MiniView™ Micro USB Plus 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support Installation Manual (GCS632U) ®
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR®’s MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS by IOGEAR®, you can access two USB computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse and monitor).
Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Hotkey Operation Advanced Hotkey Operations Appendix Specification Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
Overview Introducing the two port MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control two USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice.
Overview the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard, or with a standard PC keyboard. When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR®.
Features • • • • • • • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers. 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup. Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. Full support for Mac and Sun systems. Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards. Port selection through convenient Hot Keys. USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up. • Plug-n-Play monitor support.
Requirements Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A USB Keyboard • A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card • A USB type A port • A multimedia sound card for audio sharing Audio • Only 2-piece, powered speakers system supported 6
Introduction 1 2 4 3 1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications) 2. KVM Cables 3. Console Ports 4.
Installation Step. 1 Before you begin, make sure that the 2. Plug your speakers into the speaker jack on the GCS632U. power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. NOTE: 2-piece powered speakers only NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into their respective ports on the GCS632U.
Installation Step. 2 3. Plug the USB, video, and speaker 5. Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions. connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on NOTE: The GCS632U’s Power On default is the computers you are installing. to link to the first computer you turn on. NOTE: The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its base is the Por t 1 computer; the computer attached to the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 computer (see p.
3 4 Operation keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), refer to the section in the manual “Alternate Port Switching Keys” for information on re-configuring the KVM’s hotkeys, and page 13 for Mac keyboard operation. Hotkey Operation The hotkey operations of the KVM assume the use of a PC-Compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key.
Operation Port Switching To toggle between the two computers, quickly tap the Scroll Lock key twice: Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] To Invoke Hotkey Mode (PC-Compatible Keyboard): NOTE: You can change this hotkey to [ctrl] [ctrl], see page 17 for details. 1. Press and hold Num Lock key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ – ] for one second 3.
Operation The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode, and the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate this. On PC-Compatible keyboards this LED is usually located on top right-hand corner. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this procedure must be done quickly and in the time-frame indicated.
Operation The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode; indicated by blinking of the Caps Locks LED. On some MAC keyboards, this LED is on the Caps Lock key itself. To Invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ – ] key for one second 3.
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Operation NOTE: If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal, refer to the next page for instructions on changing the hotkey invocation keys. When Hotkey Mode is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Hotkey compliant keystrokes can be input. At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit Hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually by pressing the Esc or Spacebar on your keyboard.
Operation Auto Scan Mode are not optimal in your setup, you may change them to Ctrl and F12 , respectively. 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See page 11-13) 2. Press and release the [A] key To switch the Hotkey Invocation Keys, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 2. Press and release H 3. This will change the Hotkey Invocation key to Ctrl and F12 (instead of Num Lock and Minus). Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit.
Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The por t switching keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. The port switching key will now be the Ctrl key. To switch between computers, simply tap the Ctrl key twice: [Ctrl], [Ctrl] If you have a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), change the port switching keys by doing the following: NOTE: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
Operation Restore Defaults To restore the GCS632U to its factory default settings, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 2. Press and release [R] key. 3.
Operation Multi Platform (Mac, Sun, Win) and Multi Language Setup The default port settings are for a Windows Compatible operating platform, and US English keyboard language code (Refer to the previous section). such as Mac or Sun, you will be able to use all the special keys on these special platform keyboards (Mac and Sun).
Operation Operation Keyboard Platform Using a PC keyboard to control a Window based PC Auto Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac Auto Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Auto Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac Mac Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Sun 20
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Keyboard Language ○ To change the keyboard operating platform, do the following: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the desired port 2. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 3. Press and release the appropriate function key (see table): ○ Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS632U default configuration is for a PC-Compatible keyboard operating platform.
Operation After completing a setting, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table to the right.
Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The corresponding functions are shown in the table to the right. NOTE: When using key combinations, press and release the first key [Ctrl] or [Alt]), then press and release the activation key.
Operation List Hotkey Settings To see a list of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor (such as Notepad, Textedit, or Word) 2. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 11-13) 3. Press F4 to ‘paste’ the KVM configuration on your text editor USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 1113) 2.
Appendix LED Display Table Activity Indication Off Port is not selected On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer Flashing (On and Off Equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode 25
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Technical Support If you need technical support, 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.
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.
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