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2-port USB KVM Switch 

I.    Introduction 

Thank you for choosing the 2-port USB KVM Switch. With its set of PS/2 

keyboard and mouse ports, 3 USB downstream ports, 2 upstream USB 

ports, and 3VGA ports, now you can operate 2 computers with just 1 

monitor, 1 keyboard, and 1 mouse and share the USB devices connected 

to the KVM. 

 

1.    Features 

Controls 2 PCs with one PS/2 or USB keyboard, one PS/2 or USB 

mouse, and one monitor.

 

Supports Windows, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, Sun Micro Solaris 8

 

Supports USB to PS/2 keyboard and mouse conversion; eliminates the 

need for one set of keyboard and mouse cables. 

Supports 3 USB downstream ports (perfect for sharing USB scanners, 

USB printers, and USB CD-RW, etc.) 

Supports 3 types of switching: hardware push button, hot keys on PS/2 

keyboard, and On-Screen-Display (OSD) utility software (for Windows). 

OSD utility indicates: 

i. 

Power status of connected computer(s). 

ii. 

Active host computer. 

   

Supports VGA resolutions up to 2048x1536. 

Plug and Play. No software driver is needed for PS/2 mouse and 

keyboard operation. 

   

2.    Package Contents 

The product you purchased should contain the following equipment and 

accessories: 

2 port USB KVM Switch

 

CD with users manual, On-Screen-Display(OSD) utility 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DC-11201-1

Page 1: ...User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...thout driver installation 10 4 2 Windows 98 98SE 10 5 On Screen Display OSD utility software installation for Windows 15 6 Using the OSD Program 18 6 1 Activating the OSD Program 18 6 2 Interpreting the OSD window 19 6 3 Switching the active host with the OSD Program 20 6 4 Hiding and closing the OSD Program 21 IV Operate the 2 port USB KVM 22 1 USB host Smart Switch 22 2 Manual Switch by push but...

Page 3: ...oard and mouse conversion eliminates the need for one set of keyboard and mouse cables l Supports 3 USB downstream ports perfect for sharing USB scanners USB printers and USB CD RW etc l Supports 3 types of switching hardware push button hot keys on PS 2 keyboard and On Screen Display OSD utility software for Windows l OSD utility indicates i Power status of connected computer s ii Active host com...

Page 4: ... OUT port 1 USB downstream port 3 USB over current LED indicator 3 PS 2 keyboard port 1 PS 2 mouse port 1 Video resolution 2048 X 1536 Hardware supported PC Mac Sun Micro OS Supported Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP Mac OS9 OSX Linux Kernel 2 3 above Solaris 8 above Active PC selection By push button By hotkey only in PS 2 keyboard By OSD utility Windows ...

Page 5: ... USB 2 Connectors l 1 Mini DIN for PS 2 keyboard l 1 Mini DIN for PS 2 mouse l 3 USB type A downstream connectors l 2 USB type B upstream connectors 2 VGA input connectors HDB15 Female and one VGA output connector HDB15 Female Front View Rear View Push button ...

Page 6: ...One LED for each USB downstream port Off USB port is not ready for USB device connection ON Green USB port is ready for USB device connection Note If over current situation occurs for certain USB downstream ports the corresponding USB indicator will turn OFF to indicate that this port is not working now When over current situation is solved the USB indicator will turn ON again ...

Page 7: ...tem requirements Computer USB port VGA port Operating System Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Mac OS9 OSX Linux Kernel 2 3 or Later Solaris 8 VGA Cable 1 VGA female to male cable per computer USB Cable 1 USB cable with one Type A end and one Type B end per computer ...

Page 8: ...the KVM s PC1 monitor IN c Repeat steps a b for the second computer using the PC2 USB port and monitor IN on the KVM d Connect the monitor VGA cable to KVM s monitor output port e Connect PS 2 keyboard and mouse to the KVM s PS 2 ports or USB keyboard and mouse to the KVM s USB downstream ports Except the Windows 98 SE f For the users who is using Window 98 SE please go to next chapter for install...

Page 9: ...Step 1 Remove the PS2 mouse and Keyboard devices from the USB KVM Switch and plug them into PC Step 2 Turn on the power of the PC Step 3 Use the USB KVM Switch push button to switch the screen to the target PC which has Windows 98 SE system Step 4 Follow up the chapter of 4 Driver installation and finish the driver installation Step 5 Remove the PS2 mouse and keyboard from the PC and plug into USB...

Page 10: ...E ME 2000 XP b MAC OS9 OSX c Linux Kernel 2 3 or above d Sun Micro Solaris 8 or above 4 2 Windows 98 98SE After you connect the 2 port USB KVM Switch to your PC Win 98 will automatically detect the device and prompt for the driver installation Please install the KVM by following the instructions from Step A H Please have your Windows 98 CD ready Step A A Click Next to Continue ...

Page 11: ...Page 11 of 26 Step B Step C B Click Next to initiate the search for the best driver for your device C Click Next to start and search ...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 26 Step D Step E D Click OK to continue E Click Next to continue ...

Page 13: ...s sys file might be located in a different directory from the figure above Step G F Please specify the location of the Windows source disk and Click OK to continue You may use Browse to locate the driver Ref Figure F G Click OK to continue ...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 26 Step H H Click Finish Windows has finished installing the USB Human Interface Device driver for PS 2 keyboard mouse ...

Page 15: ... The AutoManual screen will automatically pop up on your monitor Click the Install OSD utility button to proceed If the AutoManual screen dose not present then please use the file explorer to choice the CDROM driver and execute the AutoManual exe Step A A Execute OSD2Port exe in the CD Click the button of Install OSD Utility ...

Page 16: ...Page 16 of 26 Step B Step C Step D B Click Next to continue C Click Yes to continue D Click Start to continue ...

Page 17: ...Page 17 of 26 Step E Step F E Click Next to continue F Click Exit to complete setup ...

Page 18: ...Page 18 of 26 6 Using the OSD Program 6 1 Activating the OSD program l From Start Menu Program Pocket KVM OSD l OSD will start ...

Page 19: ...USB device There are four different status A No PC Found indicates no PCs are connected to the Pocket KVM or that connected PCs are off B PC 1 On indicates the first port has a PC connected to it the PC is on and the active host The second port either has NO PC connected to it or the PC is connected but not on ...

Page 20: ...The green letter and smaller numeral indicates that the first port is NOT the active host but is available for connection 6 3 Switching the active host using the OSD program Using the mouse simply click on the button of the port that you want as the active host The program will automatically switch the active host and the numbers on the button will change accordingly Note If you attempt to switch ...

Page 21: ...D program l When you click the Hide button OSD program window will hide in Taskbar l When you click the Close button OSD program will exit l If OSD program is hidden in Taskbar you can right click on the taskbar icon to show or close the program ...

Page 22: ...e Scroll key twice Step 1 then press key 1 or 2 Step 2 to switch between the two PCs If you press key 1 or 2 on the number pad the keyboard mouse will not be switched Note When using the two step Hot Key sequences the keys must be pressed within 3 seconds otherwise the Hot Key action will be canceled After pressing the Scroll key twice the Scroll LED will start blinking and wait for the Step 2 hot...

Page 23: ... back to the original Host When you activate the Auto Scan mode the USB KVM Switch alternates between the two PCs and displays them on the monitor Each PC is displayed for 5 10 15 50 seconds Auto Scan Interval n Available only when Auto Scan function is ON You can change the Auto Scan interval by pressing the appropriate number key or the number pad keys n Scan Interval 1 5 sec 2 10 sec 3 15 sec 4...

Page 24: ... active these emulation on the PS 2 keyboard you have to press the LEFT Window KEY first this key usually is located between the left Ctrl and left Alt then choice the second relative key Sun Micro System Function Key PS 2 Keyboard Stop L_Win L_Alt Props L_Win L_Ctrl Compose L_Win L_Shift Front L_Win F1 Open L_Win F2 Find L_Win F3 Again L_Win F4 Undo L_Win F5 Copy L_Win F6 Paste L_Win F7 Cut L_Win...

Page 25: ...er from host computer When the 2 port USB KVM Switch and the USB port of computer are connected the LEDs will turn red and the keyboard and mouse can operate 3 Unknown Device If the installation process has been completed and some of the devices still don t work please go to My Computer Property Device Manager USB and check COM port Printer Keyboard Mouse or Hub to see if any Unknown device icons ...

Page 26: ... of a defective power plug please contact an authorized retailer In the event of damage to the housing or the power plug do not operate Do not open the device Repairs may only be performed by an authorized retailer Note In the event of incorrect installation and improper use in a residential area the device may cause disruptions in radio devices and other electronic devices Proper use means that t...

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