TRIPP-LITE U442-DOCK14-MS USB C Dock with 4K HDMI USB Hub and Gigabit Ethernet for Microsoft Surface Owner’s Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Tripp Lite

Table of Contents

Product Features
Package Contents
Optional Accessories:
Product Overview
Installation
Compatible Models
Specifications
Warranty and Product Registration
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Owner’s Manual
USB-C Dock with 4K HDMI, USB Hub and Gigabit Ethernet for Microsoft ® Surface
Model: U442-DOCK14-MS

Product Features

Adds 4K HDMI, USB-C and USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet and 100W PD 3.0 charging to your Surface tablet
Supports HDMI resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
USB hub ports include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and one USB 2.0 port
Adjustable bracket clamps to the rear of select Microsoft Surface devices. See Compatible Models for details.
Connect to a wired Gigabit Ethernet network via the RJ45 port
USB-C PD 3.0 port supports 20V 5A (100W) power output for charging host Surface and 10 Gbps for connecting a peripheral
Plug-and-play–no software or drivers are required to operate

Package Contents

U442-DOCK14-MS USB-C Dock for Microsoft Surface
Owner’s Manual

Optional Accessories:

N201-Series Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cables
P569-Series High-Speed HDMI Cables
U322-Series USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A to USB-B Device Cables
U420-Series USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C Cables
U428-Series USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A to USB-C Cables
M100-Series USB Sync/Charge Cable – USB-A to Lightning

Product Overview

TRIPP LITE U442 DOCK14 MS USB C Dock with 4K HDMI USB Hub and Gigabit
Ethernet for Microsoft Surface

USB-C (Male) Input Connector: Connect to the USB-C port on a Microsoft Surface device
USB-C Data/PD 3.0 Port (Female): Provides up to 100W (20V 5A) of power via PD 3.0 charging to the Surface, or capable of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) data transfer rates
HDMI Port (Female): Connect a 4K HDMI monitor
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports (x2, Female): Connect up to two USB 3.2 peripherals
USB 2.0 Port (Female): Connect a USB 2.0 peripheral, such as a mouse or keyboard
RJ45 Port (Female): Connect to a wired Ethernet network

Installation

Notes:

This product supports video resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 Hz. If your display is unable to transmit video from the dock, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for details.
The dock is compatible with any Microsoft Surface device with a USB-C port. The rear clamp is adjustable and can adjust to any compatible Surface device.

Secure the U442-DOCK14-MS unit to the rear of your Microsoft Surface unit via the flexible securing clamps on either end of the dock.
Connect the dock’s USB-C male input connector to the USB-C port on your Microsoft Surface device.
Connect a USB-C peripheral device to the USB-C Data/ PD 3.0 port.
OR Charge the Surface device by connecting its USB-C PD Charger to the docking station’s USB-C PD Charging port for up to 100W (20V 5A) of charging power.
Connect up to two USB peripheral devices such as hard drives, smartphones and tablets to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
Connect a mouse or keyboard to the USB 2.0 port.
Connect to a wired Ethernet network at speeds up to 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit) via the RJ45 port.
Transmit 4K video to a connected display via the HDMI port.

Compatible Models

The U442-DOCK14-MS can be clamped to the back of any Microsoft Surface device with a USB-C port and a width of 12 inches or less, including the following models:

Surface GO
Surface GO 2
Surface GO 3
Surface Pro 7
Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro X

The U442-DOCK14-MS also functions as a desktop docking station with all other Surface devices with a USB-C port, but cannot be clamped to them.

Specifications

Input Connector

Warranty and Product Registration

1-Year Limited Warranty
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.)
WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application
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FCC Notice, Class B
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.
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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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.
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste

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