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IOGear MINIVIEW GCS632U Installation Manual

Micro usb plus 2-port kvm switch with built-in kvm cables and audio support
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MiniView ™ Micro USB Plus
2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support
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  • Page 1 MiniView ™ Micro USB Plus 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support Installation Manual (GCS632U) ®...
  • Page 2 ©2005 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0089b ® ® ® IOGEAR , the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR ® ® Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered ®...
  • Page 3 Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR ’s MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS ® switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ○ Overview ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Features ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Requirements ○ ○ ○ Introduction ○ ○ ○ ○ Installation ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Operation ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Hotkey Operation ○...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support, it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR ® made a huge breakthrough in supporting...
  • Page 7 When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR ®...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers. • 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup. • Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. • Full support for Mac and Sun systems. •...

  • Page 9: Requirements

    Requirements Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A USB Keyboard • A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be con- nected to the system: •...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction 1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications) 2. KVM Cables 3. Console Ports 4. Speaker Jack...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Step. 1 Before you begin, make sure that the power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.
  • Page 12 Installation Step. 2 Plug the USB, video, and speaker connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on the computers you are installing. NOTE: The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its base is the Por t 1 computer;...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Hotkey Operation The hotkey operations of the KVM assume the use of a PC-Compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC Keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), refer to the section in the manual “...
  • Page 14 Operation Port Switching To toggle between the two computers, quickly tap the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] NOTE: You can change this hotkey to [ctrl] [ctrl], see page 17 for details. Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard To Invoke Hotkey Mode...
  • Page 15 The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode, and the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate this. On PC-Compatible keyboards this LED is usually located on top right-hand corner. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this procedure must be done quickly and in the time-frame indicated.
  • Page 16 Operation To Invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ – ] key for one second 3. Release Minus key [ – ] and within one second also release Clear key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode;...
  • Page 17 Operation Clear Minus Mac keyboard...
  • Page 18 Operation NOTE: If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal, refer to the next page for instructions on changing the hotkey invocation keys. When Hotkey Mode is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended –...
  • Page 19 Auto Scan Mode 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See page 11-13) 2. Press and release the [A] key Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit. NOTE: While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended.
  • Page 20 Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The por t switching keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. If you have a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), change the port switching keys by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 21 Operation Restore Defaults To restore the GCS632U to its factory default settings, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 2. Press and release [R] key. 3. Press [Enter] The GCS632U’s factory default settings are as follows:...

  • Page 22: Advanced Hotkey Operations

    Operation Multi Platform (Mac, Sun, Win) and Multi Language Setup The default port settings are for a Windows Compatible operating platform, and US English keyboard language code (Refer to the previous section). Some multi platform operations require you to change the Keyboard platform in order to fully support all the functions under that particular platform.
  • Page 23 Operation Using a PC keyboard to control a Window based PC Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Keyboard Platform Auto Auto...
  • Page 24 Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS632U default configuration is for a PC-Compatible keyboard operating platform. To change the keyboard operating platform, do the following: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the desired port 2. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 3.
  • Page 25 Operation After completing a setting, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys.
  • Page 26 Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions keyboard. corresponding functions are shown in the table to the right.
  • Page 27 List Hotkey Settings To see a list of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor (such as Notepad, Textedit, or Word) 2. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 3. Press F4 to ‘paste’ the KVM configuration on your text editor USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be...

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Appendix LED Display Table Activity On (Steady) Flashing (On and Off Equal) Indication Port is not selected Port is connected to an active computer Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode...

  • Page 29: Specification

    Specification...

  • Page 30: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and trouble- shooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 31: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMEN- TATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 33: Contact Info

    ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P)949.453.8782 • (F)949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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