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• 2-Port KVM Switch with Cabling (PS/2) • User Guide Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Cabling. The Switch is easy to set up and use, and comes with everything you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your two computers.
System Requirements Monitor The Switch supports LCD and CRT monitors with VGA connections. You can also use your DVI-I monitor with the Switch by connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI cable. The Switch does not support direct DVI connections from monitors. VGA connection Keyboard/Mouse The Switch supports PS/2-based keyboards and mice.
Installing your Switch Before you begin, make sure that both computers are powered off. 1. Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the Switch. Installing your Switch...
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2. Connect the cables to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports on your two computers. 3. Power on your computers. You are now ready to use your Switch. Installing your Switch...
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Using your Switch When you power up your computers, your first computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use that computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. To switch access to your other computer, press the “SCROLL LOCK” key twice on your keyboard, followed by the up arrow key.
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What operating systems does the Switch support? The Switch supports Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista; and Linux. What type of mice does the Switch support? The Switch supports PS/2 mice from many manufacturers including Belkin, Microsoft , Logitech , and Kensington ®...
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Does the Switch allow me to transfer files from one computer to another computer? No, the Switch allows you to share peripherals between computers (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). To share or transfer files between computers, you will need a networking switch. Does the Switch require an AC adapter? No, no additional power supply is required for the Switch to function properly.
Troubleshooting Monitor Support Monitor Support I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor. • Check that all video cables are inserted properly. • Check that the monitor you are using supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your computer. •...
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Mouse Support Mouse Support My mouse is lost when I switch to a different computer. • Check that your mouse cable is connected properly to the Switch. Tighten any loose connections. • Attach the mouse directly to the computer with which you are experiencing mouse problems.
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General Support General Support My computer does not boot up when connected to the Switch, but works fine when I connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse directly to it. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Switch and the computer.
Belkin International, Inc., warrants the Belkin product for three years. What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the...
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Belkin product to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin International, Inc., Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.