User guide

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the AdderView Omega. It allows you to
control two computers using a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Unlike other switches, AdderView Omega also allows you to switch
your microphone and speaker connections.
Key features
• Control two PCs using a single keyboard, monitor, mouse, speaker
set and microphone.
• Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures
problem free computer boot-up.
• No mains power needed – AdderView Omega draws its power
from the connected computers for maximum convenience.
• Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 2048 x
1536 @ 85Hz with an excellent video transfer characteristic – high
bandwidth and low distortion.
• Mixed PS2/USB computer connections supported as standard - the
common (controlling) keyboard and mouse are PS/2 style.
• Unique flash upgrade facility, using only the keyboard port, to add
support for new features.
• Password security prevents unauthorized use.
• Channel switching controlled by top panel Omega button,
keyboard or mouse.
• Supports all common mouse models, including wheel mice such as
the Microsoft
®
IntelliMouse.
• Compatible with all major software including Windows
®
3.x, 95,
98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux (all versions), OS/2,
Novell
®
, Mac
®
OS and Sun
®
OS.
• Compatible with PC’s, laptops, RS6000, Alpha
®
, SGI, Mac
®
(USB)
and Sun
®
(USB).
To create the AdderView Omega we have drawn upon our many years
of designing and producing our professional switches for large data
centers. We hope that you will find AdderView Omega
straightforward to install and easy to use.
AdderView Omega
Computer 1
Computer 2
Common keyboard, monitor,
mouse and audio