StarTech.com USB3DDOCKFT User Manual
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USB3DDOCKFT
Docking station for two laptops
*actual product may vary from photos
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................1
Product diagram ....................................................................................3
Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Rear view ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ................................................................... 4
About installation ..................................................................................4
Install the driver ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Install the hardware..................................................................................................................................4
Switch which host to control ................................................................................................................ 5
About the docking station ports .........................................................5
Charge a device ......................................................................................5
Charge an iPad with a 30-pin dock connector ...............................................................................5
Congure a display device ....................................................................6
Use DisplayLink to congure a display device ............................................................................... 6
About the display options ....................................................................6
Use Mac OS to congure a display device ....................................................................................... 7
Use Mac OS to change the display mode ......................................................................................... 7
Use Mac OS to change the primary display ..................................................................................... 7
Supported video resolutions ...............................................................8
Transfer les and settings between the connected host laptops ..8
Use PCLinq software to transfer les .................................................................................................8
Use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate settings and transfer les...........................................9
Technical support ...................................................................................10
Warranty information ............................................................................ 10
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x laptop docking station
• 2x USB 3.0 host cables
• 1x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1x instruction manual
System Requirements
The docking station requires the following:
• One or two USB-enabled host computer system(s) with an available USB 3.0 port on
each host
• Available AC electrical outlet(s)
• DisplayPort™ and HDMI® enabled display(s) with cables as desired (for additional
external displays)
• Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Mac OS®10.8 and later (tested up to 10.11)
Note: If you connect the docking station to a USB 2.0 host port or if you use a USB 2.0
host connection cable, performance may be limited.
PCLinq supports the following operating systems:
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows XP SP2 or SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Vista
• Mac OS 10.8 and later
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Windows Easy Transfer supports the following operating systems:
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows XP SP2 or SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Vista
Note: In Windows 8.1, Microsoft® removed support for cables from the Windows Easy
Transfer software.
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements,
please visit www.startech.com/USB3DDOCKFT
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3.5mm TRRS headset port
(audio and microphone)
USB 3.0 fast-charge and
sync port
Product diagram
Front view
Rear view
Switch host button
Power
switch
USB 3.0
ports
HDMI
port
RJ45
port
Security
lock port
DisplayPort
USB 3.0
host ports
DC input
port
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About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard oers speeds up to
5 Gbps.
About installation
Depending on the version of operating system that you’re currently running and
whether your network connection is active, the docking station might install
automatically or download the proper drivers when the dock is connected to an
available USB port on the host system.
If you receive a prompt to automatically install the driver, complete the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
Install the driver
1. On the rst host laptop, use a web browser to navigate to http://www.startech.com/
USB3DDOCKFT.
2. Click the Support tab.
3. Click the driver le and complete the on-screen instructions to download the le.
4. Browse to the location of the driver le that you downloaded and do one of the
following:
• If the operating system that you’re using is a version of Windows, run the
DisplayLink “exe” install le.
• If the operating system that you’re using is a version of Mac OS, run the
DisplayLink “dmg” install le.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation process.
6. Repeat the driver installation steps above on the second host laptop.
Note: You may be asked to restart your host laptop(s) to complete the installation.
Install the hardware
1. Select the appropriate regional clip for your region and connect the power adapter
to an AC electrical outlet.
2. Connect the power adapter to the DC input on the docking station.
3. Attach one of the provided USB 3.0 cables to the “HOST 1” USB 3.0 host port on the
docking station and then to an available USB 3.0 port on the rst host laptop.
4. Attach the second provided USB 3.0 cable to the “HOST 2” USB 3.0 host port on the
docking station and then to an available USB 3.0 port on the second host laptop.
5. Connect your DisplayPort and/or HDMI displays to the corresponding ports on the
docking station.
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6. As necessary, connect any other devices to the docking station, including an RJ45
network connection, USB peripherals, a headset, speakers, or microphones.
Switch which host to control
1. Ensure that both host laptops are connected to the docking station’s two USB 3.0
host ports.
2. Press the “HOST SWITCH” button on the side of the docking station to cycle between
which host laptop to control.
The docking station’s ports, functionality, and connected devices are controlled by
the host laptop that the dock is set to.
Note: Display placement is maintained when switching between host laptops.
For example, If “HOST 1” places the displays vertically, and “HOST 2” places the displays
horizontally, display placement will be maintained when switched.
About the docking station ports
The four USB ports located at the back of the docking station are standard USB 3.0
throughput ports. When the docking station is connected to a host laptop, these ports
provide a trickle charge to a selection of devices.
The side USB 3.0 port is compliant with Battery Charging Specication Revision 1.2 (BC
1.2), which means that you can use the port to connect and charge a device faster than
a traditional standard USB 3.0 port.
This side USB 3.0 port can fast-charge a connected device, even when the docking
station isn’t connected to a host laptop. When the docking station is connected to a
host laptop, the side USB 3.0 port functions as a Charging Downstream Port (CDP),
which has simultaneous charge and sync capabilities.
Charge a device
If you’re only using the side USB 3.0 port to charge a device, a connection to a host
laptop isn’t required.
• To charge a device, connect a device to the USB 3.0 port located on the side of the
docking station.
Note: The side USB 3.0 port can only fast-charge connected devices that comply to
USB Battery Charging Specication Revision 1.2.
Charge an iPad with a 30-pin dock connector
The following steps only apply to an iPad with a 30-pin connector. An iPad that uses
a Lightning connector can be charged using the USB port located on the side of the
docking station.
1. Make sure that the host laptops are not connected to the docking station.
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2. Connect the iPad to the USB 3.0 port located on the side of the docking station.
Note: If you connect a host laptop (whether it be one or two host laptops) to the
docking station while you’re charging a rst-generation iPad, the iPad will switch to
data sync mode and stop charging. To switch back to charging mode, disconnect
the host laptop and the iPad from the docking station. Then connect the iPad to the
docking station again.
Congure a display device
Use DisplayLink to congure a display device
1. Connect a display device (monitor, projector, and so on) to the docking station.
2. If necessary, to display all of the available icons, click the Show hidden icons arrow
on the toolbar.
3. Click the DisplayLink icon.
4. Click StarTech USB3DDOCKFT.
5. In the drop-down list, click a congurable option.
Each display is congured independently from all of the connected displays.
Note: If you’re using a computer that’s running Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can also
adjust a display device on the Display Settings screen.
About the display options
The following information describes the display congurations available using the
DisplayLink utility.
Extend
Select this option to display an extension of your active Windows desktop on the
display that’s connected to the docking station. When you select this option, you can
view more applications or documents at the same time. The display is extended in the
direction it was the last time that the display was in Extend mode.
For more control, click Extend To and select one of the options. This puts the display
into Extend mode, and places the display to the right or left, above, or below the
primary display.
Mirror
Select this option to display a duplication of the primary display on the display that’s
connected to the docking station. The resolution, color depth, and refresh rate of the
primary display are replicated on the connected display.
Note: When the connected monitor uses a dierent specication than the primary
display, the system’s primary graphics adapter scales all of the settings to a lower
specication to maintain a uniform aspect ratio.
Extend To
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Select this option to specify the physical location of the display that’s connected to the
docking station in relation to the system’s primary monitor.
Screen Resolution
Select this option to change the resolution on the display that’s connected to the
docking station.
Screen Rotation
Select this option to change the orientation in which the screen is viewed. The two
most common orientation types are portrait and landscape.
Set as Main Monitor
Select this option to specify the display that’s connected to the docking station as the
primary display. The primary display shows all of the system notications, and takes
priority with applications.
O
Select this option to disable the display that’s connected to the docking station.
Use Mac OS to congure a display device
If you’re using a computer that’s running a version of Mac OS, you can adjust a display
device in the Displays section of the Mac System Preferences menu.
Use Mac OS to change the display mode
By default, the docking station will be set up as an extended display.
• Do one of the following:
• To change the display to Mirror mode, on the Arrangement screen on a
display, select the Mirror Display check box.
• To change the display to Extend mode, on the Arrangement screen on a
display, clear the Mirror Display check box.
• To use Extended and Mirror modes simultaneously, clear the Mirror Display
check box. On the Arrangement screen, press and hold Cmd + Alt, and then
drag and drop the display that you want to mirror over the primary display
(indicated with a white bar). Repeat this step for all of the displays that you
want to mirror.
Use Mac OS to change the primary display
Changing the primary display aects where new windows appear.
• To change which of the connected displays is the primary display, on the current
primary display, click the white menu bar and drag it to the display that you wish to
make the primary one.
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Supported video resolutions
The docking station supports approximately 4K video resolutions total, across both the
DisplayPort and HDMI ports.
4K (3840x2160) resolutions can be achieved when a single DisplayPort display is
connected to the docking station. The connected display must oer 4K support in
order to achieve 4K resolutions.
See the video resolution chart below for specic congurations and supported
resolutions:
Video Output Max DisplayPort
Resolution Max HDMI Resolution
DisplayPort Only (Single
Display)
3840x2160p (4K)
2560x1600p
2560x1440p
N/A
HDMI Only (Single
Display) N/A 2560x1440p
DisplayPort and HDMI
(Two Displays) 2048x1152p 2048x1152p
Transfer les and settings between
the connected host laptops
The docking station supports both PCLinq and Windows Easy Transfer. Use the docking
station with the included PCLinq software to transfer les from one computer to
another computer, and control the le directories on both computers at the same time.
You may also use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer les, user accounts, and program
settings from one Windows host laptop, to another Windows host laptop.
PCLinq can be used in any operating system that the dock supports. Windows Easy
Transfer can only be used in Windows 8.1, 8, and 7.
Use PCLinq software to transfer les
In Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, in order to use PCLinq you need to have Windows Easy
Transfer drivers installed on the host laptops that are running Windows. Windows Easy
Transfer drivers come installed on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
Note: Depending on the conguration and the supported resolutions of your
connected monitors, the docking station may support video resolutions lower than
those specied above.
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PCLinq software will appear as a removable drive once a host laptop is connected to
the docking station. To use the le transfer functionality, the software must be installed
on each connected host laptop.
1. Ensure two laptops are connected to the “HOST” ports on the docking station. Once
connected, browse to the location of the “PCLINQ” removable drive on the rst host
laptop.
• If the operating system that you’re using is a version of Windows, run the PCLinq
“exe” install le.
• If the operating system that you’re using is a version of Mac OS, run the PCLinq
“dmg” install le.
2. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the PCLinq installation process.
3. Repeat the installation steps above for the second host laptop.
4. Click and open the PCLinq software on each host laptop using the installed PCLinq
shortcut.
5. Select a “Local” (HOST1) and “Remote” (HOST2) laptop.
6. Click the Connect button
7. Use the toolbar options and browser windows to transfer les from one laptop to
the other.
Use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate
settings and transfer les
If you’re using two Windows 7 or 8 based host laptops you can use the Windows Easy
Transfer utility to migrate settings and proles.
• 1. Run the Windows Easy Transfer utility and follow any on-screen instructions to
complete a prole migration or le transfer.
Note: You cannot transfer settings and proles with this docking station when running
Windows 8.1.
Microsoft® removed support for “transfer cables” from the Windows Easy Transfer
software, therefore , only PCLinq can be used to transfer les to or from a laptop
running Windows 8.1.
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Technical support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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