Toshiba dynadock 4K User manual

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dynadock™ 4K
Docking Station
User’s Guide

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Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be
observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in
personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
These safety cautions have been classified according to the
seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions
as follows:
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not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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not avoided, may result in property damage.
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California Prop 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTE

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Safety instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the
product
❖Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or
repair the product (including the AC adaptor).
Disassembly, modification, tampering or repairing the
product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Handling the AC adaptor and power cables/cords or
plugs
❖When handling the power cable/cord, follow these
precautions:
❖Never tamper with the power cable/cord or plug.
❖Never splice or alter a power cable/cord.
❖Never bend or twist a power cable/cord.
❖Never place heavy objects on a power cable/cord.
❖Never run a power cable/cord through a pinch point
such as a door or window.
❖Never place a power cable/cord near a heat source.
❖Never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten
or attach cable/cord in place.
❖Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC
adaptor.
Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or
result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
Attaching the power cable/cord
❖Always confirm that the power plug (and extension
cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the
socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure
to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
❖Be careful if you use a power strip. An overload on one
socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
Dust on the power plug connectors or connector base
❖If dust gets on the power plug connectors or connector
base, turn the power off and disconnect the power plug.
Then clean the connector and/or connector base with a
dry cloth. Continuing to use the product without
cleaning the power plug may result in a fire or an electric
shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Only use the supplied or specified TOSHIBA AC
adaptor
❖Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may have
been provided with your product, or use AC adaptors
specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other
damage to the product. Use of an incompatible AC
adaptor could cause fire or damage to the product,
possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes
no liability for any damage caused by use of an
incompatible adaptor.
Use correct power source
❖Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that
does not correspond to both the voltage and the
frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit.
Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Only use approved power cables/cords
❖Always use or purchase power cables/cords that
comply with the legal voltage and frequency
specifications and requirements in the country of use.
Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury. Do not handle the
power plug with wet hands.
❖Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug
with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious
injury.
Choking hazards
❖Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and
screws within the reach of pets, infants, or small
children. Swallowing a small part may cause choking
and suffocation resulting in death or serious injury. If a
part is swallowed, immediately take appropriate
emergency action and consult a doctor.
Avoid liquids, moisture and foreign objects
❖Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your
product, and never expose the product to rain, water,
seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture
can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or
serious injury. If any of these eventualities should
accidentally occur, immediately disconnect the AC
adaptor from the power plug socket and from the
product.
❖Do not connect the power again until you have taken the
product to an authorized service center. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in serious injury or
permanent damage to the product.

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Never place your product or AC adaptor on a
heat sensitive surface
❖Never place your product or AC adaptor on a wooden
surface, furniture, or any other surface that could be
marred by exposure to heat since the product base and
AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during
normal use.
❖Always place your product or AC adaptor on a flat and
hard surface that is resistant to heat damage.
Never place your product in locations with
excess heat
❖Never place your product where it will be exposed to
excess heat, such as in direct sunlight, in an
unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may result in a
system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to
the product.
Never place your product in a location with extremely
low temperatures
❖Never place your product in a location where it will be
exposed to extremely low temperatures. This may result
in a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.
Never subject your product to sudden temperature
variations
❖Never subject your product to sudden temperature
variations. This may result in condensation, causing a
system failure, malfunction or loss of data.
Never operate your product on AC power during a
thunderstorm
❖Never operate your product on AC power during a
thunderstorm. If you see lightning or hear thunder,
immediately unplug the product. An electric surge
caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss
of data or hardware damage.
Never pull on a power cable/cord to remove a plug
from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly.

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Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Notice (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna(s).
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved
by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked
with the FCC Logo (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact
Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: [phone]

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Industry Canada Requirement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) l’utilisateur de
l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Copyright statement
Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any
form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No liability is
assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information
contained herein.
© 2015 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to
any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
NEITHER TOSHIBA CORPORATION NOR TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDE ANY
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS USER GUIDE (OR THE
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN) AND TOSHIBA HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY
TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN
THE PRODUCT AND THE USER GUIDE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS USER
GUIDE OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
OR THE USE THEREOF.

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Trademarks
dynadock is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards
Association.
The terms HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

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Contents
Safety icons ........................................................... 2
Safety instructions ................................................. 3
Introduction.......................................................11
Overview .............................................................. 11
Features ......................................................... 11
Package contents ................................................ 12
Quick Tour ........................................................... 13
Front view....................................................... 13
Back view....................................................... 15
Recommended Computer requirements ............. 17
Chapter 1: Setting Up the dynadock 4K docking
station and Connecting Peripherals....18
Setting up the dynadock 4K docking station....... 18
Install the drivers............................................ 18
Assemble the dynadock 4K docking station . 19
Connect the power adaptor........................... 20
Connect the dynadock 4K docking station to
your computer.......................................... 20
Connecting your peripherals................................ 21
Connecting your external displays................. 21
Connecting to a network................................ 23

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Connecting audio devices ............................. 24
Connecting USB devices............................... 25
Chapter 2: Using the dynadock 4K Docking Station
and Adjusting Settings ....................... 27
Using the TOSHIBA dynadock 4K Utility............. 27
Adjusting video settings....................................... 29
Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode..... 29
Supported display modes ............................. 30
Adjusting audio settings ...................................... 32
Configuring audio ports ................................. 32
Charging USB devices using Toshiba USB Sleep
and Charge .................................................... 34
Using Standby/Sleep/Hibernation modes with the
dynadock 4K docking station ........................ 35
Chapter 3: Support................................................. 36
Toshiba Support .................................................. 36
Contacting Toshiba.............................................. 37
Toshiba’s Technical Support Web Site.......... 37
Chapter 4: Specifications....................................... 38
Specifications ...................................................... 38
Index ................................................................ 40

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the dynadock 4K docking station
that enables you to connect your computer peripherals
through a single USB cable to a Windows®7, Windows 8,
and Windows 8.1 computer.
We recommend that you keep your dynadock 4K docking
station up-to-date by visiting support.toshiba.com
periodically to download updated software drivers.
All instructions in this Guide are for Windows®7,
Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 systems unless otherwise
noted.
Overview
Features
❖Single USB cable connection to your computer
❖Upright slim design saves desktop space
❖Easily accessible USB and audio ports located on the
front
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❖Supports USB 3.0 and backward compatible with
USB 2.0
❖Supports DisplayPort™ (or HDMI™) and DVI for dual
video output ports
❖Supports video resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 on an
external display (DisplayPort™ or HDMI™)
❖Supports audio through HDMI™ or DisplayPort™
❖Hot-swappable: add or remove most devices without
rebooting the computer
❖Includes the dynadock 4K Utility for customizing
dynadock 4K docking station video and audio settings
❖Can charge your USB devices (up to DC 5V/port) with
the front powered “USB Sleep and Charge” ports ( )
even when your computer is undocked or off
Package contents
Check to make sure you have all of the following items:
❖dynadock 4K docking station
❖Stand
❖USB 3.0 cable
❖AC adaptor and power cord
❖Standard Limited Warranty
❖Quick Start Guide

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Introduction
Quick Tour
This section identifies the various components of the
dynadock 4K docking station. For a description of each
component, please refer to the corresponding table that
follows each illustration.
Front view
(Sample Illustration) Lights and connectors on the front of
the dynadock 4K docking station
Powered USB 3.0 ports
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
(USB Sleep and Charge..........)
Power light
Power button
USB Device Connected indicator light

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The power or USB Device Connected indicator light
glows only when the device is powered ON.
Component Description
Power light Glows blue when power is supplied via
the AC power and the device is
powered ON.
USB Device
Connected
indicator light
Glows green when a device is
connected to the USB 3.0 ports and the
device is powered ON.
Power button Turns ON the dynadock 4K docking
station.
Powered USB
3.0 ports
(USB Sleep
and Charge
ports)
Connection point for USB 3.0, 2.0, or
1.1 devices. When the dynadock 4K
docking station is powered ON, this
port charges select connected battery-
powered USB devices (such as tablets
and mobile phones), even when the
dynadock 4K docking station is
disconnected from your computer or
your computer is off. For more
information, please see “Charging USB
devices using Toshiba USB Sleep and
Charge” on page 34.
Note 1: Some USB devices may not
support this charging feature.
Note 2: Certain USB devices, such as
optical disk drives and hard disk drives,
have high power requirements. If your
USB device came with an AC adaptor,
be sure to connect the device to a
power outlet with the AC adaptor.
Headphone
jack A standard 3.5 mm jack for stereo audio
output to
headphones/headsets/speakers.
Microphone
jack A standard 3.5 mm jack for mono audio
input from a microphone/headset.
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Introduction
Back view
(Sample Illustration) Connections on the back of the
dynadock 4K docking station
DC-IN
USB 3.0 Type B
USB 3.0 ports
Security lock slot
Network port
DVI-I video Out port
HDMI™ Out port
connector
Display ports cover
Display ports cover
(up position)
DisplayPort™
(down position)

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Component Description
USB 3.0 ports Connection points for USB 3.0, 2.0, or
1.1 devices.
Note 1: Certain USB devices, such as
optical disk drives and hard disk drives,
have high power requirements. Due to
the power output limitations of the USB
ports, you may not be able to operate
more than one such device at a time.
Note 2: If your USB device came with an
AC adaptor, be sure to connect the
device to a power outlet with the AC
adaptor.
Network port Ethernet cable (not provided)
connection point.
HDMI™ Out
port Connection point for the HDMI™ Out
port with a Type A connector HDMI™
cable (supports video and sound
output).
Note: To use this port, you must slide
the cover to the down position. Only one
display port can be used at a time.
DisplayPort™ Connection point for the DisplayPort™
(supports video and sound output).
Note: To use this port, you must slide
the cover to the up position. Only one
display port can be used at a time.
DVI-I video Out
port Connection point for a DVI display, or a
VGA display with use of the included
DVI-I to VGA adaptor.
Note: To use this port, you must slide
the cover up or down. Only one display
port can be used at a time.
USB 3.0 Type
B connector Connects the dynadock 4K docking
station to the computer (type B to type
A cable provided).
DC-IN Socket for AC adaptor (provided).
Note: The dynadock 4K docking station
requires an external power supply, as it
does not draw power from the
computer’s USB bus.

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Introduction
Recommended Computer requirements
Security lock
slot Secures the dynadock 4K docking
station to a heavy object such as your
desk. Using a security lock is optional
(not included). For more information on
purchasing an optional security lock,
visit toshiba.com/us/accessories-home.
Component Description
CPU 2GHz or higher x86 or compatible processor.
Memory 4GB memory or higher (8GB or more
recommended for optimal performance).
USB interface USB 3.0
Disk 7200rpm Hard Disk drive or a Solid State Disk
(SSD) drive.
Operating
system Microsoft®Windows®7 (32-bit or 64-bit
editions), Windows 8 (32-bit or 64 bit edition),
Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64 bit edition).
Component Description

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Chapter 1
Setting Up the dynadock
4K docking station and
Connecting Peripherals
Setting up the dynadock 4K docking
station
This section provides instructions on setting up the
dynadock 4K docking station. You will need to perform the
following steps in the order shown:
1Install the drivers
2Assemble the dynadock 4K docking station
3Connect the power adaptor
4Connect the dynadock 4K docking station to your
computer
For more information on each step, refer to the appropriate
section below.
Install the drivers
To download the latest Microsoft®Windows®drivers:
1Visit dynadock.com.
2Click on the Windows®driver banner.
3Enter your model or serial number.
4Click the Go button.
5Download the latest software drivers from the Drivers &
Updates tab.
The latest software drivers are also available for
download at support.toshiba.com. Check periodically for
updates.
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Setting Up the dynadock 4K docking station
and Connecting Peripherals
6Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
installation.
You will need to read and accept the TOSHIBA software
license agreement when prompted, to proceed with the
installation.
7Restart your computer if prompted.
Complete the software installation process before
connecting the dynadock 4K docking station to your
computer.
Restarting may take longer than usual if the computer's
operating system is configured to create a system restore
point after a new device is installed. This occurs after
initial installation only. When the computer restarts, the
dynadock 4K docking station is ready to use.
Assemble the dynadock 4K docking station
The dynadock 4K docking station's stand is optional. Slide
the dynadock 4K docking station onto the stand as shown
below.
(Sample Illustration) Attaching the stand to the dynadock 4K
docking station
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE

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and Connecting Peripherals
Connect the power adaptor
1Connect the AC adaptor to the power cord/cable.
2Plug the AC adaptor into the DC-IN on the back of the
dynadock 4K docking station.
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor to the
dynadock 4K docking station
3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.
4Press the Power button to turn on the dynadock 4K
docking station.
The power light on the front panel glows blue when the
dynadock 4K docking station is powered ON.
Connect the dynadock 4K docking station to your
computer
1Connect the square end of the provided USB cable into
the USB type B connector on the back of the dynadock
4K docking station.
2Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available
USB port on your computer.
Generally, Windows®will automatically detect the device
and install the appropriate device drivers.
DC-IN port