USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION ARDWARE ETUP ROCESS Follow these steps to quickly install your new USB 3.0 Docking Station. 1. Ensure that the Docking Station is NOT connected to your computer. Do not connect it until instructed to do so. 2.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION NSTALLATION IN INDOWS EVICE RIVER NSTALLATION Installing the device driver enables your computer’s operating system to recognize the docking station and its ports once it’s connected. Please check your operating system and refer to the appropriate installation procedure to begin installing the device driver. This section illustrates the device driver installation procedure for computers running the Windows Vista/7/8 operating system.
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION Step 4. Setup is searching for installed features….. Step 5. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, and click “Finish” to complete the driver installation. Step 6. H (after system reboot) ARDWARE EVICE RIVER NSTALLATION Connect the 2 monitor to the VGA (DB15) or HDMI connector of the USB 3.0 Docking...
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION ERIFYING EVICE RIVER NSTALLATION INDOWS The following procedure allows you to verify the device driver installation. Right click “Computer”→ “Properties” → “Device Manager”. Connect the USB 3.0 Docking Station, then double-click “Network adapter”, “Sound, video and game controllers”, and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”. Begin verification by making sure the highlighted devices were added to the system.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION NSTALLATION IN XP/V INDOWS ISTA EVICE RIVER NSTALLATION Installing the device driver enables your computer’s operating system to recognize the USB 3.0 Docking Station and its ports once it’s connected. Please check your operating system and refer to the appropriate installation procedure to begin installing the device driver.
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION Step 4. Setup is searching for installed features…... ※ When the Microsoft Windows Security warning dialogue box appears, please select “Continue Anyway” to continue with the installation. This will not affect the device driver installation and the device usage. Step 5.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION ERIFYING EVICE RIVER NSTALLATION The following procedure allows you to verify the device driver installation. Click “My computer”→ “Properties” →“Hardware” → “Device Manager”. Connect the USB 3.0 Docking Station, then double-click “Display adapters”, “Network adapter”, “Sound, video and game controllers”, and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION UNCTION ESCRIPTION This section describes the main functions provided by the USB 3.0 Docking Station. THERNET It supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet connectivity and is compliant with the IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX and IEEE802.3 10BASE-T standards. UDIO It includes one Microphone input and one Stereo Speaker output.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION ISPLAY OTATION 4 options are available: 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° under the Extended or Primary display modes. ISPLAY ODES “E ” XTENDED DISPLAY MODE EFAULT The default display mode. This feature allows the attached display device to work as an extension of your main desktop.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION “O ” DISPLAY MODE This option disables the video output from USB 3.0 Docking Station. DENTIFY ONITORS Display IDs will be shown in the upper right corner of all attached display devices. ULTI ISPLAY ONTROL ANEL A series of hotkeys allows you to quickly move the active window or cursor to the desired display.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION ISPLAY ETTINGS Fast access to the system “Display Settings” Under Windows 7 Please right click on the desktop of your system, it will pop up a screen and select “Screen resolution” or go to “START”→ “Control Panel”→ “Appearance and Personalization”→ “Adjust screen resolution”...
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION FUNCTION LIST Windows to Windows to iPad Windows to Mac to iPad Function Behavior Windows Android Mac to MAC Mac to for OS Windows to MAC Android Keyboard & Mouse Control Switching Use the mouse to move off the edge of the screen...
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION 3. Click the USB Magic Switch CDROM icon on the Mac's desktop or on the “Macintosh HD” drive. Double-click the USB Magic Switch icon. 4. When the USB Magic Switch is connected properly, the launch page will be shown. GETTING STARTED: WINDOWS Follow the steps below to start the application: 1.
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION TROUBLESHOOTING: If Autorun does not launch, perform the following the steps: Ensure both computers are properly connected to the USB cable. Go to My Computer and double-click the USB Magic Switch icon to start the application. If the “User Account Control”...
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION FUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS Let’s explore the functions and features the USB Magic Switch brings you! Keyboard and Mouse Sharing o Move the mouse & cursor between two computers seamlessly. Set the correct side of the other computer in “Preferences”. o Press “Alt+S”...
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION File Transferring “Drag & Drop” files or folders from one computer to the other. “Copy” the selected file on the 1 computer and “Paste” it onto the 2 o Use “Ctrl+C” to copy the selected file from the 1 computer and “Ctrl+V”...
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION Keyboard sharing for iPad You can connect a PC and an iPad via the USB Magic Switch and switch the PC’s keyboard to work on the iPad. With this function an APPLE “USB connection kit” is required (not included). Please follow the steps below: 1.
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION In Windows OS: Magic Bridge: You can drag (or copy) a file from your computer and drop (or paste) to another computer using this bridge. The Position of Other PC: Set the position of the other computer by using one of the 4 direction options (Right/Left/Up/Down).
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION PREFERENCE SETUP Select Preferences. One of the following windows will be displayed. In Mac OS In Windows OS Keyboard & Mouse Control Switching Settings o Turn Off Disable Keyboard and Mouse Control Switching Sharing. o Use Mouse to Move Off the Edge of Screen: To switch the control of Keyboard and Mouse from one computer to another, simply move the mouse off the edge of the screen o Use Mouse Middle Button:...
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USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION Clipboard Share Options o Turn Off Disable clipboard sharing. o Auto Share Enable clipboard sharing. Event Notification This option allows you to set the type of notification you receive when Clipboard Data is arriving / sending or when switching the control of the keyboard and mouse to another computer.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION Q&A This section describes some common questions and answers regarding to the installation and operation of the USB 3.0 Docking Station. Q: Why can’t I make the display connected to the Docking Station the primary display? A: Some video cards ship their product with a utility that prevents other video cards from being set as the primary card.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION Troubleshooting Tips This section describes the general troubleshooting tips regarding for the installation or operation of the USB 3.0 Video Dock. Known Issues Direct 3D is not supported in Windows XP/Vista. It is supported under Windows Aero mode. Does not support Standard VGA graphics Adapter in Windows 7/8.
To verify the driver version that you installed, please click “Control Panel” → “Add or Remove Programs”: Installer for USB Graphics Device & LAN 12.x.x.xxxx.0185 (the number is the driver version). Check the Monoprice product page for updated drivers or contact Technical Support for assistance.
USB 3.0 DOCKING STATION EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The energy emitted by this equipment was passed FCC Part 15 Subpart B in both radiated and conducted emissions Class B limits. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference •...
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