Hi everyone. I'm going to walk you through how to attach your new Sidetrak Swivel Portable Monitor. First, you'll need to check your laptop's compatibility. This monitor uses a display port technology and doesn't require a download, so to check your compatibility, you just need to check the ports on your laptop to determine which cords you'll need to use.
Now if your USBC port has a letter D for display port, a thunderbolt symbol, or is a Mac laptop, then you'll be able to transmit both power and data with just one USBC to USBC cord. If you don't have a USBC port that can transmit both power and data, then you will need to use both the mini HDMI cord and the USB cord. Now the USB cord can be plugged into the A or C type port on your laptop, and once you plug it in, you'll be able to see the sidetrak screen light up. But keep in mind that your laptop screen needs to be unlocked for your sidetrak screen to display. If you have any issues getting connected to your new sidetrak, then please reach out to our all-star customer service team or check out our troubleshooting page.

You'll be using the mounting guide that comes in the box, and it should look like this. Before we start, you should know that we will be adhering a semi-permanent metal plate onto your laptop. Now we can come off, however, if you are not comfortable placing this on top of your laptop, we recommend using a laptop case. You can attach your sidetrak to either the left or the right side of your laptop. We will walk you through the steps of how to attach it to either side. Let's start with attaching your sidetrak to the right side of your laptop.

First, make sure your laptop is closed and that your laptop opening is facing you. Then place the mounting guide on top of your laptop and align the right edge of the mounting guide with the right edge of your laptop. You can attach your sidetrak so that it is centered on your laptop, or you can move it a bit higher to where it is aligned to the top of your laptop. If you want your sidetrak to be centered, then you will align the right edge of the mounting guide to the right edge of your laptop. If you want to move it a bit higher, you will align the bottom of the mounting guide to the edge of the laptop that is nearest to you. To attach your sidetrak to the left of your laptop, it's a similar process. With your laptop closed and the laptop opening facing you, place the mounting guide on top of your laptop and the line, the left edge of the mounting guide with the left edge of the laptop. To have your sidetrak centered on your laptop, then you will center the mounting guide onto your laptop, and if you want your sidetrak aligned to the top of your laptop, then you will place the mounting guide to the edge of the laptop that is closest to you.

Next, peel the backing from the metal plate and place one metal plate in the open space. Make sure to align the sidetrak logo in the bottom right corner of the open space where the arrow points to. Apply light pressure for 10 seconds, and then remove the mounting guide. Lastly, clip your monitor onto the metal plate of your laptop. It is easiest to clip it to your laptop when you unfold and swivel the mounting frame. Wiggle the monitor's mounting frame, and if it falls off, then it is not fully attached. You will hear a loud click when it is properly placed. Once you have attached your sidetrak, simply open your laptop, swivel it around, and plug it in. Then you can use your sidetrak to extend or mirror your display simply by changing your display settings on your laptop.

Sidetraks magnets glide across the attach metal plates so you can slide your screen in and out. The brightness can be adjusted and the screen rotates horizontally and vertically to adjust to your viewing preference. Easily share your screen with the person across from you by changing your display settings to mirror and swiveling it horizontally or vertically. Now, if you choose to rotate the sidetrak vertically, the screen will auto rotate. Now, you may need to unplug and plug the screen back in to prevent the cord from getting tangled. The sidetrak swivel stay securely attached to the back of your laptop, so you can conveniently work from the couch or you can move your dual screen workspace. However, if you like to provide additional support to your laptop's hinge or tilt your laptop stream even farther back, we recommend using sidetraks built in kickstand. Now, this kickstand also enables sidetrak swivel to be used as a free standing monitor.

This monitor is also compatible with video game consoles, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, so you can conveniently transition from work to play. When you're finished working, simply close your sidetrak and then close your laptop and go, or you can pop it off the metal plate and travel with it separately. Now, when you're ready to reattach the sidetrak to your laptop, all you have to do is simply angle it, hooking the mounting frame to the top of the metal plate.

Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy your new sidetrak.

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