Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch User manual

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User Manual
F1U400uk
4x4 USB
Peripheral Switch
Share four USB devices with up to
four computers

Overview
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Display Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switching Through Software
Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Switching USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Automatic Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Courtesy Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Naming Your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manual Push-Button Selectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
(the Switch). This innovative product lets you access four USB devices,
such as printers, cameras, scanners, and external hard drives, from up to
four computers simultaneously. It is designed to give you immediate,
convenient push-button or software switching access to your USB devices.
This manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation
and operation to troubleshooting, in the unlikely event of a problem.
For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide
included with your Switch.
OVERVIEW
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Package Contents
• Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
• Software Installation CD
• USB Cable
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• Registration Card
• 5V DC, 2.5A AC Power Supply
Feature Overview
4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Software
The Switch features a user-friendly software interface that allows you to share up
to four USB peripherals among up to four connected computers.
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Display
The LED displays on the top panel of the Switch function as status monitors.
They indicate which device is being accessed by a computer.
Manual Push-Button Selectors
Located conveniently on top of the Switch, manual push-button selectors make
for easy switching and port selection. Each button controls a USB device that
can be switched to whichever computer port you desire.
OVERVIEW
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Courtesy Alert
The courtesy alert notifies other users that a device is in use. However, it does
not restrict other users from taking control of the device.
Equipment
Cables
To connect to the Switch, each computer requires a USB device cable (A to B).
Recommended Belkin device Cables
• F3U133-XX-GLD
• F3U133-XX
Operating Systems
The Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch is for use with computers running:
Platforms
• Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
OVERVIEW
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Computer-
Indicating LEDs
Push-Button
Selectors
Device-
Indicating LEDs
CPU/
KVM
Console
Reset
Serial 02
Serial 01
Network
USB Device Ports
Power Jack
Computer Ports
DC
5V/2.5A
Unit Display Diagrams
Top View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
Back View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
OVERVIEW
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Wall
Mount Slots
Bottom View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
OVERVIEW
Specifications
Part No.: F1U400
Power: 5V DC, 2.5A AC Adapter (required)
USB Device Port Connector: USB Type A Receptacle
USB Computer Port Connector: USB Type B Receptacle
Manual Push Buttons: 4
LED Indicators: 8
USB Device Ports: 4
USB Computer Ports: 4
Enclosure: High-Impact Plastic
Dimensions: 1.9 (H) x 6.0 (W) x 4.3 (D) in.
Weight: 0.3 lbs. (136g)
Operating Temp: 41° to 104° F (5~40° C)
Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20~60° C)
Warranty: 2 Year
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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2. Double-click on “My Computer”.
3. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive.
4. Double-click on the folder named “F1U400”.
5. Double-click on the file named “Setup.exe”.
6. Click “Next” on the InstallShield Wizard.
Software Installation
Windows
Before you begin, be sure that:
1. the Switch is not connected to your computer;
2. the Switch supports your operating system (see page 3); and
3. your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers.
To install the software:
1. Place the CD in the CD tray in your PC.
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
7. Setup will install the files in the folder listed under “Destination Folder”.
To install to this folder, click “Next”. To install to a different folder, click
“Browse” and select another folder.
8. When the InstallShield Wizard is complete, click “Finish”.
9. A shortcut icon to the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch software will appear on
your desktop.
Note: If the software fails to install successfully, please run “uninstall” for the
Switch and then reinstall, repeating steps 2-7.
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DC
5V/2.5A
Hardware Installation
Step 1: Connecting Computers to the Switch
1. Connect the USB cable’s A-type connector to an available USB port on your
USB computer.
2. Connect the USB cable’s B-type
connector to an available port on
your Switch.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional USB computer you wish to connect.
INSTALLATION
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DC
5V/2.5A
DC
5V/2.5A
2. Attach the barrel plug into the power jack of the Switch.
Step 3: Connecting USB Devices to the Switch
Connect the A-type connector of your
USB device to an available USB
A-type port on your Switch.
Repeat for each additional
USB device you wish to connect.
Step 2: Powering On the Switch
1. Connect the included 5V DC, 2.5A AC
power supply adapter into an available
power outlet.
INSTALLATION
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Legend
Icons for USB Devices
Camera Device Hub Ethernet
Device
Generic
Device
Gaming
Device
Speakers Mass Storage
Device
Scanner Keyboard Printer
Mouse General Basket
Active Computer Port Inactive Computer Port
SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE
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To switch USB devices from computers, drag the USB icon of the desired device
to the Active Computer Port you wish to switch it to. When dragged, the software
will indicate the name of the device.
Switching USB Devices
Select the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch icon located on your desktop. To switch
USB devices, drag the USB device icon from the “General Basket” to the “Active
Computer Port”. (“Active” refers to a computer connected to the Switch and
powered on).
SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE

Courtesy Alert
In order to enable the courtesy alert, right-click on the USB device icon. This
feature is only available if the USB device icon is in an active computer port. The
courtesy alert will only notify other end users that the device is currently being
used, but will not restrict them from taking control of the device.
Automatic Printing
In order to enable automatic printing, double-click on the printer icon located in
the General Basket. Once enabled, the printer becomes the default printer.
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Naming Your Computers
The Switch software will allow you use up to eight characters when naming
your computers. In order to rename your computers, click “Edit” located on
the top left corner of the software window.
Manual Push-Button Selectors
Manual push-button selectors will allow you to switch your USB devices to
the desired computer port at the push of a button. Each device is assigned
its own push-button selector; in order to switch the device, simply press the
designated push-button selector of the USB device you wish to switch until
the device is moved to the desired computer port. The computer-indicating
LEDs will identify which computer has control of the device.
Note: The LEDs remain lit for five seconds.
SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE
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FAQs
Q: Does the Switch support USB 2.0 devices?
A: Yes, your USB 2.0 device will work with the Switch but will only transfer
data up to 12Mbps.
Q: Does the Switch support automatic printer sharing?
A: Yes, all computers connected to the Switch will have the ability to
print automatically, if the connected printer is set as the default.
(Printer driver must support your operating system and that printer’s
software must be installed on each computer you will be using
it from.)
Q: What operating systems will the Switch work with?
A: The Switch will support Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 and XP.
Q: What is the maximum distance from the Switch that a computer can
be connected?
A: Your computer can be connected as far as 15 feet away from the Switch.
Q: What is the maximum distance from the Switch that a USB device
can be connected?
A: The Switch can support USB devices from distances of up to 15 feet.
(See your USB device manual for more information.)
Q: What are the specifications for the power supply? Does it come
with one?
A: Yes, the Switch comes with the required 5V DC, 2.5A AC power supply.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The Switch software does not detect my computer.
• Check that the cable between the Switch and the computer is completely
connected. Tighten any loose connections.
• Make sure the connected computer is not further than 15 feet away.
• Check that the cable between the Switch and the computer is not longer
than 15 feet.
• Close the software and reopen the application.
• Try connecting the computer to a different port.
• Make sure the power supply is connected to the Switch.
My USB device is not detected by the Switch software.
• Make sure the drivers are installed and that the USB device supports
the operating system.
• Make sure the connected computer is not further than 15 feet away.
• Make sure the connected USB device is not further than 15 feet away.
• Check that the cable between the Switch and the device is not longer
than 15 feet.
• Close the software and reopen the application.
• Try connecting the USB device to a different port.

INFORMATION
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole
responsibility that the product:
F1U400
to which this declaration relates:
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Belkin Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product F1U400, to which this declaration
relates, is in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and Immunity Standard EN55024, and LVD EN61000-
3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
ICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Belkin Corporation Limited One-Year Product Warranty
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period.
If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is
returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from
whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication;
if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has
been removed or defaced.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL
OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to
this warranty.
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS,
DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED
IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of
implied warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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