IOGear GCS62 User's Manual
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1. Troubleshooting Con d Possible Cause Action Resolution and or 8 5 Video Problems bandwidth set too high Select a lower resolution and or bandwidth The unit is designed to work with PS 2 and AT keyboards Some notebooks notably the IBM ThinkPad and Toshiba Tecra have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously To avoid this only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port If you connect the mouse port you will need to use the notebook s keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer Radio amp 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 This equipment has been 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 measures may be required to correct the interference Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK2. Miniview 2 Port KVM Switch with Built in Installation Manual GCS62 2002 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0020 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered 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 may appear in this document Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature rich keyboard video and mouse switches on the market IOGEAR s MiniView Micro switches are first rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems With the MiniView Micro by IOGEAR you can access two computers from a single console keyboard mouse and monitor MiniView Micro allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or OSD On Screen Display Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed We hope you enjoy using your MiniView Micro yet another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR T
3. Specification PC Connections Direct 2 PC Selection Hot Key Keyboard 2 x Mini DIN 6 M Purple PC with plugs at the end of the cables Mouse 2 x Mini DIN 6 M Green Connector VGA Monitor 2 x HDB 15 M Blue Keyboard 1 x Mini DIN 6 Purple Console Mouse 1 x Mini DIN 6 Green VGA Monitor 1 x HDB 15 F Blue Specification Co LED Selected 2 x Green Top Keyboard Mouse Emulation PS 2 Scan Interval 3 5 10 20 seconds Resolution 1920 x 1440 DDC DDC2 DDC2B Operation Temperature 0 50 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH NC Enclosure Plastic Weight 0 75 LBs Dimensions LxWxH 2 5 x 2 25 x 0 875 with 4 cables Troubleshooting Symptom Keyboard Not Responding Possible Cause Loose cables Action Check all keyboard cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in the sockets Keyboard needs to be reset Unplug the keyboard from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in MiniView Micro needs to be reset Turn off computers Unplug the cables from the unit Wait five seconds then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on MiniView Micro is in AutoScan mode Press the Spacebar to exit AutoScan mode Pressing Hot Keys gets no response Selected port connects to a powered off computer Resend the Hot Key command selecting
4. 1 Selecting computers You can toggle between the two computers by pressing and releasing the left or right Scroll Lock key twice Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 2 AutoScan Mode The MiniView Micro offers AutoScan feature and allows you to monitor the activity of the connected computers without taking the trouble of switching yourself Operations con d To initiate the AutoScan mode press and release the left Shift key then press and release the right Shift key Left Shift Right Shift NOTE the interval between these two keys should be no more than 0 5 seconds Once the scanning begins it continues until you press the Space Bar to exit AutoScan Mode The port that was active at the time the scanning stopped would remain active Note While AutoScan Mode is in effect none of the keyboard keys except Space Bar will function You must exit AutoScan Mode by pressing the Space Bar in order to use the keyboard for other purposes d Operations con You can customize the scan interval time with the following Hot Key combination Left Shift Right Shift S n n represents a number from 1 to 4 which sets the desired scan interval as shown in the table below 3 seconds om Appendix LED Display Off Port is not selected On Steady Port is connected to an active computer Flashing is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in utoScan Mode
5. a port that has a powered on computer attached Hot Key sequence input incorrectly Resend the Hot Key command press and release each key in the sequence individually MiniView Micro is in AutoScan mode Press the Spacebar to exit AutoScan mode Troubleshooting Con d Symptom Mouse not detected or does not respond correctly P le Cause Loose Cables Action Check all mouse cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in the sockets Use of Mouse Port Adapters This unit is designed to only work with PS 2 mice and computers with PS 2 type mouse ports PS 2 mouse signals and serial mouse signals are different adapters will not convert the signals therefore the computer must be equipped with a PS 2 type mouse port Serial mouse ports with adapters cannot be used Mouse needs to be reset Unplug the mouse from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in MiniViewTM Micro needs to be reset Turn off computers Unplug the cables from the unit Wait five seconds then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on Mouse set to Serial Mode Some mice can be set to act as either a PS 2 or serial mouse Make sure the mouse is set to S 2 mode Incorrect Mouse Driver Check your Device Manager to be sure that the correct driver for your mouse obtained from the manufacturer or supplied by the operating system has been installed
6. OR ITS DOCUMEN TATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or 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 inquires please contact your direct vendor e e Q IOGEAR 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618
7. able of Contents 5 02 eI CNET RITU RO e 03 Features 04 Requirements ow ye lere oa ST az A aor d dp QE dE ART UL o FS 05 06 Installation e e e a 07 Operation sede ma waa Dit oe Cory a L Ui tla O 10 Appendix HotKey gt o n 13 Specification e aa m tosson 14 Troubleshooting o o ne 16 Radio amp TV Interference Statement c ccc c 19 Limited Warranty 20 Package Contents This package contains 1 MiniView Micro 2 port KVM 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer The MiniView Micro GCS62 allows access to two computers from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse This cost effective way to access two computers without extra hardware is highly efficient and easy to use By allowing a single console to manage both computers the MiniView Micro eliminates the expense of purchasing extra keyboards monitors mice and the MiniView Micro eliminates the extra space they would take up The MiniView Micro is small portable and fits right on or under your desktop It also comes with a built in KVM cable set to simplify the installation Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into the appropriate p
8. o the computer 5 PS 2 keyboard connector goes to the computer 6 PS 2 mouse connector goes to the computer 7 Selected LEDs Installation Step 1 Before you begin please turn off the computers you are going to connect to the MiniView Micro NOTE to prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge please make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded Connect your monitor VGA cable to the 1 Cy female VGA port item 1 on your Se hon MiniView Micro HM 2 Connect your PS 2 keyboard directly into the PS 2 keyboard port item 2 on your MiniView Micro 3 Connect your PS 2 mouse directly into the PS 2 keyboard port item 3 on your MiniView Micro Installation Step 2 1 Connect the VGA cable items 4 that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView Micro to the VGA port on your computer 2 Connect the PS 2 keyboard cable item 5 that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView Micro to the PS 2 key board port on your computer 3 Connect the PS 2 mouse cable that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView Micro to the PS 2 mouse port on your computer Installation Step 3 Repeat step 2 for your second computer Step 4 Turn the power of your computers on and refer to operation instruction Operations MiniView Micro allows you to access the computers through Hot Key combinations from the keyboard
9. orts is all that is entailed There is no software to configure and no imcompatibility problems Since the MiniView Micro intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating system The MiniView Micro provides a convenient method to access the computers by simple Hot Key combinations from the keyboard e Use one keyboard monitor and mouse to control two computers Very compact KVM switch with molded cables for computer connection Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice Easy to install No software required connecting cables to the computers is all it takes Easy to operate PC selection via convenient Hot Keys AutoScan function to monitor computer operation LED display for easy status monitoring Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock states are saved and restored when switching Hot pluggable add or remove computers without powering down the switch Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting No need for external power supply Superior video quality up to 1920x1440 DDC DDC2 DDC2B Computers with PS 2 mouse connections PS 2 or AT keyboard connections and HDDB15 VGA connection NOTE Serial mouse not supported AT keyboard requires an AT to PS 2 adapter Introduction 1 VGA port for the console monitor 2 PS 2 port for the console keyboard 3 PS 2 port for the console mouse 4 VGA connector goes t
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