USB .0 Docking Station User Guide
Extending your desktop to an external monitor
Use an external monitor to extend your desktop and have an additional workspace. This
allows you to:
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Display one document or application across your computer monitor and external
monitor;
•
Use each monitor to display a different document or application.
NOTE: It is normal if your computer screen goes black or flashes temporarily after you change
the display mode of your external monitor.
To extend your desktop to an external monitor:
Windows
OS
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NOTE: Each time you connect an external monitor to the docking station, a DisplayLink
software icon
you to connect and manage an external display.
1. Right-click
in the notification area to open the DisplayLink
menu.
2. Click Extend.
NOTE:
• In Extend mode, the external monitor cannot be set
as the main monitor.
• From the DisplayLink menu:
- Click Extend To to specify the position for the
display of your external monitor.
- Click Screen Resolution, Color Quality, and
Screen Rotation to adjust the properties for
your external monitor.
- Click Off to disable the display of your external
monitor. Click Set as Main Monitor to enable it.
- Click Advanced to manage your displays using
the Windows
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is shown in the Windows
notification area. The DisplayLink software allows
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utility.
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