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Netbook Docking Station User’s Manual 

To configure the three components (resolution, color 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

 > 

Display Settings

 on Vista or 

Properties

 > 

Settings

 on XP/2000. 

2.  In the 

Display

 drop-down menu, select the option ends with

 DisplayLink 

Graphics Adapter

3.  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. 

4.  To change the refresh rate, click 

Advanced…

 and then click 

Monitor

5.  Select a refresh rate from the 

Screen

 refresh rate drop-down list and then click 

Apply

6. 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for DU2810

Page 1: ...Netbook Docking Station User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... or other damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always read the safety instructions carefully Keep this User s Manual for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity If 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 ge...

Page 3: ...ng DVI Monitor 10 Connecting USB Devices 10 3 Using the Docking Station with Video 11 USB 2 0 Ports 11 Display Modes 11 Adjusting Resolution Color Depth and Refresh Rate 15 Disconnecting the Docking Station 17 How Standby or Hibernate Mode Affects Devices Attached to the Docking Station 18 External Monitors 18 Other Devices 18 4 Uninstalling the Drivers 19 Uninstalling the USB or Ethernet Display ...

Page 4: ...g Station provides a quick and easy connection to the workspace peripherals you use every day Especially it has Auto install function that Install CD not requires when you want install driver into host devices It s suitable with Netbook or without CD ROM devices user 1 ...

Page 5: ...all function installation CD not requires Suitable with Netbook or without CD ROM devices user Six USB port makes connections quick and easy One forward facing USB 2 0 port Ideal for use with memory keys and other quick access devices Gain instant access to your keyboard monitor mouse and all peripherals with one USB plug Supports Windows XP Vista 32 64 bit Windows 7 Package Contents Netbook Docki...

Page 6: ...Netbook Docking Station User s Manual Netbook Docking Station User s Manual Front Panel USB 2 0 downstream ports For connection to USB peripherals 3 ...

Page 7: ...tion to a VGA or DVI monitor For DVI model if you want to connect to a VGA monitor us provided DVI to VGA adapter for connection 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 4 ...

Page 8: ...let 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 B On Windows XP Vista 1 When plugging Mini Docking Station to your computer by USB cable Please locate and double click ...

Page 9: ...t of Software End User License Agreement 3 Please wait while Windows configures DisplayLink Core Software Your screens may temporarily go black or flash during this process Note You may need to restart your system for the configuration changes made to DisplayLink Graphics to take effect 6 ...

Page 10: ...n is part of the extended desktop Mirror Mode The screen copies the contents of the primary screen Off Mode The screen is black Set as Main Monitor The screen is the primary screen Notebook monitor off The Notebook screen is black and the DisplayLink screen is the primary screen Actual strings depend on your operation system These screen shots are from Windows XP SP2 and Vista it might vary slight...

Page 11: ... 7 To install the Driver 1 Plug Mini Docking Station to your computer by USB cable Please locate and double click Run Autorun exe to execute DisplayLink Driver 2 Please click I Accept after reading the statement of Software End User License Agreement 8 ...

Page 12: ...ys through the Window Moreover additional controls are available in Windows 7 Orientation Portrait landscape rotated portrait rotated landscape 5 To control the behavior of an attached DisplayLink device or screen it is possible to use Windows Key P to display a menu and cycle through it to allow Disconnect Projector Duplicate Extend Projector Only Actual strings depend on your operation system Th...

Page 13: ...cted to a DVI D digital monitor using a DVI cable not provided Or it can be connected to an analog VGA monitor using the privided DVI I to VGA adapter and a VGA cable not provided 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 v...

Page 14: ...rt for power charging purpose B The USB port supports hot plug feature You may plug and unplug an USB device from the docking station at any time when required C 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 Video Port Display Modes There are several way...

Page 15: ...he option with the string DisplayLink Graphics Adapter 3 Check the Multiple Displays 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 4 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 The add on monitor connected to the doc...

Page 16: ...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 s...

Page 17: ...d 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...

Page 18: ...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 horizo...

Page 19: ...o the user through Windows are a comprise of the support from the following elements The video component of the docking station The 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 1...

Page 20: ...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 4 To change the refresh rate click Advanced and then click Monitor 5 Select a refresh rate from the Screen refresh rate drop down list and then click Apply 6 Click OK to close the settings screen Disconnecting the Docking Station If ...

Page 21: ...hat 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 bef...

Page 22: ...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 2 Select DisplayLink Graphics and click Uninstall or Remote 3 Click Yes to confirm the removal 4 Click Yes to restart your computer You can also disconnect the video connection now 19 ...

Page 23: ...ale Black USB Hub Downstream 6x USB Type A Female Black Video Output Port 1 x DVI Female White Power 1 x DC Jack Black LEDs Power LED On Power is supplied to the docking station Off No power is supplied to the docking station USB Hub LED On Any of the four USB downstream ports is connected to a USB device Off No USB device is connected Specification is subject to change without further notice 20 ...

Page 24: ...s 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 estab...

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