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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

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Mac OS 9.x

Before you begin, be sure that:

1.

The Switch is not connected to your computer;

2.

The Switch supports your operating system (see page 3 of the manual); and

3.

Your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers.

To install the software:

1.

Place the CD in the CD tray of your Mac® computer.

2.

Double-click on the CD-ROM disk located on your desktop.

3.

Drag the icon with the file named “F1U400_.sit” to 
your desktop.

4.

Double-click on the file named “F1U400_.sit”.

5.

Open the folder named “F1U400”.

6.

Drag the folder named “Belkin” to your desktop.

7.

Double-click on the folder named “Belkin”.

8.

Double-click on the folder named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch”.

9.

Double-click on the file named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch” to 
launch software.

In order to begin using the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral software, please open the
Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch application located in the file named “Belkin”.
The file named “Belkin” is located on the desktop. You are now ready to use your
Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch software.

Note: Automatic printing feature is not supported in Mac OS.

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Summary of Contents for F1U400 - 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Sharing

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Page 2: ...chase of the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch the Switch This innovative product lets you access four USB devices such as printers cameras scanners and external hard drives from up to four computers simultaneously It is designed to give you immediate convenient push button or software switching access to your USB devices This manual will provide details about your new Switch from installation and ...

Page 3: ...onitors They indicate which device is being accessed by a computer Manual Push Button Selectors Located conveniently on top of the Switch manual push button selectors make for easy switching and port selection Each button controls a USB device that can be switched to whichever computer port you desire Courtesy Alert The courtesy alert notifies other users that a device is in use However it does no...

Page 4: ...astic Dimensions 1 9 H x 6 0 W x 4 3 D in Weight 0 3 lbs 136g Operating Temp 41 to 104 F 5 40 C Storage Temp 4 to 140 F 20 60 C Warranty 1 Year Note Specifications are subject to change without notice OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 4 Unit Display Diagrams Top View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Back View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch DC 5V 2 5A Computer Indicating LEDs Push Button Selectors Device Indicat...

Page 5: ...the Switch and then reinstall repeating steps 2 7 INSTALLATION 6 Software Installation Windows Before you begin be sure that 1 the Switch is not connected to your computer 2 the Switch supports your operating system see page 3 and 3 your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers To install the software 1 Place the CD in the CD tray in your PC 2 Double click on My Computer 3 Double c...

Page 6: ...e file named F1U400_ sit 5 Open the folder named F1U400 6 Drag the folder named Belkin to your desktop 7 Double click on the folder named Belkin 8 Double click on the folder named Belkin USB Peripheral Switch 9 Double click on the file named Belkin USB Peripheral Switch to launch software In order to begin using the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral software please open the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switc...

Page 7: ... Mac OS X files sit to your desktop 4 Double click on the file named F1U400 Mac OS X files sit 5 Double click on the file named F1U400 dmg 6 Double click on the file named F1U400 7 Double click on the file named F1U400 mpkg 8 If administrative rights are required click the lock icon to make changes 9 Type your user name and password then click OK 10 Click on Continue to begin installation 11 Selec...

Page 8: ...4 Click on Continue Installation to install files 15 Click on Restart to reboot your computer and proceed with installation 16 Double click on the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop 17 Double click on the file named Belkin 18 Double click on the file named Belkin USB Peripheral Switch 19 Drag the icon named F1U400 to your desktop 20 Double click on the icon named F1U400 You are now ready to use you...

Page 9: ... Powering On the Switch 1 Connect the included 5V DC 2 5A AC power supply adapter into an available power outlet 2 Attach the barrel plug into the power jack of the Switch Step 3 Connecting USB Devices to the Switch Connect the A type connector of your USB device to an available USB A type port on your Switch Repeat for each additional USB device you wish to connect INSTALLATION DC 5V 2 5A DC 5V 2...

Page 10: ...ly being used but will not restrict them from taking control of the device SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE 16 Switching USB Devices Select the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch icon located on your desktop To switch USB devices drag the USB device icon from the General Basket to the Active Computer Port Active refers to a computer connected to the Switch and powered on To switch USB devices from computers drag...

Page 11: ...tch can support USB devices from distances of up to 15 feet See your USB device manual for more information Q What are the specifications for the power supply Does it come with one A Yes the Switch comes with the required 5V DC 2 5A AC power supply 18 Naming Your Computers The Switch software will allow you use up to eight characters when naming your computers In order to rename your computers cli...

Page 12: ...ETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Belkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FRO...

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