Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock User manual

ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock
User Guide

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the warranty in ormation in the documentation that comes with the product.
First Edition (March 2021)
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Contents
Chapter 1. A out the dock . . . . . . . 1
In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Set up the dock . . . . . . . 5
Install the dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the dock driver and irmware . . . . . . . . 5
Install Lenovo Dock Manager . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 3. Use the dock. . . . . . . . . 7
Use the video output connectors . . . . . . . . . 7
Supported resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Con igure the external displays . . . . . . . . 7
Use the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 4. Trou leshooting . . . . . . . 9
Appendix A. Accessi ility
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 13
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Chapter 1. A out the dock
Thanks or using ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock.
ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock is an enhanced universal compatible module to help you expand your
computer with automated and silent updates. You can use it to connect your computer (Microso t®
Windows® 10 only) to a local area network (LAN) and multiple devices, such as a headset, external displays,
and Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
To view the compatible computers,
1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/accs-guide.
2. Select ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, Ideapad and Ideacentre Option Compati ility Matrix.
Then ollow the on-screen instructions.
In the ox
• ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock
• 90W ac power adapter and power cord
• 1m USB-C® cable
• Documentation
Contact your place o purchase i any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proo o
purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.
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Product overview
USB-C connector (for connecting computer)
Connect to your computer with the accompanying USB-C cable.
Power connector
Connect to ac power with the accompanying ac power adapter and power cord
DisplayPort® connector
Connect to an external display with a DisplayPort cable.
USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
Connect a compatible device to trans er data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 10 Gbps.
USB 2.0 connector
Connect a USB device, such as mouse.
USB 2.0 connector
Connect a USB device, such as keyboard.
Ethernet connector
Connect to a LAN with an Ethernet cable.
Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
Connect a compatible device to trans er data or charge with the output voltage and current o up to
5 V and 2.4 A.
HDMITM connector
Connect to an external display with a High- De inition Multimedia Inter ace (HDMI) cable.
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Power utton
Press to turn o or turn on the dock.
Security-lock slot
Support cable locks that con orm to the Kensington / Lenovo NanoSaver® lock standards (using
Cleat locking technology).
Security-lock slot
Support cable locks that con orm to the Kensington / Lenovo MicroSaver® lock standards (using T-
bar locking technology) or MiniSaver® lock standards (using CleatTM locking technology).
Audio connector
Connect a headset or headphones with 3.5 mm plug.
Power utton Indication
When the dock is connected to ac power but not your computer, press the dock power button to turn o or
turn on the dock. The indicator on the dock power button shows the dock status:
LED status Dock status
Amber On
O O
When the dock is connected to both your computer and the ac power adapter, the indicator on the dock
power button shows the computer status:
LED status Computer status
Solid white On
Blinking white In sleep mode
Blinking orange Updating driver
O O or in hibernation mode
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many actors such as the processing capability o the host and peripheral devices, ile
attributes, and other actors related to system con iguration and operating environments, the actual trans er
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below or each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (G it/s)
3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) 40
Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C) 40
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Chapter 2. Set up the dock
Install the dock
Use the accompanying ac power adapter, power cord, and USB-C cable to install the dock. The dock
supplies power to the computer when the dock is connected to ac power and your computer.
Install the dock driver and firmware
The dock driver and irmware is preinstalled on compatible computers and the dock is ready or use a ter you
connect it to ac power and computer.
It is recommended that you update the dock driver and irmware whenever a new version is available to
improve per ormance o the dock.
To update dock irmware:
1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/support/docks.
2. Select the entry or the dock and then ollow the on-screen instructions to download the irmware.
3. When the indicator on the dock power button turns to solid white, the update is completed. The update
takes e ect when you reconnect the dock to your computer.
Install Lenovo Dock Manager
Lenovo Dock Manager is designed to provide silent irmware update and device in ormation query.
To download Lenovo Dock Manager, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht037099.
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