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IOGear GCS634U manual

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    User Manual (GCS634U)[...]

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    3 Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR®’s 4-Port USB KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the 4-Port USB KVM by IOGEAR®, you can access up to four USB computers f[...]

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    4 Package Contents 05 Features 07 System Requirements 08 Introduction 09 Installation 1 1 Operation 12 Specification 19 T echnical Support 20 Limited W arranty 21 T able of Contents[...]

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    5 Package Contents This package contains: • 1 4-Port KVM Switch (two cables built-in) • 2 Detachable custom KVM cables • 1 User Manual • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 W arranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer .[...]

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    6 Introducing the four port 4-Port USB KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation[...]

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    7 • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. • T wo 6’ long molded-in cables to simplify setup, with two additional detachable cables to reduce clutter . • Share your multimedia speakers among the connected computers. • Full support for Mac and Sun systems. • Supports special keys on Mac and Sun k[...]

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    8 Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any 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 • A mult[...]

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    9 Introduction 1) Port LEDs 2) USB Keyboard Port 3) USB Mouse Port 4) VGA Monitor Port 5) Stereo Speaker Port 6) USB Plug (black) 7) VGA Plug (blue) 8) Audio Plug (light green) 9) Custom KVM Plug (dark green) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

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    10 10) Custom KVM Ports (dark green) 6 7 8 1 0 6 7 8 Introduction[...]

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    1 1 1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into the correct USB ports on the side of the switch. If using a wireless keyboard and mouse whose receiver has only one USB plug, make sure it is inserted into the keyboard port and not the mouse port. 2. Plug your monitor into the VGA port on the side of the switch. 3. Plug your powered speakers into the audio [...]

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    12 Operation Switching between computers (T oggle keys) By default, all of the following commands begin by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice. A few PC keyboards and all Apple keyboards do not have a [Scroll Lock] key . If you have one of these keyboards you must use the alternate toggle key of [Control] instead. Enter advanced hotkey mode as des[...]

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    13 Operation mouse) to the exact port number typed. The number must be between 1 and 4, and you must use the numbers across the top of the keyboard, not the number pad. The sound will not switch, allowing you to remain listening to the same computer as before. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter] – This will switch only the speakers to the nex[...]

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    14 Operation Advanced Hotkeys Y ou may enter advanced hotkey mode by pressing and holding [Num Lock] on the number pad, then pressing the [-] key on the number pad and immediately releasing both keys. On Apple keyboards the [Clear] key on the number pad should be used in place of [Num Lock]. If you have done this correctly the Caps Lock and Scroll [...]

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    15 Operation [HKM] [A] (number) [Enter] – This will put the switch into Auto Scan mode, disabling the keyboard and mouse but switching the display every few seconds to the next computer . The number typed in determines the number of seconds the switch will remain on each port. Press [Esc] or [Space] to cancel Auto Scan mode. [HKM] [F2] – This w[...]

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    16 Operation [HKM] [X] [Enter] – This will disable all toggle key functions. Neither [Scroll Lock] nor [Control] will allow you to change ports until this command is entered again. [HKM] [R] [Enter] – This will reset all KVM settings to their defaults.[...]

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    17 Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, 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: Whe[...]

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    18 Operation PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Win] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] L Alt/Option [Prt_Sc] F13 [Scroll Lock] F14 [Desktop Menu] = [Enter] Return [Back Space] Delete [In s] Help [Ctr l] [Win] F15 [Ctr l] [1] Mult [Ctr l] [2] V_DN [Ctrl] [3] V_UP Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard[...]

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    19 Function Specification CPU Ports 4 Port Selectio n Hotkeys CPU Connect ors US B 4 x Type-A (M) VGA 4 x HDB-15 (M) Speaker 4 x Audio Jac k (M) Console Connector s Keyboar d 1 x Type-A (F) Mous e 1 x Type-A (F) VGA 1 x HDB-15 (F) Speaker 1 x Audio Jac k (F) LE Ds 4 x Green Keyboard / Mo use Emulation USB (PC, Mac, S un) Scan Interv al 5 Seconds Re[...]

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    20 If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR T ech Info Library (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 ou[...]

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    21 Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCI- DENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT . The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with resp[...]

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    Contact Info. Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear .com[...]