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    VGA KVM Switch 2-P ort VGA, USB KVM Switch SV231UAF Instruction Manual Manual Revision:05/09/2011 For the most up-to-date inf ormation, please visit www.startech.com[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to pro vide reasonab le protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency e[...]

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    i T able of Contents Introduction .............................................................. 1 P ackaging Contents............................................................. 1 System Requirements ......................................................... 1 F ront View ............................................................................[...]

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    1 Introduction The StarT ech.com SV231UAF allo ws a single USB keyboard, mouse and monitor to be switched to access up to tw o computers. The de vice offers a compact design saving desk space, in addition to sa ving the cost of purchasing separate peripherals for each computer . The Picture-in-Picture function allows you to look at the other connec[...]

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    2 Front Vie w Rear View[...]

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    3 Installation Hardware Installation 1. Connect a V GA display de vice to the V GA connector (output) on the front panel of the KVM switch. 2. Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the dedicated USB ke yboard and mouse por ts on the KVM switch. If using audio, also connect speakers/headphones with 3.5mm mini-jac k plugs. 3. Using the included[...]

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    4 How to Use Hotke y Switching A Hotke y command is a shor t keyboard sequence f or selecting a computer connected to the KVM switch. A hotke y sequence consists of two ke ystrokes (successiv ely within 0.2 seconds). A built-in tone generator creates a high-pitched beep for a correct hotk ey command. T o switch from the currently selected computer [...]

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    5 Soft ware Notes • File transfers and te xt copy/paste operations through the KMDS software, should only be perf or med if both computer operating systems are set to the same language version. • File transfers are only supported to the Windo ws Desktop . Identical file names on the desktop will be automatically ov erwritten without notificat[...]

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    6 Problem: An y of the follo wing symptoms are found: • Switching is slow or unresponsive • Mouse or keyboard is slo w or unresponsive • File transfers are slo w or unresponsive • Picture in Picture window only shows gre y bo x Solutions: The KVM s witch needs to be reset. Method 1: 1. Switch to PC1 and close/exit the KMDS software . 2. Swi[...]

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    7 Specications Number of P orts 2 Computer Connectors (per port) 1 x DE-15 V GA male 1 x USB type A male 1 x 3.5mm Audio mini-jac k male (via included KVM cable) Console Connectors (per port) 1 x DE-15 V GA f emale 2 x USB type A female 1 x 3.5mm Audio mini-jac k Maximum Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 DDC Support Y es (DDC , DDC2, DDC2B) Audio Sup[...]

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    8 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an integral part of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If you ev er need help with y our product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is bac[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a div erse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including gov ernment, education and industr ial facilities to name just a few . We offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management sol[...]