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- Page 1 MiniView™ III USB KVM & Peripheral Sharing Switch User Manual (GCS1712/1714)
- Page 3 Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents: Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Appendix (HotKey) Appendix (Troubleshooting) Specification Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView III USB KVMP Switch Premium Bonded USB KVMP cables (2 Cables for 2-Port, 4 Cables for 4-Port) 1 Power Adapter 1 Quick Start Guide 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer. -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Overview The MiniView™ III USB KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2/4 computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor and mouse), and it also allows sharing of up to 127 USB peripheral devices. Before the development of the MiniView III, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. -
Page 7: Features
Features Features - Dual functional switch allows 2 to 4 USB computers to share One USB console as well as up to 127 different USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and hard drives - Conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another through Hot Key or OSD - Independently assign your KVM console and USB devices to any computer - Fully Compliant with USB 1.1 specifications and delivers data at a transmission rate of up to 12 Mbps... -
Page 8: System Requirements
- IOGEAR USB Hub (GUHX104) Expand your USB set up with one of our USB hubs. - 10’ Bonded USB KVM Cable (G2L1203U), 6’ Bonded USB KVM Cables (G2L1201U) - IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and Bluetooth™ products. Please visit our website at www.iogear.com for further information. -
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction to MiniView III USB KVMP The MiniView III USB KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch goes beyond your standard KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for not only extra monitors, keyboards and mice, but also on peripheral devices such as printers, scanner, zip drives, etc. - Page 10 Introduction Front View 1. CPU port indicator/selection buttons 2. On-line LED indicators 3. Selected LED indcators 4. USB Type A console port for USB keyboard and mouse 5. Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously invoke Auto Scan Mode 6. Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously reset the KVM...
- Page 11 Back View 1. Port for power adapter 2. VGA console port for your monitor 3. USB Type A ports for peripheral devices 4. USB Type B ports to connect your computers VIA our premium bonded USB KVM cables 5. VGA ports to connect to your computers VIA our premium bonded USB KVM cables Introduction...
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Page 12: Installation
1. Plug your USB Mouse, USB Keyboard, and Monitor into the console area at the front of the KVMP Switch 2. Plug the Monitor into the console area at the back of the switch, and then the power adapter into the power adapter port. - Page 13 Installation Setup and Installation Step. 2 (Cable Connection) 1. Connect the cables that came with the MiniView™ III USB KVMP switch to the KVMP switch's CPU ports.
- Page 14 Step. 3 (Cable Connection) 1. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniView™ III USB KVMP switch to your computer. 2. Once complete, turn the USB KVMP switch on. 3. Connect the USB peripheral devices to the available device port on KVMP.
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Page 15: Hotkey Operation
Press and release each of the following keys, in order, until complete: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + CPU Port ID, then press [ENTER] to complete the process. III USB KVMP from a single console could not be easier. The switch has three Operation... -
Page 16: Hot Key Summary Table
Operation Assigning USB Peripherals Hot Key Summary Table The two USB device ports can be assigned to any computer connected to the MiniView III through Hot Keys by pressing the following keys in sequence, [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + [F#] (# is the ID of the computer the peripheral is assigned to.) For instance, to assign peripheral for computer 2, press the following keys in sequence, [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + [F2]. -
Page 17: Osd Operation
Operation OSD Operation OSD (On Screen Display) is a menu driven interface to handle the computer and peripheral switching procedures. To activate the OSD, tap [Ctrl] twice. (Note: If using [Ctrl] key conflicts with applications running on any of the computers, you can change the OSD Activation Hot Key to [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] by F10 Set Up. -
Page 18: Osd Navigation
Operation OSD Navigation To exit from the OSD manual at any time, press [ESC]. To assign the console (keyboard, monitor and mouse) to any computer, use F1 and F4 keys to move the CPU Port Highlight Bar through the list. When you reach the desired port, press [ENTER]. -
Page 19: Function Keys
Operation Navigation: To exit from the OSD menu at any time press [ESC] Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move through the list one line at a time Use [PG UP] and [PG DOWN] to move up or down through the list, one screen at a time To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to the desired port and press [ENTER] Function Keys: F1 PREV KVM:... -
Page 20: Osd Operation
Operation F9 AUTO SCAN: OSD Operation Pressing [F9] initiates Auto Scan, in which each computer is displayed for the amount of time set with Scan Duration under the F10 SETUP functions. Press [Space Bar] will stop Auto Scan. (Note: 1. As each computer is scanned, an S appears in front of the Port ID display indicates that it is being scanned. 2. If the scanning stops on an empty port, or on a powered off computer, the monitor will turn blank, mouse and keyboard will have no effect. - Page 21 o l l See Continuous Table Next Page t i s o l l , y f . e l l l i . e l , ) f t i s c i t , t r c t i c t i .
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- Page 23 OSD Security The OSD provides a password security in order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers. To set a password: 1. Press [F10] to bring up the SET UP menu; 2. Move the Highlight Bar to PASSWORD, then press [ENTER]; 3.
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Page 24: Appendix (Hotkey)
Appendix HotKey Commands Summary (Model: GCS1712/1714) -
Page 25: Appendix (Troubleshooting)
If you need further assistance please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. 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 26: Specification
Specification Product Specification (MODEL: GCS1712/1714) c t i... - Page 27 Product Specification Contd. (MODEL: GCS1712/1714) ° 0 ° 0 Specification ; t l...
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Page 28: Radio & Tv Interference Statement
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 29: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION 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 32: Contact Info
Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...
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