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Chapter 4: Using the Adapter
4. Using the Adapter
There are several ways to use the monitor attached to the adapter. You can configure the add-on monitor to use either “mirror
mode,” “extended mode,” or be the primary display, as described in this section.
• Mirror mode: Duplicate the primary display and mirror to the add-on monitor(s).
• Extended mode: The Windows Desktop will be spread to the add-on monitor(s).
• Primary mode: Assign the add-on monitor to the primary display.
NOTE: The following screen shots in this section are using Windows 7 operating system. It may not match your operating system,
but the definitions of buttons, tabs, and menus are the same.
4.1 Utility Settings
The supplied utility allows you to configure the display mode, screen rotation, screen resolution, and physical arrangement of your
monitors.
1. Click on the Utility icon in the Windows System Tray.
NOTE: The Utility icon may be hidden in the Windows System Tray. Click on the Arrow icon to bring up more icons if this
happens.
2. Click on the preferred option.
Figure 4-1. Utility screen.
Table 4-1. Settings descriptions.
Option Description
DisplayLink Manager Enable the Windows screen resolution page.
Check for Updates Check the latest driver and download if available.
USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter Options
Screen Resolution Click to select an available resolution.
NOTE: This function is invalid in mirror mode, because the resolution is
defined as the resolution of the primary monitor.
Screen Rotation Rotate the screen according to the desired orientation.
Extend To Extend the screen according to the desired orientation.
Set as Main Monitor Set this screen to the main screen.