Vector 8 Dock LED Behaviour (S8)

Alex Finster-Rowen
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Where are the LEDs on the Vector 8 Dock?

There are 4 status LEDs located on the left of the Power/Ignition Button on the Vector 8 Dock.

For more information on the Power States please see this article.

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Powering ON and OFF

  • Pressing the Power Button will turn the Dock on from both Off and Standby, with the LEDs flashing white as the Dock powers on. This process will take ~5 seconds. Once the dock has finished powering on, the LEDs will stop flashing and the Power Button will remain Solid White. 

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  • When finished using the Vector 8 Dock, press the Power Button to put the Dock into Standby.
  • To power the Dock off completely, first remove the power supply, then press the Power Button. 

What does each LED on the Vector 8 Dock mean?

Bluetooth Status LED

Indicates the Bluetooth connection status of the Dock whether it is searching or connected.

  • Breathing Blue = Dock Bluetooth is active and searching
  • Solid Blue = Dock Bluetooth is paired to another device
  • Flashing Red = Dock Bluetooth has encountered an error
  • Off = Dock Bluetooth is Off

WiFi Status LED

Indicates the WiFi status when the Dock is connecting or connected to a WiFi network.

  • Breathing Orange = Dock is searching for or connecting to a WiFi network
  • Breathing Yellow = Dock has connected to a WiFi network, but does not have internet access
  • Solid Yellow = Dock has connected to a WiFi network and has internet access
  • Flashing Red = Dock WiFi has encountered an error
  • Off = Dock WiFi is Off

Data Transfer Status LED

Indicates when the Dock is connected to an external device via USB-C and if data is being exchanged

  • Breathing White = Connecting to PC
  • Solid White = Active PC connection
  • Breathing Orange = Connecting as "host"
  • Solid Orange = Active "Host" connection
  • Flashing Red = USB Fault

Battery Status LED

Indicates the current battery level and whether the battery is charging.

Dock is running on battery:

  • Flashing Red = Dock Battery level <10%
  • Solid Red = Dock Battery level 10-30%
  • Solid Yellow = Dock Battery level 30-80%
  • Solid Green = Dock Battery level >80%

 

Dock is plugged into a power source and in a charging state:

  • Flashing Red = Charging fault
  • Breathing Red = Dock is charging, Batter level <10%
  • Breathing Yellow = Dock is charging, Battery level 30-80%
  • Breathing Green = Dock is charging, Battery level >80%
  • Solid Green = Dock is fully charged, Battery level 100%

Power Button LED

Indicates the current power state of the Vector 8 Dock.

  • Breathing Orange = Dock is in Standby
  • Solid White = Dock is On
  • Off = Dock is Off

 

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