MAXFREE F1 14 Inch Laptop Screen Extender User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- MAXFREE
Table of Contents
- Product Contents
- Accessories
- Product Specifications
- Quick Guide
- Q1: How can | determine if my laptop port is a full-featured Type-C port?
- Q2: When the laptop is connected to the F1, the screen shows “No Signal™
- Q3: Why doesn’t the screen light up when | connect it?
- Warm Tips
- Installation and Storage
- Audio Settings
- Display Settings for Windows 10/Windows 11/Mac0S
- 0SD Settings
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
MAXFREE F1 14 Inch Laptop Screen Extender User Guide
Pay attention to the switching sequence of the screen
- Ensure that all connected cables are secure and not loose before usage.
- The continuous power required for this product is 10W. Please confirm that the Type-C or Type-A port of the laptop can withstand 10W (5V/2A), if not, the brightness of the product will be reduced to maintain the function.
Windows Mac
Product Contents
Key Definition
The red light is on when charging; the blue light is on when there is data
output.
Accessories
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F1
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Type-A to Type-C
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Type-C
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HDMI to MINI HDMI
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BAG
Product Specifications
Product Model:| F1| Product Weight:| 1.81 KG| Product
Size:| 385.5×248.8×20.7MM
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Resolution:| 1920*1080P| Panel Type:| IPS| Louds Peaker:| 2 PCS
TYPE-C Input:| 5-20V/54| TYPE-C Output:| 5-20V/4.25A| Refresh Rate:| 60Hz
Quick Guide
Q1: How can | determine if my laptop port is a full-featured Type-C port?
Al: Check if your laptop's USB-C port has one of the following symbols (o Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, DP 1.2). If it does, then itis a full-featured Type-C port. A2: Refer to the technical specifications on your laptop's official website for information on its functionality. A3:: Check the user manual of your computer for information.
Q2: When the laptop is connected to the F1, the screen shows “No Signal™
Al: If you are using a Type-C cable as video output: (1) Your computer's Type-C port does not support video output, you can use an HDMI cable to connect to the screen to provide video signal output. (2) Your computer's Type-C port supports video output, but the output voltage of the Type-C port is not enough, or the laptop is not enough power, you need to connect an external power supply to the screen. A2:If you use HDMI as video output, please connect an external 5V/2A power supply to power the screen.
Q3: Why doesn’t the screen light up when | connect it?
Al: Please make sure the data cable is properly connected to F1. A2:If you are connecting the product with an HOMI cable, please connect an external 5V/2A power supply to power the screen. A3: Please make sure the computer interface supports video output. Ab: The product is turned off, please press and hold the product on/off button for three seconds to turn on the product.
Warm Tips
How to plug and unplug the Type-C cable correctly:
You need to pinch the head of the Type-C cable to plug and unplug the cable as
shown in the picture, otherwise, the cable will be damaged.
Installation and Storage
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Method of Unfolding
Erect the support bar
Adjust the base size to it the laptop
Note: The maximum stretching length of the base is 400mm -
Installing the screen
Horizontal screen installation
Vertical screen installation
Installation Tutorial
Step 1: Align the card slot of the screen with the buckle in the shaft, and press it in the direction shown in the figure
Step 2: Press the screen in the direction shown in the figure until the screen snaps into place -
Various Applications of Dual Screens
Detached Mode
Portrait Display
Landscape Display -
Connect F1 with Laptop
Connect F1 to your laptop and check that your laptop has a Type-C, Type-A or HDMI port that can provide 5V/2A power.
Connect F1 to your laptop through F1’s Type-C and MINI HDMI port, following the options below:
Connect to F1 through the Type-C interface of the notebook
Option 1: If your laptop has one Type-C port (full function port), and the Type-C output port of the laptop can provide more than 5V/2A power supply, directly connect the F1and the laptop with Type-C cable.
Option 2: If your laptop has one Type-C port (full function port], and your laptop Type-C outlet cannot provide more than 5V/2A power supply or the display has no signal/the signal is unstable after connection, then you need to connect an external 5V/2A adapter to power F1. Then connect the F1 to the laptop with Type-C cable.
Connect to F1 through the HDMI interface of the notebook
Solution 3: If your laptop does not have a Type-C port, you can use an HDMI-mini HDMI cable to connect the F1 screen to the HDMI port of the laptop, and then connect the 5V/2A adapter to power F1 Screen. -
Connect F1 with Mobile Phone
Mobile phone connection mode [External power needed)
One Type-C cable to connect to the mobile phone -
Connect F1 with Other Devices
Connect the F1 to the desk-top computer host, switch, mini PC, or set-top box (the screen needs an external power supply)
Desk-top computer connection mode (External Type-c power]
Switch connection mode [External Type-c power] -
Disassemble the Screen
Horizontal screen installation
Vertical screen installation
Step 1: Push up the screen in the direction shown in the figure
Step 2: Pull the screen out from the buckle of the hinge according to the direction shown in the figure () -
Storage of the F1
Note: Install into the bottom storage box of the bracket when storing
Be careful not ta scratch the screen when rotating the spindle supporting the screen. -
Rotate the support rod clockwise 90 degrees in a horizontal direction for storage.
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Be careful not to scratch the screen when rotating the spindle supporting the screen
Note: Pay attention to the storage order of the Left screen and the right screen to avoid damaging the screen
Store the product in the leather case
Be careful not to scratch the screen when rotating the spindle supporting the screen.
Audio Settings
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Switch settings of Windows 10 / Windows 11 computer end output
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Right click the loudspeaker icon down-right
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Select “switch on sound ” in pop-up dialog box
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Left click “turn on sound settings” and pop-up the box as provided,
Here users can set about sound; Here users can set about sound -
Master volume;
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Select output device: F1-R / Speaker J;
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Device attributes.
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Settings of MACOS Computer End Sound
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Choose Apple menu > System Settings
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Click “Output”, then select the device you want to use in the list of sound output devices : (F1/Speaker )
Display Settings for Windows 10/Windows 11/Mac0S
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Windows 10 / Windows 11 Display Settings
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Right-click a blank area of the desktop. Select ‘Display Settings’ from the pop-up dialogue box. Left-click “Display Settings” to open the settings dialogue box, as shown.
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Under the “Rearrange displays” section, drag and drop each display to rearrange them according to their physical layout on your desktop. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to further configure the display for extended or mirrored mode.
Note: When installing vertically, it is necessary to set the display direction to rotate 270 degrees in the computer’s display settings. -
Mac0S 13 Ventura Display Settings
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Enter the “System Preferences” menu
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Configure your monitor
In this menu, you can set the resolution and mirror/expand the display you want.
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Arrange Displays.
To rearrange displays, drag them to the desired position.
To mirror displays, hold Option key while dragging them on top of each other.
To relocate the menu bar, drag it to a different display.
Arrange Displays
To rearrange displays, drag them to the desired position. To mirror displays, hold Option while dragging them on top of each other. To relocate the menu bar, drag it to a different display.
Note: When installing vertically, it is necessary to set the display direction to rotate 270 degrees in the computer’s display settings.
0SD Settings
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Button Operation Guide
Key Definition
** Classification| Key Function| Remark
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Before entering the menu| Click to enter the menu interface| /
Press and hold for 3 seconds toturn off the screen| /
Toggle up to increase volume| Id + ,,
Scroll down to decrease the volume| “_ Fr**
After entering the menu| Click to enter the corresponding column| Confirm
Long press for 2 seconds to exit the selected screen| Return
Scroll up/down to select the corresponding column| Choose -
Transportation, Storage and Use Requirements
To ensure the long-term use of this product and prevent accidental occurrences such as an electric shock, fire, etc.., please read all usage requirements and operating procedures before using this product and comply with the following requirements: -
Please use the original cable.
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Remove the protective film on the surface of the screens before use.
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The power input required by this product is 5-20V +/-2V,and it required sustained operating power is >10W.(If the power supply provided by the laptops is not within this range, please use an external power supply.)
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Avoid excessive humidity and dust build -up to avoid any sort of failure, causing circuit corrosion.
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Do not squeeze or apply exceeding force to the surface of the screens.
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Avoid using sharp objects on the screen surface
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This product is suitable for general commercial and household use in an optimal temperature environment between -20°Cand 60°C.
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Disconnect any power cables when the device is not in use.
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The maximum folding angle of the F1 is 360 degrees. When at the maximum angle, the screen should not be further bent or squeezed to avoid damage.
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