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1. Color Depth Refresh rates available at Refresh rates available at Pesoluion 16 bit color quality 32 bit color quality 640x480 60 72 75 85 60 72 75 85 800x600 56 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 1024x768 60 70 75 85 60 70 75 85 1280x960 eee ae 1280x1024 Bute oe 1360x768 ee ee 1366x768 vey won 1368x768 a 4400x1050 60 75 85 60 75 85 1440x900 ee 1600x1200 a 1680x1050 i 1920x1080 Oa eee About the resolutions and refresh rates available to users The resolutions and refresh rates available to the user through Windows are a comprise of the support from the following elements The video component of the docking station he primary monitor and the add on monitor The primary video card on your computer and installed drivers Therefore for example if your monitor doesn t support a resolution of 1600x1200 then 1600x1200 is not possible though your dokcing station s video component supports 1600x1200 This ensures that the monitor cannot be put into an unsupported mode which might damage it If cloning the primary display the video component will try to use the preferred monitor mode In some cases this may not be the most appropriate mode for the cloned desktop It is recommended that the primary display resolution be changed to closer match the default resolution of the add on monitor 18 Mini Docking Station User s Manual To configure the three components resolution color2. ADSL Modem cr Lai d o DC power jack DVI Monitor m computer Mini Docking Station User s Manual Features DualView let you expend your work area across your notebook screen and external monitor Build in DisplayLink chipset solution Have Extender DualView and Mirror mode DVI resolution up to 1920x1080 pixels for regular monitor Gain instant access to your keyboard monitor mouse and all peripherals with one USB plug Mini tower design reduces desktop footprint Plug n play and hot pluggable so you can connect to the dock and swap devices without shutting down Front USB port makes connections quick and easy Supports Windows 2000 SP4 XP SP2 Vista Windows 7 Package Contents Mini Docking Station x1 USB 2 0 Cable x1 Power Adapter x1 DVI to VGA adapter x1 CD Driver and User s Manual x1 Quick Installation Guide x1 System Requirements Windows 2000 SP4 XP SP2 Vista Windows 7 Mini Docking Station User s Manual Front Panel USB 2 0 downstream ports For connection to USB peripherals Mini Docking Station User s Manual Rear Panel 3 USB 2 0 downstream ports A type female connector For connection to USB peripherals 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port For connection to the Ethernet network via a network cable not provided DVI video output port For connection to a VGA or DVI monitor For DVI model if you want to connect to a
3. InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup AKOO 724 Display Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please walt InstallShield Cancel 2 Please click Next to install the driver AXSS 724 Display InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for AMSG 724 Display The InstallShield Wizard will install Axo AA Display on pour computer To continue click Next 3 Mini Docking Station User s Manual Please click Accept after reading the statement of Software End User License Agreement Install DisplayLink Software for DisplayLink Graphics DisplayLink 5 2 220 70 0 SOFTWARE END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR DISPLAYLINK MIRROR DRIVER and DISPLAYLINK GRAPHICS ADAPTER E SOFTWARE Ls THE PROGRAM This is a legal agreement between you the end user You and DisplayLink UK Limited DisplayLink BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT some versions of this software once installed will check for updated system software at least once and then again at regular intervals unless you specifically disabled this feature when given this option No personal information or information about your PC or the software installed on your PC is sent to our update servers during this process Accepting the End
4. User s Manual 3 Please wait when installation AXBB 2A Display InstallShield Wizard Setup Status Asoo AA Display is configuring your new software installation Installing C Program Files 42667 7245 etup exe Cancel 5 Please click Accept after reading the statement of Software End User License Agreement Install DisplayLink Software for DisplayLink Graphics PNN DisplayLink To zal JEnglish s gt o 2 2 0 0 0 SOFTWARE END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR DISPLAYLINK MIRROR DRIVER and DISPLAYLINK GRAPHICS ADAPTER SOFTWARE THE PROGRAM This is a legal agreement between you the end user You and DisplayLink UK Limited DisplayLink BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTVVARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT Some versions of this software once installed will check for updated system software at least once and then again at regular intervals unless you specifically disabled this feature when given this option Mo personal information or Information about your PC or the software installed on your Pl is sent to our Update servers during this process Accepting the End User License Agreement means that you accept this product feature WF Automatically check For updates TAREE Do not connect the docking station to your computer at this stage Please proceed to next section to continue with the video component installation Mini Docking Station Us
5. a menu and cycle through it to allow Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector Only Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only y am Actual strings depend on your operation system These screen shots are from Windows 7 and might vary slightly for each operation system 10 Mini Docking Station User s Manual C Connecting the Docking Station to Computer 1 Plug the power cord of the power adaptor into the DC IN jack on the back of the docking station and then connect the power adapter to a working electrical outlet The Power indicator on the front panel glows when the docking station is powered on 2 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB upstream connector at the back of the docking station 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB 2 0 port on your computer Upon the USB connection your computer will automatically complete the remaining installation including installing Windows built in drivers for the USB hub A pop up message will appear in the notification area indicating the installation status Wait for the final message indicating the driver software installation is successful Then the docking station is ready for use D Connecting Devices to the Docking Station Now the installation is complete You can connect the peripherals monitor to appropriate ports on the docking station as required If required you can connect and disconnect the perip
6. depth and refresh rate of a screen mode follow these steps 1 Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop right click and select Screen Resolution on Win 7 Personalize gt Display Settings on Vista or Properties gt Settings on XP 2000 In the Display drop down menu select the option ends with DisplayLink Graphics Adapter To change the screen resolution or color quality select those options on the screen Be sure to select one of the supported resolutions and color quality numbers in the table above For an add on monitor you can also select any resolution or color quality supported by that monitor To change the refresh rate click Advanced and then click Monitor Select a refresh rate from the Screen refresh rate drop down list and then click Apply Click OK to close the settings screen Disconnecting the Docking Station If the docking station is unplugged from the computer the add on monitor goes blank All windows and icons move to the primary screen On reconnection of the docking station the docking station returns to the same mode as it was before disconnection However windows and icons that were previously on the screen will not be moved back 19 Mini Docking Station User s Manual How Standby or Hibernate Mode Affects Devices Attached to the Docking Station External Monitors When the docking station is connected to a computer and an external monitor if the computer goes into standby
7. LED glows green on When no USB device is connected to the port the LED light is off lf your USB device such as a printer or optical drive etc came with its own AC adaptor make sure that it is plugged into the device and a working electrical outlet 12 Mini Docking Station User s Manual 3 Using the Docking Station with Video USB 2 0 Ports The four USB ports on the docking station function just like the ports on a USB hub Just connect any USB device to the docking station s USB ports when required All the four USB ports provide power when the computer is either off suspended or hibernated This means you can use the USB port for power charging purpose m The USB port supports hot plug feature You may plug and unplug an USB device from the docking station at any time when required E Some USB devices e g printers and optical drives require higher power to operate To use these devices the power adapter shipped with the device should be plugged into the device and the mains Ethernet Port The Ethernet port supports Ethernet 10 100 Mbps function To connect your computer to a network through the docking station attach one end of a network cable not provided to the Ethernet port on the docking station and the other end to your network hub switch or router for network access 13 Mini Docking Station User s Manual Video Port Display Modes There are several ways you can utilize the monitor a
8. Mini Docking Station User s Manual Mini Docking Station User s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the Mini Docking Station Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy however no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties implied or otherwise regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage including but not limited to special incidental consequential or other damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always read the safety instructions carefully mM Keep this User s Manual for future reference E Keep this equipment away from humidity E f any of the following situation arises get the equipment checked by a service technician The equipment has been dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the User s Manual COPYRIGHT This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All right are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer TRADEMARKS All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property
9. User License Agreement means that you accept this product feature ic Do not connect the docking station to your computer at this stage Please proceed to next section to continue with the video component installation Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software Your screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process DisplayLink Core Software Lal Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software Your eo screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process Mini Docking Station User s Manual 5 After the installation is completed the following Window will pop up You can change the appearance of your displays through the Window Moreover additional controls are available in Windows 7 Orientation Portrait landscape rotated portrait rotated landscape Ss nl gt Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution X Change the appearance of your displays Display 1 E70 3 Resolution 1024 x 768 recommended Multiple displays Extend these displays v This is currently your main display Advanced settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Your device is ready to use Device driver software installed successfully wo Pe e Eaa 6 To control the behavior of an attached DisplayLink device or screen it is possible to use Windows Key P to display
10. VGA monitor use the provided DVI to VGA adapter for connection olo ol OOOagOu000 OeEHABBBO oO0000000 USB upstream port For connection to the USB port of the host computer Power jack For connection to the provided power adapter The Docking Station always needs external power supply for operation as it does not take power from the USB bus Mini Docking Station User s Manual 2 installation As the Mini Docking Station comprise several components and some components require specific installation procedure please follow the steps described in this manual to install the drivers first and then make the connection A On Windows 2000 XP Vista To install the Driver 1 Insert the provided CD into your disc drive locate and double click the Setup exe file under E Driver where E is your disc drive letter AXGB 2A Display InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup Asoo 24 Display Setup i preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait Installshield Cancel 2 Please click Next to install the driver AXGB 27A Display InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for AMG 722A Display The InstallShield Wizard will install A606 7724 Display on your computer To continue click Next i Cancel Mini Docking Station
11. de the video component will automatically select the settings screen resolution color quality and refresh rate for the add on monitor But you can manually adjust the settings as required However the settings of the add on monitor are limited by that of the primary monitor For example even though your add on monitor supports a resolution of up to 1680x1050 you can only configure it to use 1280x1024 due to the primary monitor only supports a resolution of up to 1280x1024 If you change the video output to extended mode and then want to switch back to mirror mode follow these steps 1 Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop right click and select Screen Resolution on Win 7 Personalize gt Display Settings on Vista or Properties gt Settings on XP 2000 2 Inthe Display drop down menu select the option with the string DisplayLink Graphics Adapter 3 Check the Multiple Displays gt Duplicate these displays on Win 7 uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor on Vista or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor on XP 2000 4 Click OK to close the settings screen 16 Mini Docking Station User s Manual Be the Primary Monitor To make the add on monitor the primary display 1 Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop right click and select Screen Resolution on Win 7 Personalize gt Display Settings on Vista or Properties gt Settings on XP 2000 2 Inthe Display drop down menu
12. er s Manual 6 Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software Your screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process DisplayLink Core Software Pa Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software Tour screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process o Cancel Note You may need to restart your system for the configuration changes made to DisplayLink Graphics to take effect 7 After the installation is completed you will see the DisplayLink Manager Icon in System Tray that looks like a monitor as below Click on the icon to bring up the menu Extend Mode The screen is part Color Quality Screen Rotation Mirror Mode The screen copies the contents of the primary screen Off Mode The screen is black Set as Main Monitor The screen Extend To Extend Set as Main Monitor Notebook Monitor OFF Mirror GFF is the primary screen Notebook monitor off The Notebook screen is black and the DisplayLink screen is the primary screen Advanced Actual strings depend on your operation system These screen shots are from Windows XP SP2 and Vista it might vary slightly for each operation system Mini Docking Station User s Manual B On Windows 7 To install the Driver 1 Insert the provided CD into your disc drive locate and double click the Setup exe file under E Driver where E is your disc drive letter AXGE 724 Display
13. herals monitor any time without disconnecting the docking station from the USB port on your computer Connecting Ethernet network device 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the docking station 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network hub switch or router Connecting DVI Monitor E For DVI model The equipped DVI I DVI Integrated connector transmits both the digital and analog signals This means it supports either of these two connection types e It can be connected to a DVI D digital monitor using a DVI cable not provided e Or it can be connected to an analog VGA monitor using the privided DVI I to VGA adapter and a VGA cable not provided 11 Mini Docking Station User s Manual L j DVI to VGA Adapter UCU VGA Cable Connect to DV monitor Connect to VGA monitor DVI Cable Upon the connection it s normal that the screen flicks black a couple of times Once the connection is done an extended screen will appear on the add on monitor Sometimes it takes time for the add on monitor to show the video Please wait for while For Windows Vista if the add on monitor has been blank for a while please reboot your system again To change the display mode see next chapter for instructions Connecting USB Devices Connect your USB devices to the USB ports on the docking station As long as one USB device is connected to the port and the connection works properly the USB
14. layLink Graphics Click Yes to confirm the removal Programs and Features A Are you sure you want to uninstall DisplayLink Graphics Inthe future do not show me this dialog box Click Yes to restart your computer You can also disconnect the video connection now DisplayLink Core Software 2 z You must restart your system for the configuration changes made to DisplayLink Core Software to take effect Click Yes to restart now or No if you plan to manually restart later 21 Mini Docking Station User s Manual General Host Interface Operating System Support Ports and Connectors Upstream USB Hub Downstream Video Output Port LAN Power LEDs Power LED USB Hub LED LAN LEDs 5 Specifications USB 2 0 Windows 2000 SP4 XP SP2 Vista Windows 7 1 x USB Type B Female Black 4 x USB Type A Female Black 1 x DVI Female White 1 x RJ 45 Female 1 x DC Jack Black On Power is supplied to the docking station Off No power is supplied to the docking station On Any of the four USB downstream ports is connected to a USB device Off No USB device is connected 10 100 1 x LED Green Link 1 x LED Green Specification is subject to change without further notice 22 Mini Docking Station User s Manual 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Conditions CE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is s
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16. of their respective owners or companies Table of Contents Table of Contents De TPIEPOGUCUION cissessctss aes coc casi aces as ae dass ees dee ete ecient ee td 1 Fears dvs pactecesastsieenenaidadaperddavaeactesnseipadeWaaws E O 2 PACK CC OMI aE EEO 2 SYSCO R EGUITE MEN S eee einem E T Por We 2 FONE e n A N AE EAE A 3 Rear Panel sctssctecivagecditi ances TNE O ees TEED O O EE OTTOON 4 Dee MENS AION e a a a a eee ee 5 Pe On Wmdows 20007 XPF Mista esai a S 5 BOWO O WS ena oe fee A a A A E a A ns A 8 C Connecting the Docking Station to Computer eee cccccccsssseeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaas 11 D Connecting Devices to the Docking Station cece cccccccccssssseeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeceeeeeeaaas 11 Connecting Ethermnel netwOrk devi 6 nuaearnn a a E S 11 Connec ine DV IVI ORIOL sessa e a toes 11 Connecting USB Devices eeina a 12 3 Using the Docking Station with Video cccceseeseseseeseeeeseseeseseesesenseseneesenes 13 MS ZOPO arn te caes aghasesans doses eg aaeeacs haeigee cease eae de 13 Ethernet POM 2c2ccecdedsteutas vapacteunincudtadtuaeriadasax T EE T E E E E 13 NTO ON Ere EE E AA eet ee 14 Display INIOGES sarina a a A a a daaa 14 Adjusting Resolution Color Depth and Refresh Rate nenosssssoenssssssssoersssssssseeressssssseeeese 17 Disc nnect ne the Docking Staton soisissa e a ie E EE a 19 How Standby or Hibernate Mode Affects Devices Attached to the Docking Station 20 FER CEP MAL VON GOLS resa
17. or Drag the icons te match your monitors Identify Monitors Primary Disp 2 USB Video Deck _DL165 on DisplayLink Graphics Adapter E This is my main monitor Resolution Colors Low B High Medium 16 bit S00 by 600 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings eee Cancel Once the setting is done to use your extended desktop simply drag and drop your open windows over to your second monitor However note that some applications may not support display on the extended desktop Cursor disappeared If you re in extneded mode but the add on monitor is not connected the desktop still pans to the add on monitor and it s possible that your cursor has moved to the extended desktop so that you cannot find it on the primary display To solve the problem in such a case connect the add on monitor to the docking station or keep moving your mouse to try or unplug the docking station first to restore the cursor 15 Mini Docking Station User s Manual Video and DVD Playback in Extened Mode On Windows Vista with extended mode it s suggested that you run video or DVD playback programs on your primary monitor instead of the add on monitor to ensure the playback performance Mirror Your Windows Desktop This mode is referred to as mirror or clone mode In this mode your original screen the primary display will be mirrored to the add on monitor In mirror mo
18. or hibernate mode the external monitor display goes blank When the computer returns to an active state the external monitor display keeps the same settings it had before the computer went into standby or hibernate mode However if the add on monitor was set for extended mode windows that were previously on the external monitor will not move back to that secondary monitor Also if the add on monitor is in extended mode and the computer requires a login after standby or hibernate mode the login screen appears on the primary computer monitor not the external monitor If the computer is shut down restarted and logged in again the add on monitor returns to the same mode as it was before shutdown Other Devices lf another device is connected to a port on the docking station and the computer goes into standby or hibernate mode that device will not function For example if you are using the Ethernet port for high speed network access network access will not be available until the computer returns to an active state 20 Mini Docking Station User s Manual 4 Uninstalling the Drivers Uninstalling the Driver Please take these steps to uninstall Drive 1 Open the Control Panel and double click Uninstall a Program on Win 7 Programs and Features on Vista or Add or Remove Programs on 2000 XP Select DisplayLink Graphics and click Uninstall or Remote at at Organize Uninstall HA DisplayLink Core Software 52 Disp
19. select the option ends with DisplayLink Graphics Adapter 3 Check the This is my main monitor box on Vista Win 7 or Use this device as the primary monitor box on XP 2000 On some PCs and laptops it is necessary to disable the main display i e uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box for the main display as part of the same settings change 4 Click OK to close the settings screen The add on monitor stays primary if the PC enters hibernate or suspend mode or is rebooted If the add on monitor is unplugged the main display becomes primary again Adjusting Resolution Color Depth and Refresh Rate There are three components that make up the screen mode Resolution In common usage this refers to the number of pixels displayed on screen horizontally and vertically Color Depth This defines the number of different colors that can be shown on the screen at the same time Refresh rate Measures the speed that the entire screen is rescanned Higher frequencies reduce flicker Some monitors advertise the supported modes through the video connector If this is the case the video component identifies the supported modes from the monitor If the monitor does not advertise the supported modes the video software chooses a set of common screen modes for the monitor 17 Mini Docking Station User s Manual The software supports the modes listed below
20. ttached on the docking station The add on monitor can be configured to use either mirror mode extended mode or be the primary display as described in this section Extend Your Windows Desktop to Add on Monitor Default In this so called extended mode your display will be spread over the add on monitor s This mode allows you to perform multiple tasks more effectively without overlapping windows Extended mode is the default setting To set up the video component to use or restore extended mode follow these steps 1 Position the mouse anywhere on your computer desktop right click and select Screen Resolution on Win 7 Personalize gt Display Settings on Vista or Properties gt Settings on XP 2000 2 Inthe Display drop down menu select the option with the string DisplayLink Graphics Adapter Check the Multiple Displays gt Extend these displays on Win 7 Extend the desktop onto this monitor box on Vista or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box on XP 2000 Drag the icons in the window at the top of the screen to match the physical arrangement of your primary monitor and add on monitor 14 Mini Docking Station User s Manual The add on monitor connected to the docking station may be identified as either 2 or 3 depending on your computer although there may not be a total of 3 screens connected 5 Click OK to close the settings screen E Seem Settings Monit
21. ubject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received Including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations EN 55 022 CLASS B WEEE Information For EU European Union member users According to the WEEE Waste electrical and electronic equipment Directive do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country For information on recycling of this product please contact your local authorities your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product re CE 23
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