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3. Using the Adapter
Below are additional settings that are available via the display adapter right-click menu.
Note
: The settings available in this right-click menu may vary depending on your
operating system.
Option
Description
DisplayLink Manager
Opens your computer’s display settings screen.
Check for Updates
Connects to the internet and checks for newer versions of the DisplayLink
software and downloads them if available.
USB 3.0 Adapter
Depending on the connected adapter, this will display as either USB 3.0 to
HDMI or DisplayPort Adapter, and provides a list of settings when selected.
When multiple adapters are connected, a separate menu option will be
available for each one.
•
Screen Resolution
– Click this option to bring up a list of available
screen resolutions for the add-on monitor. Select the desired resolution
from this list.
•
Screen Rotation
– This setting allows you to rotate the screen
according to your desired orientation.
•
Extend To
– This setting allows you to select which direction to extend
the add-on monitor to; Right, Left, Up, Down.
•
Set as Main Monitor
– This setting allows you to make the add-on
monitor the primary display.
•
Notebook Monitor Off
– This setting appears on laptop computers
only, and allows you to turn off the laptop monitor, leaving only the add-
on monitor displayed.
•
Mirror
– This setting allows you to mirror the video of the primary display to
your add-on monitor, so that the same thing is displayed on both screens.
•
Off
– This settings turns off the add-on monitor.
•
Optimize for Video
– When playing video content on an add-on
monitor, this setting can help to improve playback performance.
Note:
Text may appear less clear when this is enabled.
•
Fit to TV
– When using your display adapter to connect a TV to your
computer, the desktop may not always completely appear on the
screen. This setting can be used to adjust the picture to display properly.
Audio Setup
Opens your computers sound settings screen.
Note
: This function only
works in specific models.
Video Setup
Opens your computer’s display settings screen.
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