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User Manual Flip for Mac mini ®
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Package Contents . . . . . 01 Flip Features . . . . . . . . . . 02 Display Diagrams . . . . . 04 Specifications . . . . . . . . . 05 What you Need to Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Flip for Mac mini from Belkin. Flip lets you share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another PC or Mac computer. Designed to organize and save your desk space, Flip stacks neatly under your Mac mini and features built-in cables to reduce desktop clutter. It saves you money on additional peripherals while providing great convenience with easy-to-use, advanced features.
Introduction Flip Features Stackable Design Flip is designed to stack directly below or on top of your Mac mini, to help you save valuable desktop space. Audio Support Flip allows you to share one set of speakers between your two computers so you won’t need to unplug and reconnect your speakers every time you switch access from one computer to the next.
Introduction High Video Resolution Flip is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@65Hz so you can use the latest in video display technology for both your computers. LED Indicators Flip features two white LEDs on the front panel to let you know which computer is currently being accessed, and one red LED to indicate when the mute button has been activated. Multi-Platform Support Flip is fully compatible with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer.
Introduction Display Diagrams Front Volume Down Disk Eject Volume Mute Volume Up Switch Computers Back Power Jack VGA Monitor Port Introduction | 04 Built-In Cables USB Keyboard Port USB Mouse/ Device Port Speaker Jack
Introduction Specifications Flip for Mac mini Part No.: Computers Supported: Monitors Supported: Max. Resolution Support: Monitor Connection: Keyboard Input: Mouse Input: Stereo Audio Input: Capacitive Buttons: LED Indicators: Built-In Cables: Cable Length: Enclosure: Power Adapter: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Humidity: Warranty: F1DM102U 2 CRT and LCD (with VGA connector or adapter) Up to 2048x1536@65Hz VGA (HDDB15) USB Type A USB Type A 3.
What you Need to Get Started Equipment Requirements Flip comes with all the tools you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another computer. No additional cables or software are required. Monitor Flip supports any LCD or CRT monitor with a VGA connection (HDDB15). You can also use your DVI monitor with Flip by connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI connector. Flip does not support direct DVI connections from monitors.
How to Install your Flip Note: Before installing your Flip, verify that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly with your Mac mini and the other computer you will be connecting. 1. Connecting your Console to Flip 1.1 Connect the video cable attached to your monitor and connect it to the VGA port on the back of your Flip. Note: If you are using a DVI monitor, you will need to attach a VGA adapter to your monitor cable before connecting it to Flip. 1.
How to Install your Flip 1.3 Connect your speaker cable to the speaker jack on the back of your Flip (optional). 1.4 Connect the power adapter cable to the back of your Flip and plug in the adapter. 2. Connecting your Computers 2.1 Make sure your Mac mini and second computer are both powered on. 2.2 Connect the VGA adapter that shipped with your Mac mini to the DVI monitor port on the back of your Mac mini.
How to Install your Flip 2.3 Stack your Flip below or on top of your Mac mini. 2.4 Using your Flip’s built-in two-foot (0.6m) cable, connect the VGA connector to the VGA adapter on your Mac mini. Connect the USB connector to an available USB port and the speaker connector to the speaker jack.
How to Install your Flip 2.5 Using your Flip’s built-in six-foot (1.8m) cable, connect the VGA connector to the VGA port on your second computer. Connect the USB connector to an available USB port and the speaker connector to the speaker jack. You are now ready to use your Flip. Installing Switching Software (optional) In addition to using the front-panel buttons on Flip, you can also install software onto your computers that will allow you to use your keyboard or a desktop icon to switch computers.
How to Install your Flip To install the Flip software on computers using Windows 2000 or XP: 1. Insert the Flip CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Wait for the CD to auto-load. If it does not auto-load, access your CD-ROM drive and locate the “Setup.exe” file on the CD. Double-click on the “setup” icon. 3. Select “Install” and follow the instructions. 4. Once the software is successfully installed, the lower-right corner of your screen.
Using your Flip Switching Between Computers After you install your Flip and power-on your computers, the first computer desktop to appear on your monitor will be your Mac mini. The number “1” on the front of Flip will be lit. You can now use your Mac mini as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Using your Flip To switch computers, click once on the icon (for Mac OS computers) or right-click on the icon (for Windows-based computers). You will have three switching options to choose from. To switch all your connected peripherals to the next computer, select “Switch Host”. To switch only your speakers to the next computer, select “Switch Audio”. This feature allows you to listen to your music files on one computer while you work on the other computer.
Using your Flip Keyboard Hot Keys: You can also switch between computers by pressing the “Ctrl” button on your keyboard twice in rapid succession. This is called a “hot-key sequence.” To enable hot-key switching, click or right-click on the icon, select “Options”, and then select “Enable Hotkey Switching”. You can also change to a different hot-key sequence in the “Options” screen. If you want to use the same hot-key sequence for both computers, you will need to repeat these steps for each computer.
Using your Flip Changing Volume To change the volume on the computer you are currently accessing, push the or button on the front of Flip. To mute the volume, push the button on the front of Flip. Once you successfully install the switching software, a red LED will light up on Flip when the volume is muted on your computer. (If you are using a Mac keyboard, you can still perform these same functions on your keyboard.) The volume control buttons on Flip can be used for Mac and PC computers.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What operating systems does Flip support? A: Flip supports Windows 2000 and XP, and Mac OS X v10.3 or higher. Q: What type of mice does Flip support? A: Flip will support USB mice from many manufacturers including Belkin, Microsoft®, Logitech®, and Kensington®. Q: What is the maximum video resolution that Flip supports? A: The advanced video circuit in Flip supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@65Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I have to use a Mac mini with Flip? A: No, Flip may be used with any USB-capable computer. However, one of the computers you connect must be placed within two feet of Flip (the length of the shorter cable). Q: Does Flip allow me to transfer files from my Mac mini to another computer? A: No, Flip allows you to share peripherals between computers (monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and other USB device).
Troubleshooting My computer does not boot up when connected to Flip, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to it. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between Flip and the computer. • Check that the USB cables are not crossed, i.e., make sure the connectors are plugged into the correct ports. Video I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor. • Check that all video cables are inserted properly.
Troubleshooting Keyboard My computer does not detect my keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. • Check that your keyboard cable is connected properly to Flip. Tighten any loose connections. • Enable USB support on your BIOS. • Connect the Flip USB cable directly to a USB port on your computer. • Make sure that the drivers for your keyboard are installed on your computers. • Uninstall all other keyboard drivers from your computers.
Troubleshooting My computer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work. • Make sure that the drivers for your mouse are installed on your computers. • Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer. (Rebooting may be necessary when trying this.) • Try a different mouse. When I switch from one computer to another, mouse movement is completely erratic. • Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver installed.
Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F1DM102U to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
