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InFocus DisplayLink User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What's in the Box ........................4 Adapter Status Indicators and Details ..................5 What‘s the difference between Wireless DisplayLink and DisplayLink Manager Software? ... 6 Software Installation and First Time Use ..................7 1. Plug the Flash Drive into your Computer ................7 2.
  • Page 3 Renaming the Projector Adapter ....................23 Advanced Settings ........................24 Troubleshooting ..........................25 DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corporation. Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 2009 InFocus Corp. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    With InFocus Wireless DisplayLink and a DisplayLink-enabled projector, you can project wirelessly from your Windows computer. InFocus Wireless DisplayLink consists of a Computer Adapter that plugs into your PC, a Projector Adapter that plugs into your Display-Link enabled projector, and the software you need to use these adapters.

  • Page 5: Adapter Status Indicators And Details

     The Projector Adapter includes a pre-attached USB A to mini-B converter* to allow it to connect to the projector‘s DisplayLink port. Keep this converter connected to the adapter.  The Projector Adapter has a small recessed switch on its side*. For correct operation, this switch must stay pushed towards the USB connector end of the adapter.

  • Page 6: What's The Difference Between Wireless Displaylink And Displaylink Manager Software

    They work together to allow you to project wirelessly: InFocus Wireless DisplayLink creates and manages the wireless connection between your projector and computer. The setup software for Wireless DisplayLink is included on the flash drive that slides out of the Computer Adapter (labeled INSTALL).

  • Page 7: Software Installation And First Time Use

    Software Installation and First Time Use This section describes how to install the required software and how to start projecting wirelessly. DON’T PLUG IN THE COMPUTER ADAPTER YET! Follow the steps below – don‘t plug in the computer adapter until you are asked to do so. Skip to Step 5 below if you’re not installing from the flash drive.

  • Page 8: Start Setup

    InFocus Wireless DisplayLink, open it. Then in that folder, open the InFocusAutoRun program (then go to step 3 below). If you don‘t see the InFocus Wireless DisplayLink item in the My Computer folder, you may have plugged in the flash drive in the wrong way around. Unplug the flash drive, turn it over, and plug it in again.

  • Page 9: Select The Install Method

    Option 2: Download the latest version from the InFocus web site If you choose this option, you will be taken to the InFocus web site where you can download InFocus Wireless DisplayLink software (which may be more up-to-date than the version on the flash drive).

  • Page 10: Choose Your Location

    6. Choose your Location Choose your geographic location to comply with your local radio regulations (if needed, you can change this later, after install has finished – see Advanced Settings below). 7. Install in Progress Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with installation. Click Next > when prompted to move through each installation step.

  • Page 11: Install Completed

    When setup is done, you‘ll see a screen titled Setup Complete: You‘ll also see a new gray Wireless DisplayLink icon in the taskbar (near the clock): Note: If you were installing from the flash drive, disconnect and retract the flash drive now (see the instructions in the screen above).

  • Page 12: Plug The Computer Adapter Into Your Computer

    Install finished: to show that the When driver installation is finished, the Wireless DisplayLink taskbar icon will turn Computer Adapter (Host) is ready to connect to the Projector Adapter: Note: If the icon doesn‘t turn red, see Troubleshooting for possible solutions.

  • Page 13: Plug The Projector Adapter Into Your Projector

    Make sure your projector is plugged into AC power, then turn it on. Plug the Projector Adapter into your projector‘s DisplayLink connector (on some projectors this connector is labeled Computer 1 DisplayLink). The projector status indicator should light up (if it doesn‘t, make sure the projector is connected to a live electrical outlet).

  • Page 14: Install Displaylink Manager Software (If Needed)

    What happens the first time there is a wireless connection? It depends on whether or not InFocus DisplayLink Manager software was already installed on your computer (if you previously used DisplayLink with a USB cable, then DisplayLink Manager software is already installed).

  • Page 15: Regular Use

    To end the wireless connection at any time, unplug the Computer Adapter from your computer. (you can also unplug the Projector Adapter from the projector, but it‘s not required). Unplug the Computer Adapter After the Computer Adapter is unplugged, the Wireless DisplayLink taskbar icon (near the clock) will turn gray:...

  • Page 16: How To Re-Connect (Restore The Wireless Connection)

    First, plug in the Computer Adapter: Then, plug in the Projector Adapter (if needed): When the Computer Adapter is detected, the Wireless DisplayLink taskbar icon should turn red, and then when the Projector Adapter is detected, the icon should turn green:...

  • Page 17: Sharing A Projector

    (see your projector‘s instructions for details – a USB cable connection is not required). The wireless DisplayLink connection also supports mouse functions available on some InFocus accessory remote controls –...

  • Page 18: Infocus Wireless Displaylink Control Panel

    Starting the Control Panel The control panel always starts automatically when Windows starts. You can also start the control panel manually from the Start Menu via Start > All Programs > InFocus > Wireless DisplayLink > InFocus Wireless DisplayLink Control Panel.

  • Page 19: Taskbar Icon Menu

    Taskbar Icon Menu To display the taskbar icon menu, right-click the DisplayLink taskbar icon Menu Item Description Control Panel… Displays the main window, which displays the status of the Projector Adapter (Connected, Not Connected, Blocked) Note: You can also open the main window by double-clicking the taskbar icon.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Main Window

    Control Panel Main Window To open the main window, double-click the taskbar icon , or right-click it and choose Control Panel… from the menu.
  • Page 21 Item Description Host ID Displays the host ID number of the Computer Adapter. Connection Not Connected Quality: (or Blocked) Connected (no data is being transmitted) Medium Good Very Good Excellent Advanced Settings Displays the Advanced Settings screen, where you can view and change the Computer Adapter radio settings.

  • Page 22: Blocking/Unblocking The Projector Adapter

    Blocking/Unblocking the Projector Adapter To temporarily prevent the Projector Adapter from connecting to the Computer Adapter, right- click the Projector Adapter and select Block Projector Adapter: The status of the projector adapter will change to Blocked: To re-connect to the Projector Adapter later, right-click the Projector Adapter and select Unblock Projector Adapter.

  • Page 23: Renaming The Projector Adapter

    Note: The Disassociate… menu item (shown when you right-click the Projector Adapter) is never available. InFocus Wireless DisplayLink Adapters are sold as matching pairs which can only communicate with each other. Renaming the Projector Adapter You can change the name of the Projector Adapter that‘s displayed in the main window. To do this: Double-click the name (by default it‘s Projector Adapter).

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen lets you view and change the Computer Adapter radio settings. To access this screen, click Advanced Settings... Item Description Region: Selects your region: USA, Europe, or Korea. Note: Selecting the wrong region may violate local regulations. Current Channel Displays the current channel.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting information is also available in the program help. To access help: Right-click the InFocus Wireless DisplayLink taskbar icon and select Help from the menu. Or click in the title bar of the InFocus Wireless DisplayLink Control Panel main window.
  • Page 26 Unplug your projector's power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it back in. The projector may have been configured to disable DisplayLink. Use the projector remote or keypad to go to the projector‘s menu, and change these settings in the ‗Setup‘ menu to ensure that DisplayLink is always enabled: –...
  • Page 27 Panel software shows that the Projector Adapter is connected. Press the projector's Source button until the DisplayLink source is selected (you may need to press it several times; wait a few seconds between each press). On Windows, make sure Display Mode isn't set to Blank Screen (to change the mode, click the DisplayLink Manager taskbar icon).
  • Page 28 Follow these steps to change your computer's settings: sound plays from projector, and error messages about USB devices, sound 1. Right-click the DisplayLink Manager icon in the or audio may appear (but sound plays taskbar (near the clock), then select Options... from OK from projector when using the menu.

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