Setting A Laptop Lid To Do Nothing (Upon Close) - DisplayLink USB Graphics User Manual

3. Uncheck the Extend the desktop onto this monitor checkbox
4. Click Apply.
The DisplayLink USB Graphics device stays primary if the PC enters hibernate or suspend mode or is rebooted. If the
DisplayLink USB Graphics device is detached from the computer while it was set as the main monitor, the computer's
display will become the main monitor again..
To make the DisplayLink USB Graphics the Primary Display using the DisplayLink menu
1. From the taskbar, click on the DisplayLink icon
2. Select Set as Main Monitor.
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Setting a Laptop Lid to do Nothing (Upon Close)

It is possible to use a laptop with a DisplayLink USB device and conveniently have the laptop closed on the
side by setting its action when closing the lid to 'do nothing' , and then making the DisplayLink USB Graphics
device screen primary while disabling the main screen. The laptop lid can then be closed and the laptop used with only
the DisplayLink USB Graphics device screen and with and external keyboard and mouse.
To set a laptop to do nothing
1. Select Start menu > Control Panel > Power Options.
2. Select Choose what closing the lid does.
3. From When I close the lid, select Do nothing from the On battery and Plugged in drop down list.
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