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Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ATEN is a registered trademark of ATEN Technology, Inc. IOGEAR is a registered trademark of ATEN Technology, Inc. ATEN Technology makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
One MiniView KVM switch Two or four sets of custom cables, depending on the model. G-CS12 comes with two cables while G-CS14 comes with four. One User Manual One Quick-Start Setup Guide Note: If your computers use AT keyboard connectors, please contact us for a free set of PS/2-AT adapters.
Installation …………………..………… Operation ………………………….……. Manual Port Selection HotKey Port Selection …………….………. Auto Scan Mode …………………………... Next/Last Mode ……………………….……. Appendix A ……………………………… Specifications Appendix B ……………………………… 11 11 Troubleshooting Appendix C ………………………………. Contacting IOGEAR Appendix D ………………………………. Radio Interference / Warranty...
KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView provides two convenient methods to access connected computers.
Features Features Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech MouseMan+, FirstMouse+, IBM Scroll Point Mouse and many others Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting Hot pluggable – add or remove connected PCs without powering off the MiniView Full Plug-n-Play monitor support Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock status is saved and restored when switching ports Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440...
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You cannot use an AT-PS/2 adapter at the end that plugs into the MiniView The MiniView supports PS/2 mice only. Please note that PS/2-serial converters will not afford proper functionality with your MiniView KVM switch.
Installation Installation Before you begin, make sure that the computers you’re going to connect to the MiniView are turned off. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the console port connectors of the MiniView Use the extender cables (as described in the Hardware Requirements and Unpacking sections) to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the PCs to the MiniView...
This is not the case. Simply use one of the port selection methods described below to switch to the active PC on a different port. Manual Port Selection...
Operation Operation... Hot Key Port Selection Hot Key navigation allows you to select the active PC directly from the keyboard, instead of having to manually select it by pressing the Port Selection button. The MiniView provides several Hot Key navigation features: Active port selection Auto Scan Mode Last/Next Mode...
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Operation... Operation... Auto Scan Mode: The Auto Scan feature automatically switches between the connected PCs at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. To invoke Auto Scan Mode, key in the following Hot Key combination: 2-Port MiniView Press and release the Left Shift key, then press and...
Operation Next/Last Mode: The Last/Next feature is provided to enable you to quickly switch back and forth between computers in order to monitor them manually, instead of using Auto Scan Mode. This method lets you monitor a particular computer for as long or as little as you like - as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which switches after a fixed interval.
If the problem persists, try using a different mouse or a different mouse driver. The MiniView G-CS12 and G-CS14 were designed to operate only with PS/2 mice and A serial mouse or PS/2 computers. PS/2-to-serial adapters will...
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Appendix Appendix C C Contacting IOGEAR In the event that your MiniView fails to function properly, or you wish to contact us for any other reason, here are a few ways to contact us. IOGEAR 16560 Aston Street Irvine, CA 92606...
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Appendix Appendix D D Radio & TV Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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IOGEAR 16560 Aston Street Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: (949) 250-1260 Toll Free: (888) 999-2836 Fax: (949) 250-1262 www.iogear.com info@iogear.com...
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