3. Using the Adapter
Disconnecting the Adapter
If the adapter is unplugged from the computer, the add-on monitor goes blank. All windows
and icons move to the primary screen.
On reconnection of the adapter, the adapter 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.
Using Dual Adapters
Up to two adapters can be simultaneously attached to one computer. To use two adapters:
1. Install the driver as described in the “2. Installation” section and connect the first
adapter to your computer.
2. Then connect the second adapter to your computer. The system will automatically
complete the installation.
While two adapters are connected to a computer, in most cases both adapters’ supports
extended and mirror modes. The only exception is on Windows Vista
XDDM mode as
described below.
Limitation for dual adapters on Windows Vista
/Windows
7 in XDDM mode:
In this
mode one extended screen and one mirrored screen is supported. Only the first connected
adapter can be configured to use extended mode; the second adapter is forced to use
mirror mode. When you bring out the Windows display settings dialog box, you will find that
only one
…DisplayLink Graphics Adapter
(representing your first attached adapter) is
configurable.
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