Belkin F1DG102W - Flip Wireless KVM Installation Instructions

Package Contents
• Wireless Remote
• KVM Switch with Cables
• Audio Extension Cable
• Battery
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Flip Wireless KVM Switch.
Flip is easy to set up and use, and comes with everything you need to
share one monitor, keyboard, mouse, and one set of speakers between
your two computers. No additional cables or software are required.
The diagram below shows a typical Flip Wireless setup. The wireless
remote sits on your desk. Your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and
speakers plug into the KVM switch, and the KVM switch connects to
your two computers.
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System Requirements
Monitor
Flip supports any monitor with a VGA connection. You can also use
your DVI-I monitor with Flip by connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI
cable. Flip does not support direct DVI connections from monitors.
VGA connection
Keyboard/Mouse
Flip supports any keyboard and mouse with a USB connection.
USB connection
Computers
Flip can be used with any PC or Mac desktop or notebook computer
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that supports USB keyboard and mouse connections, and that runs on
one of these operating systems:
• Windows 2000, XP, 2003, or Vista
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• Mac OS X v10.0 and above
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• Linux
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System Requirements 2
Installing your Flip
Before you begin, make sure that your USB keyboard and mouse work
properly with both computers.
1. Power on your computers.
2. Connect your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers to the KVM
switch. Insert the battery into the wireless remote (positive side
facing out), and place the remote on your desk within 10 feet of the
KVM switch.
Flip Tip:
Use the included fastener strip to attach
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the remote to your monitor, keyboard,
desk, or other item.
3. Connect one set of cables to the monitor, USB, and speaker ports
on your first computer. Wait for your computer to recognize the
new USB device (Flip). Then connect the other set of cables to the
monitor, USB, and speaker ports on your second computer. If the
cable is not long enough to connect to your speaker port, use the
included audio extension cable.
You are now ready to use your Flip.
Flip Tip:
Keep the KVM switch behind your
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computers to keep your desk free of
cable clutter.
Using your Flip
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, mouse,
and speakers.
To switch access to your other computer, simply press the remote.
Your other computer's desktop will appear on your monitor. You are
now ready to use your other computer as if it were directly connected
to your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. Press the remote
each time you want to switch access from one computer to the other.
Optional Software
You can install software onto your computers that will allow you to
flip between computers using a desktop icon or keyboard hot-key
sequence. The software will also allow you to listen to music files
on one computer while you work on the other. To download the free
software, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/flip.
The software can be used with computers that run on one of these
operating systems:
• Windows 2000, XP, 2003, or Vista
• Mac OS X v10.3 and above
Note: For a list of frequently asked questions and troubleshooting
tips, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/flip.
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