3. Using the Adapter
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
Personalize
>
Display Settings
on Vista or
Properties
>
Settings
on XP/2000.
2. In the
Display
drop-down menu, select the option with the string “
DisplayLink
Graphics Adapter
”.
3. 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.
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
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. Check the
This is my main monito
r box on Vista 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.
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