amazon basics B073787QMY USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
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USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station
B073787QMY, B073HG8M86, B073HF9BB4

Welcome Guide

Safety and Compliance

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please save and read the user manual completely.

  • Always read the safety instructions carefully.
  • Keep this user manual for future reference.
  • Keep this equipment away from humidity.
  • If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:
    – The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
    – The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
    – The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
    – The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the user manual.

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  • Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B 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 and include interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following standard: EN 55032/EN 55024: CLASS B
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users: According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Introduction

  • The USB 3.0 dual display docking station is designed for extra connectivity demands. With the docking station, you can extend the connection of a computer to more USB peripherals, Ethernet network, the speaker and the microphone through one single USB cable.
  • With the built-in USB 3.0 ports, the docking station enables you to enjoy the super speed data transmission between USB peripherals. Aside from USB 3.0, this product is compliant with USB 1.1/2.0 specification. You will be able to keep and use your USB 1.1/2.0 devices as usual.
  • In addition, the docking station is equipped with video output. With the DVI and HDMI ports, you can mirror your primary screen, or extend the Window desktop allowing visibility of more applications at the same time. Enhanced expansion capability plus the stylish appearance, this docking station with video is the most versatile accessory that also complements your home or office space.

Incorporates HDMI® technology.

Features

  • Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specification
  • Resolution up to 2048×1152
  • Support audio 2.1 channel
  • Support Gigabit Ethernet
  • Support HDMI / DVI Video Output
  • Support BC1.2 charging (Front x1)

Package Contents

• Docking Station x1
• USB 3.0 Cable x1
• Power Adapter x1
• CD (Driver and User’s Manual) x1
• Quick Installation Guide x1

System Requirements

The minimum requirements for the PC are:

  • CPU: 1.6GHz single core or higher processor clock.
    – Intel Pentium/Celeron family
    – AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor

  • RAM: 1GB or greater

  • USB port: 2.0/3.0

  • 30MB of available disk space

  • Operating Systems: – Microsoft: Windows® 7 SP1 or later/ Windows® 8/ – Windows® 8.1/ Windows® 10 – Apple: Mac OS® 10.9 or later
    To play DVD on the extra connected monitor through docking station, in addition to the requirements above, the following requirements should also be met:

  • With dual core CPU at 2.0 GHz processor clock

Product Overview

Front

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# Item Description
1 Power indicator (Blue) Lights up when the power is on
2 USB indicator (Green) Lights up when a USB device is plugged

into the unit
3| USB 3.0 Port| Connect to USB 3.0 devices
4| USB 3.0 Port| Connect to USB 3.0 devices / With BC 1.2 charging
5| Speaker jack| Connect to a speaker or earphone
6| MIC jack| Connect to a microphone

Back
Dual Display Docking Station

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# Item Description
7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
8 RJ45 port Connect to an Ethernet.
9 DVI connector Connect to a DVI monitor or projector
10 HDMI connector Connect to a HDMI monitor or projector
11 USB 3.0 port (Type B) Connect to a computer
12 Power jack Connect to the power adapter

Connection

To connect the USB peripherals, Ethernet, speaker and microphone, follow the illustrations below to connect the corresponding connectors.

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Installation

Caution: DO NOT connect the docking to a computer before installing the provided driver.
Note that the following strings and screenshots shown on this user’s manual may vary slightly with the operating system
Windows® OS

  1. Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  2. Click Run Setup.exe to execute the installer program. Wait for the program to install the drivers.

  3. Click Finish to complete the installation.
    NOTE:
    a. If the AutoPlay does not start automatically, locate and double-click on the Setup.exe file in the driver folder to launch the setup.
    b. Enter the administrator password and then click Yes to start the installation if a User Account Control dialog box pops up.
    c. For some Windows Operating Systems, the driver will automatically be installed. If the driver installation doesn’t start automatically, please install the provided driver as instructed above.

  4.  Connect the docking station to a computer after the driver installation is completed. For connection details, refer to the chapter of Connection.

  5. When the operating system detects the docking station, the reminder message will appear on the system tray.

Mac OS®

  1. Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  2. Locate and double-click the .dmg file to start the installation, and click Continue.
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  3. Click Continue > Agree.
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  4. Click Install > Continue Installation.
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Installation

  5. Please wait while the installation is in process.

  6. Click Restart to complete the installation.
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Restart

Verifying The Installation
To verify the driver of the adapter, follow the step below.

  1. Following the path to open the device manager. Windows® 10 Settings\Devices\Connected devices Windows® 8/ Windows® 8.1 Settings\ Control Panel\ System and Security\System\ Device manager Windows® 7 Control Panel\ System and Security\ Systems\ Device manager
  2. You will find AmazonBasics Docking Station device listed as below.

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Panel

*The strings of the driver and the screenshots are from Windows® 8 and might vary slightly with the operating system.
NOTE:
If you cannot find the driver in the list, the driver may not be properly installed. Please delete the item, unplug the adapter and repeat the installation steps.
Mac OS®

  1. Click on the Apple sign on the top left corner of the screen to open About This Mac on Mac® .
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  2. When the screen below appears, click More Info….
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  3. When the screen below appears, please click System Report….
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Report

  4. You will find DisplayLink Driver listed as below.
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Display Configuration

NOTE: The following screenshots in this section are from Windows® 7 and might vary slightly with the operating system.
Utility Settings
The supplied utility allows configuring the display mode, screen rotation, screen resolution, and physical arrangement of your monitors.

  1. Click utility icon in Windows System Tray.
    NOTE: If you cannot find the icon in Windows System Tray, click arrow icon to bring up icon list to find it.

  2. Select a preferred option, and then click it using mouse.

Description Of The Settings

Options Description
DisplayLink Manager Enable the Windows screen resolution page
Check for updates… Check the latest driver and download if available
Display Setting Submenu
Screen Resolution Click to select an available resolution. Note that this

function is invalid in mirror mode, as the resolution is defined as the resolution of the primary monitor
Screen Rotation| Rotate the screen according to the desired orientation
Extend To| The cursor can extend to desired screen via left/right/above/below way moving
Extend| Extend the screen according to the desired orientation
Set as Main Monitor| Set this screen to the main screen
Notebook Monitor Off| Switch the add-on monitor to the main display and turn off the screen of the laptop. NOTE: This function works only when one add-on monitor is connected. This option will also only appear on laptop.
Mirror| Duplicate the primary monitor to the monitor which connects with the adapter
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Off| Turn off the monitor
Fit to TV| Adjust the size of Windows Desktop on the TV NOTE: This function works only when one addon monitor is connected. Besides, this option will also only work in extended mode. The addon monitor will change to the extended mode if selecting this option while in mirror mode
Audio Setup| Enable the Windows audio configuration page. This function works only in specific models
Video Setup| Enable the Windows screen resolution page

Multi-Monitor Configuration
Extra DVI and HDMI monitors can be connected through the Docking Station, if one monitor is already connected to the PC directly. Once the extra monitors are connected, it can be configured to use either “Mirror Mode”, “Extended Mode” or be the Primary display.

Windows® OS

Position the mouse anywhere on the Windows Desktop,
Right-click and select Screen Resolution.

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Display

Alternatively, click utility icon in the Windows System Tray, and then select DisplayLink Manager or Video Setup.
Mac OS®

  1. Click Apple icon of the upper left icon in screen and select System Preferences… on the dropdown list.
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icon

  2. Click Displays turn to multi-monitor mode and the extended monitor with model number will be shown in the Desktop.
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Display

NOTE: Switch to Tick the box in front of Mirror Displays turns to Mirror Mode.

Extended Mode

  1. Refer to the Multi-monitor configuration section to bring up the configuration window.

  2.  In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor.

  3.  Select Multiple Displays > Extend these displays.

  4. Click OK to confirm and exit
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Mode

  5. Once the setting is completed, simply drag and drop the application icons or the opened windows to the add-on monitor. However, some applications may not support to display on the extended desktop.

Cursor Disappeared
If the status remains in the extended mode but the adapter is disconnected, the desktop will still be panned to the add-on monitor. The cursor may not be found on the primary monitor in such a case. If it happens, connect the add-on monitor through the adapter again or keep moving the mouse.
Video Playback In Extended Mode
If the video or DVD playback quality is poor or low performance in extended mode, please playback it on the primary monitor instead of the add-on monitor.

Mirror Mode

  1. Refer to the Multi-monitor configuration section to bring up the configuration window.
  2.  In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor.
  3. Select Multiple Displays > Duplicate these displays.
  4. Click OK to confirm and exit.

Set The Primary Monitor

  1. Refer to the Multi-monitor configuration section to bring up the configuration window.

  2.  In the Display drop-down menu, select the preferred monitor.

  3.  Check the box of Make this my main display.
    NOTE: For some computers, you may need to disable the main display by unchecking the box of Extend the desktop onto this monitor or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

  4. Click OK to confirm and exit.

Windows Shortcut
Press Windows button + P to bring up the menu as below, and then select a desired option. This function is available for Windows® 7 or later

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Shortcut

Supported Resolution
Before adjusting the resolution, refer to the table below for the supported resolution.

| Name| Refresh rate 16 bit| Refresh rate 32 bit
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640×480| VGA| 60 72 75 85| 60 72 75 85
800×600| SVGA| 56 60 72 75| 56 60 72 75 85
1024×768| XGA| 60 70 75 85| 60 70 75 85
1280×720| 720p| 60| 60
1280×768| WXGA+| 60 70 75 85| 60 70 75 85
1280×800| WXGA| 60| 60
1280×1024| SXGA| 60 75 85| 60 75
1366×768| WXGA+| 60| 60
1400×1050| SXGA+| 60 75 85| 60 75 85
1600×1200| UXGA| 60| 60
1680×1050| WSXGA+| 60| 60
1920×1080| 1080p| 60| 60
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1920×1200| WUXGA| 60| 60
2048×1152| QXGA| 60| 60

  • Note that interlaced modes and reduced blanking modes are not supported.

Audio Configuration
By default, when the docking station is connected to a computer, the audio configuration may be changed to USB (Multimedia) Audio Device automatically (this setting depends on models). If it does not work, follow the steps below to setup.
Windows® OS

  1. Open Control Panel and then select the hardware and sound icon.
  2. Click Sound > Manage audio devices and then select AmazonBasics Audio.
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Configuration

Uninstall The Driver

  1. Follow the instructions to find the driver path, and then right-click on DisplayLink Graphics to uninstall the driver.
    Windows® 7/ Windows® 10 Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Uninstall or change the program
    Windows® 8/ Windows® 8.1
    Settings > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program
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Uninstall The Driver

  2. Click Yes to confirm the uninstallation.
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button

  3. Click Yes to restart your computer. You can also disconnect the video connection now.
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Mac OS®

  1. Open driver and click DisplayLink Software Uninstaller.
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DisplayLink Software

Specifications

Host Interface| USB 3.0|
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Connector| Video output| – HDMI Connector
– DVI Female Connector
Host upstream link| USB B Type Female Connector
HUB downstream link| USB A Type Female Connector
Audio Port| 3.5mm stereo mini-jack 2.1ch
Ethernet Port| RJ45 Connector
Power| DC power jack
Video resolution| HDMI| 2048×1152
DVI| 2048×1152
Supported colors| 16 Bits and 32 Bits|
Audio| 2.1Ch|
Ethernet| 10/100/1000|
Power| Power Mode| Self-powered
Power Adapter| – Input: AC 100-240V
– Output: DC 5V/4A
Power Consumption| – Operating Power: 14.43W
Suspend Mode Power:| 1.95W
Physical Properties| Housing| ABS (Plastic)
Weight| 365g approx.
Working Environment| Operation Temperature| 0~40 degree
Storage Temperature| -20~70 degree
Compliance| CE, FCC|

*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Power Adaptor

Manufacturer’s name or trade mark, commercial registration number and address| DEE VAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

11491382

NO.5, PAO-KAO ROAD, HSIN-TIEN, TAIPEI,
231 TAIWAN, R.O.C.
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Model| DSA-24CB-05 050400
Input voltage| AC 100 – 240 V
Input AC frequency| 50 / 60 Hz
Output voltage| DC 5.0 V
Output current| 4.0 A
Output power| 20.0 W
Average active efficiency| 84.85%
Efficiency at low load (10 %)| 81.24%
No-load power consumption| 0.0608 W

Above information have free access websites http://www.deevan.com.tw/ of manufacturers, importers or authorised representatives

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