Digital Tigers SideCar MMS Series - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2
The SideCar concept.................................................................................................................................. 2
The best of both worlds: multi-monitor power, notebook mobility ............................................................ 6
The Digital Tigers product family ............................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 – Supported display configurations .......................................................................................... 9
SideCar PlusTwo MMS ............................................................................................................................. 9
SideCar PlusFour MMS .......................................................................................................................... 10
DVI vs. VGA connections ........................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 3 - Hardware setup ...................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4 - Windows XP/2000 driver installation................................................................................... 19
Chapter 5 - Monitor activation and configuration .................................................................................. 33
Using Display Properties ........................................................................................................................ 33
Using the notebook external monitor port ............................................................................................... 39
Chapter 6 - Putting the SideCar to work: key tips .................................................................................. 40
Power-up sequence.................................................................................................................................. 40
Power-down sequence ............................................................................................................................. 40
Use care when attaching the dual-monitor Y-cables ............................................................................... 41
Avoid “Suspend” and “Hibernate” methods of shutdown ...................................................................... 42
Chapter 7 - User options for multi-display ease of use............................................................................ 43
What is a “primary monitor”? ................................................................................................................ 43
Designate a new primary monitor ........................................................................................................... 44
Move or auto-hide the Windows Taskbar ................................................................................................ 47
QuickDesk / PowerDesk utilities (window / dialog box positioning) ...................................................... 50
Enlarge and speed up the mouse pointer................................................................................................. 56
Chapter 8 - Disable the notebook display................................................................................................. 61
Reactivate the notebook LCD display...................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 9 - Advanced options ................................................................................................................... 64
Adjust display color and contrast ............................................................................................................ 64
ICC/ ICM color profiles .......................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 10 - Monitor options .................................................................................................................... 67
Recommended flat-panel monitors .......................................................................................................... 68
Monitor arms and mounting options ....................................................................................................... 69
Carry-on luggage and shipping cases ..................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 11 - Frequently asked questions (FAQs).................................................................................... 70
Chapter 12 - Uninstalling the SideCar...................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 14 - Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 15 - Index...................................................................................................................................... 78