MiniView Micro. 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables. Installation Manual (GCS62)

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1 MiniView Micro 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables Installation Manual (GCS62)

2 2002 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0020 IOGEAR, IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macinsh, G3/G4 and imac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

3 Thank you for purchasing one of most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on market. IOGEAR s MiniView Micro switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed help reduce frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With MiniView Micro by IOGEAR, you can access two computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monir). MiniView Micro allows you change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from keyboard or OSD (On Screen Display). Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables in ir appropriate ports is all that is entailed. We hope you enjoy using your MiniView Micro, yet anor first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

4 Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Appendix (HotKey) Specification Troubleshooting Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty

5 Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView TM Micro 2-port KVM 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 2

6 Overview The MiniView Micro (GCS62) allows access two computers from a single console (keyboard, monir, and mouse). This cost effective way access two computers, without extra hardware, is highly efficient and easy use. By allowing a single console manage both computers, MiniView Micro eliminates expense of purchasing extra keyboards, monirs, mice, and MiniView Micro eliminates extra space y would take up. The MiniView Micro is small, portable, and fits right on or under your deskp. It also comes with a built-in KVM cable set simplify installation. Setup is fast and easy: plugging cables in appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software configure, and no imcompatibility problems. Since MiniView Micro intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating system. The MiniView Micro provides a convenient method access computers by simple Hot Key combinations from keyboard. 3

7 Features - Use one keyboard, monir and mouse control two computers - Very compact KVM switch with molded cables for computer connection - Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and scrolling wheel on most mice - Easy install No software required connecting cables computers is all it takes - Easy operate PC selection via convenient Hot Keys - AuScan function monir computer operation - LED display for easy status moniring - Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and resred when switching - Hot pluggable add or remove computers without powering down switch - Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting - No need for external power supply - Superior video quality up 1920x1440; DDC, DDC2, DDC2B 4

8 Requirements Computers with PS/2 mouse connections, PS/2 or AT keyboard connections, and HDDB15 VGA connection. *NOTE: Serial mouse not supported, AT keyboard requires an AT PS/2 adapter 5

9 Introduction 1. VGA port for console monir 2. PS/2 port for console keyboard 3. PS/2 port for console mouse 4. VGA connecr goes computer 5. PS/2 keyboard connecr goes computer 6. PS/2 mouse connecr goes computer 7. Selected LEDs

10 Installation Step. 1 Before you begin, please turn off computers you are going connect MiniView Micro. NOTE: prevent damage your equipment due static electric discharge, please make sure that all devices on installation are properly grounded. 1. Connect your monir VGA cable female VGA port (item# 1) on your MiniView Micro Connect your PS/2 keyboard directly in PS/2 keyboard port (item# 2) on your MiniView Micro Connect your PS/2 mouse directly in PS/2 keyboard port (item# 3) on your MiniView Micro. 7 3

11 3 4 Step. 2 1.Connect VGA cable (item# 4) that is built in KVM cable of your MiniView Micro VGA port on your computer. 2.Connect PS/2 keyboard cable (item# 5) that is built in KVM cable of your MiniView Micro PS/2 keyboard port on your computer. Installation 3.Connect PS/2 mouse cable that is built in KVM cable of your MiniView Micro PS/2 mouse port on your computer

12 Installation Step. 3 Repeat step 2 for your second computer. Step. 4 Turn power of your computers on, and refer operation instruction. 9

13 Operation Operations MiniView Micro allows you access computers through Hot Key combinations from keyboard. 1. Selecting computers You can ggle between two computers by pressing and releasing left or right Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock]+[Scroll Lock]. 2. AuScan Mode The MiniView Micro offers AuScan feature and allows you monir activity of connected computers without taking trouble of switching yourself. 10

14 Operation Operations con d To initiate AuScan mode, press and release left Shift key, n press and release right Shift key: [Left Shift] + [Right Shift]. NOTE: interval between se two keys should be no more than 0.5 seconds. Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Space Bar] exit AuScan Mode. The port that was active at time scanning spped would remain active. Note: While AuScan Mode is in effect, none of keyboard keys except [Space Bar] will function. You must exit AuScan Mode by pressing [Space Bar] in order use keyboard for or purposes. 11

15 Operation Operations con d You can cusmize scan interval time with following Hot Key combination: [Left Shift] + [Right Shift] + [S] + [n]. [n] represents a number from 1 4 which sets desired scan interval as shown in table below: n Scan Interval 1 3 seconds 2 5 seconds 3 10 seconds 4 20 seconds 12

16 Appendix LED Display Activity Off On (Steady) Flashing Function Port is not selected Port is connected an active computer Port is connected an active computer, and is being accessed in AuScan Mode 13

17 Specification PC Connections ( Direct) 2 PC Selection Connecr PC (with plugs at end of cables) Keyboard Mouse VGA Monir Keyboard Hot Key 2 x Mini-DIN-6 (M) Purple 2 x Mini-DIN-6 (M) Green 2 x HDB-15 (M) Blue 1 x Mini-DIN-6 (F) Purple Console Mouse VGA Monir 1 x Mini-DIN-6 (F) Green 1 x HDB-15 (F) Blue 14

18 Specification Con d 15 ED (Selected) L To Green x 2 Emulation eyboard/mouse K 2 PS/ can Interval S s second 20 10, 5, 3, esolution R B DDC2 DDC2, DDC, 1440, x 1920 peration Temperature O C 50-0 Temperature rage S C umidity H C N 80% RH, - 0 nclosure E c Plasti eight W s LB 0.75 (LxWxH) imensions D s cable 4' with 0.875" x 2.25" x 2.5"

19 ympm S e Caus ossible P n Actio Keyboard Not Responding* cables Loose are y sure make connections cable keyboard all Check sockets in seated completely be needs Keyboard reset. it plug n Port, Keyboard Console from keyboard Unplug in. back MiniView Micro reset be needs five Wait unit. from cables Unplug computers. off Turn on. computers turn and in back cables plug n seconds; in is MiniView Micro mode AuScan mode. AuScan exit Spacebar Press Keys Pressing Hot no response gets port Selected a connects computer powered-off a has that port a selecting command Key Hot Resend attached computer powered-on sequence Key Hot incorrectly input in key each release and press - command Key Hot Resend individually sequence in is MiniView Micro mode AuScan mode. AuScan exit Spacebar Press Troubleshooting 16

20 ympm S e Caus ossible P n Actio detected, not Mouse respond not does or correctly** Cables Loose are y sure make connections cable mouse all Check sockets. in seated completely Port Mouse of Use Adapters computers and mice PS/2 with work only designed is unit This mouse serial and signals mouse PS/2 ports. mouse type PS/2 with - signals convert not will adapters - different are signals mouse type PS/2 a with equipped be must computer refore, used. be cannot adapters with ports mouse Serial port. be needs Mouse reset it plug n Port, Keyboard Console from mouse Unplug in. back MiniView Micro reset be needs five Wait unit. from cables Unplug computers. off Turn on. computers turn and in back cables plug n seconds; Serial set Mouse Mode mouse. serial or PS/2 a eir as act set be can mice Some mode. S/2 set is mouse sure Make Mouse Incorrect Driver for driver correct that sure be Manager Device your Check by supplied or manufacturer, from (obtained mouse your installed. been has system) operating Troubleshooting Con d 17

21 Troubleshooting Con d Sympm Video Problems Possible Cause Resolution and/or bandwidth set o high Action Select a lower resolution and/or bandwidth. * The unit is designed work with PS/2 and AT keyboards. ** Some notebooks, notably IBM ThinkPad and Toshiba Tecra, have trouble when ir mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this, only connect mouse port or keyboard port. If you connect mouse port, you will need use notebook s keyboard when notebook becomes active computer. 18

22 Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instruction manual, may cause interference radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found comply with limits for a Class B computing device pursuant Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely cause interference, in which case user at his own expense will be required take whatever measures may be required correct interference. 19

23 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMEN- TATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statury with respect contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The direct vendor also reserves right revise or update device or documentation without obligation notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For furr inquires please contact your direct vendor. 20

24 Contact info. 23 Hubble Irvine, CA (P) (F)