Dell DA100 User manual

Model: DA100
User Guide
Dell Adapter - USB 3.0 to
HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 2.0

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better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss
of data if instructions are not followed.
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personal injury, or death.
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2014 – 06 Rev. A00

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Contents
a. Dell Adapter - USB 3.0 to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 2.0 - DA100
b. Quick Setup Guide
c. Software Download Guide
a b c
Specifications
Upstream Input
• USB 3.0
Downstream Outputs
• USB 2.0
• HDMI
• VGA
• Gigabit Ethernet
Resolution/Refresh Rate
• Single display : 1 x HDMI (2048 x 1152 max) /60 Hz
• Single display : 1 x VGA (1920 x 1080 max) /60 Hz

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Product Overview
Front View
VGA HDMI
Top View
Back View
Ethernet USB 2.0
USB 3.0

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Recommended System Requirements
Hardware
•Dual Core Intel CPU 2 GHz or better
•USB 3.0 output port
Operating System
•Windows OS (Win 7, 8, 8.1) 32/64 bits
Operating Temperature
Max. operating temperature is 40oC

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Windows 7/8/8.1 Setup
Note: Do not connect your adapter to your PC before installing the drivers.
1. Download the software driver from http://www.dell.com/support/.
Double click on “Displaylink.exe” when driver is downloaded.
2. After installation, accept the End User License Agreement to continue.
3. Click "I Accept". DisplayLink Core software and DisplayLink Graphics will be installed.
4. Connect your Adapter and peripherals to your PC.
* Adapter supports a single video output capability with the choice of two ports: 1 x HDMI or 1 x VGA
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DisplayLink Manager Menu
Menu Option
DisplayLink Manager
Check for Updates
DisplayLink Devices
Audio Setup
Video Setup
Screen Resolution
Screen Rotation
Extend To
Extend
Set as Main Monitor
Notebook Monitor O
Mirror
O
Fit to TV
Description
Clicking on this item will show the version of DisplayLink
software installed.
Windows update checking.
Connected DisplayLink devices checking.
Opens the Windows Audio Configuration window.
Opens the Windows Screen Resolution window.
Displays a list of available resolutions.
Rotates the screen in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
Extends the display to the right or left of the main display.
Extends the Windows desktop onto the display.
Sets this screen as the main display.
Switches o the display of the notebook and makes the
DisplayLink display the main display.
Copies what is on the main display and reproduces it on
this display.
Switches o the display.
Use this function to adjust the size of the windows to fit the
TV screen.
To set the display into extended mode
1. Click on the DisplayLink icon .
2. Select Extend.
The device is now extended in the direction it was the last time the display was in this
mode. For more control, use the Extend To submenu and select one of the options. This
puts the device into extend mode, and places it to the Left/Right/Above/Below the main
(primary) monitor.
To set the display into mirror mode
1. Click on the DisplayLink icon .
2. Select Mirror.
The resolution, colour depth and refresh rate of the primary screen are replicated on
the monitor connected to the DisplayLink USB Graphics device.

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Fit to TV configuration
1. To configure Fit to TV, choose the option from the DisplayLink GUI.
The following interface appears
2. You will also see a red border on the DisplayLink screen
The red border shows the size of the new Windows desktop. Use the “+” and “-”
controls on the Fit to TV GUI to
change the size of the red border until it fits on the TV screen.
Note: Finer configuration of the size of the border can be achieved by holding down the
CTRL key and clicking the “+” and “-”.
3. Once the red border is at the edges of the TV screen, click “Apply” to resize the
Windows desktop.

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Troubleshooting guide for Dell 4-1 Adapter (DA100)
Troubleshooting
There is no video on the monitor
attached to the Adapter
The video on the attached monitor
is distorted or corrupted
The video on the attached monitor
is not displaying in extended mode
USB ports are not functioning on
the adapter
HDCP content is not able to
display on the attached monitor
Displaylink Driver not able to install
Laptop failed to boot with adapter
connected
Suggested Solutions
Check the video connection cables
Unplug from the power, wait 10 seconds, and then re-connect
Check video connection cables
Check the video resolution under Control
Panel\All Control Panel Items\Display\Screen Resolution
Change the settings by either:
• Configuring under Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\
Display\Screen Resolution
• Switch by cycling the “Windows Key +P”
Unplug from the power, wait 10 seconds and then reconnect
Update to the latest USB 3.0 host controller driver
HDCP content support is currently not available
Get the driver by either:
• Downloading the latest driver from Dell support or
Displaylink website.
• Connect to Windows Update with adapter
(by using Wi-Fi or Ethernet port of the laptop)
Remove all USB devices connected to the adapter; some
unqualified boot devices may cause lock up at boot screen

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Regulatory Information
Dell 4-1 Adapter (DA100) complies with the FCC/CE rules and abides by worldwide
regulatory compliance, engineering, and environmental aairs.
Contacting Dell:
1. Visit www.dell.com/support
2. Select your support category
3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
Or Visit:
http://www.displaylink.com/support/.