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Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Packaging Contents

•  1x laptop docking station
•  2x USB 3.0 host cables
•  1x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
•  1x instruction manual

System Requirements

The docking station requires the following:

•  One or two USB-enabled host computer system(s) with an available USB 3.0 port on 

each host

•  Available AC electrical outlet(s)
•  DisplayPort™ and HDMI® enabled display(s) with cables as desired (for additional 

external displays)

•  Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Mac OS®10.8 and later (tested up to 10.11)

Note:

 If you connect the docking station to a USB 2.0 host port or if you use a USB 2.0 

host connection cable, performance may be limited.

PCLinq supports the following operating systems:

•  Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
•  Windows XP SP2 or SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) 
•  Windows Vista
•  Mac OS 10.8 and later

Summary of Contents for 8STUSB3DDOCKFT

Page 1: ...o es startech com IT Guida per l uso it startech com NL Gebruiksaanwijzing nl startech com PT Guia do usuário pt startech com For the latest information technical specifications and support for this product please visit www startech com USB3DDOCKFT USB3DDOCKFT Docking station for two laptops actual product may vary from photos ...

Page 2: ...FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech com could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital appara...

Page 3: ...rge an iPad with a 30 pin dock connector 5 Configure a display device 6 Use DisplayLink to configure a display device 6 About the display options 6 Use Mac OS to configure a display device 7 Use Mac OS to change the display mode 7 Use Mac OS to change the primary display 7 Supported video resolutions 8 Transfer files and settings between the connected host laptops 8 Use PCLinq software to transfer...

Page 4: ...s with cables as desired for additional external displays Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 8 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 8 1 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 10 32 bit and 64 bit Mac OS 10 8 and later tested up to 10 11 Note If you connect the docking station to a USB 2 0 host port or if you use a USB 2 0 host connection cable performance may be limited PCLinq supports the following operating systems Wi...

Page 5: ...64 bit Windows 8 32 bit and 64 bit Windows XP SP2 or SP3 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista Note In Windows 8 1 Microsoft removed support for cables from the Windows Easy Transfer software Operating system requirements are subject to change For the latest requirements please visit www startech com USB3DDOCKFT ...

Page 6: ...headset port audio and microphone USB 3 0 fast charge and sync port Product diagram Front view Rear view Switch host button Power switch USB 3 0 ports HDMI port RJ45 port Security lock port DisplayPort USB 3 0 host ports DC input port ...

Page 7: ...ollowing If the operating system that you re using is a version of Windows run the DisplayLink exe install file If the operating system that you re using is a version of Mac OS run the DisplayLink dmg install file 5 Follow any on screen instructions to complete the driver installation process 6 Repeat the driver installation steps above on the second host laptop Note You may be asked to restart yo...

Page 8: ... 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...

Page 9: ...you can also adjust a display device on the Display Settings screen About the display options The following information describes the display configurations available using the DisplayLink utility Extend Select this option to display an extension of your active Windows desktop on the display that s connected to the docking station When you select this option you can view more applications or docum...

Page 10: ...Mac OS you can adjust a display device in the Displays section of the Mac System Preferences menu Use Mac OS to change the display mode By default the docking station will be set up as an extended display Do one of the following To change the display to Mirror mode on the Arrangement screen on a display select the Mirror Display check box To change the display to Extend mode on the Arrangement scr...

Page 11: ... supports both PCLinq and Windows Easy Transfer Use the docking station with the included PCLinq software to transfer files from one computer to another computer and control the file directories on both computers at the same time You may also use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer files user accounts and program settings from one Windows host laptop to another Windows host laptop PCLinq can be used...

Page 12: ...teps above for the second host laptop 4 Click and open the PCLinq software on each host laptop using the installed PCLinq shortcut 5 Select a Local HOST1 and Remote HOST2 laptop 6 Click the Connect button 7 Use the toolbar options and browser windows to transfer files from one laptop to the other Use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate settings and transfer files If you re using two Windows 7 or 8 ba...

Page 13: ...e returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or age...

Page 14: ...rts and we quickly deliver them wherever they need to go Just talk to one of our tech advisors or visit our website You ll be connected to the products you need in no time Visit www startech com for complete information on all StarTech com products and to access exclusive resources and time saving tools StarTech com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts StarTe...

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