User Manual KVM for Mac mini ®
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing KVM for Mac mini from Belkin. KVM lets you share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another PC or Mac computer.
Introduction Introduction KVM Features High Video Resolution Stackable Design KVM 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. KVM is designed to stack directly below or on top of your Mac mini, to help you save valuable desktop space.
Introduction Introduction Display Diagrams Specifications KVM for Mac mini Front Volume Down Disk Eject Volume Mute Volume Up Switch Computers Back Power Jack VGA Monitor Port Built-In Cables USB Keyboard Port USB Mouse/ Device Port Speaker Jack Part No.: Computers Supported: Monitors Supported: Max.
What you Need to Get Started How to Install your KVM Equipment Requirements Note: Before installing your KVM, verify that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly with your Mac mini and the other computer you will be connecting. KVM 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. 1.
How to Install your KVM How to Install your KVM 1.3 Connect your speaker cable to the speaker jack on the back of your KVM (optional). 2.3 Stack your KVM below or on top of your Mac mini. 1.4 Connect the power adapter cable to the back of your KVM and plug in the adapter. 2.4 Using your KVM’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. 2.
How to Install your KVM How to Install your KVM 2.5 Using your KVM’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. To install the KVM software on computers using Windows 2000 or XP: 1. Insert the KVM 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.
Using your KVM Using your KVM Switching Between Computers 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 KVM Using your KVM Keyboard Hot Keys: Changing Volume 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.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q: What operating systems does KVM support? Q: Do I have to use a Mac mini with KVM? A: KVM supports Windows 2000 and XP, and Mac OS X v10.3 or higher. A: No, KVM may be used with any USB-capable computer. However, one of the computers you connect must be placed within two feet of KVM (the length of the shorter cable).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting My computer does not boot up when connected to KVM, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to it. Keyboard • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between KVM 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.
Troubleshooting Information My computer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work. FCC Statement • 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.
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