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HP USB-C Travel Dock
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  • Page 1 HP USB-C Travel Dock User Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Prevent Sleep or Hibernation ....................2 Setting up the software ............................2 Configuring an external monitor ........................... 3 Using HP USB Dock ..........................3 Using Windows ............................ 3 Using additional software features ..................... 4 Sleep, Hibernation, shutdown, and restart ..................4 2 Using the dock ...............................
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Identifying components This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of the HP USB-C Travel Dock and provides setup instructions. NOTE: Some features of the HP USB-C Travel Dock may not be available on your computer. Rear components Component...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Usb Dock

    For instructions on accessing the Power Options page, see Help and Support on the computer. Setting up the software This section describes how to install the HP USB-C Travel Dock software on a computer running the Windows ® 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7 operating system. The software is preinstalled in flash memory on the dock.
  • Page 7: Configuring An External Monitor

    Windows 10—Click Start, click File Explorer, click This PC, and then double-click HP Dock. ● Double-click HP Dock Software Installer.exe. Windows 8—Click the HP Dock app. Or, click This PC, and then click HP Dock. Double-click HP Dock ● Software Installer.exe.
  • Page 8: Using Additional Software Features

    Windows key +p. Using additional software features The HP USB Dock software offers additional features for configuring monitors attached to the dock: Screen Resolution—Changes the resolution of the external monitor. ● Screen rotation—Rotates the display of the external monitor 90, 180, or 270 degrees.
  • Page 9: Using The Dock

    Using the dock Dock guidelines Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the dock with a computer running the Windows 10, ● Windows 8, or Windows 7 operating system. Only computers with 3-pin adapters are supported. Connecting and disconnecting—The dock can be connected to or disconnected from the computer ●...
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting to a network You can connect the computer to a network through the dock. This requires an Ethernet cable (purchased separately). WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.
  • Page 11: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB devices The dock has two USB ports: one USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port on the rear panel. Use the USB ports to connect optional external USB devices, such as a keyboard and mouse. NOTE: Be sure that the external device is compliant with the dock power specifications. Using a noncompliant device might disable the port to which the device is attached.
  • Page 12: Connecting Video Devices Using An Hdmi Cable (Select Products Only)

    Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable (select products only) NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your dock, you need an HDMI cable, purchased separately. NOTE: The dock supports one display device at a time. If a VGA display device is connected to the dock, then the dock will not support an HDMI display device.
  • Page 13: Disconnecting The Dock

    Disconnecting the dock To disconnect the dock from the computer, follow these steps: Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Click Safely Remove USB Dock. The Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed. Disconnect the dock’s USB Type-C cable from the computer.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    NOTE: HP does not recommend using power. external drives with the dock because of power requirements. The USB 3.0 port supports up to 5 V, 900 mA.
  • Page 15: Audio Problems

    Getting more information For comprehensive information about the dock, as well as governmental agency and safety information ● about the use of the dock, access Help and Support. The HP website (http://www.hp.com) provides product news and software updates. ● Getting more information...
  • Page 16: Contacting Support

    The manufacturer and model of components connected to the computer and dock ● To contact support using your HP computer, select Start and then select Help and Support. Click Contact support to start a chat session with a support specialist.
  • Page 17: Index

    Index cable, identifying 1 Troubleshooting 10 computer sleeping 2 USB 3.0 port 1 USB devices, connecting 7 external devices 5 USB ports, identifying 1 external monitor port 1, 7 VGA port, connecting 7 HDMI port connecting 8 HDMI port, identifying 1 HDMI, configuring audio 8 Help and Support 11 high-definition devices, connecting...

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