StarTech.com USB2VGAMM6 User manual

USB to VGA Video Adapter
6ft. USB 2.0 to VGA External
Multi Monitor Video Adapter
Cable - Male/Male
USB2VGAMM6
Instruction Manual
*Please ensure that the driver
installation is complete prior to
the physical installation of the
USB 2.0 to VGA adapter

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Windows 2000/XP/Vista ..............................................................1
Mac OS X ....................................................................................3
Configuration .................................................................. 4
Windows 2000/XP/Vista ..............................................................4
Mac OS X ....................................................................................6
Specifications.................................................................. 9
Supported Resolutions................................................... 9
Technical Support........................................................... 10
Warranty Information...................................................... 10

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x USB2VGAMM6 video adapter•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
Processor: 1.2GHz or higher clock speed•
RAM: 512MB or higher•
30MB of available disk space•
An available USB 2.0 port•
VGA capable monitor•
CD/DVD-ROM drive (driver installation)•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP(32-bit)/Vista(32/64-bit) or
Mac OS®10.4/10.5
Installation
Please ensure that the driver installation is complete prior to*
the physical installation of the USB 2.0 to VGA adapter
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink.exe” file.2.
Double-click on the “DisplayLink.exe” file to begin the installation
process:
DisplayLink.exe

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When the End User License3.
Agreement appears, please
read and accept it, then click
Next.
Please wait while the4.
installation package copies
the necessary files.
Once the installation is complete, click the Restart button. The5.
computer will automatically reboot, so please make sure to close/
save any files/programs you have opened before pressing the
button.
After Windows has loaded, plug in the USB2VGAMM6 adapter to the6.
computer. Windows should start to automatically load the drivers.
Once complete, you should see this icon in your System Tray:
To verify the installation, right-click on “My Computer” and select7.
Manage to open the Computer Management window. In the left
pane of the Computer Management window, click on Device
Manager. In the right pane of the Computer Management window,
click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and ensure that the
USB2VGAMM6 is listed underneath.
*actual device name may vary
If you wish to add additional USB2VGAMM6 adapters, simply8.
plug them into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 5
USB2VGAMM6 video adapters can be used on a computer.
USB2VGA

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Mac OS X (For Intel-based Mac computers only)
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink-OSX”2.
.dmg file. Double-click on this file to begin the installation process:
Double Click the “DislpayLink3.
Software Installer.pkg” to install
the software.
Once the installation is complete,4.
click the “Restart” button. The
computer will automatically
reboot, so make sure to close/
save any files you have opened,
before pressing this button.
After the computer has restarted, plug in the USB2VGAMM6 adapter5.
to an available USB 2.0 port. The adapter should now be ready to
use.
If you wish to add additional USB2VGAMM6 adapters, simply6.
plug them into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4
USB2VGAMM6 video adapters can be used on a computer.

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Conguration
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
To configure the image being displayed by the monitor that is
connected to USB2VGAMM6, right-click on a blank section of the
desktop, select Properties, then click on the Settings tab to display
the following screen:
For Vista, right-click on a blank section of the desktop and select
Personalize, then select Screen Resolution on the next screen.

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Configure the secondary display by selecting it from the dropdown
menu, then adjusting the desired settings:
Using the Second Display in Extended Mode
In Extended Mode, the monitor that is connected to USB2VGAMM6
creates an extension of the Windows Desktop displayed on the primary
monitor. To set the display to function in this mode (once selected
from the dropdown menu), check the box marked Extend my windows
desktop onto this monitor, then arrange its position (virtually) with
respect to the primary monitor by dragging the monitor icons (shown
above as Primary/Secondary orientation) to reflect the physical
orientation of the displays.
Using the Second Display in Clone Mode (default)
In Clone Mode, the monitor that is connected to USB2VGAMM6 simply
mirrors the image displayed on the primary monitor. To set the display
to function in this mode (once selected from the dropdown menu),
uncheck the box marked Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor.
Designating the Primary Display
To select which of the connected monitors will act as the primary
display, select the monitor that will be used as the Primary Display from
the Dropdown menu (referenced on page 4), and place a checkmark
next to Use this device as the primary monitor. On some displays it is
necessary to disable the main display (i.e. uncheck the box marked
Extend my Windows display onto this monitor for the main display).
Following this change, the monitor connected to USB2VGAMM6 will
remain set as the primary display even if the computer enters hibernate
mode or operation is suspended or powered down. If the monitor is
disconnected from USB2VGAMM6, or USB2VGAMM6 is removed from
the host computer, the original monitor will revert to being the primary
display.
Alternate Configuration
Following the software installation for USB2VGAMM6, you may have
noticed an icon in the taskbar as illustrated below. Clicking on this icon
will open a menu that offers configuration of the display (connected to
USB2VGAMM6):

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Here, you can set the secondary display to act
as an extension of the primary desktop, or as
a mirror image that duplicates the contents on
the primary display.
Similarly, the screen resolution, color quality,
position of the screen and rotation of the
screen can be adjusted from this menu.
To disable the secondary display, select Off.
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, USB2VGAMM6
can display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of media
players, however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for video
playback.
Mac OS X
To configure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the
Displays Preferences from the System Preferences menu:
The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual
monitors themselves. To configure them all from a single location,
press the “Gather Windows” button and each screen’s Displays
Preferences windows will appear on that display.
All supported video resolutions will appear in the list on the left side.
To change the positioning of each display, click on the “Arrangement“
button (found only on the primary display) and you can then virtually
reposition each display.

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Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode
By default the USB2VGAMM6 will be setup as an extended display.
To change the display as a mirrored/cloned display, check the “Mirror
Display” box on the “Arrangement” page for that monitors Displays
settings window. To return the monitor to an extended display, uncheck
this option.
To use both extended and mirrored displays simultaneously, turn off
mirroring then in the “Arrangement” page press and hold the ‘cmd’ and
‘alt’ keys and drag and drop the display you wish to mirror over the
primary display (shown with the white bar).
Repeat this with each display you wish to mirror, all others will act as
an extended display.
Changing the Primary Display
You can change which display is the primary display by moving the
Menu Bar between displays. Changing the primary display affects
where new windows appear and the position of the Dock.
To move the Menu Bar, click the white menu bar and drag it to the
display you wish to become the primary.

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Configuring Displays from the Menu Bar
If you have checked the “Show displays in menu bar” in the Display
Preferences window, then you can configure displays by clicking the
display icon in the menu bar. This will show a menu similar to the
following:
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, USB2VGAMM6
can display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of media
players, however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for video
playback.

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Connectors 1x USB type A
1 x DE-15 VGA male
Video Signal VGA (analog)
Cable Length 6ft.
Built in Memory 16MB
Maximum Number of Adapters 5 (Windows)
4 (Mac OS X)
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP(32-bit)/
Vista(32/64-bit),
Mac OS 10.4/10.5
Supported Resolutions
Resolution Colour Depth
640x480 16, 32
800x600 16, 32
1024x768 16, 32
1280x1024 16, 32
1366x768 16, 32
1440x900 16, 32
1600x1200 16, 32
1680x1050 16, 32

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Technical Support
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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