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PRO-DOCK UTILITY
The PRO-DOCK Utility (macOS only) is a collection of features to help
manage the SanDisk Professional PRO-DOCK 4 docking station. This
section outlines the basic functionality of the software, which is unique to
the SanDisk Professional PRO-DOCK 4 docking station.
NOTE: The PRO-DOCK Utility is available for download from the Mac App Store.
PRO-DOCK UTILITY FEATURES
Once installed, the PRO-DOCK Utility software is visible on the menu bar. A single Click of this
menu bar icon will open the software menu and provide the following features.
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Eject Readers Only—Click the Eject Readers Only option in the PRO-DOCK Utility
to safely eject all PRO-READER devices attached to PRO-DOCK 4 docking station.
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This can also be done directly on the device: Press and hold the Media Eject
Button on the PRO-DOCK 4 docking station for 3 seconds to safely eject all
PRO-READER devices attached to the PRO-DOCK 4 docking station.
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Eject All—Click the Eject All option in the PRO-DOCK Utility to safely eject all
volumes attached to the PRO-DOCK 4 docking station.
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This can also be done directly on the device: Press and hold the Media Eject
Button on the PRO-DOCK 4 docking station for 5 seconds to eject all volumes
attached to the PRO-DOCK 4 docking station.
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Fan Speed—The PRO-DOCK Utility will report the current fan speed. Fan speed
will vary based on use and workload.
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Temperatures—The PRO-DOCK Utility will report the temperatures of the internal
power supply, CPU, and the PRO-READER bays.
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LED Slider—Use the LED Brightness slider to control the brightness of the PRO-
DOCK 4 docking station LED. Note, this does not control the LED for the PRO-
READER devices.
PRO-DOCK Utility
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