ACA11EUZ - Docking station TARGUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB 2.0 multi-display adapter
Brand	Targus
Model	ACA11EUZ
Operating System Compatibility	Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (mini-B)
Maximum Resolution	2048 x 1152 pixels (32-bit)
Video Outputs	1 x DVI-I (with DVI to VGA adapter included)
Power	Via USB port (bus-powered)
Dimensions (estimated)	100 x 60 x 20 mm
Weight (estimated)	50 g
Box Contents	Adapter, mini installation CD, user manual, DVI to VGA adapter
Main Functions	Screen extension or mirror, support for a second monitor
Software	DisplayLink driver with automatic update
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid products.
Safety	Install the software before connecting the adapter. Do not force connections.
Spare Parts	Replaceable DVI to VGA adapter
Repairability	Not user-serviceable. Contact technical support.
General Information	Limited warranty (see manual). Designed to add an external display.

Frequently Asked Questions - ACA11EUZ TARGUS

How to install the ACA11EUZ adapter?

Before connecting the adapter, insert the mini CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the installation program. Follow the on-screen instructions, then restart the computer. Then connect the adapter to an available USB 2.0 port. Windows will detect the adapter and complete the installation.

How to set up extended or mirror display mode?

Right-click on the adapter icon in the taskbar or via Windows Display Properties. Select Extend to extend the desktop, or Mirror to duplicate the screen. You can also choose the extension direction (left, right, above, below).

What is the maximum supported resolution?

The maximum resolution is 2048 x 1152 pixels at 32-bit. To achieve this resolution, connect the monitor to the adapter before plugging the adapter into the computer. Otherwise, the resolution will be limited to 1024 x 768.

Does the adapter work with Windows 10?

The manual mentions compatibility with Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, and Windows 7. Windows 10 is not officially supported. However, generic DisplayLink drivers may work, but this is not guaranteed.

What to do if the adapter is not recognized?

Make sure the software was installed before connecting the adapter. Try a different USB 2.0 port. Ensure the adapter appears in the Device Manager under 'Graphics cards' or 'Targus USB video adapter'. If necessary, reinstall the driver.

Can I use a VGA monitor with this adapter?

Yes, the adapter comes with a DVI to VGA adapter. Connect this adapter to the DVI output of the adapter, then connect your VGA monitor.

How to safely disconnect the adapter?

It is not necessary to go through 'Remove Device' in Windows. You can simply unplug the USB cable. The secondary screen will turn white and windows will return to the main screen. Upon reconnection, the last configuration will be restored.

What does the green LED indicator mean?

A steady green light indicates that the adapter is powered and ready to function properly.

Does the adapter transmit sound?

No, this adapter is dedicated solely to video. Sound remains handled by the computer's sound card.

How to know if the driver is up to date?

The adapter uses DisplayLink technology with automatic updates. To check manually, visit the DisplayLink support site: http://www.displaylink.com/support/index.php

USER MANUAL ACA11EUZ TARGUS

©2010 Manufactured or Imported by Targus Europe Ltd., Hourslow, Middlesex, TW4 5DZ, UK. All rights reserved. Targus is either a registered trademark or trademark of Targus Group International, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Targus® USB 2.0 MULTI - MONITOR ADAPTER

User Guide

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Table of Contents

GB-English

USB 2.0 MULTI - MONITOR ADAPTER ....3

DE-Deutsch

USB 2.0 MULTI-MONITOR ADAPTER....23

ES-Español

ADAPTADOR USB 2.0 MULTI MONITOR ....43

FR - Français

ADAPTATEUR USB 2.0 MULTI-ÉCRAN 63

IT - Italiano

ADATTATORE MONITOR USB 2.0 MULTI ....83

NL - Nederlands

USB 2.0 MULTI - MONITOR ADAPTER ....103

PT - Português

ADAPTADOR MULTI-MONITOR USB 2.0....123

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

GB - Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter.

Package Contents

In addition to this user guide, the package contains:

• USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter
• Driver software CD (mini CD)
- User Guide
• DVI to VGA adaptor

System Requirements

Hardware

• PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent
  • USB version 2.0 port
  • CD-ROM drive (support mini CD)

Operating System

• Mircosoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 3
• Mircosoft Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1
- Mircosoft Windows ^ 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Installing the Device and Drivers

To use the monitor adaptor, you must first install the driver onto your computer. Then, connect the monitor adaptor to your computer and Windows plug-and-play will install the hardware drivers for each port.

WARNING: YOU MUST INSTALL THE ADAPTOR SOFTWARE BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO YOUR COMPUTER. OTHERWISE, THE ADAPTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY.

Installing the Monitor Adaptor

Installing the adaptor driver enables your operating system to recognize the adaptor once it's connected.

1 Turn on your computer.
2 Insert the driver software CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
If setup does not begin automatically, click Start, Run, and enter D:\Setup.exe (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK.
3 Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4 Click Finish and restart your computer when prompted.

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Connecting the Monitor Adaptor to Your Computer

After installing the Monitor Adaptor software, you are ready to connect the Adaptor to your computer. Connect one end of the USB cable to the adaptor and the other end into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer.

DO NOT CONNECT ANY DEVICES TO THE ADAPTOR UNTIL THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

• A green light will be ON when the adaptor is functioning

Multi - Monitor Adapter

To avoid possible damage when connecting a new device, do not force the cable connector into the port on the adaptor. If the cable connector does not attach smoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching it again.

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Connecting to a Monitor or LCD

Any monitor or LCD connected to the video port of the adaptor will be limited to a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1152 at 32 bit color

NOTE: THE MAXIMUM RESOLUTION OF 2045 x 1152 IS ONLY SUPPORTED IF THE MONITOR OR LCD IS PLUGGED INTO THE ADAPTOR BEFORE CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR TO THE NOTEBOOK, IF THE MONITOR OR LCD IS PLUGGED INTO THE ADAPTOR AFTER THE ADAPTOR IS CONNECTED TO THE NOTEBOOK, THE RESOLUTION IS SET TO 1024 X 768.

graph TD
    A["Laptop"] -->|USB Cable| B["Analog Devices"]
    B --> C["USB Port"]
    C --> D["Computer"]

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Controlling the Display using Adaptor's Video Menu Options

Video menu options can be accessed by right-clicking on the Adaptor icon in the system tray or through the Windows Display Properties.

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Extend: You are using your notebook screen as your primary display and your monitor or LCD is a secondary screen.

To set the display into this mode, select 'Extend' in the Adaptor Icon application menu. The device will now be extending in the direction it was the last time the display was in this mode. For more control, navigating to the 'Extend To' submenu and selecting one of the options will not only put the device into extend mode, but will also place it to the Left/Right/Above/Below the main (primary) monitor.

Extend Mode

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Mirror: You are using your notebook screen as your primary display and your monitor or LCD replicates your notebook screen.

To set the display into this mode, simply select 'mirror' from the adaptor icon application menu. The resolution, colour depth and refresh rate of the primary screen are replicated on the monitor connected to the adaptor graphics adapter.

NOTE: IF THE MONITOR CONNECTED TO THE ADAPTOR SUPPORTS A LOWER RESOLUTION THAN THE PRIMARY PICTURE FITS ON THE EXTERNAL SCREEN, WHERE THE MONITOR CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION IS OF A LARGER SIZE THAN THE PRIMARY SCREEN THE IMAGE WILL BE LETTER-BOXED TO KEEP THE ASPECT RATIO CORRECT.

Two laptops, one open showing 'A' and the other closed showing 'A', both with blank screens (no text or symbols on screens)

Mirror

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Primary (Notebook Monitor Off): You are using your monitor or LCD as your primary display and your notebook screen is turned off. To set the display into this mode, simply select 'notebook monitor off' from the adapter icon application monitor.

Line drawing of a laptop and a computer monitor (no text or symbols)

Primary

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Off: You are using your notebook screen as your primary display and your monitor or LCD is turned off.

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor, both without any text or symbols

Off

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Controlling the Display using Windows Display Properties (for Windows XP and Vista)

Adaptor's video setting can also be configured from the Windows Display Properties dialog box. To do this on Windows Vista, right click on the desktop, click on "Personalize" and then select the 'Display Settings' link. The corresponding feature is available in Windows XP by right clicking on the desktop, selecting 'Properties' and then navigating to the 'Settings' tab.

Figure 1

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Extend Mode: To set the display into this mode, check the box marked 'Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor' (1 in Figure 1). Arrange screen resolution and colour quality using the appropriate controls (2 and 3), and arrange its position with respect to the other monitors on the extended desktop in using the drag area (4).

Mirror Mode: To set the display into mirror mode, simply uncheck the box marked 'Extend the desktop onto this monitor' (1 in Figure 1 on previous page.). Setting the Primary Display: To make the monitor attached to the Adaptor as the primary display, follow the instructions below:

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor labeled 'A' (no text or symbols on the devices themselves)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

1. In Display Properties window, using the drop down list, select the monitor that is attached to the Adaptor.

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

1. After selecting the corresponding monitor, check the box next to "extend the desktop onto this monitor" (for Vista) or "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" (for XP).

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

1. Then, check the box next to "This is my main monitor" (for Vista) "Use this device as the primary monitor" (for XP).

Windows Vista

Windows XP

1. Click "Apply".

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

1. Select the Laptop monitor using the drop down list and uncheck the box "extend the desktop onto this monitor" (for Vista) or "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" (for XP) and click "Apply"

Windows Vista

Windows XP

NOTE: IT IS POSSIBLE TO WORK MORE CONVENIENTLY WITH A LAPTOP BY SETTING ITS ACTION ON LID CLOSED TO DO NOTHING AND SETTING THE DOCKING TO PRIMARY MODE. THE LAPTOP LID CAN THEN BE CLOSED AND THE LAPTOP USED WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD AND MOUSE.

The monitor attached to the Adaptor stays primary if the PC enters hi-bernate or suspend mode or is rebooted. If the Adaptor is detached, the laptop's display becomes primary again.

Upon reconnection, the monitor attached to the Adaptor will return to primary mode.

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Controlling the Display using Windows Display Properties (for Windows 7)

Adaptor's video setting can also be configured from the Windows Display Properties dialog box. To do this on Windows 7, right click on the desktop, click on "Personalize" and then select the 'Display' and then "Change display setting" link. Or right click on "Targus USB Video adapter" icon in the notification area and choose "advance".

The various display output setting can be controlled by choosing the options provided in the "multiple display" drop-down list. Choose the desired setting and click "apply". The screen will refresh and confirm ok by selecting "keep changes".

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Automatic Updates

Automatic Updates is a product maintenance feature from DisplayLink. The automatic update mechanism ensures that the Adaptor's graphics Adapter has the most up-to-date drivers and software, providing the user with increased performance and stability.

Disconnecting the Adaptor

If the Adaptor is powered off or the USB cable is removed from the computer, the display blanks. All windows and icons will shift to the primary screen. On reconnection or powering up of the Adaptor, the display returns to the same mode as it was before disconnection. However, windows and icons that were previously on the screen will not be moved back.

Supported Resolution

Resolution Refresh Ratesavailable at 32 bit		Resolution Refresh Ratesavailable at 32 bit
640x4806067	727585	1280x8006075	85
720x4805060		1280x96060
768x5765060		1280x10246075
800x6005660	727585	1360x76860
832x62475		1366x7686075	85
800x48060		1400x105060
848x48060		1440x90060
1024x60060		1600x120060
1024x7686070	7285	1680x105060
1152x86475		1920x10805060
1152x87075		1920x120060
1280x7205060		2048x115260

Actual support resolutions area depend on the support of connected monitor.

Troubleshooting

Device Not Working

• Make sure that the device is fully inserted into the correct port on the adaptor.
• Plug the device into a different port on the adaptor. If it still doesn't work, test the device by connecting it directly to your computer.
• Verify that you ran the Setup or Install program for the device.
• Make sure that the device appears in Device Manager. For more information refer to "Verifying Devices are Installed"

Verifying Devices are Installed

You can view the devices installed on the adaptor from the Device Manager window in System Properties. Right-click My Computer, Properties, then click the Hardware tab, and then the Device Manager button. From the Device Manager window, expand the following:

- Display Adapters:

- Displaylink Graphic Adapter (XP only)

- Displaylink Mirror Adapter (XP only)

• Network Adapters:
- High speed USB Ethernet Adapter
•Monitor
- Targus USB Video Adapter

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

FAQ - DisplayLink

DisplayLink provides this support website to help answer questions. This may answer any questions you may have.

http://www.displaylink.com/support/index.php

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

DE - Introduction

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Line drawing of a laptop and a computer monitor (no text or symbols)

Primär

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor, both without any text or symbols

Aus

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor with letter 'A' (no text or symbols on devices)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor, both without any text or symbols

Pantalla Principal

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor with letter 'A' on screen (no text or symbols beyond the label)

Apagado

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor labeled 'A' (no text or symbols on the devices themselves)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

1. Seguidamente, marque la casilla junto a "Este es mi monitor principal" (para Vista) o "Utilice este dispositivo como monitor principal" (para XP)

Windows Vista

Windows XP

1. Haga clic en "Aplicar"

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

NOTA: ES POSIBLE TRABAJAR MAS COMODAMENTE CON UN PORTÁTIL CONFIGURANDO SUS ACCIONES CON LA TAPA CERRADA "NO HACER NADA" Y CONFIGURAR EL ACOPLAMIENTO COMO MODO PRINCIPAL, LA TAPA DEL PORTÁTIL. PUEDE ENTonces CERRARSE Y UTILIZARSE CON EL TECLADO Y RATÓN EXTERNOS

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Two laptops, one open and one closed, each displaying the letter 'A' (no text or symbols on screens)

Option Mirror (Miroir)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Line drawing of a laptop and a computer monitor (no text or symbols)

Écran principal

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of two laptops, one with a large letter 'A' on its screen, the other with a blank screen (no text or symbols)

Désactive

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor with an 'A' symbol (no text or labels present)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows XP

REMARQUE : POUR TRAVAILLER PLUS AISÉMENT, CONFIGUREZ L'OPTION ÉCRAN FERMÉ DE L'ORDINATEUR PORTABLE SUR "DO NOTHING" (NE RIEN FAIRE) ET SELECTIONNEZ L'ÉCRAN DE L'ADAPTATEUR COMME ÉCRAN PRINCIPAL. VOUS POUVEZ MAINTENANT FERMER L'ÉCRAN DE L'ORDINATEUR PORTABLE ET TRAVAILLER AVEC UN ÉCRAN, UN CLAVIER ET UNE SOURIS EXTERNES.

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Two laptops, one with a 'A' on screen and the other with 'A' on a stand (no text or symbols on screens)

Aspecchio

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Line drawing of a laptop and a computer monitor, both without any text or symbols

Principale

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of two laptops and a computer monitor, both labeled 'A' with no visible text or symbols on the devices themselves.

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor with an 'A' symbol (no text or labels present)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

NOTA: SI PUO LAVORARE IN MODO PIU CONFORTEVOLE CON IL NOTEBOOK A COPERCHIO CHIUSO IMPOSTANDOLO SU "NON FARE NIENTE" E IMPOSTANDO LA DOCKING STATION IN MODALITÀ PRINCIFALE. SI PUO A QUESTO PUNTO CHIUDERE IL COPERCHIO DEL COMPUTER E USARE IL NOTEBOOK CON TASTERA E MOUSE ESTERNI.

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor with letter A (no text or symbols on devices)

Hoofdscherm

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor with letter 'A' on screen (no text or symbols beyond the label)

Uit

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP
Figuur 1

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor with an 'A' symbol (no text or labels present)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

1. Klikop "Toepassen"

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

OPMERKING: HET IS MOGELLIK OM MET EEN LAPTOP COMFORTABELER TE WERKEN DOOR HET LAPTOPSCHERM TE SLUITEN OM "NIETS DOEN", EN VERVOLGENS DE ADAPTER NAAR HOOPDSCHERM- MODUS TE ZETTEN. DAN KAN HET LAPTOPSCHERM GESLOTEN WORDEN EN KAN DE LAPTOP GEBRUIKT WORDEN MET HET EXTERNE TOEISENBORD EN MUIS.

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a handle and control buttons (no text or symbols)

Windows XP / Windows Vista

Windows 7

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Two laptops displayed side by side, each with a large letter 'A' on its screen (no text or symbols beyond the letter)

Mirror(Espelho)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop and a computer monitor with letter 'A' (no text or symbols on the devices themselves)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista
Windows XP
Figura 1

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Illustration of a laptop connected to a computer monitor with letter 'A' (no text or symbols on devices)

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Targus USB 2.0 Multi - Monitor Adapter

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Windows XP