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Belkin Components F1D104-USB - OMNIVIEW SE 4-Port READ BEFORE INSTALLATION Tech Notes: 1) Windows 98/98 SE systems o HID (Human Interface Device) driver must be installed prior to using the USB KVM switch. To install the HID driver, first connect a USB keyboard and mice directly to computer (before installing KVM switch) then follow the Windows installation instructions, this will install the HID device driver and allow the use of the KVM switch.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components® 4-Port USB KVM Switch! Now you can control up to four different USB computers on any operating system! With exclusive Time-Delay Technology, USB switching is seamless and errorfree. The built-in USB to PS/2 converter allows users to work on a standard PS/2 keyboard and take advantage of hot key switching and On-Screen Display.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Package Contents • 4-Port USB KVM Switch F1D104-USB • 12VDC, 1.
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P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 4 Installation Instructions Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper system functionality. Do not power down any of your computers, and do not unplug any PS/2 or USB keyboard or mouse device just yet. Doing so may cause you unnecessary reboots and other hassles. First, connect your monitor to the monitor port at the back of the USB KVM.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 5 Installation Instructions (continued) Front View USB KVM PS/2 Mouse OmniView USBKVMSWITCH USB Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Connecting a Windows-based PC to the USB KVM Switch Using a USB KVM Cable Kit (Belkin F3X1895-XX), connect the VGA and USB cables to an empty port at the back of the USB KVM. HDDB15 F3X1895-XX USB “A” USB “B” Connect the other ends of the USB KVM Cable to the appropriate ports at the back of your PC.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 6 Installation Instructions (continued) Once you have plugged in the USB cable, Windows® will detect the built-in 4-port hub, PS/2 Keyboard, and Mouse I/F. Even if Windows® asks for drivers, the drivers are built in. The USB KVM uses standard HID-Class (Human Interface Device) drivers. So all you need to do is keep hitting "NEXT" until Windows® loads the drivers.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 7 Installation Instructions (continued) Make sure no boxes are checked. Click NEXT Click NEXT You’re done! Click FINISH.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 8 Installation Instructions (continued) Connecting a Macintosh® to the USB KVM Switch Using a USB KVM Cable Kit (Belkin F3X1895-XX), connect the VGA and USB cables to an empty port at the back of the USB KVM. Rear View USB KVM HDDB15 F3X1895-XX USB “A” USB “B” Connect the other ends of the USB KVM Cable to the appropriate ports at the back of your Mac. When connecting the USB cable, plug it into an unused USB port.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 9 Usage Connecting USB Devices to the built-in 4-Port hub When you connect any USB device to the 4-port hub, that device will be switched when you switch computers. For instance, a USB Camera will be connected to computer 2 when you switch from computer 1 to computer 2.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 10 Usage (continued) The SELECT Button: OmniView USBKVMSWITCH Pressing the SELECT button cycles you through all the ports, including inactive ports. Keyboard hot key commands (REQUIRES PS/2 KEYBOARD): You can also conveniently command the USB KVM to switch ports through simple keyboard key sequences. To send commands to the USB KVM, the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 11 Usage (continued) AutoScan Mode: Enable AutoScan mode To enable AutoScan mode, press [SCROLL LOCK] [SCROLL LOCK] [0]. In AutoScan mode, the USB KVM remains on one port for a number of seconds, before switching to the next. This time interval is set in the On-Screen Display menu. NOTE: There is no mouse or keyboard control in this mode. This is necessary to prevent errors.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 12 Usage (continued) The main OnScreen Display menu is shown on the right. It shows the currently selected BANK. If you have only one USB KVM, it will say “BANK 0”. The current selected port is shown in RED. “✹” indicates that the computer connected to that port is powered up. The current selected port is shown in RED.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 13 Usage (continued) • You can navigate through the active ports by using the arrow keys. The On-Screen Display menu will only allow you to move to active ports. NOTE: If a computer is connected and is powered up, but the On-Screen Display menu does not display a “✹”, you will have to RESET the USB KVM to re-detect the powered computers. Simply press the reset button at the back of the USB KVM. • Pressing the [INSERT] key allows you to rename the port.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Usage (continued) SCAN TIME: SCAN TIME: Amount of time the USB KVM stays on one port before switching to the next port when in Scan Mode. DISPLAY TIME: Amount of time the On-Screen Display menu or Port Name remains displayed on-screen after making a port selection.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 15 Troubleshooting Monitor/Video Problems: Q: I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor. A: • Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly. • Your resolution and/or refresh rate is extremely high, or your cable is too long. Replace your VGA cables with coaxial double-shielded cables such as Belkin A3H981-XX. • Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly.
P73428-F1D104-USB-man.qxd 6/14/00 11:02 AM Page 16 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F1D104-USB to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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