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DisplayLink Graphics Adapter User Manual
Software Version 5.6
Using the DisplayLink Software
This section describes how to use DisplayLink’s Software. The section is divided into sub-sections relating to your
operating system.
Note: The terminology for mirror mode, can vary between operating systems and the DisplayLink GUI. The terms
“Clone”, “Mirror” and “Duplicate” essentially all provide the same function of cloning the pixels from one display to
another.
Windows 7 - Controlling the Display
On Windows 7, you can configure a DisplayLink device through the use of Windows Display Properties (WDP). WDP
provides a simple method to attach, rotate, duplicate or extend screens as well as modify screen resolution.
To open WDP
There are several ways to open WDP.
1. Right-click on the desktop.
2. Select Screen Resolution from the menu.
3. WDP opens.
OR
1. From Start menu > Devices and Printers.
2. Double-click the DisplayLink Device icon.
3. WDP opens.
OR
1. Right click on the DisplayLink icon .
2. Click Advanced Configuration.
3. WDP opens.
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