User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS1762

[. . . ] 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. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document. Package Contents Overview Features System Requirements Introduction Installation Basic Operation Hotkey Operation Firmware Upgrade Utility Appendix Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents 42 41 40 38 37 29 15 13 10 06 05 04 03 02 Package Contents This package contains: 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 x x x x x x x GCS1762 or GCS1764 KVMP Switch Custom 6' KVM Cables (GCS1762) Custom 6' KVM Cables (GCS1764) Firmware Upgrade Cable Power Adapter User Manual Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it. 2 Overview The GCS1762/GCS1764 DVI KVM Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI). [. . . ] NOTE: The table shown next page assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. · Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus doesn't switch. 18 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Setting Mode Invoking HSM For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. Release the Num Lock key within one half second after releasing Minus key; otherwise the KVM will not go into Hotkey mode. Num Lock Minus PC keyboard 19 Hotkey Operation To invoke HSM (MAC keyboards): 1. Release the Clear key within one half second after releasing Minus key; otherwise the KVM will not go into Hotkey mode. Clear Minus Mac keyboard 20 Hotkey Operation Note: · If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal for your setup, refer to the next page to change the hotkey invocation keys. When HSM is active, the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect. Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended ­ only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks 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. 21 Hotkey Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys In case the default HSM invocation keys (Num Lock and Minus) are not optimal in your setup, you may change them to Ctrl and F12, respectively. This will change the HSM invocation key to Ctrl and F12 (instead of Num Lock and Minus). To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys, repeat the above procedure again. 22 Hotkey Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping Ctrl key twice ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]). If you have a MAC keyboard (or your keyboard does not have Scroll Lock), you can change the port switching activation keys by doing the following: 1. Press and release T Now you can tap [Ctrl], [Ctrl] to switch between ports on your KVM. Please note that any hotkey operations in the manual that use Scroll Lock, will now work with the new [Ctrl][Ctrl] port switching key. To revert back to the original port switching keys, repeat the above procedure. 23 Hotkey Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1762/GCS1764 default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If you have a MAC attached to a port, you can change a port's keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table). OPERATION Sets the MAC keyboard operating platform. Auto detects the keyboard operating platform (for PC Compatible systems) FUNCTION KEY [F2] [F10] 24 Hotkey Operation List Hotkey Settings To 1. see a list of the current hotkey settings, do the following: Invoke HSM Open a text editor (such as Notepad or Word) Press F4 on your keyboard to `paste' this information USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Press and release F5 function key Hotkey Beeper Control The beep sound the KVM makes when switching can be Toggled ON and OFF by doing the following: 1. Press and release B Disable Port Switching Keys To disable the port switching keys (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), please do the following: 1. Press [X] [Enter] 25 Hotkey Operation Note: This procedure is a toggle. Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the GCS1762/GCS1764 in firmware upgrade mode: 1. [. . . ] 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 (949) 453-8782. 40 Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!!This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. [. . . ]