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Dual DVI USB KVM Switch 2 Port Dual DVI USB KVM Switch 4 Port Dual DVI USB KVM Switch SV231DVIDDU Instruction Manual SV431DVIDDU *SV431DVIDDU Shown - Actual product may vary from photo...
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I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Dual DVI USB KVM Switch. Providing simple, centralized control of multiple computers from a single display and USB peripheral set...
Instruction Manual H H a a r r d d w w a a r r e e G G u u i i d d e e Front Panel Rear panel SV431DVIDDU shown - actual product may vary from photo I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Please note: Some older computers might require that the USB option be manually enabled in the BIOS, prior to being able to use any USB devices.
Instruction Manual Installing the KVM Switcher Software Please note: The Switcher Software provides an alternative way to operate KVM functions in addition to the original hardware hotkeys. If you are satisfied with the hardware hotkeys, software installation is not necessary. Also note: The Windows switcher software is recommended for systems using Windows 98SE or later.
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Instruction Manual LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK keys are available for selection) and you’ll hear a beep for selection confirmation. The new preceding sequence can now be used to execute hotkey commands. Switcher Software Right-click the KVM Switcher icon (shown below) to launch the operation menu, then select whichever PC is available for switching.
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Instruction Manual In Windows : Configuration Operation Dialog Box Menu In MAC OS : Operation Configuration Menu Dialog Box Please note that in addition to the hotkeys as configured in the software interface, you can still use the original “hardware” hotkeys: Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk]* + [ScrLk] * + Command key(s) * User-definable = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK Using Auto-scan...
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Instruction Manual KVM Switcher configuration Right-click the KVM Switcher icon and select Settings (Windows) or Preferences (Mac) or double-click the icon to bring up the configuration dialog box. Specifying Hotkeys You can specify the command key as needed, by entering it within the configuration utility. For example, you can specify the hotkey for switching to PC 1 as CTRL - ALT - A by typing an A (not case-sensitive) in the editable field.
Instruction Manual Keyboard Hotkey Commands Command Name Hotkey Sequence Description Switches access to the computer connected to the Select active computer [ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[ x ] corresponding port number on the KVM. ([ x ]= a number on the keyboard) Switches which corresponding port number has access Select USB hub control [ScrLk]+[ScrLk]+[F x ] to the to the devices connected to the KVM’s USB hub.
W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
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