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Package Contents This package contains: • 1 4-Port KVM Switch (two cables built-in) • 2 Detachable custom KVM cables • 1 User Manual • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
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Overview Introducing the four port 4-Port USB 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 up to four USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse &...
Features • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. • Two 6’ long molded-in cables to simplify setup, with two additional detachable cables to reduce clutter. • Share your multimedia speakers among the connected computers. •...
System requirement Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A USB Keyboard • A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: •...
1) Port LEDs 2) USB Keyboard Port 3) USB Mouse Port 4) VGA Monitor Port 5) Stereo Speaker Port 6) USB Plug (black) 7) VGA Plug (blue) 8) Audio Plug (light green) 9) Custom KVM Plug (dark green) Introduction...
1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into the correct USB ports on the side of the switch. If using a wireless keyboard and mouse whose receiver has only one USB plug, make sure it is inserted into the keyboard port and not the mouse port. 2.
Operation Switching between computers (Toggle keys) By default, all of the following commands begin by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice. A few PC keyboards and all Apple keyboards do not have a [Scroll Lock] key. If you have one of these keyboards you must use the alternate toggle key of [Control] instead.
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Operation mouse) to the exact port number typed. The number must be between 1 and 4, and you must use the numbers across the top of the keyboard, not the number pad. The sound will not switch, allowing you to remain listening to the same computer as before.
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Operation Advanced Hotkeys You may enter advanced hotkey mode by pressing and holding [Num Lock] on the number pad, then pressing the [-] key on the number pad and immediately releasing both keys. On Apple keyboards the [Clear] key on the number pad should be used in place of [Num Lock]. If you have done this correctly the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights on the keyboard should begin flashing.
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Operation [HKM] [A] (number) [Enter] – This will put the switch into Auto Scan mode, disabling the keyboard and mouse but switching the display every few seconds to the next computer. The number typed in determines the number of seconds the switch will remain on each port. Press [Esc] or [Space] to cancel Auto Scan mode.
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Operation [HKM] [X] [Enter] – This will disable all toggle key functions. Neither [Scroll Lock] nor [Control] will allow you to change ports until this command is entered again. [HKM] [R] [Enter] – This will reset all KVM settings to their defaults.
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Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys.
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Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The corresponding functions are shown in the table to the right.
Function Specification CPU Ports Port Selection Hotkeys 4 x Type-A (M) Connectors 4 x HDB-15 (M) Speaker 4 x Audio Jack (M) Console Keyboard 1 x Type-A (F) Connectors Mouse 1 x Type-A (F) 1 x HDB-15 (F) Speaker 1 x Audio Jack (F) LEDs 4 x Green Keyboard / Mouse Emulation...
Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
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