Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Introduction System Requirement What's in the Box At a Glance Using Your Thunderbolt 3 Dock Port Overview Specifications NOTICE...
Important Safety Instructions 1) Avoid dropping. 2) Do not disassemble. 3) Do not expose to liquids. 4) For the safest and fastest charge, use original or certified cables. 5) This product is suitable for moderate climates only. 6) The maximum ambient temperature when using this product must not exceed 104°F / 40°C.
System Requirements Compatible Devices MacBook Air 2020/2019/2018, MacBook Pro 2020/2019/2018/2017/2016; XPS, Inspiron 7000, Latitude 7000/5000; EliteBook; Yoga X1/C900/C700, ThinkPad X390/ T490/T590; Swift 7/5/3, Spin 7/5/3; ZenBook Pro Duo; NoteBook 9 Pro, NoteBook 9 Pen, NoteBook 9 System Requirements: The host device must support Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode or USB-C 3.1 (generation 1 or 2).
At a Glance Power Button SD & micro SD Card Reader (SD 4.0 UHS-II) Audio In & Out USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB-C (10 Gbps, 5V/0.9A) USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB-C with USB-A (5 Gbps, Power Delivery 5V/1.5A) (10 Gbps, 5V/3A or 9V/2A) Thunderbolt...
Using Your Thunderbolt 3 Dock Power on Your Dock Plug one end of the included power adapter into the DC-IN port and the other to the power outlet.
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Connect the Dock to Your Laptop Connect the dock to your laptop using a Thunderbolt 3 cable. With the 85W Upstream Thunderbolt 3 port, the dock can provide pass-through charging for laptops at a maximum output of 85W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/4.25A). Laptop Make sure your laptop is Thunderbolt 3-compatible or has a USB-C port that supports Power Delivery and...
Port Overview The Thunderbolt 3 Dock features two Thunderbolt 3 ports (Upstream and Downstream) . One is the Upstream Thunderbolt 3 port which is used to connect to a Thunderbolt 3 compatible laptop, and the other is Downstream Thunderbolt 3 port. Downstream Thunderbolt 3 Port The downstream port supports daisy chain of up to 5 additional devices.
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USB-C 3.1 Gen2 Port Connect to USB-C compatible devices, such as an SSD (solid-state drive) or other USB storage devices. It provides data transfer at speeds up to 10Gbps USB-C 3.1 Gen2 Port with PD 18W It provides the same functionality as the USB-C 3.1 Gen2 port.
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USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports The Thunderbolt 3 dock features four USB ports (4 x 5 Gbps). They can be used to connect to USB devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse or USB storage device.
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SD 4.0 & microSD Card Slot (UHS-II) The SD 4.0 Card Slot enables you to insert an SD 4.0 card to copy files to and from your device. Micro It is also backward compatible with SDXC, SDHC and standard SD cards. The microSD Card Slot enables you to insert an SD 4.0 card to copy files to and from your...
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Audio Jack Connect to earphones or other devices with a 3.5 mm connector. Connect the Dock to One or Two Monitor(s) The Thunderbolt 3 Dock features an HDMI port and a Downstream Thunderbolt 3 port. You can connect one monitor via the HDMI port or Downstream Thunderbolt 3 port respectively, or you can connect two monitors simultaneously using both ports.
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One monitor: Connected to HDMI or Downstream Thunderbolt 3 Port Connection Video Display Resolution Methods Frequency 4K (3840 x 2160) 60 Hz HDMI Port 2K (2560 x 1600) 60 Hz & 30 Hz FHD (1920 x 1080p) 60 Hz & 30 Hz 5K (5120 ×...
Specifications Product Dimension and Weight Height: 125.8 mm / 4.9 in Width: 88.5 mm / 3.5 in Depth: 41.9 mm / 1.6 in Weight: 490 g / 17.3 oz Ports - SD Card Slot (SD 4.0 UHS-II) - microSD Card Slot (SD 4.0 UHS-II) - Audio In &...
Q1: Will this dock work with any laptop? How do I make sure my laptop works with this dock ? A: This dock works with laptops with a Thunderbolt 3 port, or with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery.
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5K (5120 x 2880 @ 60Hz) via the Thunderbolt 3 downstream port. 4K (4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) via the HDMI port. Maximum dual monitor resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) via Thunderbolt 3 downstream port and HDMI port. Maximum triple monitor resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) via HDMI port.
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The front USB-A port supports 7.5W fast charging for Apple Watch/AirPods. Q8: Why can't the three USB-A ports on the back support charging? A: The rear three USB-A ports only work when the dock is connected to a laptop. They only support a power output of 4.5W and so charging your phone or tablet is not recommended.
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Q12: When I plug my USB keyboard into my computer I can press any key to wake up my computer. However, when I plug the keyboard into the dock this function doesn’t work anymore, is there any way I can fix this? A: This depends on the laptop wake up settings.
NOTICE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Address: 5350 Ontario Mills Pkwy, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: 1-800-988-7973 Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Anker Innovations Limited declares that the product type A8396 is in compliance with Directives 2006/1907/EC & 2014/30/EU & 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https:/ /www.anker.com...
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