Microsoft Audio Dock User Manual

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The Microsoft Audio Dock is an all-in-one speakerphone designed to reduce cord clutter, simplify your desktop, and enhance audio for meetings and music. It connects your laptop to monitors and various accessories while providing power passthrough, all through a single USB-C connection.

This device features built-in Omnisonic speakers with a 15-watt woofer and 5-watt tweeters, along with dual forward-facing, noise-reducing microphones. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, ensuring exceptional voice capture and reduced background sound during calls.

Abbildung 1: Vorderseite view of the Microsoft Audio Dock, showcasing sein kompaktes Design und die Stoffverarbeitung.

Lieferumfang

• Microsoft Audio Dock Device
• Stromversorgung
• Stromkabel
• Various Documents (Quick Start Guide, Safety and Warranty Documents)

Figure 2: Illustration of the Microsoft Audio Dock and its included accessories: the device itself, power supply, power cable, and documentation.

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Connecting Your Audio Dock

The Microsoft Audio Dock simplifies your workspace by connecting multiple peripherals through a single USB-C cable to your laptop. Follow these steps for initial setup:

1. Stromanschluss: Connect the provided power supply to the Audio Dock's power input, then plug the power cable into a wall outlet.
2. Laptop-Anschluss: Connect the integrated USB-C cable from the Audio Dock to a USB-C port on your laptop. This single connection provides power passthrough to charge your laptop, audio, and data transfer for connected peripherals.
3. Monitorverbindung:
   • For HDMI monitors, connect an HDMI cable from your monitor to the HDMI port on the Audio Dock.
   • For USB-C monitors, connect a USB-C cable from your monitor to one of the USB-C (x2) ports on the Audio Dock.
   • The Audio Dock supports connecting up to two external monitors simultaneously.
4. Peripherieverbindung: Connect your USB-A and additional USB-C accessories (e.g., keyboard, mouse, external drives, webcam) to the available USB-A and USB-C ports on the Audio Dock.

Abbildung 3: Rückseite view of the Audio Dock, highlighting the HDMI, USB-C (x2), and USB-A ports for connecting various devices.

Figure 4: The Audio Dock connected to a laptop, external monitors, and other peripherals, demonstrating its hub capabilities.

Bedienungsanleitung

The Microsoft Audio Dock features intuitive controls on its top surface for managing audio and calls.

Figure 5: Top panel controls of the Audio Dock, including Mute, Pause/Play, Volume Up/Down, and Microsoft Teams button.

Tastenfunktionen:

• Stummschaltfläche: Located on the top right, press to mute or unmute the microphone during calls or recordings. A red indicator light will illuminate when muted.
• Pause/Wiedergabe-Taste: Located in the center, press to pause or resume audio playback.
• Volume Up (+) / Volume Down (-) Buttons: Located in the center, these buttons control the speaker volume. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease.
• Microsoft Teams-Schaltfläche: Located on the top left, press to quickly join a Microsoft Teams meeting or bring the Teams application to the foreground.

Audio-Leistung:

The Audio Dock features Omnisonic speakers with a 15-watt woofer and 5-watt tweeters, providing a frequency response of 70Hz to 20kHz for rich music playback. The dual omni-directional, noise-reducing microphone arrays ensure clear voice capture up to 90dB SPL, making it ideal for conference calls.

Abbildung 6: Ein interner view illustrating the woofer and tweeter components of the Omnisonic speaker system.

Wartung

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Microsoft Audio Dock, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• Reinigung: Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to clean the exterior of the device. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents, or aerosol sprays.
• Lagerung: Store the Audio Dock in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Kabelmanagement: Avoid sharp bends or kinks in the integrated USB-C cable and power cable to prevent damage.
• Software-Updates: Periodically check for and install firmware updates for the Audio Dock through your connected Windows or macOS device to ensure compatibility and performance improvements.

Fehlerbehebung

If you encounter issues with your Microsoft Audio Dock, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

Technische Daten

Garantie und Support

For detailed warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included in your product packaging or visit the official Microsoft support website. You can typically find support resources, FAQs, and contact information by searching for "Microsoft Audio Dock support" online.

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