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    ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock

    User Guide
    https://www.lenovo.com/safety

    Note: Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand
    the warranty information in the documentation that comes with the product.

    First Edition (March 2021)

    © Copyright Lenovo 2021.


    LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services
    Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-
    35F-05925.
    Contents

    Chapter 1. About the dock . . . . . . . 1 Supported resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . 7


    In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Configure the external displays . . . . . . . . 7
    Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Use the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . 7

    Chapter 2. Set up the dock . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 9


    Install the dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    Install the dock driver and firmware . . . . . . . . 5 Appendix A. Accessibility
    Install Lenovo Dock Manager . . . . . . . . . . 5 information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

    Chapter 3. Use the dock. . . . . . . . . 7 Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 13


    Use the video output connectors . . . . . . . . . 7

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    ii ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock User Guide
    Chapter 1. About the dock
    Thanks for using ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock.

    ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock is an enhanced universal compatible module to help you expand your
    computer with automated and silent updates. You can use it to connect your computer (Microsoft®
    Windows® 10 only) to a local area network (LAN) and multiple devices, such as a headset, external displays,
    and Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.

    To view the compatible computers,


    1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/accs-guide.
    2. Select ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, Ideapad and Ideacentre Option Compatibility Matrix.
    Then follow the on-screen instructions.

    In the box
    • ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock
    • 90W ac power adapter and power cord
    • 1m USB-C® cable
    • Documentation

    Contact your place of purchase if any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proof of
    purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.

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    Product overview

    USB-C connector (for connecting computer)


    Connect to your computer with the accompanying USB-C cable.

    Power connector
    Connect to ac power with the accompanying ac power adapter and power cord

    DisplayPort® connector
    Connect to an external display with a DisplayPort cable.

    USB 3.2 connector Gen 2


    Connect a compatible device to transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 10 Gbps.

    USB 2.0 connector


    Connect a USB device, such as mouse.

    USB 2.0 connector


    Connect a USB device, such as keyboard.

    Ethernet connector
    Connect to a LAN with an Ethernet cable.

    Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2


    Connect a compatible device to transfer data or charge with the output voltage and current of up to
    5 V and 2.4 A.

    HDMITM connector
    Connect to an external display with a High- Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable.

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    Power button
    Press to turn off or turn on the dock.

    Security-lock slot
    Support cable locks that conform to the Kensington / Lenovo NanoSaver® lock standards (using
    Cleat locking technology).

    Security-lock slot
    Support cable locks that conform to the Kensington / Lenovo MicroSaver® lock standards (using T-
    bar locking technology) or MiniSaver® lock standards (using CleatTM locking technology).

    Audio connector
    Connect a headset or headphones with 3.5 mm plug.

    Power button Indication


    When the dock is connected to ac power but not your computer, press the dock power button to turn off or
    turn on the dock. The indicator on the dock power button shows the dock status:

    LED status Dock status


    Amber On
    Off Off

    When the dock is connected to both your computer and the ac power adapter, the indicator on the dock
    power button shows the computer status:

    LED status Computer status

    Solid white On
    Blinking white In sleep mode

    Blinking orange Updating driver

    Off Off or in hibernation mode

    Statement on USB transfer rate


    Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
    attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
    rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
    below for each corresponding device.

    USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

    3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 5


    3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
    3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
    Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) 40

    Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C) 40

    Chapter 1. About the dock 3


    4 ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock User Guide
    Chapter 2. Set up the dock

    Install the dock


    Use the accompanying ac power adapter, power cord, and USB-C cable to install the dock. The dock
    supplies power to the computer when the dock is connected to ac power and your computer.

    Install the dock driver and firmware


    The dock driver and firmware is preinstalled on compatible computers and the dock is ready for use after you
    connect it to ac power and computer.

    It is recommended that you update the dock driver and firmware whenever a new version is available to
    improve performance of the dock.

    To update dock firmware:


    1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/support/docks.
    2. Select the entry for the dock and then follow the on-screen instructions to download the firmware.
    3. When the indicator on the dock power button turns to solid white, the update is completed. The update
    takes effect when you reconnect the dock to your computer.

    Install Lenovo Dock Manager


    Lenovo Dock Manager is designed to provide silent firmware update and device information query.

    To download Lenovo Dock Manager, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht037099.

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    Chapter 3. Use the dock

    Use the video output connectors


    The dock has three video output connectors to support up to three external displays:
    • Two DisplayPort connectors (support DisplayPort 1.4)
    • One HDMI connector (supports HDMI 2.0)

    Supported resolution
    Depending on the USB-C connector or Thunderbolt 3 connector on your computer, the dock supports the
    following display resolutions:
    • One / two video output connectors: up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz
    • Three video output connectors: up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz

    To view the maximum display matrix, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/zh/solutions/pd029622#USB-


    C%20dock and select the entry for the dock.

    Configure the external displays


    You can configure the external displays connected to your dock:
    • Set the display mode: extend, mirror or duplicate, or single display.
    • Set the orientation, brightness, resolution, color, and more.

    To configure the external displays:


    1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
    2. Select the display that you want to configure.
    3. Configure display settings of your preference.

    For more information, see the Windows help information.

    Use the Ethernet connector


    You can use the Ethernet connector on the dock to connect your computer to a standard 10 Mbps, 100
    Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network with an Ethernet cable.

    The Ethernet connector has two network status indicators. When the green indicator is on, the computer is
    connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

    Depending on your computer, some of the following functions are available when the dock is connected to a
    LAN.
    • Preboot eXecution Environment
    • MAC address Pass Through
    • Wake on LAN
    • Wake on LAN from Dock

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    To view the functions supported by your computer, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/accs-
    guide. Select Network function support – Option Compatibility Matrix. Then follow the on-screen
    instructions.

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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
    General
    1. The dock does not work after connected to my computer.
    Ensure that:
    • You use the accompanying ac power adapter, power cord, and USB-C cable.
    • The dock is powered by its power adapter. The dock always needs an external power adapter for
    operation.
    • The dock driver is installed on your computer.
    • The USB-C connector on your computer works well.
    2. The function of wireless keyboard or mouse (2.4 GHz) is interrupted. The mouse pointer lags or
    does not move. Some characters are lost when I input by the keyboard.
    Connect the wireless device receiver to a USB 2.0 connector on the dock.
    3. The mouse or keyboard cannot wake up my computer when connected to the Always On USB 3.2
    connector Gen 2 on the dock.
    Connect the mouse or keyboard to a USB 2.0 connector on the dock.
    4. The charging speed for my device, such as a smartphone, is slow.
    Connect your device to the Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 2 on the dock.
    5. My computer cannot be charged by the dock.
    Ensure that:
    • You use the accompanying ac power adapter, power cord, and USB-C cable to set up the dock.
    • The USB-C connector on your computer supports ac input.

    Video output
    1. The external display is blank.
    • Ensure that:
    – Your computer is running correctly and is not in sleep or hibernation mode. When the computer is
    in sleep or hibernation mode, the external display is always blank.
    – The dock is securely connected to ac power, computer, and external display.
    – The dock driver is installed on your computer.
    • Reduce the resolution of the external display.
    If the problem persists, disconnect all cables from the dock, and uninstall the dock driver. Then, reinstall
    the dock driver and reconnect all cables to the dock. See Chapter 2 “Set up the dock” on page 5.
    2. I cannot play back videos on the external display but can play them back on the computer screen.
    Some computers do not support High-bandwidth Digital-content Copy Protection (HDCP), so you
    cannot play back protected videos on the external display connected to the dock.
    To play back videos on the external display, connect the external display to a DisplayPort or HDMI
    connector on your computer. Then, set the display mode into extend mode or single-display mode from
    your computer. See “Configure the external displays” on page 7.
    3. The images on the external display flutter.
    • Ensure that the display cable is securely connected to the dock.

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    • Disconnect and reconnect the display cable.
    4. The colors of the images on the external display are not correct.
    • Ensure that the display cable is securely connected to the dock.
    • Adjust color settings of the external display. See “Configure the external displays” on page 7.
    5. The computer can play back flash content. However, when I drag the window to the external
    display and maximize the window, the playback stops.
    Update your Adobe Flash Player program to the latest version.

    10 ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock User Guide


    Appendix A. Accessibility information

    Documentation in accessible formats


    Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats, such as properly tagged PDF files or
    HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files. Lenovo electronic documentation is developed to ensure that
    visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader. Each image in the
    documentation also includes adequate alternative text to explain the image so that visually impaired users
    can understand the image when they use a screen reader.

    To open and view PDF files, your computer must have the Adobe Reader program installed. The Adobe
    Reader program also is available for download at:
    http://www.adobe.com

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    Appendix B. Trademarks
    LENOVO, the LENOVO logo, THINKPAD®, and the THINKPAD logo are trademarks of Lenovo.

    Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

    DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

    The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
    HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

    USB-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.

    All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2021 Lenovo.

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