Ableconn USB3HDMIS, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 USB 3 0 to HDMI Slim Display Adapter User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...e product shown in this User s Manual may be different from the actual unit due to various models 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 exposed to moisture The equipment has ...

Page 3: ...e adapter 15 Utility settings 16 Description of the settings 17 Windows system configuration 18 Extend mode 19 Mirror mode 20 Be the primary monitor 21 Windows shortcut 21 3 Advanced operations 22 Advanced settings 22 Adjust the resolution 22 Extended monitor 22 Mirror monitor 22 Supported resolution 23 Using multiple adapters 24 Disconnect the adapter 24 4 Uninstall the adapter and driver 25 5 Tr...

Page 4: ...4 FCC Conditions 31 CE 31 WEEE Information 31 ...

Page 5: ...r unplugging the USB adapter System performance is an important issue when using multiple monitors Another benefit of this adapter is that it occupies little computer resource ensuring users get quality display without comprising computer performance Features Add on monitor LCD or projector through a single USB 3 0 port hot plug add or remove monitor without system reboot Small in size works with ...

Page 6: ...6 Package Contents USB 3 0 to HDMI Slim Display Adapter x1 USB cable CD Driver User s Manual x1 x1 Quick Installation Guide x1 ...

Page 7: ...ion monitor Note Although this adapter supports a USB 2 0 connection the quality might be poor under high resolution display condition In addition this adapter does not support USB 1 0 1 1 To play DVD on the adapter attached monitor except the requirements above the following requirements should also be met With dual core CPU at 2 0 GHz processor clock The adapter screen resolution be set to 800x6...

Page 8: ...g productivity and business apps Will support only 1 video of DVD resolution at full screen 1 6GHz CPU 1GB memory For 6 screen where 1 screen can run full screen DVD video 1 8GHz Core Duo 1GB memory Software Windows XP Home or Professional Including Table edition SP2 or SP3 Note The adapter does not support Windows XP 64bit Windows Vista SP1 SP2 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Windows ...

Page 9: ...ion Parts and connection Parts HDMI connector Connect to a desired HDMI monitor To connect different types of monitor you may need a converter Micro USB connector Connect to an available USB connector on a computer ...

Page 10: ...g one end of HDMI cable into the adapter s HDMI connector and the other end of HDMI cable into a HDMI connector of monitor Plug the micro USB connector into the adapter s micro USB connector and the other end into a PC ...

Page 11: ...apter to your computer before you install the provided driver You will be instructed to do so later 1 Insert the provided CD into your disc drive Then locate and double click the setup exe file under x Driver Windows where x is your disc drive letter 2 When you click setup exe you could see the screen as below ...

Page 12: ...w appears 5 Be patient with the installation procedure it may take a while 6 Connect the USB 3 0 to HDMI Slim Display Adapter to a computer after the driver installation is completed For connection details refer to the chapter of Parts and Connection 7 When the operating system detects the adapter the reminder message will appear on the system tray as below ...

Page 13: ...13 8 To change the status of display mode position the mouse anywhere on the Windows desktop and then right click to select Properties 9 Click Settings tab to enter the configuration page ...

Page 14: ... operating system Following the path as below to open the device manager Windows 8 My Computer Computer right click Properties Device Manager Windows 7 Control Panel System and Security System Device Manager Windows Vista Control Panel System Maintenance Device Manager Windows XP Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager A string similar to USB Adapter device should be listed ...

Page 15: ...ttached on the adapter The add on monitor can be configured to use either mirror mode extended mode or be the primary display as described in this section 1 Mirror mode Duplicate the primary display and mirror to the add on monitor s 2 Extended mode The Windows Desktop will be spread to the add on monitor s 3 Primary mode Assign the add on monitor to the primary display Note that the following scr...

Page 16: ...screen rotation screen resolution and physical arrangement of your monitors 1 Click utility icon in the Windows System Tray Note The may be hided in the Windows System Tray Click arrow icon to bring up more icons if it happens 2 Select a preferred option and then click it using mouse ...

Page 17: ...main display and turn off the screen of the laptop Note This function works only when one add on monitor is connected This option will also only appear on laptop Mirror Duplicate the primary monitor to the monitor which connects with the adapter Off Turn off the monitor Optimize for Video Optimize the video quality when playing back Text may appear less clear when enabling USB 3 0 to HDMI Slim Dis...

Page 18: ...mputer desktop right click and select Screen Resolution on Windows 7 Windows 8 Personalize Display Settings on Windows Vista or Properties Settings on Windows XP Alternatively click utility icon in the Windows System Tray and then select DisplayLink Manager or Video Setup ...

Page 19: ... Displays Extend these displays on Windows 7 Windows 8 Extend the desktop onto this monitor box on Windows Vista or Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box on Windows XP 4 Click OK to confirm and close the settings screen 5 Once the setting is completed simply drag and drop the application icons or the opened windows to the add on monitor However some applications may not support to displa...

Page 20: ... poor or low performance in the extended mode please playback it on the primary monitor instead of the add on monitor Mirror mode 1 Refer to the Windows system configuration section to open the configuration page 2 In the Display drop down menu select the option with the string similar to DisplayLink Graphics Adapter 3 Check the Multiple Displays Duplicate these displays on Windows 7 Windows 8 unc...

Page 21: ...or box on Windows XP Note Some PCs and laptops may need 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 confirm and close the settings screen Windows shortcut Press Windows P button to bring up the menu as below and then select a desired option ...

Page 22: ...e add on monitor automatically such as screen resolution color quality or refresh rate etc However these settings can be configured by user as well The maximum resolution and refresh rate are depending on specifications of the monitors Mirror monitor In mirror mode both monitors will be configured to the same resolution which may not be the maximum resolution of the monitors The resolution of the ...

Page 23: ...23 Supported resolution Note that interlaced modes and reduced blanking modes are not supported ...

Page 24: ...ed mode and the others will be forced to mirror mode if using a low end or poor conditional computer Disconnect the adapter The add on monitor goes blank when the operating system goes into standby hibernate mode or even disconnection All windows and icons will move to the primary screen Once the system is activated or reconnected again the display mode will return to the previous mode before disc...

Page 25: ...ograms Programs and Features on Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Vista and Add or Remove Programs on Windows XP 2 Select DisplayLink Graphic and click Uninstall or Remove 3 Click Yes to remove the driver 4 Click Yes to restart your computer and then unplug the adapter now ...

Page 26: ...ghts red in most cases check the connection If problem still exists uninstall the driver unplug the adapter and re install the driver again Q The add on monitor is flickering A This is usually caused by a low refresh rate To solve this problem refer to the steps below In mirror mode increase the refresh rate of the main monitor This will in turn increase the refresh rate of the add on monitor In e...

Page 27: ...n monitor to levels 1 2 or 3 and restarting the media player The hardware acceleration can be found by right clicking on your desktop and click Properties Settings Advanced Troubleshoot Some players use this setting even when playing on a different display The video playback may be unusual when the add on monitor is mirroring the primary display and there is another extended screen connected to th...

Page 28: ...screen in full quality It may also occur when the Optimize for video is enabled through the DisplayLink GUI Disable the Optimize for video or turn off unnecessary programs Set the power plan to High performance when using laptop Q Hardware acceleration may not available to applications A Check the table below for more supported information ...

Page 29: ...erating system Support Windows XP Home or Professional SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista SP1 or SP2 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit and Windows 8 32 bit or 64 bit Supported Modes Extended Desktop Default Mirrored Desktop Primary Display Housing PC ABS Plastic Dimension 74 L x 46 W x19 H mm Working Environment Operation temperature 0 40 C Storage temperature 20 70 C Certification FCC CE Relative...

Page 30: ...30 Resolutions Refresh rate and color depth Note that interlaced modes and reduced blanking modes are not supported ...

Page 31: ...thority to operate the equipment Use an approved phone set CE This equipment is 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...