Atlona AT-AIR3 User Manual

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AT-AIR3

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless VGA and HDMI with Audio AT-AIR3 User Manual Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.4.4 Recommended Minimum System Requirements 5.5 Setting Audio Output Device 6. LED Indications 7. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help 8. Appendix B: Pairing Procedure7. Safety Information 9. Safety Information 10. Warranty 11. Atlona Product Registration Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENT A/V Adapter PC Adapter Device Adapter A/V Base Power HDMI 3.5mm Audio Software CD Power Supply Unit Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 4: Positioning The Adapters

    Adapter is connected so that it is flat with the mounting surface, with the Device Adapter pointing upwards. Note: For best performance, it is recommended to always position the Device Adapter vertically so that it is pointing upwards.. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 5: Positioning The Pc Adapter

    When the laptop is not in use, the PC Adapter can be rotated 90 degrees for storage, as seen in the following illustration: Figure 2: Laptop inactive - PC adapter in horizontal position for storage. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 6: Software Installation And First Connection

    When doing the firmware update on the USB dongles, please make sure that all other USB devices are removed from the computer during the firmware update to insure the update is applied properly (USB mouse and keyboard are OK) Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 7 Following the Wireless USB drivers, the Display drivers and application are installed. 6. Choose your geographic region to comply with your local radio regulations. This setting can be changed if needed once the software is installed. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 8 7. Follow the onscreen instructions, and proceed by clicking Next> when prompted, or by approving authoriza- tion requests to continue the installation. 8. When the Wireless USB Driver installation has completed, the Display driver installation begins. Click I Accept to approve the end-user license agreement and continue installation. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 9: Connect The Pc Adapter To The Pc

    PC Adapter Windows VISTA Windows XP • System Tray icon turns red to indicate that the PC Adapter (Host) is ready to connect to any paired device in range Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 10: Connect The Display Adapter

    The Wireless USB Manager icon is automatically displayed in the Windows System Tray whenever Windows starts. The color and shape of the icon indicates the current activity state, as described in the following table: Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 11: Accessing The Wireless Usb Manager

    To access the Wireless USB Manager: and select Wireless USB Connections to • Right click the Wireless USB Manager System Tray icon display the Wireless USB Manager screen. Figure 3: System Tray Icon - Context menu Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 12 Opens the help/troubleshooting file (HTML format) in a browser About Displays the About screen, containing version information for the drivers and software. Exit Closes the Wireless USB Manager application Figure 4: Wireless USB Manager – remote device connected Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 13: Blocking Or Disassociating A Device

    The Wireless USB Manager screen allows you to remove devices or to temporarily disable them from connecting to the Host. To Block a device temporarily, and prevent it from connecting to the Host: • Right click the device name in the Connection list and select Block Device. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 14: Changing Device Names In The Wireless Usb Manager

    The Wireless USB Manager screen allows you to modify the name of the device that appears in the connections list. To modify the device name: 1. Double-click the device name 2. Enter the text that you want. 3. Click anywhere outside of the device name area to finalize. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 15: Advanced Settings

    Applies configuration changes that were made Close Closes the Advanced Settings screen Notes: * This is the default value for USA region. # This is the only available option for Europe, Japan, Korea and China regions. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 16: Using And Configuring The Display Adapter

    You can also use this mode to extend your desktop to fill multiple screens that are posi¬tioned next to each other for a larger continuous work space. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 17: Laptop Operation With The Lid Closed

    When you want to use the external display only, (see Sec. 5.3.5 Setting the A/V Adapter as the Primary Dis- play), you can close your main monitor and view movies on the external display attached to the A/V Adapter. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 18: Configuring The Display Via The Display Icon Context Menu

    Note: When changing settings, the PC display may flicker or turn on and off as the screen resolution is auto- matically adjusted. Configuration Option Options available Remarks Screen Resolution Extend mode only Color Quality Extend mode only Screen Rotation Mirror and Extend modes Extend To Extend mode only Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 19: Setting Mirror Mode

    Note: When changing from Extend to Mirror mode, it is recommended to first set the Display to Off, and then set to Mirror. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 20: Setting Extend Mode

    Display settings can also be configured from the Windows Display Properties dialog box. (In Windows Vista: right click on the desktop, select Personalize > Display Settings. In Windows XP: right click on the desktop, select Properties>Settings tab). Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 21: Selecting The Correct Display Monitor

    Use the Resolution slider to adjust the desired resolution of the display (see circle #2 in Figure 12). 5.3.4 Adjusting Color Level Use the Colors drop-down box to select a color complexity level (see circle #2 in Figure 12). Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 22: Setting The A/V Adapter As The Primary Display

    Flash Player settings as follows. To optimize the Flash player for the A/V Adapter: 1. Right click the video content on the website and select Settings from the Adobe Flash Player context menu. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 23: Setting Aero Desktop Theme In Vista

    For best performance when using the Wireless A/V Adapter with Windows Vista operating platform, it is rec- ommended to use the Aero desktop theme. To set the Vista desktop to the Aero theme: 1. Right click the desktop and select Personalize. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 24: Recommended Media Player Applications

    • RealPlayer 11 (www.real.com) Note: To get a better idea of what you can do with the Display Adapter and multiple display screens, please see the web page “How it Works” at this address: http://www.displaylink.com/how_it_works.html Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 25: Recommended Minimum System Requirements

    2. In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties screen, select the Audio tab. 3. In the Sound Playback > Default Device drop-down box, select the C-Media device. 4. Click OK to save the new setting. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 26: Led Indications

    - OFF when no power is applied or adapter is not connected - Momentary blue when initially connected to USB port. • Traffic — Rapid flashing when data is received Power/Traffic LED Figure 13: Wireless USB Adapter LED Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 27: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help

    This may cause movie playing to be disrupted when moving or jarring the lap- top. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 28 3.5mm audio port. On the me- dia player press Stop and then Play to restart connected to the and not from the remote speakers. A/V Adapter the video. Please see Sec. 5.5 Setting Audio Output Device for further details. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 29 PC Adapter er to perform Pairing. spond to a specific PC be connected while the Device Adapter is being Adapter (Host) see paired also - Appendix B: Pairing Procedure Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 30: Appendix B: Pairing Procedure7. Safety Information

    2. Remove the Device Adapter from the A/V Base and connect it directly to the host PC USB port, do not use the A/V Base or any other accessory to connect to the PC. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 31 Adapter, and the following confirmation message is displayed: Windows VISTA Windows XP 5. Click OK to confirm and close the Cable Pairing screen. 6. Remove the Device Adapter from the PC and reconnect it to the A/V Base. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 www.atlona.com Local: 1-408-962-0515...
  • Page 32: Safety Information

    Never open, remove unit panels, or make any adjustments not described in this manual. Attempting to do so could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards. It may also cause damage to your AT-AiR3. Opening the product will void the warranty.
  • Page 33: Warranty

    To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Atlona Technologies or its suppliers be liable for any damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if Atlona Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Such damages include but are not limited to: special, inciden- tal, consequential, or indirect damages for personal injury, loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss.
  • Page 34: Atlona Product Registration

    ATLONA PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product. - We hope you enjoy it and will take an extra few moments to register your new purchase. Registration creates an ownership record if your product is lost or stolen and helps ensure you’ll receive notification of performance issues and firmware updates.

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