User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS1744

[. . . ] MiniViewTM Dual View USB KVMP Switch User Manual (GCS1742 / GCS1744) ® 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the industry's most feature-rich dual display KVMs, with USB peripheral sharing and audio technology. You'll save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, as well as USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and more. Up to 127 USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users. [. . . ] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The USB hub and audio focus remain where they are. Brings only the USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The KVM and audio focus remain where they are. Brings only the audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The KVM and USB hub focus remain where they are. Brings the KVM and USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. Brings the KVM and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. Brings the USB hub and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The KVM focus remains where it is. Note: The n stands for the computer's Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations. 20 Hotkey Operation Auto Scanning Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [ Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] [Scroll Lock] [ Scroll Lock] [A] [n] [Enter] Action OSD Operation Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. The value for n can be 1 to 99. Note: · While Auto Scan is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended ­ only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be entered. You must exit Auto Scan mode to regain normal console control. · Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus doesn't switch. 21 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Setting Mode Invoking Hotkey Mode For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To Invoke Hotkey Mode (PC-Compatible keyboard): 1. Press and hold Num Lock key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ - ] for one second 3. Release Minus key [ - ] and within one second also release Num Lock key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode; indicated by blinking of the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs on the top right-hand corner. Num Lock Minus PC keyboard 22 Hotkey Operation To invoke Hotkey Mode (Mac keyboards): 1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ - ] for one second 3. [. . . ] As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel. 37 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue or cancel. [. . . ]