Multi-Platform KVM Converter Cable User Manual English LINDY No.
English Manual Important information • • • • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only Your USB converter cable contains no user-serviceable parts For connection only to the following standard computer system and KVM switch connectors: PS/2 style keyboard and mouse, SVGA analogue video connections and USB ports SUN users: please in any case refer to the important notes for SUN users on the next page! Connecting the LINDY USB converter cable The LINDY USB converter cable is primarily designed for u
English Manual Keyboard emulations and software upgrades The internal software of the LINDY USB converter cable can be upgraded to fulfil two main functions. • • Utilize the latest features and functionality Emulate particular styles of USB keyboards so that extra keys may be supported. Keyboard styles supported include the Microsoft ® Office keyboard, the Microsoft ® Natural Pro keyboard and Sun ® workstation keyboard.
English Manual Software Updates Stage one – Download the upgrade files To download the files 1. Access the LINDY website (www.lindy.com), and select the downloads, drivers section. Select Part No. 42867 from the item list to commence downloading. 2. You will need to decompress the file you have just downloaded to a suitable location on your computer. Depending on the chosen option, there will be a collection of suitable files. As a minimum, there should be the following files: • AUTOEXEC.
English Manual To create a startup disk from MS-DOS or a DOS window within Windows 95/98 1. Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive and check that the drive is configured as drive A (it usually is). 2. At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type: FORMAT A: /S And follow the instructions given by DOS. Stage three – Copy the files and edit the control file In order to choose the appropriate upgrade/keyboard emulation options, you now need to copy the downloaded files to the diskette and then edit the AUTOEXEC.
English Manual SUN Keyboard country codes Country Arabic Belgian Canadian-Bilingual Canadian-French Czech Republic Danish Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hungary International (ISO) Italian Japan (Katakana) Korean Latin American Netherlands Norwegian nn code 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 Country nn code Persian (Farsi) Poland Portugese Russian Slovakian Spanish Swedish Swiss/French Swiss/German Switzerland Taiwan Turkish-Q UK US Yugoslavia Turkish-F Reserved Not supported
English Manual SUN system keypress equivalents IMPORTANT FOR SUN USERS The internal software of the cable “as supplied” does NOT enable the advanced PS/2 to SUN keyboard mapping, for the special SUN keys, which are not available on a PC keyboard. The firmware default setup is optimized for use with PCs, servers, notebooks and Mac computers. To access the advanced SUN key press equivalents and to change or set SUN keyboard country code reporting you must flash the firmware of the converter cable.
English Manual Your warranty LINDY warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. Any faulty items are to be returned to LINDY at the owner’s expense. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control.
