 N network RJ 45 jack 10 network jack identifying 4 O operating environment 20 operating systems supported 9 P ports Dual Mode DisplayPort 4 HDMI 4 USB 3 4 11 USB 3 0 charging powered 4 USB Type C 3 power docking station connecting 5 guidelines 9 power connector 5 power connector identifying 4 power light identifying 1 R RJ 45 ...