Kensington SD4840P USB-C Triple Video Driverless Dock

Overview

The Kensington SD4840P USB-C Triple Video Driverless Dock provides versatile connectivity for your laptop, enabling triple display support and high-speed data transfer. This guide details its setup and features.

Package Contents: Docking station, power adapter, USB-C cable, regional power cords (US, EU, UK, ANZ/CN, JP), warranty and compliance information cards.

Registration: Register your product at kensington.com/register.

Step 1: Power Connection

Connect the power adapter to the DC 20V input port on the rear of the docking station. The power adapter includes a detachable regional plug. Illustrated are the power plugs for the US, AU, JP, UK, and EU regions.

Diagram Description: Shows the power adapter connecting to the dock's DC 20V port, with various regional plugs shown separately.

Step 2: Connecting Peripherals and Displays

Front Ports:

• Power Button: ⏻ NO/OFF
• USB-A Port: USB 3.2 Gen2, 10 Gbps, with BC 1.2 charging support ?
• USB-C Port: USB 3.2 Gen2, 5V/1.5A

Note: USB Battery Charging 1.2 compliant devices can be charged (up to 5V/1.5A, and 2.4A for Apple Devices).

Rear Ports:

• DC 20V Input: For power connection.
• DisplayPort++ (DP++): Three ports for connecting monitors.
• HDMI Port: One port for connecting a monitor.
• Ethernet Port: 10/100/1000Mbps for network connectivity.
• USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports: Two ports, each providing 5V/0.9A for peripherals.

The dock provides up to 85W of power to charge a connected laptop ⚡.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the front and rear ports of the dock, showing connections for monitors, Ethernet, USB devices (keyboard ⌨️, mouse ?️, camera ?, printer ?️), headphones ?, and smartphones ?. It also shows the 85W laptop charging capability.

Step 3: Connecting to Your Laptop

Use the provided USB-C cable to connect the docking station to your laptop's USB-C port. This single connection provides both power delivery to charge your laptop and high-speed data transfer for peripherals and displays ↔️.

Diagram Description: Shows the USB-C cable connecting the laptop to the docking station.

Step 4: Display Configurations

The dock supports triple video output. The table below outlines the maximum resolutions and refresh rates achievable based on the DisplayPort version and the number of connected monitors:

Diagram Description: Scenario 'a' shows a successful triple monitor setup connected to the dock and laptop. Scenario 'b' illustrates a potential issue, possibly due to laptop compatibility or connection, where the laptop display shows an error (❌).

Step 5: Mounting Options

The docking station can be mounted vertically using the included stand for a cleaner desk setup. The stand attaches to the bottom of the dock with screws.

Diagram Description: Shows the dock being attached to its vertical stand.

Step 6: Security Features

The dock features a Kensington Security Slot for physical security. A Kensington K65020WW MicroSaver 2.0 Keyed Lock (sold separately) can be attached to the slot to prevent theft and secure your device ?.

Diagram Description: Shows a Kensington lock being attached to the security slot on the dock.

Compliance and Legal Information

Trademarks include Kensington, Security Slot, ACCO Brands, Windows (Microsoft Corporation), and USB-C (USB Implementers Forum). Copyright ©2021 Kensington Computer Products Group, a division of ACCO Brands.

This device is Class B equipment, intended for home environments, but may cause radio or television interference if placed too close to receivers. Follow instructions in the manual for proper use. Compliance marks include FC, CE, UKCA, VCI, and others. Model number K33806, part number 901-7319-00.

Japanese Text Translation: この装置は、クラスB機器です。この装置は、住宅環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。