Using Your Kvm; Switching Between Computers - Belkin KVM for Mac mini User Manual

Using your KVM

Switching Between Computers

After you install your KVM and power-on your computers, the first computer desktop to
appear on your monitor will be your Mac mini. The number "1" on the front of KVM will be lit.
You can now use your Mac mini as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
There are three methods you can use to switch between your connected computers:
• Touch-sensitive button
• Desktop icon
• Keyboard hot keys
Touch-Sensitive Button:
To switch access to your other computer, simply push the
KVM. After about three seconds, your other computer's desktop will appear on your monitor.
The number "2" on the front of your KVM will be lit. You are now ready to use your other
computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
To switch back to your Mac mini, simply push the
Desktop Icon:
You can also switch from one computer to the next by using the
computer's desktop. For Mac OS computers, this icon will be available in the menu bar in the
upper-right corner of your screen once you successfully install the switching software (see
"Installing Switching Software"). For Windows-based computers, the icon will appear in the
taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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button on the front of your
button again on your KVM.
icon on your
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To switch computers, click once on the
icon (for Windows-based computers). You will have three switching options to choose from.
To switch all your connected peripherals to the next computer, select "Switch Host". To switch
only your speakers to the next computer, select "Switch Audio". This feature allows you to
listen to your music files on one computer while you work on the other computer. To switch
only your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the next computer, select "Switch Control".
(See chart below.)
Desktop Icon Switching Options
Selection Function
Switch All Switches your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers
Switch Audio Switches your speakers only
Switch Video Switches your monitor, keyboard, and mouse only
icon (for Mac OS computers) or right-click on the
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