USB to VGA/DVI Adapter User`s Manual
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1. USB to VGA DVI is detached the main display becomes primary again It is possible to work conveniently with a laptop by setting its action on lid closed to do nothing then making the USB to VGA DVI screen primary while disabling the main screen The laptop lid can then be closed and the laptop used with USB to VGA DVI screen and with external keyboard and mouse 4 3 Automatic Updates Automatic Updates is a product maintenance feature from DisplayLink available for the first time in this release The automatic update mechanism ensures that the USB to VGA DVI has the most up to date drivers and software providing the user with increased performance and stability 11 Software for DisplayLink Early Access E 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 SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT 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 gven 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 EULA means that you accept this product feature yr M A2. follows Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows Will search for current and Lpdated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy polic Can Windows connect to windows Lpdate to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device lt Back Next gt Cancel This wizard helps you install software for DieplayLink Display Adapter 8050 If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy dick insert it now What do vou want the wizard to do O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Back Next gt Cancel Select Install the software automatically Recommended Note Pre Release Software Versions If your software release is not an end user version it may not contain Windows signed drivers If this is the case the Found New Hardware wizard will appear each time the USB to VGA DVI is moved between PC USB ports Additionally during install the following Window may be seen Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Newnham Graphics Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabi
3. in the notification area Clicking on this gives a menu to control any attached devices Dicolaylink Corp Updates Screen Resolution Color Quality Sercen Retation Extend To Extend Mirrer CHT Advanced ge Se GG 1640 4 1 1 Setting the display into extend mode In extend mode the monitor attached to the USB to VGA DVI forms part of the extended Windows desktop The extra desktop area is a great productivity aid allowing more applications or documents to be visible at a time To set the display into this mode select Extend in the USB to VGA DVIllcon application menu The device will now be extending in the direction it was the last time the display was in this mode For more control navigating to the Extend To submenu and selecting one of the options will not only put the device into extend mode but will also place it to the Left Right Above Below the main primary monitor 4 1 2 Setting the display into mirror mode In mirror mode the monitor attached to the USB to VGA DVI simply copies what is on the primary display To set the display into this mode simply select Mirror from the USB to VGA DVIlIcon application menu The resolution colour depth and refresh rate of the primary screen are replicated on the monitor connected to the USB to VGA DVI If the monitor connected to the USB to VGA DVI supports a lower resolution than the primary display then a part of the screen is shown on the mirrored display As th
4. little difference in performance between a directly connected screen and a screen connected through the USB to VGA DVI 3 Installation Guide 3 1 PC requirements The USB to VGA DVI software can be installed on any desktop or laptop system running one of the following Operating Systems Windows Vista Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 64 bit operating systems are not supported by this software release The minimum hardware requirements for the PC are PC with 1 2 GHz or higher processor clock speed with an Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent power 512 megabytes MB of RAM for a single attached screen 1 gigabyte GB for two attached screens more for additional attached screens At least one USB 2 0 port 30MB of available disk space Super VGA 800 x 600 or higher resolution video adapter and monitor CD ROM or DVD drive if installing from a CD 3 2 Installing the USB to VGA DVI software on Windows Vista 3 2 1 Hardware first install If your USB to VGA DVI software is on an installation CD insert it now If your software was downloaded unzip it to a convenient folder Attach the USB to VGA DVI to the PC When the Found New Hardware wizard starts click through it as follows Windows needs to install driver software for your USB Display Adapter Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver s
5. GA DVI the display 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 Note Pre Release Software Versions With pre release software the drivers may not yet be signed by Microsoft In this case if the USB to VGA DVI is plugged into a different USB port the USB hardware installation wizard is presented You do not need to install the drivers from the CD again Allow Windows to install the drivers automatically and the USB to VGA DVI should start working again 4 9 Supported screen modes 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 Quality 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 VGA or DVI connector If this is the case the USB to VGA DVI identifies the supported modes from the monitor If the monitor does not advertise the supported modes the USB to VGA DVI software chooses a set of common screen modes for the monitor A list of the supported resolution modes can be found in document number NR 100787 PS available on the USB to VGA DVlextranet 15 4 10 Error Messages USB to VGA DVI sof
6. USB to VGA DVI Adapter User s Manual Contents CONTENSO ne ce ee Ee eee ee re ae ee eee ee 2 IATEOG UGC HOM ssnin a esuanta dele onctanescaveeemerecnadeiencdeesnserenceaetarasteiids 3 IFS Teal FAN NUN CO acd ha cate casndionen a ctonats ct asciannas eee cites Daeesaee cual aduseunsadauceaunesateameuties 3 PG VEQUIFEMISINIS saan ssi ont shes are a Sect haces Sere uae ea ndash at eet ccak Gaia a citar ioat ae 3 Installing the USB to VGA DVI software on Windows Vista 0c cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaes 4 Hardware TIRS UNAS TA a merre a E a duchies sie deltedebruadsvea Ceeccae 4 SonwWare TINSEL MDS te Mise ees ati Feta e a eat nds lenakvseonuaamtee cao 5 Installing the USB to VGA DVI software ON Windows XP oo ouu seeeeeccccceceeeeeeaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeaeeeeees 6 FIG Weal emo INS alll seritsin ofectadsiei bed a ee edits tied elselnat aah e heeeeceses 6 SOWIE SHAS ball lates sate 2t Se naire sei aaa aa N 7 Uninstalling the USB to VGA DVI Softwar e ccccccccccccsseseseeeeeeeeeseeseesaeeeeeseeeeeeseseseaeaeeeseeeeeess 8 Usmo NE Sonwa E meneame ee nee oe ee ere ee Controlling the display The USB to VGA DVI Icon Application ccccccccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaes 9 Setting the display into extend MOJE ssdri E EESE TEES 9 Setting the display into mirror MOCE ccccccceseeseeeeeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeseceeeeeesesssaeaeeseeeeeeeeeees 9 Additional USB to VGA DVI application features ccccccececcc
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8. e mouse is moved around the screen the USB to VGA DVI display will pan to the current area 4 1 3 Additional USB to VGA DVlapplication features Updates Configure automatic updates See the following page for more details Resolution Change the resolution of an extending display Colour Quality Change the colour depth of the extending display to 16 or 32bit Rotation Rotate extending and mirroring displays rotated to 90 180 or 270 degrees Off Switch the display off on an adapter Advanced Open the Windows Display Properties Dialog 4 2 Controlling the display Windows Display Properties USB to VGA DVIs can also be configured from the Windows Display Properties dialog box To get to this on Windows Vista right click on the desktop click on Personalize and then select the Display Settings link The corresponding feature is available in Windows XP by right clicking on the desktop selecting Properties and then navigating to the Settings tab Morice Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 3 Prototype Device US8_8050 008096 on Mobile Intel R 945 Express Chip _ This is my main monitor z T Extend the desktop onto this monitor J i Resolution Colors 3 Low High Highest G2 bit 1280 by 1024 pooels cone i Figure 1 In the monitor drop down box find the entry for Prototype Device XXX on Its mode resolution colour quali
9. ed support for video playback on Vista XDDM There is also only limited support for other video players and for video in mirror mode on Windows XP 4 5 Using multiple USB to VGA DVIs The software supports up to six simultaneously attached screens dependent on customer package It is also possible that different sets of screens are being used at different times for example two in the office and two at home The software saves each screen s display profile separately This allows for different physical positioning or different resolutions of connected monitors in the office and the home 4 6 Standby and hibernate shut down and restart If the PC that the USB to VGA DVI is connected to is placed into standby or hibernate mode the display goes blank When the PC is again powered up and unlocked if necessary the connected monitor returns to the same mode as it was before stand by or hibernation If the PC is shut down restarted and logged in again the connected display returns to the same mode as it was before shutdown 4 7 USB to VGA DVIs with multiple users USB to VGA DVIs work with multiple users on the PC The mode settings are saved for each user so each can use their own desktop configuration 4 8 Disconnecting the USB to VGA DVI If the USB to VGA DVI is powered off or the USB cable is removed from the computer the display blanks All windows and icons move to the primary screen On reconnection or powering up of the USB to V
10. lize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Cortinue Anyway f Click Continue Anyway to install the unsigned version of the drivers End user versions of software contain fully signed Windows drivers 3 4 Uninstalling the USB to VGA DVI software The USB to VGA DVI software can be removed from the Programs and Features utility under the Windows Vista control panel On Windows XP this is called Add or Remove Programs Open Programs and Features Find the USB to VGA DVIEarly Access entry and click on Uninstall lal t Control Panel Programs and Features ae Tasks gt l Uninstall or change a program View installed updates p To uninstall a program select it from the list and then click Uninstall Change or Repair Get new programs online at Windows Marketplace Organize 22 Views Uninstall View purchased software digital locker Name Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove it The uninstaller will then automatically uninstall the software 4 Using the Software 4 1 Controlling the display The USB to VGA DVlicon Application The behaviour of the USB to VGA DVI is configured through the USB to VGA DVIlcon application where present When devices are attached an icon appears
11. lling the drivers for the USB to VGA DVI Once this is complete restart the PC when requested and then plug in the USB to VGA DVI Note Pre Release Software Versions If your software release is not an end user version it may not contain Windows signed drivers If this is the case the Found New Hardware wizard will appear each time USB to VGA DVI is moved between PC USB ports Additionally during install the following Window may be seen ad Windows Security K Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device i gt Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details Click Install this driver software anyway to install the unsigned version of the drivers End user versions of software contain fully signed Windows drivers 3 3 Installing the USB to VGA DVI software on Windows XP The details that follow are for Windows XP there are differences in some terminology and user interfaces on Windows 2000 but the basic steps are the same 3 3 1 Hardware first install If your USB to VGA DVI software is on an installation CD insert it now If your software was downloaded unzip it to a convenient folder Attach the USB to VGA DVI to the computer When the Fo
12. oftware for your device gt Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Insert the disc that came with your USB Display Adapter If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically search the disc for driver software gt I don t have the disc Show me other options Select Next if available otherwise select I don t have the disc Show me other options If the software is available on CD selecting Next will begin the driver installation If this is not available you will see the following screen after selecting I don t have the disc Show me other options Check for a solution Windows will check to see if there are steps you can take to get your device working gt Browse my computer for driver software advanced Locate and install driver software manually Select Browse my computer for driver software advanced Point the wizard at the software Once installation is complete you must restart the computer before your USB to VGA DVI is useable 3 2 2 Software first install With this method install the drivers before connecting the USB to VGA DVI to the computer This is done as follows Navigate to the USB to VGA DVI install directory on your computer or CD and double click Setup exe to start insta
13. tware occasionally displays user messages in a bubble in the notification area The table below lists the user messages and their description Insufficient system This can occur when entering extend mode with low system resources resources exist to The PC does not have enough memory to start an extend display complete the requested Close down any unused applications The situation may also be improved service by rebooting the PC The requested allocation This can occur if trying to mirror a primary display larger than 4 size was too large MegaPixels These are modes above 2300x1700 4 3 or 2600x1500 16 9 16
14. ty and position can all be controlled from here 10 4 2 1 Setting the display into extend mode To set the display into this mode check the box marked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 1 in Figure 1 Arrange screen resolution and colour quality using the appropriate controls 2 and 3 and arrange its position with respect to the other monitors on the extended desktop in using the drag area 4 For more detailed mode setting including the refresh rate click on the Advanced Settings button then the Adapter tab then on the List all modes button All valid combinations of resolution colour quality and refresh rate are listed For CRT monitors it is best to use a high refresh rate so as to avoid discomfort due to flicker Flat panel monitors do not flicker and a low refresh rate is adequate 4 2 2 Setting the display into mirror mode To set the display into mirror mode simply uncheck the box marked Extend the desktop onto this monitor 1 in Figure 1 4 2 3 Setting the display as the primary display To make the USB to VGA DVI the primary display check the box marked This is my main monitor 1 in Figure 1 On some PCs and laptops it is necessary to disable the main display i e uncheck the box marked Extend the desktop onto this monitor for the main display as part of the same settings change The USB to VGA DVI stays primary if the PC enters hibernate or suspend mode or is rebooted If the
15. und New Hardware wizard starts click through it as follows Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation C or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Read our privacy polic Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software C res this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Select No not this time Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Device IF your hardware came with an installation CD Ee or floppy disk insert it now What do vou want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Point the wizard at the software 3 3 2 Software first install With this method install the drivers before connecting the USB to VGA DVI to the computer This is done as follows Navigate to the USB to VGA DVI install directory on your computer or CD and double click Setup exe to start installing the drivers for the USB to VGA DVI Once the drivers are installed attach the USB to VGA DVI to the computer The computer will automatically detect the new USB device and start the Found New Hardware wizard Click through this as
16. utomatically check for updates I Anept This feature can be removed at install time by un checking Automatically check for updates on the EULA By default automatic updates is configured to check for updated software on the plugging in of a USB to VGA DVI or the resume or start of your PC every seven days Should newer software be available the Updates Wizard is shown gdi Updates for DisplayLink Early Access were detected Please select the next course of aw action Download and install now D Remind me tomorrow D Remind me in a week from today Disable the automatic updates check Finish The user is invited to download and install the software immediately but it is also possible to hide the reminder until a later date or disable the reminder and future update checks entirely If Download and install now is selected the next screen will show all the available updates The most recent update will be automatically set to Download whilst others will be skipped 12 DisplayLink Early Access 4 3 8261 0 Progress 12 952 KB of 7 44 Mg mms Downloading DisplayLink Early Access 4 3 8261 0 12 952 KB of 7 44 MB a Save To C Program Files DisplayLink Early Access updates T Setup exe Tene Remaining Zimin 13 sec at 49 KBysec i Automatically install the updates after finishing the downioads If the highlighted box is checked then installation of the latest software
17. will begin immediately after the download has finished otherwise click Next to begin software installation It is also possible to check for updates manually at any time To do this open the USB to VGA DVIIcon Application menu navigate to Updates and click on Check Now 13 DisplayLink Corp Updates Check Now Configure Screen Resolution Color Quality Screen Rotation Extend To Extend Mirror Off Your software is up to date If you have the most recent software you will be shown the above dialog box Otherwise you will be directed to the Choose updates to install page To configure the check frequency the updater s action on finding newer software and download folder open the USB to VGA DVIlcon Application menu navigate to Updates and click on Configure 6 Check and automatically download and install Check Frequency i days Next Notification 18 13 43 20 December 2007 Options Downloads Folder C Program Files DisplayLink Early Access updates 4 4 Media playback On Vista WDDM Aero and Windows XP in extend mode the USB to VGA DVI can display media files and DVDs using the following media players Windows Media Player 11 http www microsoft com windows windowsmedia default mspx WinDVD 8 www intervideo com PowerDVD 7 www cyberlink com RealPlayer 11 www real com 14 Video playback is not supported on Vista WDDM Basic and there is only very limit
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