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Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 

For all Hotkey operations, you must use the 
number keypad on the right side of your 
keyboard 
 
 To Invoke Hotkey Mode (PC-Compatible 
Keyboard):

1. 

Press and hold down 

Num Lock

 key

2. 

While holding down Num Lock key, also 
press down 

Minus

 key ( 

-

 ) for one second

3. 

Release minus key and within one second, 
release Num Lock key 

Port Switching

To toggle between the two computers, quickly 
tap the Scroll Lock key twice:
[Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] 
 

NOTE 1: Please make sure the keyboard 

is plugged into the keyboard port on the 

KVM; otherwise the hotkeys will not work. 

Keyboard and mouse ports are labeled on 

the bottom side of the KVM with a small 

picture of a keyboard and mouse.

NOTE 2: You can change this hotkey to [ctrl] 
[ctrl]. 

 

Summary of Contents for MiniView GCS632U

Page 1: ...1 a User Manual 2 Port USB KVM Switch with Audio GCS632U PART NO M0104 ...

Page 2: ...puter 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 MiniView Micro USB PLUS allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed We hope you enjoy using your MiniView Micro USB ...

Page 3: ...Features 6 Requirements 7 Introduction 8 Installation 9 Operation 11 Appendix 27 Specification 28 Technical Support 30 Radio TV Interference Statement 31 Limited Warranty 32 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 33 CE Compliance 34 Contact 35 ...

Page 4: ...ntents 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 ...

Page 5: ...x 1536 Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers This switch also offers multi platform support it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations IOGEAR made a huge breakthrough in supporting Mac and Sun by allowing Mac and Sun special keys to be functional either with the Mac o...

Page 6: ... 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 Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 No software required Built in AutoScan mode LEDs allow for easy status monitoring 3 Year Limited Warranty ...

Page 7: ...y 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 Requirements A multimedia sound card for audio sharing Audio Only 2 piece powered speakers system supported ...

Page 8: ...8 Introduction 1 Port LEDs Refer to Appendix for LED indications 2 KVM Cables 3 Console Ports 4 Speaker Jack 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 9: ...l 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 The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with an icon located at the bottom of the switch to indicate which is which Installation 2 Plug your speakers into the speakerjack on the GCS632U NOTE 2 piece powered speakers only 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...o 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 hotkey port selection 2 Repeat the above step for your second computer 3 Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions NOTE The GCS632U s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on ...

Page 11: ...he use of a PC Compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key If you are using a Mac Keyboard or a 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 15 for Mac keyboard operation ...

Page 12: ... one second 3 Release minus key and within one second release Num Lock key Port Switching To toggle between the two computers quickly tap the Scroll Lock key twice Scroll Lock Scroll Lock NOTE 1 Please make sure the keyboard is plugged into the keyboard port on the KVM otherwise the hotkeys will not work Keyboard and mouse ports are labeled on the bottom side of the KVM with a small picture of a k...

Page 13: ...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 PC keyboard Minus Num Lock ...

Page 14: ... key and within one second also release Clear key 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...15 Clear Mac keyboard Minus ...

Page 16: ...ey 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 Switching Ports You may also switch ports on the KVM by doing the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode 2 Press and release the computer s port number 1 or 2 3 Press Enter The KVM focus switches to ...

Page 17: ...Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys In case the default Hotkey Mode invocation keys Num Lock and Minus are not optimal in your setup you may change them to Ctrl and F12 respectively To switch the Hotkey Invocation Keys do the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode 2 Press and release H 3 This will change the Hotkey Invocation key to Ctrl and F12 instead of Num Lock and Minus NOTE This procedure is a toggle b...

Page 18: ... following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode 2 Press and release T The port switching key will now be the Ctrl key To switch between computers simply tap the Ctrl key twice Ctrl Ctrl NOTE This procedure is a toggle between the two methods To revert back to the original port switching keys repeat the above procedure Restore Defaults To restore the GCS632U to its factory default settings do the following 1 Invok...

Page 19: ...19 Hotkey Invocation Num Lock Port Switching Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Keyboard Platform Auto Keyboard Language English The GCS632U s factory default settings are as follows ...

Page 20: ... port settings are for a Windows Compatible operating platform and US English keyboard language code Refer to the previous section Some multi platform operations require you to change the Keyboard platform in order to fully support all the functions under that particular platform Once the appropriate Keyboard Platform is set such as Mac or Sun you will be able to use all the special keys on these ...

Page 21: ...the MAC keyboard operating platform F3 Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform F10 Auto detects the keyboard operating platform PC Compatible systems only Language Code US English 33 French 08 Japanese 15 1 Bring the KVM focus to the desired port 2 Invoke Hotkey Mode 3 Press and release the appropriate function key see table Keyboard Language After completing a setting you automatically exit Hotk...

Page 22: ...le 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 NOTE When using Ctrl combinations press and release the Ctrl key then press and release the activation key ...

Page 23: ...rd Sun Keyboard Ctrl T Stop Ctrl F2 Again Ctrl F3 Props Ctrl F4 Undo Ctrl F5 Front Ctrl F6 Copy Ctrl F7 Open Ctrl F8 Paste Windows Keyboard Sun Keyboard Ctrl F9 Find Ctrl F10 Cut Ctrl 1 Ctrl 2 Ctrl 3 Ctrl 4 Ctrl H Help ...

Page 24: ...rd Platform 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 ...

Page 25: ...Windows Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Control Ctrl Win Ctrl 1 Ctrl 2 Ctrl 3 Ctrl 4 PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Alt L Alt Option Prt_Sc F13 Scroll Lock F14 Desktop Menu Enter Return Ins Help Ctrl Win F 15 ...

Page 26: ... following 1 Open a text editor such as Notepad Textedit or Word 2 Invoke Hotkey Mode 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 2 Press and release F5 function key ...

Page 27: ... Table Appendix 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 ...

Page 28: ...lection Hot Keys LEDs Selected 2 Console Connectors Keyboard 1 x Type A USB port Mouse 1 x Type A USB port Video 1 x HDB 15 female Audio 1 x Stereo earphone jack KVM Cable Connectors Keyboard Mouse 1 x Type A USB plug Video 1 x HDB 15 male Audio 1 x Stereo earphone plug ...

Page 29: ...tion Specification Scan Interval 5 Seconds Default Operating Temperature 0 50 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Housing Plastic Weight 0 38 kg Dimensions L x W x H 8 1 x 6 9 x 2 6 cm ...

Page 30: ...ry 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 ...

Page 31: ...en 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 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever...

Page 32: ...rmation 2 Visit www iogear com support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty For the terms and conditions of this warranty please go to http www iogear com support warranty Register online at http www iogear com register Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number ...

Page 33: ...o provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used as directed it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Although this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular...

Page 34: ...34 CE Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives Electro magnetic Capability 89 336 EMC Low Voltage 73 23 EEC and R TTED 1999 5 EC ...

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