Using The Thinkpad Wigig Dock - Lenovo ThinkPad X270 User Manual

6. Position your computer close to the dock, within 120 cm (47.2 inches). To get the best performance,
ensure that:
• The dock is placed within a 60 cm (23.6 inches) distance and a 120-degree sector region relatively
to the rear of the computer display.
• No objects are between the dock and the computer.
Note: Ensure that the WiGig dock and your computer are placed in the recommended position. If you
notice any of the following conditions, pivot the computer display forward or backward slightly to
achieve better performance:
• A message is displayed indicating that the wireless connection to the WiGig dock is weak.
• The pointer drifts on the external display connected to the WiGig dock.
• The computer is unexpectedly disconnected from the WiGig dock.

Using the ThinkPad WiGig Dock

This section introduces how to use and manage the dock.
Connecting to the ThinkPad WiGig Dock
To connect your computer to the ThinkPad WiGig dock, do the following:
1. After the setup and preparation, turn on your computer and the dock. Then do the following:
• For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu, and then click All programs ➙ Intel
➙ Intel Wireless Dock Manager to start the Wireless Dock Manager program.
• For Windows 10: Click the action center icon
Connect to open the device list.
2. Select your dock from the list of available devices.
3. When prompted, press the power/connection button on the dock to confirm the pairing.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the connection.
After establishing the initial connection, you can make further configurations. Therefore, whenever the
computer comes within the required range, it will automatically get connected to the dock.
Disconnecting from the ThinkPad WiGig Dock
To disconnect your computer from the ThinkPad WiGig Dock, do the following:
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in the Windows notification area. Then click