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• Switching Software CD • 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 fully supports any PC or Mac...
Installing your Switch Before you begin, make sure that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly with both computers, and that both computers are powered on. 1. Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to your first computer. 2. Insert the included software CD into your first computer, and double-click on the “KVM”...
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7. Connect one set of cables to the monitor and USB ports on your first computer. Wait for your computer to recognize the new USB device (the Switch). Then connect the other set of cables to the monitor and USB ports on your second computer. You are now ready to use your Switch.
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. You can switch access to your other computer using a desktop icon or a keyboard hot-key sequence.
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FAQs What operating systems does the Switch support? The Switch supports Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista; Mac OS X v10.3 and higher; and Linux. What type of mice and keyboards does the Switch support? The Switch provides full enumeration of USB peripherals, allowing it to support all USB-based keyboards and mice, including all special-function keys.
Troubleshooting 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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• Make sure that the drivers for your keyboard are installed on your computers. • Connect the Switch USB cable directly to a USB port on your computer. • Enable USB support on your BIOS. • Uninstall all other keyboard drivers from your computers. •...
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• Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer. (Rebooting may be necessary when trying this.) • Try a different mouse. When I switch from one computer to another, mouse movement is completely erratic. • Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver installed. •...
Belkin 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 for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin...
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Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim. Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin...
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IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.