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Using a PC keyboard to emulate a
Mac Keyboard

After you set up the appropriate
Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16),
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.

Operation

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Содержание MiniView GCS632U

Страница 1: ...MiniView Micro USB Plus 2 Port KVM Switch with Built in KVM Cables and Audio Support Installation Manual GCS632U ...

Страница 2: ...d trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that m...

Страница 3: ...ems 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 combina tions 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 PLUS yet ...

Страница 4: ...Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Hotkey Operation Advanced Hotkey Operations Appendix Specification Tech Support Radio TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty 02 03 05 06 07 08 10 10 19 25 26 27 28 29 Table of Contents ...

Страница 5: ... 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 Package Contents 2 ...

Страница 6: ...rt for Plug n Play monitors and most wheel mice Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich 32 bit color at resolutions up to 2048 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 ...

Страница 7: ...key board When use a PC keyboard a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys With KVM cables 6 long molded into the unit all you need to do is to plug it into your computers and you ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR Overview 4 ...

Страница 8: ...upport 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 5 ...

Страница 9: ...ter in the installation A USB Keyboard A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be con nected 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 ...

Страница 10: ...1 2 3 4 Introduction 7 1 Port LEDs Refer to Appendix for LED indications 2 KVM Cables 3 Console Ports 4 Speaker Jack ...

Страница 11: ...ence make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded 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 Step 1 2 Plug your speakers into the speaker jack on the GCS632U NOTE 2 piece powered speakers only Installation 8 1 ...

Страница 12: ...o the cable with one dot at its base is the Port 1 computer the computer attached to the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 computer see p 10 for hotkey port selection Repeat the above step for your second computer Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions 3 4 5 NOTE The GCS632U s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on ...

Страница 13: ...ble 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 13 for Mac keyboard operation PC keyboard Scroll Lock ...

Страница 14: ...ey to ctrl ctrl see page 17 for details 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 Num Lock key for two seconds 2 Press and hold Minus key for one second 3 Release Minus key and within one second also release Num Lock key ...

Страница 15: ...h in 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 Num Lock Minus ...

Страница 16: ...us 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 13 ...

Страница 17: ...Clear Minus Operation Mac keyboard 14 ...

Страница 18: ...eystrokes 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 See page 11 2 Press and release the computer s port number 1 or 2 3 Press Enter The KVM focus switches to th...

Страница 19: ... 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 See Page 11 13 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 between the two metho...

Страница 20: ...ave Scroll Lock key change the port switching keys by doing the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode See Page 11 13 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 Operation ...

Страница 21: ...ults To restore the GCS632U to its factory default settings do the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode See Page 11 13 2 Press and release R key 3 Press Enter The GCS632U s factory default settings are as follows Operation ...

Страница 22: ...e 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 special platform keyboards Mac and Sun Following is a matrix table showing the required Keyboard Platform under various multi platform...

Страница 23: ...o control a Window based PC Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Keyboard Platform Auto Auto Auto Mac Sun ...

Страница 24: ...ation is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform To change the keyboard operating platform do the following 1 Bring the KVM focus to the desired port 2 Invoke Hotkey Mode See Page 11 13 3 Press and release the appropriate function key see table Keyboard Language ...

Страница 25: ...oard Platform refer to Page16 you will be able 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 ...

Страница 26: ...r to Page16 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 Operation 23 ...

Страница 27: ... 1 Open a text editor such as Notepad Textedit or Word 2 Invoke Hotkey Mode See Page 11 13 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 See Page 11 13 2 Press and release F5 function key ...

Страница 28: ...isplay Table 25 Activity Off On Steady Flashing On and Off Equal Indication Port is not selected Port is connected to an active computer Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode ...

Страница 29: ...Specification 26 ...

Страница 30: ... 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 Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm PST and can be reached at 866 946 4327 or by email support iogear com Technical Support 27 ...

Страница 31: ...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 me...

Страница 32: ... representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquire...

Страница 33: ...Contact info 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 949 453 8782 F 949 453 8785 www iogear com ...

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