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Table of Contents Quick Installation Installation Figure Installing the Software Status Indication on Taskbar Features Troubleshooting Windows and Mac Sleep Mode Windows Mac OS Hotkey Control Problems in Mac OS X Warranty and Product Registration 15-06-170-933487_EN.indd 2 6/23/2015 2:01:27 PM...
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Installing the USB Sharing Application: • Insert the application CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive to start the installation process. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download the software from Tripp Lite’s website at www.tripplite.com/support.
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USB scanner or USB hard drive. However, it does not apply to a mouse or keyboard. If it is necessary to access multiple computers wth one mouse, keyboard or monitor, use a Tripp Lite KVM switch. 2) When using the USB Peripheral Sharing Switch to share a USB storage device, you must first eject the device before switching ports in order to avoid any data loss.
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Troubleshooting Windows and Mac Sleep Mode Problems may occur in Windows or Mac Sleep Mode. If so, the icon on the Taskbar will be green on multiple PCs. If you experience this type of problem, disconnect and reconnect the USB Peripheral Sharing Switch to make it work again.
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Troubleshooting • Once inside the Power Options window, choose “Never” from the “Put the computer to sleep” dropdown. Mac OS X • Select System Preferences, then click on the Energy Saver icon. 15-06-170-933487_EN.indd 6 6/23/2015 2:01:32 PM...
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Troubleshooting • Once inside the Energy Saver window, slide the sleep mode bar to “Never”. Hotkey Control Problems in Mac OS X When you use the hotkey ALT + F11 to control USB Sharing in Mac OS X, turn on the “Function” keys in the Keyboard window, then turn off the “Sticky”...
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1-Year Limited Warranty TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products.
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