Kensington K33930 User manual

K33930
Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI
Windows XP/Vista Instruction Guide
Setting Up the Docking Station
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
•Windows XP
•Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
•Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Recommended System Specifications
Kensington Docking Stations can be used on netbooks, laptops/laptops, and desktops
running processors ranging from Intel Atom N270 to single, dual, and quad core CPUs.
Performance depends on the laptop's processing power. For best results, we recommend the
following minimum system configuration:
•1.2GHz Single Core CPU
•512MB memory
•An available USB 2.0 port
•30MB of free disk space
•DVI or VGA display up to 1920 X 1200 (2048 X 1152 for widescreen format)
•Internet access for software updates
In addition, for Windows Vista systems, we recommend a Windows Experience Index (WEI)
score of at least 3 in the "Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero" category and an
overall score of at least 3, as recommended by Microsoft.
Setup and Software Installation
When you plug the Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet into your
laptop for the first time, the software is automatically installed.
Note: We recommend that you save any work and close all running programs before starting
the installation process.
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1. Install the Software
Insert the Software Installation CD into your laptop's CD drive, and follow the onscreen
instructions. If prompted, restart your laptop after software installation.
2. Power the Docking Station
Plug the power adapter into a working outlet and connect the other end to the Docking
Station's power adapter jack on the back panel.

3. Connect the USB Cable to the Docking Station
Connect the "B" end of the USB cable provided to a matching port on the back panel of the
Docking Station.
4. Connect Your Monitor to the Docking Station
Plug your monitor's DVI cable into the DVI/VGA connector on the back panel of the Docking
Station. If you are connecting a VGA display, use the DVI-to-VGA adapter included in the
package.

5. Connect the USB Cable to Your Notebook
Connect the "A" end of the USB cable to your laptop.
The attached monitor is set as your main display (showing the Windows task bar at the
bottom of the screen), and your laptop screen is set as your extended display (showing your
Windows desktop). You can switch the main and extended displays by pressing the Dualview
button. You can also set other display configurations; see Video Modes.
Note: If you do not have a monitor connected to the Docking Station when you install the
software, the Windows taskbar disappears from your laptop screen. If this happens, press the
Dualview button to reset the laptop screen as your main display. See Troubleshooting for
more information.
6. Connect USB devices and audio devices
Connect USB peripherals (for example, keyboard, mouse, external hard drive, printer) to the
USB ports provided.
Connect speakers to the rear stereo audio port and/or connect a headset to the front stereo
audio and microphone ports.

Using Your Docking Station
You may connect devices to their respective ports on the Docking Station while your laptop is
running. A slight delay is normal before the laptop recognizes new devices.
If you experience problems using your Docking Station, please see Troubleshooting for help.
Connecting Devices to the USB 2.0 Ports
Connect any USB device (for example, keyboard, mouse, external hard drive, printer) to any
of the Docking Station's five USB ports.
Note: If a USB device is connected to the Docking Station and does not work as expected,
test the device by connecting it directly to one of your laptop's available USB ports.
Connecting Your Monitor to the Video Port
The Docking Station is equipped with one DVI-I port that is compatible with DVI, VGA, and
HDMI monitors. To identify which type of monitor you have, look at the connector at the end
of the cable attached to your monitor.
DVI Monitors
Plug a DVI cable (sold separately) into the DVI/VGA output of the Docking Station.

VGA Monitors
First plug the DVI-to-VGA adapter into the DVI output of the Docking Station, then plug the
VGA cable into the adapter.
HDMI Monitors
First plug the DVI-to-HDMI adapter (included with some models) into the DVI output of the
Docking Station, then plug the HDMI cable into the adapter.
Note: If a DVI-to-HDMI adapter is not included with your Docking Station, you must purchase
one separately to use the HDMI output. The HDMI output supports the video signal only. For
the audio signal, you must use an adapter cable (sold separately) to connect the front or rear
stereo audio output to external speakers or to the audio input on your monitor or TV.
You can connect or disconnect the monitor cable at any time without disconnecting the
Docking Station from your laptop.
You can adjust video settings to customize your use of the Docking Station; see Using the
Task Bar Menu for information.
Note: We recommend that you auto-adjust the attached monitor once in a while to realign its

settings with the video output of the Docking Station. Refer to your monitor's user manual for
instructions on how to do the auto-adjust procedure.
Audio Ports
The Docking Station is equipped with microphone input and two stereo audio ports. The front
audio port is typically used for connecting a headset, while the rear audio port is typically used
for external speakers. However, either port may be used for either purpose. The microphone
port on the front is typically used for the microphone input on a headset or a standalone
microphone.
Audio Device Detection
The Docking Station's front and rear stereo ports automatically detect when a device is
plugged in. When you plug an audio device, such as PC speakers, into the port, your laptop
automatically sends the sound output to that device.
If devices are connected to both stereo output ports (for example, speakers connected to the
rear port and a headset connected to the front port) the sound goes only to the headset (front
port). To reactivate the speakers (rear port), remove the headset plug from the front port.
Note: To use the microphone port, one of the stereo ports must have a device plugged in. In
the case of a headset, both the stereo plug and the microphone plug must be connected.
However as long as either the front or rear stereo port is connected, the microphone will be
operational.
Dualview Button
The Dualview button on the front of the Docking Station provides an easy way to quickly
reconfigure your displays.
Switch Your Main Display and Extended Display
Press the Dualview button to switch whether your laptop screen or the attached monitor is the
main display or the extended display.
See Video Modes for more information

Turning Off the Attached Display
Press and hold the Dualview button for three seconds to turn off the attached monitor display.
Press the Dualview button again to turn the attached display back on.
See Video Modes for more information
Disconnecting Your Docking Station from Your Notebook
To disconnect the Docking Station, simply unplug the USB cable from your laptop. You do not
need to shut down your laptop before disconnecting.
Any windows that were open on the attached display automatically move to your laptop
screen, and the attached monitor goes blank.
The Docking Station software automatically remembers your last configuration. So if, for
instance, you were using the attached monitor as your main display, it returns to this state
when you reconnect the Docking Station. However, windows that were previously open on the
attached monitor do not return to it. See Video Modes for more information.
Warning: If you have an external hard drive or flash drive connected to the Docking Station, to
prevent data loss, make sure the drive can be safely removed before disconnecting the
Docking Station. Use the "Safely Remove Hardware" function from the taskbar before
removing the USB cable from your laptop.
Video Modes
Kensington Docking Stations and Multi-Display Adapters increase the amount of visible
workspace available to you by allowing you to extend your laptop's desktop onto multiple
displays.
When extending your laptop's desktop to a second display, one of the displays must always
be the "main" or "primary" display. The Windows taskbar typically appears on the main
display.
The video output can easily be configured to meet your workspace needs. You may wish to
adjust the settings based on the location of the monitor on your desk and on your personal
preferences.

To set video modes, see Using the Taskbar Menu. The following modes are available:
Video Mode
Attached
Monitor
Notebook
Screen Best for:
Set as main monitor
Main Display
Extended Display
Using the attached
monitor as the
main center of
focus with the
laptop screen
providing
additional
workspace
Extend
Extended Display
Main Display
Using the laptop
screen as the main
center of focus
with the attached
monitor providing
additional
workspace
Notebook monitor off
Main Display
Off
Using the attached
monitor with the
laptop closed
Mirror
Main Display
Main Display
Showing the same
information on
both displays
Off
Off
Main Display
Turning off the
attached monitor
when not in use
In either Set as main monitor or Extend mode, you can drag and drop windows from one
screen to the other. This provides a number of advantages to increase productivity:
•Read email on one display; open attachments on the other.
•Expand a spreadsheet across both screens.
•For graphics editing, increase your working area by putting all the pallets and
toolbars on the second display.
•Keep your desktop on the attached monitor and watch a DVD on your laptop
screen.
The extended display can be set to the right or left of, above, or below the primary display
(see Using the Taskbar Menu).
Set as Main Monitor
The Set as Main Monitor option sets the attached monitor as the primary display and your
laptop screen as the extended display. This allows you to use your large monitor screen as
your main point of focus while using your laptop screen as extra space for other applications.

Extend
The Extend option sets your laptop screen as the primary display and the attached monitor as
the extended display.
Notebook Monitor Off
The Notebook Monitor off option sets the attached monitor as the primary display and turns
your laptop screen off. You would typically use this mode when your laptop is closed, as with
some proprietary docking stations.
Mirror
With the Mirror option, both the laptop screen and the attached monitor show the same
(primary) display.
Note: Notebook and monitor screens often have different aspect ratios. In this case, the
software adjusts the scale of the display so that it most closely matches the display of the
laptop screen. If the laptop screen is a widescreen (for example, 1280 X 800) format and the
monitor is a standard (1280 X 1024) format, the display on the standard screen shows
unusable black areas above and below the active area.
Off
The Off option turns your attached monitor display off. Any items from this display move back
to your laptop screen.
Note: On Docking Stations, you can also turn the attached monitor display off by pressing and
holding the Dualview button for three seconds.
Using the Taskbar Menu
When the Docking Station or Multi-Display Adapter is plugged into your laptop, an icon
appears in the Windows taskbar at the lower-right corner of your screen. Click this icon
to bring up a menu of options for configuring the video settings.
Updates
Software updates are available periodically to provide feature improvements. Click Check
Now to check for updates immediately, or click Configure to receive automatic notifications
when updates are available.