User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS82B

[. . . ] The MiniViewTM SE provides two convenient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily using the push button selection switch located on the unit's top panel, or 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 SE KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR. Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Appendix Specification Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents: 22 02 03 04 05 06 08 11 16 19 21 Table of Contents Package Contents This package contains: 1 1 1 4 2 1 MiniViewTM SE KVM Switch (GCS82B or GCS84B) User Manual Warranty/Registration Card 6' Premium Bonded KVM Cables (GCS84B) 6' Premium Bonded KVM Cables (GCS82B) Quick Start Guide If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer. 2 Overview Overview The MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2/4 computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor and mouse). Before development of the MiniView SE, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. [. . . ] Console Video Connector 1 2 The cable from your monitor plugs in here 2. Computer Port Connections The extender cables that connect back to the mouse, keyboard, and video ports on the computers plug in here. Each port is identified by an appropriate icon. 3. In order to have the console's keyboard and mouse control notebook computers that only have one PS/2 port you can use a two PS/2 port to USB adapter, such as the IOGEAR GUC100KM, where you would plug the extender cable's keyboard and mouse connectors into the adapter's PS/2 ports, then plug the adapter's USB cable into the computer's USB port. Ordinary PS/2 to USB changers commonly sold in computer shops will not work with this KVM switch. 7 Installation Setup and Installation Front optional Back Step. 1 * Before you begin, please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off. · Plug your Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor into the console area on the KVM. Then plug the power adapter port (optional). 8 Installation Setup and Installation Step. 2 · Connect the cables that came with the MiniViewTM SE KVM Switch to the KVM's computer ports. 9 Installation Setup and Installation To keyboard and mouse ports To VGA ports Step. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniViewTM SE KVM to your computers. Then turn on the power of connected computers. You are now ready to take full advantage of your new KVM 10 Operation Operation Controlling the computers on your MiniViewTM SE KVM (GCS82B & GCS84B) from a single console could not be easier. The switch has two port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers. · Manual Port Selection · Hot Key Port Selection Manual Port Selection With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate button to select your desired CPU. The front LED lights indicate which computers are in use and which ones are selected. This makes for easy port navigation. Hot Key Port Selection Hot Key Navigation allows you to select the active computer directly from the keyboard instead of having to manually select the ports from the KVM itself. The MiniViewTM SE KVM provides three Hot Key navigation features. · Active Port Selection · Auto Scan Mode · Last/Next Mode (GCS84B only) 11 Operation Selecting the Active Port (GCS82B only) You can toggle between the two PCs by pressing and releasing the left or right control key twice [ctrl]+[ctrl] (GCS84B only) Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (1-4). You can directly access any computer connected to the KVM with a hot key combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port. · Press each of the following keys, in order, holding them down until all three are depressed. [Alt+Ctrl+Shift] · Key in the appropriate port number (1, 2, 3, 4) · Press [ENTER] to complete your selection Note: The combination must be on the same side of the keyboard (i. e. Left [ctrl]+left[Alt]+left[shift]) 12 Operation Auto Scan Mode The MiniViewTM SE KVM's auto scan feature automatically switches between the connected CPUs at regular 5-second intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to switch the ports yourself. (GCS82B) To invoke the Auto Switch feature press and release the left shift key then do the same with the right shift key in succession of each other. [. . . ] 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 949-453-8782. 18 Specification Specifications Function Power Consumption Computer Connections Port Selection LEDs On Specification 180mW(GCS82B) / 360mW(GCS84B) 2(GCS82B) 4(GCS84B) Pushbutton Switches; Hot Keys 2 (Orange) GCS82B; 4 (Orange) GCS84B 2 (Green) GCS82B; 4 (Green) GCS84B 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU por ts(GCS82B) 4 x 4 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU por ts(GCS84B) 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU por ts(GCS82B) 4 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU por ts(GCS84B) 1 x HDB-15 female - Console 2 x HDB- 15 male - CPU Por ts(GCS82B) 4 x HDB- 15 male - CPU Por ts(GCS84B) Keyboard Connectors Mouse Video 19 Specifications Specifications Function Scan Interval Resolution Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Housing Weight Dimensions (LxWxH) Specification 5 Seconds 2048 x 1536, DDC, DDC2, DDC2B 5 ~ 40° C -20 ~ 60° C 0 - 80% RH Metal 1. 3 lbs(GCS82B) / 1. 7lbs(GCS84B) 5. 5" x 2" x 3. 5" (GCS82B) 8. 25" x 2" x 3. 5" (GCS84B) 20 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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