Asus HZ-3A User manual

USB 3.0 HZ-3A Docking Station
E10203 / First Edition / March 2015
User Guide
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Table of contents
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繁體中文................................................................................................................................................................21
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Français ........................................................................................................................... 57
Deutsch............................................................................................................................ 75
Italiano ............................................................................................................................ 93
Español.......................................................................................................................... 111
Português...................................................................................................................... 129
日本語........................................................................................................................... 147
Русский ....................................................................................................................... 165

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING:Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of local
Technical Support Engineer.

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Package contents
a. ASUS USB 3.0 HZ-3A Docking Station x1
b. 120W Power adapter x1
c. Support CD x1
d. USB 3.0 cable x1
e. Quick Start Guide x1
f. Detachable Stand x2
g. DVI-I to VGA adapter x1
h. Changeable connector tips x 4
i. Docking DC-OUT cable x 1
j. Adapter power cord x 1
System Requirements
• 32-bitor64-bitMicrosoftWindows®7 / Windows®8 / Windows®8.1
• USBport(USB3.0isrecommended)
• Intel®2.0GHz Core™2 Duo, AMD®Athlon II X2, or faster CPU
• 2GBDRAMsystemmemory
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Knowing your USB 3.0 HZ-3A docking station
• Windows®Media Player is recommended for video playback.
• Connect to your computer's USB 3.0 port for the best video playback performance.

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Specications summary
Self-Powered Mode
Power Adapter
Input:AC100-240V,50~60Hz
Output:19V/6.32A120W
Maximum power support for notebook charging: 19V/4.73A
90W
Bus-Powered Mode
Bus-powered: 200mA
Support Standard Keyboard x1, Mouse x1, Flash Drive x1,
Card Reader x1
Video
HDMI Port
DVI-I Port
Resolutions and Color Depth Aspect Ratio Resolution Color Depth
Wide Screen Display
16:9 2048 x 1152 16,32bits
16:10 1920 x 1200 16,32bits
16:9 1920 x 1080 16,32bits
16:10 1680x1050 16,32bits
16:9 1600x900 16,32bits
16:10 1440 x 900 16,32bits
16:9 1360x768 16,32bits
16:10 1280 x 800 16,32bits
15:9 1280x768 16,32bits
16:9 1280 x 720 16,32bits
Standard Display
4:3 1600x1200 16,32bits
4:3 1400 x 1050 16,32bits
5:4 1280 x 1024 16,32bits
4:3 1280x960 16,32bits
4:3 1152x864 16,32bits
4:3 1024x768 16,32bits
4:3 800x600 16,32bits
Audio
3.5mm Stereo Audio Out
3.5 mm Microphone In

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• Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
• Usethebundledpoweradapterincaseofpowershortagewhenconnectingseveralperipherals
such as an external HDD or external ODD.
• Thesoftware'sperformancedependsontheprocessingpower'savailability,aswellasthe
operating system in use. More system capability provides better performance.
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Port
Security
Kensington Security Lock
Hub
USB 3.0 Micro-B Upstream HOST Port
USB 3.0 Downstream Port x 4
Physical Specications
Dimensions Mainbody:335x65.65x24.09mm(LxWxH)
Stand:75.27x23x49.06mm(LxWxH)
Weight 290 g

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Hardware features
Back
Right Left
• InstallthedrivercompletelybeforeconnectingtheUSBcabletoyourcomputer.
• RunthesetupprogramasanAdministratortoensureproperinstallation.
• Uninstallthecurrentdriverbeforeinstallingthenewversion.
• ConnectaDVI-IandHDMIcabletotheDockingStation'svideoportbeforeconnectingtheUSB
cable to your computer.
• TheDockingstationcanbeusedtochargeyourlaptop.
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1 DC IN port
Insert the power adapter into this port to supply power to your docking station and the
devices connected to it.
2 DC OUT port
Insert one end of the bundled power cord into this port and the other end to the DC IN
port on your notebook to charge the device.
* Choose the appropriate connector tips for your devices. Please refer to ASUS website www.asus.com
for detailed information.
** The Docking Station supports charging output up to 19V 90W.
3 USB 3.0 upstream port
Connects and passes data to your computer.
4 DVI port
Connects to an DVI monitor or other DVI compatible devices.
5 HDMI port
Connects to a HDMI monitor or other HDMI compatible devices.
6 Headphone port
Connects to a pair of headphones or a speaker.
7 Microphone port
Connects to a microphone.
8 10/100/1000Mbps LAN (RJ-45) port
Connectstoacable/DSLmodemoralocalareanetwork(LAN).
9 Security lock hole
Secure your docking station to an immovable object using a security lock.
10 Standard USB 3.0 downstream port
Connects to a USB 3.0 device such as a phone and tablet PC.
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12 Standard USB 3.0 downstream port with charging function
Connects to a USB 3.0 device such as a phone and tablet PC. These ports allow data
transfer and battery charging at the same time.
• UsethebundledUSB3.0cabletochargeyourdevicetopreventthedockingstation
from malfunctioning.
• Themaximumoutputrangesfrom5V1A~1.5Aperport.
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Installing your USB 3.0 HZ-3A docking station
Installing the driver
1. Place the driver CD into your computer's optical drive.
2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run Setup.exe.
3. From the driver CD main screen, click Install Docking Utility Driver.
Ensure that the USB cable is unplugged from your computer before installing the driver.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, click Computer and double-click the optical drive icon.
Double-click Setup.exe located on the optical drive to install the program.
4. The InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next.
5. Read and understand the license agreement. Check I accept the terms of the license
agreement and click Next.

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Uninstalling the driver
Unplug the docking station from your computer before uninstalling the driver.
1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Right-click ASUS USB3.0
DOCKING-STATION xx.xx.xxxx.xxxx and click Uninstall/Change.
6. Waituntiltheinstallationprocessiscompleted.SelectYes, I want to restart my computer now
and click Finish.
After a successful driver installation, the icon appears on the taskbar.
• Itisnormalifyourcomputerscreengoesblackorashestemporarilyduringthedriver
installation process.
• Ensurethatyouinstallthedriverbeforeconnectingthedockingstationtoyourcomputer.
2. Click OKontheconrmationmessagetouninstallthedriver.
3. Wait until the uninstallation process is completed. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer
now and click Finish.

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Connecting to PC
Use only the bundled power adapter. Using other power adapters may damage your device.
• ConnectaDVI-IandHDMIcabletotheDockingStation'svideoportbeforeconnectingtheUSB
cable to your computer.
• TheDockingsupportsdualvideooutputfunction.
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1. Connect one end of the bundled power adapter to the DC IN port on your docking station and
the other end to a 100-240V AC power outlet.
2. Connect one end of the bundled USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 upstream port on your docking
station and the other end to your computer's USB 3.0 port.
3. Connect one end of the bundled power cable to the DC OUT port on the docking station and
the other end to the DC IN port on your notebook.
4. Connect the monitor, USB device or other devices to the docking station.

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Connecting to the Internet
UseanRJ-45cabletoconnectyourdockingstationtoalocalareanetwork(LAN)(A)oraDSL/cable
modem(B).
The green LED on the LAN port lights up when there is an Internet connection. The yellow LED
lights up when there is Internet activity.
• IfyoufailtoconnecttotheInternetusingthedockingstationatyouroce,checkwiththe
network administrator if the MAC address of the docking station is blocked by your
company'srewall.
• CheckthebottomofyourdockingstationforitsMACaddress.Youmayalsoobtainthe 
MAC address through the following ways:
1. From the Windows®desktop, click Start >All Programs >Accessories > Command
Prompt.
2. At the command prompt, key in ipcong/all and then Press <Enter>.
3. Locate ASIX AX88179 USB3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
• TheRJ-45cableispurchasedseparately.
Modem
A
B
RJ-45
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Setting up the displays
Follow the steps below to set up the displays.
1. Do any of the following to open the Screen
Resolution setting screen:
a) FromtheControl Panel, click
Adjust screen resolution under
Appearance and Personalization.
b) Right click anywhere on your
desktop. When the pop-up menu
appears, click Personalize > Display
> Change display settings.
2. Click Identify to display a large number on each of your monitors. This shows which monitor
corresponds with each icon.
3. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.
 • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of
your main display.
 • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension
display. This increases your desktop space.
 • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or
monitor 2.
4. Click Apply or OK. Click Keep Changesontheconrmationmessage.
Youcanalsousethesetuputilitytosetupthedisplays.SeesectionUsing the setup utility for
details.
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Setting up the audio output
Microsoft’s audio system restricts the audio function to one output at a time. Hence, when using the
USB HDMI display device, only one output will receive audio.
The following explains how to set up and change the default audio output from the display device
connected with your docking station.
1. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound
> Change system sounds. The Sound screen
appears.
2. Click the Palyback tab. Right-click in the
screen and click Show Disabled Devices.
3. Right click the device you want to use as your
default audio output, and select Enable.
4. Highlight that device and click Set Default.
5. Click Apply or OK to save the changes.

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Using the setup utility
Launching the setup utility
From the taskbar, click to launch the setup utility.
Using the setup utility
Display ID
Smart display device ID detection
ThisutilityshowsthedisplaydeviceIDofaVESA-denedDDC/EDIDmonitorwhenitisconnected
to the docking station.
For non-EDID display devices, the device ID shows as Generic Monitor.
This utility shows two display device ID when two monitors are connected to the docking station.
There is no display device ID on utility when no monitor is connected to the dacking station.

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Display Resolution
Click to select the screen resolution.
Display Orientation
Click to select the rotation setting, which is
useful for some rotatable display devices.
There are four options available on the
extended monitor and main monitor:
• Landscape
• Portrait(Flipped)
• Landscape(Flipped)
• Portrait

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Extend Desktop To
Click to extend your Windows desktop
to your extended monitor depending
on their positions: Right, Left, Top, or
Bottom.
Display Modes
• ExtendDesktop(Default)
This is the default setting. Click to extend your
Windows desktop to the extended monitor.
• DuplicateDesktop
Click to reproduce an exact replica of your
main display to your extended monitor.
Display rotation function is disabled
automatically.
• MakeThisMyMainDisplay
Click to set the screen as the main display.
Disconnect This Display
Click to disable the display.

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Playback Devices
ClicktoopentheWindowsSoundconguration
screen. See section Setting up the audio output
for more details.
Screen Resolution
Click to open the Windows Screen Resolution
screen. See section Setting up the displays for
more details.
To change the display mode using the
keyboard, press <Windows key + P>.
About
Click to view the current driver version.

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Disconnecting your USB 3.0 HZ-3A docking station
• DO NOT disconnect the docking station while data is being transferred between your
computer and the docking station. Wait until data transfer has completed.
• DO NOT disconnect the docking station while you are connecting to the Internet via its LAN
port.DisconnecttheInternetconnectionrst.
To disconnect your USB 3.0 docking station:
• UsetheSafelyremovehardwarefeaturefromthetaskbartoejecttheconnecteddevicessuchas
aUSBashdriveandUSBharddiskdrive.
• Unplugthedockingstationfromyourcomputerandthepoweroutlet.
Youcanconnectanddisconnectthedockingstationwhileyourcomputerisrunning.

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