User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS124U INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] The MiniViewTM II USB KVM provides two convenient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via the push button selection switches located on the unit's front panel, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or OSD (On Screen Display). Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. We hope you enjoy using your MiniViewTM II USB KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR. Table of Contents Table of Contents: Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Appendix (HotKey) 02 03 04 06 07 10 13 22 24 26 27 Specification Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Package Contents This package contains: 1 1 1 4 1 1 MiniViewTM II USB KVM Switch (GCS124U) User Manual Registration Card Premium Bonded USB KVM cables (2-4ft & 2-6ft) Power Adapter Quick Start Guide If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer. 2 Overview Overview The MiniViewTM II USB KVM Switch (GCS124U) is a control unit that allows access to four computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the MiniView II, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. [. . . ] Plug the power adapter into the power adapter port. 10 Installation Setup and Installation Step. Connect the cables that came with the MiniViewTM II USB KVM switch to the KVM switch's CPU ports. 11 Installation Setup and Installation Step. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniViewTM II USB KVM switch to your computer. Once complete, turn the USB KVM switch on. Then turn on the power to the connected computers. 12 Operation Operation Controlling the computers on your MiniViewTM II USB KVM (GCS124U) from a single console could not be easier. The switch has three port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers. - Manual Port Selection - HotKey Port Selection - Daisy Chain Port Selection Selecting the Active Port Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (1-4). You can directly access any computer connected to the KVM with a hotkey combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port. Press and release each of the following keys, in order, until complete · [control] Press the control key once · [1, 2, 3, 4] Enter the number of the port you wish to switch to. · [ENTER] Pressing enter completes the port selection process Forward/Back mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular post for as long or as little as you like as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Last/Next Mode, press the following keys. Press and release [F1] twice to move Back through the USB KVM Ports 2. Press and release [F4] twice to move FORWARD through the USB KVM Ports 13 Operation Operation cont. Once scanning begins it will continue until you press the spacebar or the round button on the front of the USB KVM. The port last seen during the scan will become the active port. NOTE: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect none of the basic keyboard keys will function until you end the auto scan. OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle PC switching Procedures. All operations start from the OSD Main Screen. To activate the OSD, Tap the CTRL key twice, [ctrl][ctrl]. NOTE: If using the control key conflicts with applications running on any of the Computers, you can change the OSD Activation Hotkey to [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]. The OSD always starts in LIST view with the Highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed. The Port Number (PN) for each computer is shown in the left most column on the list. You can directly access any port by using Navigation keys to move the Highlight bar to the desired port and press [ENTER]. The computers port number is derived from the CPU port (1-4) on the GCS124U back panel that the computer is connected to. For example to access a computer connected to port 3 you would move up or down the list with the arrow keys and press enter once port 3 is highlighted. [. . . ] Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Technical Support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm PST and can be reached at 949-428-1111. 23 Specification Product Specification Function Power Consumption Computer Connections Port Selection LEDs USB type A Port 1 USB Mouse Port (type A) - Console Connectors USB type B Port Video 4 VGA (HD15M) Ports - Computer Scan Intervals 5 & 15 Second 4 USB type B ports (Mouse and Keyboard shared port) - Computer 1 VGA (HD15F) Port - Console (MODEL: GCS124) Specification DC 9V, 600mA 4 USB enabled computers (up to 64 when daisychained) Push button Switches; Hotkeys, OSD 4 (Green) & 4 (neon Blue) 1 USB Keyboard Port (type A) - Console 24 Specification Function Resolution Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Housi ng Weight Dimension (LxWxH) Specification 1920 x 1440 5° ~ 40°C -20° ~ 40°C 0 - 80% RH Metal 2. 9 lb 8. 8 x 6. 0 x 2. 0 in 25 Radio & TV Interference Statement Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!!This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. 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