Ableconn BC81440 User manual

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USB 3.0 to DVI Slim Display Adapter
User’s Manual

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed for use with the USB 3.0 to DVI Slim Display Adapter.
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no
guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this
document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any
representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and
completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or
any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please save and read
the User's Manual completely. The style of the 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 been dropped and damaged.
•The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
•The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work
according to the User’s Manual.
COPYRIGHT
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All right are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic
or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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or companies.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................5
Features.......................................................................................................5
Package Contents........................................................................................6
System Requirements..................................................................................7
2. Installation........................................................................................10
Parts and connection .................................................................................10
Driver Installation.....................................................................................12
On Windows®XP/ Windows®Vista/ Windows®7/ Windows®8 .........12
On Mac......................................................................................................14
On Windows®XP/ Windows®Vista/ Windows®7 / Windows®8............19
On Mac......................................................................................................20
Using the adapter ......................................................................................22
Utility settings...........................................................................................22
Description of the settings ........................................................................23
Windows system configuration.................................................................24
Extend mode .............................................................................................25
Mirror mode..............................................................................................26
Be the primary monitor.............................................................................27
Windows shortcut .....................................................................................27
On Mac......................................................................................................28
Managing Multiple Displays.....................................................................28
Setting the Display Resolutions and Rotation ..........................................28
Setting the Position of Displays................................................................29
Display Positions ......................................................................................29
Setting the Display to Mirror / Extend mode............................................30
Changing the Main Display......................................................................31
3. Advanced operations.......................................................................32
Advanced settings.....................................................................................32
Adjust the resolution.................................................................................32
Extended monitor......................................................................................32
Mirror monitor..........................................................................................32
Supported resolution.................................................................................33

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Using multiple adapters ............................................................................34
Disconnect the adapter..............................................................................34
4. Uninstall the adapter and driver .....................................................36
5. Troubleshooting...............................................................................37
6. Specifications...................................................................................40
7. Regulatory Compliance...................................................................42
FCC Conditions ........................................................................................42
CE .............................................................................................................42
WEEE Information ...................................................................................42

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1. Introduction
The USB 3.0 DisplayAdapter is a device which enables connection to
second display device to a computer using USB 3.0 port. With this
convenient design, it can connect up to 6 display devices to a computer
without installing extra video cards. Once the driver has been installed,
the USB attached monitor will be enabled immediately. No function key
on the adapter and there is no need to reboot the operating system after
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 all DVI/ displays.
Supports High Resolution up to 2048x1152
Video streaming is supported up to 1080p
Extend and Mirror mode support.
Resumes from hibernation and suspend modes
Supports up to 6 USB display adapters to work simultaneously

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Package Contents
USB 3.0 to DVI Slim DisplayAdapter x1
USB cable
CD (Driver & User’s Manual)
x1
x1
Quick Installation Guide x1

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System Requirements
Hardware
The minimum requirements for the PC are:
With Single Core CPU at 1.2GHz or higher processor clock.
Intel®Pentium®/ Celeron®family, or AMD®K6®Athlon®/
Duron®family, or compatible processor
512MB memory
At least one USB3.0 port (*)
30Mb of available disk space
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution 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 800x600 with 32bit
color. It is recommended to close all other unnecessary
applications if the video playback is not smooth.

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For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may
not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen.
1.2GHz Single Core CPU
512MB memory
For 3 monitors, where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting
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®8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Mac OS®X v10.6-10.8

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2. Installation
Parts and connection
Parts
DVI connector: Connect to a desired DVI monitor. To connect different
types of monitor, you may need a converter.
Micro USB connector: Connect to an available USB connector on a
computer.

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Connection
Plug one end of DVI cable into the adapter's DVI connector, and the other
end of DVI cable into a DVI connector of monitor.
Plug the micro USB connector into the adapter's micro USB connector
and the other end into a PC.

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Driver Installation
On Windows®XP/ Windows®Vista/ Windows®7/
Windows®8
Caution: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter 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

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3. The DisplayLink Core Software screen below appears. Be patient
with the installation procedure, it may take a while.
4. The DisplayLink Graphics screen below appears
5. Be patient with the installation procedure, it may take a while.
6. Connect the USB 3.0 to DVI Slim DisplayAdapter 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.

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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.
On Mac
Caution: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter 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. Locate and
double-click the Driver folder > Mac folder >
DisplayLink_MacOSX_V2.0.dmg to launch the setup program.
2. Select “DisplayLink Software Installer” to begin installing the
DisplayLink Driver on your Mac.

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3. When the following Window appears, please click Continue to
install the driver.
4. Please click Continue after reading Software License
Agreement.

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5. Click Agree to continue the installation and quit the installer.
6. Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software on
the disk “Macintosh HD 3”.

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7. Type your password to allow Installer to make changes.And click
Continue Installation to install.
8. It will take for a while to install the driver.

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9. The installation was successful, please click Restart to finfish
installing the software.
10. When finished, the installation screen will disappear and you will
return to your desktop.
11. Connect the USB to DVI Adapter to your computer and monitor.

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Verifying the Driver Installation
On Windows®XP/ Windows®Vista/ Windows®7 /
Windows®8
To verify the driver of the adapter, follow the step below to open the
Device Manager on Windows 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.

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The screen shot above is demonstrated by Windows®7 and might be varied
slightly for each operating system.
Note: If there is a (question) or (exclamation) mark next to
that item,
then the driver is not properly installed. Please delete the item, unplug
the adapter and repeat the installation steps.
On Mac
To verify the driver of the adapter, follow the below steps to open the
About this Mac on Mac®
1. When the screen below appears and click More Info…
2. When the screen below appears, please click System Report…