GEOYEAO EVP-301 Portable Monitor 15.6" 1080P HDR EyeCare User Manual

How to set up a monitor to a laptop

Step 1: Figure out what outputs your laptop supports.

It’s likely going to be HDMI, mini-HDMI, a USB-C port with Thunderbolt and / or Display

Port support, DisplayPort, or Mini DisplayPort. If you have an older computer, it may be

VGA or DVI (the ones that are covered in holes). If you’re not sure what ports you have,

a quick Google search can help you out. You should be able to find a list on the

manufacturer’s website or in reviews of your laptop model.

* Not all USB-C ports support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3, so double-check that on the

manufacturer’s website. You can also look for symbols next to the port.

Step 2: Power the portable monitor and connect the portable monitor’s

video input

You can expect to find Mini HDMI and USB-C inputs on the monitors.

* Every time you use the portable monitor, be sure to power the monitor first.

Step 3: Ensure your laptop’s connections and monitor’s connections

are the same

If your laptop lack a common connection, don’t panic. You can easily purchase an adapter

to pair them. Common examples of adapters include:

Once you attach your external display to your laptop with the appropriate cable (or adapter

and cable), you may be required to press some keys on your keyboard for it to function

properly. This shortcut key varies based on the laptop brand you own. Generally speaking,

you’ll want to hold the Fn key while simultaneously pressing F3, F4, F5, F7, F8. F9, or F10.

At this point, your two devices should be seamlessly connected. Now, you’ll have to set

your display settings to your liking so you can choose what’s best for your workflow.

Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort

VGA-to-HDMI

DVI-to-HDMI

HDMI-to-DisplayPort

DisplayPort-to-HDMI

USB-C-to-HDMI

How to Connect a Smartphone to a Portable Monitor

Method 1: Connect A Phone to A Monitor with One Cable

Method 2: Connect with IOS/Android HDMI Adapter

How to Connect:

Using a single USB C cable to connect your smartphone with our portable monitor, your

devices need to feature a USB C portenabled by DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode).

Moreover, the USB C cable also needs to arrive with the Alt Mode capability to transfer

the video signals.(It is recommended that you use the USB-C cable included in the package)

Don't worry if your phone is DP Alt Mode enabled even if the phone doesn't include the

Desktop Mode, you can still cast the phone screen on the portable monitor. All you need

is anIOS/Android HDMI adapter. Let's see how to connect your smartphone to a portable

monitor using the adapter.

Tips: Some smartphones that include the DisplayPort capability have the Samsung

Galaxy Note Series, Samsung Galaxy S series, flagship HTC U series, Huawei Mate,

and Huawei P series. In addition, some of the smartphones from the LG G & V series

and the Razer and ROGH phone also include this functionality. You can also go through

following page compatible listto find out the other DP Alt Mode Compatible Devices.

After confirming that both devices are compatible, it's time to set up our cell phone with

the monitor:

That's it; now you should see the phone's interface on the portable monitor. The interface

may vary depending on the smartphone you are using.

1. At first, connect portable monitor to an electric outlet since it’s not battery powered.

Turn on the portable monitor.

2. Now connect the one end of the DP ALT mode capable USB C with the phone and

another end to the port of the portable monitor.

3. If your Android device is running on OS 10 or later, turn on the Desktop Mode from the

settings. You should find it under the Developers Option.

4. Turn on the mirror screen if you are using the older Android versions or your phone

doesn't include a Desktop Mode.

Make Sure You Have a Compatible Phone

How to Connect:

* Different adapter has different requirements, if the screen can’t cast via connect with the adapter,

you can contact the adapter’s retailer for detailed solution.

1. Connect the portable monitor to the electric outlet.

2. Connect your iPhone or Android phone to the monitor through the IOS/Android

3 IN 1 adapter.

3. Power the adapter with a USB port.

4. Scan the QR Code for device matching if adapter needed.

5. Now you should see the phone's display on the monitor's screen.

Note that you can only mirror the phone's screen to the portable monitor following this

way, and you cannot enjoy the touch function. Put the phone in landscape mode to get

a full-screen view on the portable monitor.

List of devices with video output over USB-C

Desktops

Compatible list

Devices with Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C

Device name Device type Operating system

Apple iMac (Mid 2017) and newer

Apple iMac Pro

All-in-one PC macOS

macOS

Windows

Windows 8-10

Windows 10 RS3 or later

Windows 8-10

All-in-one PC

Mini PC

Nettop

AIC

Apple Mac Mini (Late 2018) and newer

Intel NUC[lower-alpha 1]

ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC

Asus ThunderboltEX 3 Thunderbolt 3 AIC

Gigabyte GC-ALPINE RIDGE (rev. 1.0)

Gigabyte GC-ALPINE RIDGE (rev. 2.0)

Gigabyte GC-TITAN RIDGE (rev. 1.0)

MSI Thunderbolt M3 Thunderbolt 3 AIC

Laptops

Device name Device type Operating system

Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2016) and newer

Apple MacBook Air (Late 2018) and newer

laptop

macOS

Windows 10

Windows 10/Linux >= 4.19

Windows 10/Ubuntu

Windows 10

laptop

Razer Blade Stealth Series (All)

Dell Latitude 7373, Dell Inspiron 5570

Dell Latitude 5490,5400 (2019)

Dell XPS 12 (9250)

Dell XPS 13 (9350, 9360, 9370)

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365)

Dell XPS 15 (9550, 9560, 9570)

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575)

HP EliteBook Folio G1

HP Spectre 13

HP Zbook

HP Zbook Studio

Lenovo Thinkpad E580

Lenovo Thinkpad T470

Lenovo Thinkpad T470s

Lenovo Thinkpad T480

Lenovo Thinkpad T480s

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2017)

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2018)

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2019)

Asus Zenbook 3

Acer Swift 5

MSI GS60 6QE

Gigabyte Aero 15x

Gigabyte Aero 15 x9

Devices with DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C

Device name Device type Operating system

HP Spectre x360

HP Zbook Studio x360

2-in-1 convertible

2-in-1 detachable

2-in-1 convertible

macOS

Windows 8-10

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365)

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 (9575)

Huawei MateBook

Medion Akoya s4403

2-in-1 PCs

Device name Device type Operating system

Asus Zen AiO

Asus Chromebox 3

All-in-one PC

Chromebox

Nettop

Mini PC

AIC

Windows 10

Chrome OS

Windows

Windows 10

(Linuxworks as well)

Windows7-10

Intel NUC (i3 models)

Zotac PI225

Sunix UPD2018

Desktops

Device name Device type Operating system

Google Pixelbook

Google Pixel Slate

2-in-1 convertible Chrome OS

Chrome OS

Windows 10

Chrome OS

Windows 10

2-in-1 detachable

2-in-1 convertible

2-in-1 detachable

laptop/tablet

tablet

2-in-1 convertible

Acer Chromebook R13

HP Chromebook x2

HP Envy 13 x360 (2019)

HP Envy 13 x360 (2018)

Acer Chromebook Tab 10

Acer Nitro 5 Spin

Acer Spin 5

Device name Device type Operating system

Any Chrome OS device that implements

Type-C, including:

Google Chromebook Pixel (2015)

laptop

Chrome OS

Windows 10

macOS

Linux

Windows 10/Linux

Windows 10

Windows 10/Linux

Acer Swift 5

Acer TravelMate P2

Apple MacBook (Early 2015) and newer

HP ProBook 430 G6

Lenovo Legion Y520, Y530, Y7000, Y740

Lenovo ThinkPad A485, A285

Lenovo ThinkPad X270

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 12,5"

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13,3"

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15,6

Lenovo ThinkPad E485, E585

Laptops

2-in-1 PCs / Tablets with desktop OS

Device name Device type Operating system

Lenovo Yoga 900

Acer Switch 5

2-in-1 convertible Windows 10

Windows 10

2-in-1 detachable

2-in-1 convertible

Cube i7 Book

Microsoft Surface Book 2

Microsoft Surface Go

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1

Tablets with mobile OS

The 3rd-gen iPad Pro is the first iPad to drop the Lightning connector in favor of the

USB-C port in November 2018. This was followed by the 4th-gen iPad Air in October

2020, and 6th-gen iPad mini in September 2021.

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

Lenovo TAB6 5G -

tablet Android 2021

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

(excludingLitemodel)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

and S7+

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8,

S8+, S8 Ultra

Vivo Pad

iPad mini (6th generation)

iPad Air (4th generation)

iPad Air (5th generation)

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

iPad Pro (4th generation)

iPad Pro (5th generation)

Samsung DeX

tablet

Android

iOS

2021

2019

2020

2022

2021

2020

2022

2018

2020

2021

Smartphones

As Android and, the now-defunct, Windows 10 Mobile are mobile operating systems,

most manufacturers do not include support for wired video output. Even if support is

present, it may not be prominently indicated on a device's specification list.

All iOS devices (iPhone 4 and later, iPod touch 4th gen and later, iPad 1st gen and later)

support wired video output. iOS devices, which traditionally did not use Micro USB or

USB-C, are able to provide wired video output with adapters for the proprietary 30-pin

dock connector (Apple 30-pin to VGA Adapter, Apple 30-pin Digital AV HDMI Adapter)

and Lightning connector (Lightning to VGA Adapter, Lightning Digital AV HDMI Adapter).

The iPhone 4, iPad 1st gen, and iPod touch 4th gen (devices with Apple A4 system-on-chip)

only display videos, photos, presentations, and slideshows on a secondary display, and

cannot mirror the entire screen.

The iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1st gen, iPod touch 5th gen (devices with Apple A5 system

-on-chip) are the first devices that support screen mirroring.

A teardown revealed that the Lightning Digital AV Adapter contains an ARM system-on-chip

(SoC), which decodes the output stream and sends it over HDMI. Currently, the maximum

supported resolution is 1600 x 900.

HTC, Samsung, Huawei have supported DisplayPort on most of their flagship HTC U series,

Samsung Galaxy S series, Samsung Galaxy Note series, Huawei Mate series, Huawei P

series phones.

LG formerly supported DisplayPort on their LG G series and LG V series phones, but dropped

support in the G6, G7, V35, V40 phones. With the December 2018 software update, LG

enabled DisplayPort output in G7, V35, V40 phones.

Currently, the only iOS devices that use a USB-C connector and comply with Alternate Mode

are iPad Pro (3rd gen and later), iPad Air (4th gen and later).

On iOS, major content service providers that allow screen mirroring in their apps include:

Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Tubi, Pluto TV etc. (as of Jan 2021).

On iOS, some content service providers (especially paid cable TV subscription companies

that also provide a traditional set-top box) explicitly blocked screen mirroring in their apps.

In such cases, DRM restrictions implemented in the app would either block the video from

playing, or display a black screen with only audio playing. These apps include: ESPN, Now

TV, All 4, My5, UKTV Play etc. (as of Jan 2021).

Samsung's DeX mode, Huawei's Easy Projection, and Microsoft's Continuum allow phones

to offer a PC-like experience. In addition to regular screen mirroring, they allow apps to be

used in multiple windows with a desktop-like interface when connected to an external

display with keyboard and mouse.

The gaming-oriented smartphones, ROG Phone and Razer Phone, support DisplayPort.

The ROG Phone, when connected to the Mobile Desktop Dock, outputs 4K UHD video

through HDMI and DisplayPort. Razer's Project Linda, a work-in-progress concept, allows

a docked phone to power a laptop and run apps on a larger screen, with the phone acting

as a touchpad or second screen for custom interfaces.

A bug introduced in Android Oreo resulted in performance issues (unreliable video/audio).

This bug affects phones running stock Android (Razer Phone and Essential Phone) that

have been updated from Android Nougat to Oreo.

Android 10's first beta, released on 13 March 2019, introduced a native desktop mode,

but it is hidden by default in the final release. LG made modifications to improve this

desktop mode, and included it the LG V50 ThinQ and LG G8 ThinQ.

In Nov 2019, it was discovered through the Android source code that Google had explicitly

blocked the DisplayPort function in the Pixel 4.

On devices with no native DisplayPort support, the DisplayLink Presenter app, when used

with adapters and docking stations with DisplayLink chipsets, can provide limited screen

mirroring functionality. However, as a third-party solution,playback of HDCP-encrypted

video content might be disabled.

In May 2020, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) released version 2.0 of

DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode), which enables up to 16K video output over USB 4

Type-C ports.

Brand Models CommentsInitial support

Apple 2010

all iPhone,

iPod touch,

iPad models

Early adopter. Provides

consistent support

(all flagship models).

· Can only display videos,

photos, presentations, and

slideshows over the 30-pin

dock connector.

· Supports screen mirroring

over the 30-pin dock connector.

· Supports screen mirroring

over the Lightning connector.

(all iOS devices released from

late 2012 onwards)

iPhone 4, iPad 1st gen,

iPod touch 4th gen

iPhone 4S, iPad 2

iPhone 5, iPad 4th gen,

iPad Mini 1st gen, iPod

touch 5th genand later

· Supports screen mirroring

over the USB-C connector,

complies with Alternate Mode.

iPad Pro 3rd gen, iPad Air

4th gen, iPad Mini 6th

genand later

Brand Models CommentsInitial support

Early adopter. Provides consistent

support (at least 3 flagship

models).

HTC 2016 U series

Early adopter. Dropped support in

2017-2018, but re-enabled support

in 2019.

LG 2016

G series,

V series

Provides consistent support (at

least 3 flagship models). Has

desktop mode.

Huawei 2017

Mate series,

P series

Provides consistent support (at

least 3 flagship models). Has

desktop mode.

Samsung 2017

ROG Phone

series

Provides consistent support on

ROG Phone series (at least 3

flagship models), but little support

on other series.

Asus 2018

Xperia 1 series,

Xperia 5 series,

Xperia 10 series,

Xperia Pro series

Late adopter. Provides consistent

support on Xperia high-end series

(at least 3 flagship models).

Sony 2019

OnePlus series

Late adopter.

Currently support – 7/7 Pro, 8/8

Pro (as of Aug 2020)

OnePlus 2019

Magic series

Spin-off brand from Huawei with

access to Google Play Services,

not affected by US sanctions

against Huawei.

Honor 2020

(see below)

Irregular, little to no support for

both flagship & non-flagship series.

Oppo 2018

Galaxy S series,

Galaxy Note

series, Galaxy

Z series

Brand Models CommentsInitial support

Has not supported any flagship or

non-flagship series.

(need to verify support for Black

Shark series)

Xiaomi

Some Black

Shark models

Google

The Pixel 4's hardware might/might

not support DisplayPort, but the

function was disabled in software

by Google.

N/A

These brands do not release

DisplayPort-supported models

under a consistent product series

and/or release schedule.

Other brands

(irregular

support)

Other brands

(late adopters)

These brands only started releasing

DisplayPort-supported models in

recent years. Brands with consistent

support will be moved to the rows

above.

(see below)

2020

(see below)

· Oppo, Sharp, ZTE

· Lenovo (2020 - present), Motorola

(2020 - present), Microsoft

(2020 - present)

2021

· Fairphone (2021 - present)

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Samsung DeX

foldable

phablet

foldable

phablet

Android 2021

Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung DeX

Easy Projection

foldable

phablet

Android 2019

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

foldable

phablet

Android 2021

Microsoft Surface Duo

foldable

phablet

Android 2020

Huawei P50 Pocket

foldable

phablet

Android 2021

Easy Projection

Huawei Mate Xs

foldable

phablet

Android 2020

Easy Projection

Huawei Mate X2

foldable

phablet

Android 2021

Easy Projection

Huawei Mate X

foldable

phablet

Android 2019

Easy Projection

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

foldable

phablet

Android 2019

Easy Projection

ZTE Axon 9 Pro

foldable

phablet

Android 2018

Easy Projection

Xiaomi Black Shark 4

foldable

phablet

Android 2021

Honor Magic V

foldable

phablet

Android 2022

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro

smartphone

Android 2022

ZTE Nubia Red Magic

6S Pro

smartphone

Android 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Samsung W21

(for Chinese market)

Samsung DeX

Android 2020

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

Xiaomi Black Shark 3

smartphone

Android 2020

Sony Xperia Pro Android 2021

2021

Sony Xperia 10 IV Android 2022

Sony Xperia 10 III Android 2021

Sony Xperia 5 II Android 2021

Sony Xperia 5 Android 2019

Sony Xperia 1 IV Android 2022

Sharp Aquos zero5G basic

foldable

phablet

Android 2020

Sharp Aquos R5G

foldable

phablet

Android 2020

Samsung DeX

Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S22+

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

foldable

phablet

Android 2022

Sony Xperia 1 III Android 2021

Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone Android 2020

Sony Xperia 1 smartphone Android

2019

Smartisan R1 smartphone Android

2018

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

Sony Xperia Pro-I

Android

2019

Device name Desktop Mode

Device type

Release date

Operating

system

Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy S21+

Samsung Galaxy S21

Ultra

smartphone

Android 2021

2020

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Android 2019

Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9+

Android 2018

Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8+

Android 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Android

2020

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Android

2019

Razer Phone 2

[lower-alpha 1] smartphone

smartphone

Android

2018

Razer Phone

[lower-alpha 1]

Android

2017

Samsung DeX

Purism Librem 5

Linux

2020

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Android

2018

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone

Android

2017

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G smartphone

Android

2022

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G smartphone

Android

2019

Samsung Galaxy S20

Samsung Galaxy S20+

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Android

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

PINE64 PinePhone

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom

Oppo Reno 5G

smartphone

Linux 2020

2018

Android 2021

Android 2019

Oppo Find X3 Pro

OnePlus 9

OnePlus 9R

OnePlus 9 Pro

Android 2021

OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8 Pro

Android 2020

OnePlus 7

OnePlus 7 Pro

Android 2019

Motorola Edge+ Android 2020

smartphone

Motorola Edge 20 Pro Android 2021

Note: works on

most 720p/1080p

displays, crashes

on 4K displays

Yes

Continuum with

Microsoft Display

Dock

Microsoft Lumia 950

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Windows 10

Mobile

2015

Motorola Edge S (China

variant)

Moto G100 (global version

for European market)

Android 2021

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

(global variant)

Motorola Edge+ 2022

(US variant)

Motorola Edge X30

(China variant)

smartphone Android 2022

OPPO R17 Pro

(OPPO RX17

Pro in Europe)

Android

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

LG V60 Yes

Yes

smartphone

Android 2020

Android 2017

2018

LG V35

LG V35+ (with Dec

2018 update)

Android 2018

LG V30

LG V30+

LG V20 Android 2016

LG Q8 Android 2017

LG G8 Android 2019

LG G7

LG G7+ (with Dec

2018 update)

Android 2018

Lenovo Legion Duel 2 Android 2021

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro Android 2021

Easy Projection

Huawei P40

Huawei P40 Pro

Android 2020

LG G6

LG G6+ (with Dec 2018

update)

*functionality has not

been tested*

Android 2017

LG G5

smartphone Android

2016

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel smartphone

smartphone

Android 2020

LG V50

LG V40 (with Dec 2018

update)

Android

2019

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

Huawei P30

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P20

Huawei P20 Pro

Easy Projection

smartphone

Android 2019

Huawei Mate 30E Pro

(China variant)

Huawei Mate 30

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Huawei Mate 30 RS

Porsche Design

2021

Android 2019

Huawei Mate 20

Huawei Mate 20 X

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Android 2018

Huawei Mate 10

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Android 2017

Huawei Honor View 20

Huawei Honor View 10

Android 2018

HTC U Ultra Android 2017

HTC Exodus 1 Android 2018

HTC 10

Android 2016

Android 2019

HTC U12+

HTC U19e

smartphone Android

2018

HTC U11

HTC U11+

smartphone

Android 2017

Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Android

Easy Projection

smartphone Android 2018

Easy Projection

smartphone 2020Android

2018

Device name Desktop Mode Device type Release date

Operating

system

HP Elite x3

Honor Magic4, Magic4 Pro,

Magic4 Ultimate

Continuum with

HP Desk Dock,

HP Lap Dock

smartphone

Mobile Desktop

Dock, TwinView

Dock, WiGig®

Dock

Mobile Desktop

Dock, TwinView

Dock, WiGig®

Dock

Mobile Desktop

Dock, TwinView

Dock, WiGig®

Dock

Windows

10 Mobile

2016

Honor 30 Pro

Honor 30 Pro+

Essential Phone

[lower-alpha 1]

2021

Android 2017

BQ Aquaris X2 Android 2018

smartphoneBlackBerry Key2 Android 2018

Asus ZenFone AR

Asus ZenFone Ares

(rebranded Taiwan variant

of ZenFone AR)

Android 2017

Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra

Asus ROG Phone 3 Android 2020

Android 2019Asus ROG Phone II

Asus ROG Phone 5

Asus ROG Phone 5s

smartphone

Android 2021

Honor Magic 3, Pro, Pro+

Android

smartphone Android 2016

smartphone 2020Android

2022

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