User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS632U INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. We hope you enjoy using your MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS, yet another firstrate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®. Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Hotkey Operation Advanced Hotkey Operations Appendix Specification Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents 02 03 05 06 07 08 10 10 19 25 26 27 28 29 Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 2 Overview Introducing the two port MiniViewTM Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR® ­ A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control two USB computers. [. . . ] Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications) 2. 1 Before you begin, make sure that the 2. Plug your speakers into the speaker jack on the GCS632U. power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. NOTE: 2-piece powered speakers only NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into their respective ports on the GCS632U. The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with an icon, located at the bottom of the switch, to indicate which is which. 8 Installation Step. Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions. connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on NOTE: The GCS632U's Power On default is the computers you are installing. to link to the first computer you turn on. NOTE: The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its base is the Por t 1 computer; the computer attached to the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 computer (see p. Repeat the above step for your second computer. 9 3 4 Operation Hotkey Operation The hotkey operations of the KVM assume the use of a PC-Compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC Keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), refer to the section in the manual "Alternate Port Switching Keys" for information on re-configuring the KVM's hotkeys, and page 13 for Mac keyboard operation. Scroll Lock PC keyboard 10 Operation Port Switching To toggle between the two computers, quickly tap the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] NOTE: You can change this hotkey to [ctrl] [ctrl], see page 17 for details. Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 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 11 Operation The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode, and the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate this. On PC-Compatible keyboards this LED is usually located on top right-hand corner. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this procedure must be done quickly and in the time-frame indicated. Num Lock PC keyboard Minus 12 Operation To Invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ ­ ] key for one second 3. Release Minus key [ ­ ] and within one second also release Clear key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode; indicated by blinking of the Caps Locks LED. On some MAC keyboards, this LED is on the Caps Lock key itself. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this procedure must be done quickly and in the time-frame indicated. 13 Operation Clear Minus Mac keyboard 14 Operation NOTE: If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal, refer to the next page for instructions on changing the hotkey invocation keys. Switching Ports You may also switch ports on the KVM by doing the following: When Hotkey Mode is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended ­ only Hotkey compliant keystrokes can be input. At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit Hotkey mode. [. . . ] To change the keyboard operating platform, do the following: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the desired port 2. Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached at 866-946-4327 or by email support@iogear. com. 27 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. [. . . ]