ANKER 563 USB-C Docking Station User Manual

ANKER 563 USB-C Docking Station

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 95°F / 35°C.
7. Open flame sources, such as candles, must not be placed near this product.
8. Only use a dry cloth or brush to clean this product.

Compatible Laptops

• MacBook Air/Pro 2021/2020/2019/2018/2017/2016
• Dell XPS 15-9500, Dell XPS 13-9310, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Lenovo
• Yoga 14s, ThinkPad X1 Non-Gen1, Acer SF514, Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 2020, HP Spectre X360

The USB-C ports of host devices must support Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Compatible Operating Systems
macOS 10.14 or later, Windows 7/8/10/11

What’s in the Box

• USB-C Docking Station
• USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 Cable
• 180W Power Adapter
• Power Cord
• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide

At a Glance

1. DC-IN Port
2. Ethernet Port
3. DisplayPort 1.1
4. HDMI 1.3 Port
5. HDMI 1.4 Port
6. USB-C Upstream Port
7. USB-A 2.0 Port
8. USB-A 3.0 Port
9. USB-C 3.1 Port
10. Audio In and Out
11. LED Indicator
12. Power Button

Using Your USB-C Docking Station

Power on Your Dock

1. Plug one end of the included power adapter into the DC-IN port and the other into a power outlet.
2. Press the power button. The LED indicator will turn green.

Connect the Dock to Your Laptop
Connect your laptop to the dock’s USB-C upstream port using the provided cable. The LED indicator will turn blue, and your laptop will begin charging at a maximum of 100W.

Install the DisplayLink Driver on Your Laptop

Once the dock is connected to your laptop, the DisplayLink driver will be installed automatically. If not:

1. Download the DisplayLink driver at support.displaylink.com.
2. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

LED Indicator Guide

Port Overview

USB-C 3.1 Port
Connect USB-C compatible devices such as SSDs (Solid-State Drive) to the USB-C 3.1 port (15V/2A, 5 Gbps). You can also charge your phone or tablet at a maximum of 30W via this port.

USB-A 3.0 and USB-A 2.0 Ports
Charge your Apple Watch or other accessories via the USB-A 3.0 port (BC 1.2). Transfer data to and from USB drives via the USB-A 3.0 port (5 Gbps) or the two USB-A 2.0 ports (480 Mbps). These ports can also be used to connect other USB devices such as keyboards and mice.

Ethernet Port
Connect the dock to a router or modem at 10/100/1000 Mbps via the Ethernet port.

Audio Jack
Connect headphones, a microphone, or other audio devices with a 3.5 mm AUX connector (not included).

HDMI Ports and DisplayPort
Connect the dock to up to three monitors via the HDMI 1.3 port (2K@50Hz), HDMI 1.4 port (4K@30Hz) and DisplayPort 1.1 (2K@60Hz). Monitor resolution varies depending on your laptop’s video transmission mode:

Item| HDMI 1.4

Port

| HDMI 1.3 Port| DisplayPort 1.1
---|---|---|---

Single Monitor

| 4K@30Hz| /| /
/| 2K@50Hz| /
/| /| 2K@60Hz

Dual Monitors

| 4K@30Hz| 2K@50Hz| /
4K@30Hz| /| 2K@60Hz
/| 2048×1152 @60Hz| 2048×1152 @60Hz
Three Monitors| 4K@30Hz| 2048×1152 @60Hz| 2048×1152 @60Hz

When using a MacBook or a Windows laptop, all three connected monitors can show different content. Please note that only the HDMI 1.4 port (4K@30Hz) supports HDCP.

Trademarks

The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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.

Note:
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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The following importer is the responsible party:

• Company Name: Fantasia Trading LLC
• Address: 5350 Ontario Mills Pkwy, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
• Telephone: 1-800-988-7973

Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Anker Technology Co., Limited declares that the product type A8395 is in compliance with Directives 2014/30/EU & 2011/65/E The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.anker.com.

GB Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Anker Innovations Limited declares that the product type A8395 is in compliance with the following Directives: The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 & Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016. The full text of the GB declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.anker.com. Anker Innovations Limited | Room 1318-19, Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The following importer is the responsible party (for UK matters only): Anker Technology (UK) Ltd | Suite B, Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2AA, United Kingdom.

The following importer is the responsible party (for EU matters only): Anker Innovations Deutschland GmbH | Georg-Muche-Strasse 3, 80807 Munich, Germany.

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

IC statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B).

References

• DisplayLink Support

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