LIMINK S500 Triple Portable Monitor User Guide

LIMINK S500 Triple Portable Monitor User Guide

WARNING

Please handle the Tri-screen with care and do not press the screens to avoid damage. Do not exceed its maximum turning angle showing as below:

Rotating angle of screens

• Left screen(0° – 235°)

• Right screen(0° – 180°)
  

The Tri-Screen still consumes small amount of power when it’s on standby status. For energy saving, waste less and low carbon living style, it’s highly recommended to remove cable connections when the Tri-Screen is not in use.

Parts Overview

Tri-Screen

• USB-C to USB-C cable

• 2 USB-A to USB-C cable

• Carry bag

• TF card (Driver contained)

• USB-C OTG cable

• Card reader

• 6* Protective caps

Inputs and Buttons

Protective cap

Using the protective cap if your laptop is an ultra-thin style(laptop screen thickness ≤6mm), it helps to reduce the shaking.

Set It Up

1. Take Tri-screen out of the box.

2. Open the two screens in the directions described in the figure 2.

3. Place the bracket over the back of the screen and clamp, allowing the bracket to hug the edges and sit on top of the laptop screen.

4. A stepless adjustable stand is embedded into the back of Tri-screen. Lift up the stand and pull its end to stretch the stand. It can offer extra support to the tri-screen. Press and hold the button to retract the stand.

5. Using the necessary cables plug one end into the tri screen and the other into your laptop. For long term use please plug 5V/3A (or PD power) external power adapter or laptop power supply (with Type C ).

Connection Methods

1. Connecting the Tri-screen by USB-C to USB-C cable
   NOTE: After the driver is installed, the Tri-screen can be powered by one cable as long as the output power is ＞ 10W.
   
   if the output power of the laptop port is lower than 10W, external power supply is required for the Tri-screen.
   
   When the Tri-screen is connected with external power source(5V 3A power supply) and the laptop is connected to the Tri-screen by full functioned USB-C port, the laptop can also be charged by the external power source.

2. Connecting the Tri-screen by 2 USB-A to USB-C cable
   Step 1: Please connect both USB-A male connectors to laptop or adapter first.
   
   Step 2: Then connect the USB-C male connectors to the tri-screen.
   

Driver Installation

WINDOWS:

1. Windows 10 or higher versions
   The driver will be automatically installed when the triple monitor is connected to your laptop via the USB-C or USB-A cable. Please ensure that your laptop is connected to the internet. After successful installation, restart the laptop to use it.

2. Other Windows versions
   a. To load the driver, insert the TF card into your laptop, or use the provided accessories: an OTG cable and card reader. The folder “Drivers” will be displayed on your laptop desktop or in “My Computer (PC)”. (Note: Please install the driver to the default folder.)
   b. Open the subfolder and double click the executive drivers and follow the instruction to complete driver installation.
   c. After successful installation, restart the laptop.
   d. Connect triple monitor with laptop then triple monitor is ready to use.
   REMARK: Windows 7
   a. When the Windows 7 driver cannot be installed properly, please operate your laptop as below: Enter “Control Panel” —– “System and Security” —– “Windows update” —– “Check for updates” Update to the latest version
   b. Open the “driver” folder and double click the executive drivers and follow the instruction to complete driver installation.
   c. After successful installation, restart the laptop.
   d. Connect triple monitor with laptop then triple monitor is ready to use.

Mac:

1. To load the driver, insert the TF card into your laptop, or use the provided accessories: an OTG cable and card reader. The folder “Drivers” will be displayed on your laptop desktop.
2. Open the “Drivers” folder and find the “mac OS” .
3. Enter “System Preferences” ＞ “Security & Privacy” ＞ “Screen Recording” ＞”Unlock” (Apple ID and password are required)＞ “Tick Usb Display”
4. After successful installation, restart the laptop.
5. Connect triple monitor with laptop then triple monitor is ready to use

Note: When the drive cannot be found, please operate your MacBook as below:

1. Enter “System Preferences”＞ “Security & Privacy”＞ “Screen Recording”
   

2. Click the “+” symbol as shown in the figure to add the driver

3. Click “Applications” ＞ “Racer USB” ＞ “usb Display” ＞ “Open”

4. Follow the steps to add the driver.

5. After successful installation, restart the laptop.

6. Connect triple monitor with laptop then triple monitor is ready to use.

Laptop Display Configuration

PC / WINDOWS

1. Go to your Display Settings(Start ＞Settings ＞System ＞Display)
2. Click to “identify”, and the corresponding number will appear on each screen;
3. Click and drag the numbered screens to the configuration as shown
4. If two screens appear to be together, such as 2/1, 2/3, etc., please select one of the screen then go to “Multiple Displays menu” to select ‘Extend desktop on this display”;
5. To increase the zoom, click the “Change the size of test, apps, and other items” dropdown and select 150%, or preferred zoom.
   
   

Laptop Display Configuration

MAC

1. Open Displays Settings ( > System Preferences > Displays)
2. Click “Arrangement” from display menu
3. Ensure that the “Mirror Displays” box is unchecked
4. Click each monitor icon and note on which of your screens a red frame appears
5. Click and drag the screen icons so that they are on the same side as the associated screens with a red frame
   
   

Tech Specs

Screen size: 14 inch
Adaptive for laptop panel: Breadth 222mm Length 300-410mm Thickness < 8.5mm
Resolution: 19201200
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Backlight type: W-LED
Power: 5V 3A
Speaker: NA
Type-C SS: 19201200(Support Video or signal)
Type-C: Only for power
Dimension: 351x233x28.6mm
Tri-screen weight: 1.45 kg

FAQ

There is only one screen lights up but another one blacks out

This situation could happen when you use 2USB-A to USB-C cable for connection. Because the output power of some laptops is not enough to light up both screens at the same time, so correct connecting procedure should be followed. First make sure both USB-A male connectors are connected to laptop or adapter, at the last step connect the USB-C male connector to the tri-screen.

The screen does not light up, screens are intermittent, screen flickers,

keeps restarting after connecting the expansion screen?

You may add an USB-C PD charger to the USB-C PD port.

How do I need to connect my laptop if it doesn't have an USB Type-C port?

You can use the 2USB-A to USB-C cable from the accessory to connect. It will only occupy two USB-A ports on your laptop and one USB-C port on the Tri- screen.

After connecting the product, the laptop does not display the driver, The

driver is not responding?

1. You may have connected the cable to the USB-C PD port on the Tri-screen. Please switch it to another port. 2. The output port of your laptop cannot deliver enough power to the Tri-screen, please connect an additional USB-C PD charger（5V 3A）to the USB-C PD port on the Tri-screen.

How can I use the Tri-screen at its maximum brightness?

The maximum brightness is limited to 80% when the connection doesn't have an external power involved. When you connect an external power adapter and it's more than 45W, the limitation of brightness is released.

Can I charge the battery of my laptop if I connect an adapter to the USB-C

PD port?

: Yes, the battery of the laptop can be charged based on two conditions. First the adapter should support 45W or higher PD charging protocol. Second the laptop is connecting to the Tri-screen monitor via its full functioned USB-C port.

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