SideTrak Swivel User manual

User Manual
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4 Component List
5 Installation
12 Features
14 Second Monitor Setup
18 Conguration for PC
19 Conguration for Mac
20 FAQs
22 Troubleshooting
23 Technical Specications
24 Limited Liability Warranty
Contents

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Optional USB wall
charger
USB-C to USB-C cord
with USB-A adapter
Short
USB-C to USB-C cord
with USB-A adapter
Long
Two Metal Plates Removal Tool Dual unit adapter tool
*Not needed for single unit
Component List Swivel
Menu buttons
Device-safe
Magnets
Bezel
Kickstand
Screen USB-C port
Mounting
frame
Swivel

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Installation
USB-C to USB-C cord
Check your USB-C port for the symbols shown in the table below.
If you have one of the green checked symbols, then
your USB-C port is compatible.
NOTE: MacBook ports are compatible even if there are no symbols
next to it.
Connecting Your SideTrak Swivel
Check the ports on your laptop.
To connect your SideTrak Swivel use the USB-C to USB-C cord.
Watch the
installation
video here.
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Installation cont.
Purchase SideTrak
USB-C Hub
If you don’t have a compatible USB-C port on your laptop or don’t have a
USB-C port at all, then you will need to download the DisplayLink driver.
However, if you have a Chrome laptop that doesn’t have a USB-C port, you
do not need to download the DisplayLink.
Download
DisplayLink
Driver
If you are setting up a triple screen, you may need to provide additional
power to turn on both monitors. Use the optional USB wall charger to
provide supplemental power to your monitors.
If your laptop only has one USB-C port, you may need to use a hub that
provides two USB-C ports. Check out SideTrak USB-C Hub.
Troubleshooting Issues? See page 17.
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Attach SideTrak Swivel to Your Laptop
Close laptop.
Make sure your SideTrak is unplugged from the laptop and the laptop is closed.
Align mounting guide.
Use the mounting guide that comes in your box to attach the metal plate
to either the left or the right of your laptop.
If you have the triple screen setup you will need to attach your SideTrak
to both the left AND the right side of your laptop.
If you have a single monitor but would like to have a triple screen setup you can buy a
second swivel.
Left-side Attachment.
To put your monitor on the left of your laptop,
make sure the opening is facing away from you.
Right-side Attachment.
To put the monitor on the right of your laptop,
make sure the laptop opening is facing you.

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WHICH SIDE OF YOUR LAPTOP DO YOU
1 Make sure your laptop is closed and have the laptop
opening facing you.
2 Place paper on top of laptop. Align right edge of this guide
with the right edge of your laptop.
3 Peel the backing off of the metal plate and place ONE (1)
metal plate in the open space.
This is how the monitor will
look once attached.
This is how the monitor will
look once attached.
Installation cont.
WHICH SIDE OF YOUR LAPTOP DO YOU
1 Make sure your laptop is closed and have the laptop
openingfacing you.
2
Place paper on top of laptop. Align right edge of this guide
withthe right edge of your laptop.
3 Pleel the backing off of the metal plate and place ONE (1)
metalplate in the open space.
Left-side Attachment.
Place the mounting guide on top of your laptop and move it all
the way to the left side of your laptop so that the right edge of
the mounting guide aligns with the left edge of your laptop.
Right-side Attachment.
Place the mounting guide on top of your laptop and move it all
the way to the right side of your laptop so that the right edge of
the mounting guide aligns with the right edge of your laptop.
Place metal plate.
Peel the backing from the metal plate and place ONE (1) metal plate in the open space.
Make sure to align the SideTrak logo in the bottom right corner.
Apply pressure for 10 seconds and remove the mounting guide from your laptop.
Before attaching your SideTrak, give the metal plate a few minutes to allow the adhesive
to properly grip your laptop.
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Installation cont.
NOTE: The metal plate will be semi-permanently adhered to your laptop. If you
would not like the metal plate adhered directly onto your laptop, we recommend
using a plastic laptop case or skin.
Attach SideTrak Swivel onto laptop.
After giving the metal plate a few minutes to adhere, clip the monitor to the metal plate
on your laptop.
It is easiest to slip when the monitor and mounting frame aren’t folded. Wiggle the
monitor’s mounting frame, if it pops off it is not fully clicked in. You will hear a loud click
when it is properly placed. Then, simply plug in and you’ll be all set to start using your
new SideTrak monitor!
If you are setting up the triple screen, ip page for second metal plate placement before
attaching your Swivel.
Learn more about
setting up your
triple screen.
If you DID NOT purchase a triple screen pack, but have just installed a second plate for your
second monitor (purchased another SideTrak single to create a triple setup), ip to page 14
to adjust your monitors so they can nest close on your laptop for easy transport.
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Installation cont.
Rotate and align laptop.
Attach rst metal plate!
Rotate your laptop, so the metal plate you just attached is on your right. Align the left
edge of this paper to the left edge of your laptop.
Using the single screen attachment guide (opposite side) attach rst screen before continuing.
WHICH SIDE OF YOUR LAPTOP DO YOU
1
Make sure your laptop is closed and have the laptop
opening facing you.
2
Place paper on top of laptop. Align right edge of this guide
with the right edge of your laptop.
3 Pleel the backing off of the metal plate and place ONE (1)
metal plate in the open space.
Align to metal plate.
Align the blue dotted line to the top and bottom of your already placed metal plate.
Optional: Use tape to keep the paper in place.
Fold guide for metal plate spacing.
Fold the paper on the solid blue line. If needed fold the paper in a different spot until
the metal plate is revealed.
Triple Screen Attachment Quick Start
Other metal plate
Triple Screen Attachment
Other metal plate
Fold paper
!!
Triple Screen Setup
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Place metal plate.
Now plug in and you’re ready to use your SideTrak!
Attach SideTrak Swivel onto laptop.
Peel the backing off of ONE (1) metal plate and place it in the open space on
this guide. Apply light pressure for 10 seconds. Remove guide from laptop.
Clip your monitor to the metal plate on your laptop. Use the small opening on
the monitor’s mounting frame to help guide you.
Through the open space on the mounting frame, you should be able to see the
line that goes across the metal plate. It’s easiest to clip when the monitor is fully
extended. You will hear a loud click when its properly placed.
Installation cont.
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Features
Slide
SideTrak’s magnets glide across the
attached metal plate so you can slide
your SideTrak out and adjust to your
viewing preferences.
Swivel
Pivot screen forward to set screen to your
preferred view and be ready to work in
seconds. Pivot screen 180° backward to
have screen lay over laptop for easy
packing and travel.
You can pivot and swivel the SideTrak
screen to adjust to your viewing
preferences. Move forward or backward,
upward or downward.

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Features cont.
Rotate
Swivel or rotate your screen 180° to easily
share your screen with others. Your screen
will auto-rotate when you swivel it!
Kickstand
SideTrak Swivel includes a kickstand you
can use to support your laptop’s hinge.
Simply clip out the kickstand from the
mounting frame and adjust the kickstand
to your preferred viewing angle.
Back of open laptop Back of open laptop
If you have any issues with auto-rotate, here is how you can manually rotate your screen:
• MacBook: Launch system Preferences, hold down Command+Option keys WHILE clicking on “Display” icon. Look for newly
visible “Rotation” drop down menu and select 180°.
• PC: Right click to select “Display settings” from the dialogue box. Select “Landscape (ipped)” from orientation options.
You may be able to use shortcut: CTRL+ALT+arrow keys.

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Second Monitor Setup
If you purchased the second monitor separately
When you purchase the triple screen setup, the monitors come setup ready for
installation. If you purchased the second monitor separately, one monitor will
need a raised mounting plate while the other is ush with (will lay at against)
the screen, as shown in the image to the right. Adjusting the mounting frame
will help the monitors nest with each other when closed.
If you purchased the second monitor separately, both mounting plates will be
the same, both will be ushed with the screen when closed.
In order for these monitors to nest with each when closed, you will have to raise
one of the monitor’s mounting frames. Follow the steps on the next page to
raise the mounting frame.
Change only ONE of your monitors. The other monitor’s mounting frame
must remain ush with the screen.
Raised mounting frame Frame ush
with screen

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Second Monitor Setup cont.
Steps to raising your mounting frame
Turn the mounting frame perpendicular to the monitor.
This will reveal two screws on each side of the monitor.
Put the screws back in.
Once reattached, you can now attach the second monitor
to your laptop the same way you did the rst one but on
the opposite side of the laptop.
Follow instructions on page 7-9 to install monitor.
Remember to only do this to ONE of your monitors and only if you bought monitors separately
and not in a triple screen pack.
screw
Use the provided adapter tool to unscrew the 2 screws,
one from each side of the mounting frame. This will
separate out the mounting frame from the monitor.
Turn the separated mounting frame 180°.
Before turning 180° After turning 180°
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Installation cont.
Nesting the monitors
Attach Swivels to laptop.
Follow instructions on page 9 to attach Swivels.
Fold monitor closest to laptop.
The monitor that has the mounting frame ushed with
the screen should be the rst monitor closed.
Fold second monitor (with raised frame).
Closed the monitor with the raised mounting frame.
This will allow the monitors to nest nicely.
NOTE: If you close the monitor with the raised mounting
frame rst, it will not nest nicely and will look like this:
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Quick Tip: Your SideTrak doesn’t need to be removed to store with your
laptop. SideTrak stays securely attached to the metal plate and has a
protective cushion for your laptop.
Everyday Use: How to attach and detach your SideTrak
SideTrak’s metal plate will stay on your laptop, making it easy for you to attach and
detach your SideTrak whenever you need!
To reattach your SideTrak, angle the SideTrak slightly, “hooking” the mounting frame
to the top of the metal plate. You should feel SideTrak click onto the magnets. Wiggle
the monitor’s mounting frame and if it pops off then it is not dully clicked in. You will
hear a loud click when it is properly placed.
To permanently remove the metal plate:
Use the plastic removal tool included with your SideTrak to remove adhesive from
the laptop surface.
Follow the steps above to reattach or to use your SideTrak with a different laptop,
use the spare metal plate included!
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Conguration for PC
Conguring a second Screen on a PC
Right-click blank part of laptop home screen.
Select “Screen Resolution” from the
drop-down menu.
This will pull up a display settings dialogue box. The
SideTrak should automatically register as screen 2.
Drag and drop screen icons to match
your setup.
I.e. If your SideTrak is installed to slide out to the left
of your laptop, arrange your screens to reect this.
Select “Extend these displays” to use the
SideTrak as an extension of your laptop.
Best for personal use.
Select “Duplicate these displays” to use the
SideTrak as a copy of your laptop screen.
Best for presenting.
Display settings dialogue box on Windows 7 and older.
Display settings dialogue box on Windows 10 and newer.
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Conguration for Mac
Conguring a second Screen on a Mac
Select “System Preferences” icon from dock.
Select “Displays” from the menu that appears.
This will pull up a display settings dialogue box. The
SideTrak should automatically register as screen 2.
Select “Arrangement” tab at the top of the
window, then drag and drop the screen icons
to match your setup..
If your SideTrak is installed to slide out to the left of your
laptop, arrange your screens to reect this.
The SideTrak will automatically be set up
to work as an extension of your laptop.
Best for personal use.
Select “Mirror displays” to use the SideTrak as
a copy of your laptop screen.
Best for presenting.
Display settings dialogue box on Mac operating systems.
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FAQs
Do I need a download?
No download required! Just plug in and go.
Is my laptop compatible with SideTrak?
Check the ports on your laptop (reference the
symbols shown on page 6).
If you have a USB-C port with any of the symbols shown
on page 6, then your laptop is compatible and you will
only need to use one cord.
If you don’t have a compatible USB-C port on your
laptop or don’t have a USB-C port at all, then you will
need to download the DisplayLink driver.
However, if you have a Chrome laptop that doesn’t
have a USB-C port, you do not need to download
the DisplayLink.
Can the SideTrak be placed on the left
of my laptop?
Yes! Simply attach SideTrak monitor frame aligned with
the left edge of your laptop.
Can the SideTrak ip around?
Yes! Just swivel or rotate the screen 180° so you can
easily share your screen.
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Will the SideTrak work with Mac and PC?
SideTrak should be compatible with all Mac and PC
laptops manufactured after 2015.
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