Belkin F1DM102U User manual

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F1DM102U P74949

User Manual
Flip for Mac® mini

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 01
Package Contents . . . . . 01
Flip Features . . . . . . . . . . 02
Display Diagrams . . . . . 04
Specifications . . . . . . . . . 05
What you Need to Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
System Requirements 06
How to Install your Flip . 07
Connecting your Console to Flip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07
Connecting your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Installing Switching Software (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using your Flip. . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching Between Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Changing Volume . . . . . 15
Ejecting Disks . . . . . . . . . 15
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . 18
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction
Introduction | 01
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Flip for Mac mini from Belkin. Flip lets you share
one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another PC or Mac computer.
Designed to organize and save your desk space, Flip stacks neatly under your Mac mini and
features built-in cables to reduce desktop clutter. It saves you money on additional peripherals
while providing great convenience with easy-to-use, advanced features.
For details about Flip’s installation and operation, please consult this User Manual. Our Quick
Installation Guide, also enclosed with this purchase, offers quick and easy setup directions.
Please review these materials carefully to ensure that you get the most from your new Flip.
Package Contents
Flip for Mac mini
5V DC, 2.6A Power Adapter
CD with optional Switching Software
User Manual
Quick Installation Guide

Introduction
Introduction | 02
Flip Features
Stackable Design
Flip is designed to stack directly below or on top of your Mac mini, to help you save valuable
desktop space.
Audio Support
Flip allows you to share one set of speakers between your two computers so you won’t need
to unplug and reconnect your speakers every time you switch access from one computer to
the next.
Touch-Sensitive Buttons
Flip has five touch-sensitive buttons on its front panel, which allow you to conveniently
switch access to the next computer, control volume, and eject disks from your Mac mini.
Optional USB Device Port
Flip has two USB ports for you to connect your USB keyboard and mouse. The mouse port
can also be used for a USB peripheral device, such as a printer, so you can share the device
between both computers. Flip features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 technology.
Built-In Cables
Flip includes two sets of built-in cables for connecting your two computers to simplify
installation and reduce desktop clutter.