Belkin F5U273 manual Switching from Extended Mode to Mirror Mode, Adjusting Video Settings

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Installation

Mirror Mode

Mirror Mode creates an identical display of your notebook screen on the external monitor. This is useful, for example, if you want to use a larger desktop monitor rather than a small notebook screen. In Mirror Mode, the Docking Station automatically selects settings (screen resolution, color quality, and refresh rate) for the external monitor that will allow the best resolution based on your notebook’s settings.

NOTE: lf you do not see some icons on your external monitor because the monitor display size is different from your notebook’s screen size, scroll over those icons on your notebook and the monitor display will shift to display

the icons.

Switching from Extended Mode to Mirror Mode

If you change the video output to Extended Mode and then want to switch back to Mirror Mode, follow these steps:

1.Position the mouse on top of the “B” icon in your computer’s system tray.

2.Select “Mirror Mode”.

3.Your displays may flicker at this time and you will be asked to restart your computer.

Adjusting Video Settings

For any display mode you use, you can adjust the resolution of either the monitor attached to your Docking Station or your notebook display.

Resolution refers to the number of columns and rows of pixels utilized by a display. In general, the higher the

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Contents High-Speed Docking Station F5U273 Table of Contents Introduction Installation Installation for Windows VistaOperating-System Support Connect Hardware Last How do I switch the default audio device? How do I uninstall the Docking Station’s drivers?How do I enable 5.1 surround sound? Installation for Windows XP How do I uninstall the High-Speed Docking Station’s drivers? How do I connect devices to the Docking Station? USB 2.0 PortsEthernet Port How do I disconnect the Docking Station? Video Ports VGA or DVIVideo Modes Primary ModeExtended Mode Mirror Mode Switching from Extended Mode to Mirror ModeAdjusting Video Settings Installation Installation How do I uninstall the Docking Station drivers? My notebook will not connect to the Docking Station Troubleshooting GuideGeneral Docking Station does not appear to be onDisplay on my monitor is blank VideoFor Windows XP My external monitor displays a blurred image For Windows VistaTroubleshooting Guide Cannot play a DVD using the Docking Station Troubleshooting Guide My Ethernet connection is not working Ethernet ConnectionMy network connection is not working Network ConnectionAudio DevicesDevices on the Docking Station’s USB ports do not operate Technical Support FCC Statement InformationInformation How state law relates to the warranty