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
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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.

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High Video Resolution
Flip is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@65Hz so you can use the latest in
video display technology for both your computers.
LED Indicators
Flip features two white LEDs on the front panel to let you know which computer is currently
being accessed, and one red LED to indicate when the mute button has been activated.
Multi-Platform Support
Flip is fully compatible with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer.
Optional Switching Software
In addition to using the front-panel buttons on Flip, you can also switch computers by using a
hot-key sequence on your keyboard or by clicking an icon displayed on your monitor.
Optional Audio Switching
Flip allows you to switch your audio from one computer to the next without switching
computers, so you can listen to music files on your Mac mini while you work on your
other computer.

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Display Diagrams
Front
Back
Disk Eject Volume Up Switch Computers
Volume Down Volume Mute
VGA Monitor Port Speaker JackUSB Mouse/
Device Port
Power Jack Built-In Cables USB Keyboard Port

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Specifications
Flip for Mac mini
Part No.: F1DM102U
Computers Supported: 2
Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA connector or adapter)
Max. Resolution Support: Up to 2048x1536@65Hz
Monitor Connection: VGA (HDDB15)
Keyboard Input: USB Type A
Mouse Input: USB Type A
Stereo Audio Input: 3.5mm jack
Capacitive Buttons: 5
LED Indicators: 2 (white), 1 (red)
Built-In Cables: 2; VGA and USB connectors
Cable Length: 2 ft., 6 ft. (0.6m, 1.8m)
Enclosure: Plastic
Power Adapter: 5V DC, 2.6A power adapter
Dimensions: 6.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 1.0 in.
(165.1mm x 165.1mm x 25.4mm)
Weight: 1.25 lbs. (0.57kg.)
Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0~40° C)
Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20~60° C)
Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing
Warranty: 3 years
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

What you Need to Get Started
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Equipment Requirements
Flip comes with all the tools you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between
your Mac mini and another computer. No additional cables or software are required.
Monitor
Flip supports any LCD or CRT monitor with a VGA connection
(HDDB15). You can also use your DVI monitor with Flip by
connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI connector. Flip does not
support direct DVI connections from monitors. VGA Connector
Keyboard
Flip fully supports all USB Apple® keyboards or PC keyboards, including all function keys. If
you have a keyboard with a built-in mouse hub, you may connect your mouse to the hub and
just connect the keyboard to Flip.
Mouse
Flip supports any USB-based mouse.
System Requirements
Flip can be used with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer that runs on
one of these platforms:
• Windows® 2000, XP
• Mac OS® X v10.3 and above

How to Install your Flip
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Note: Before installing your Flip, verify that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly
with your Mac mini and the other computer you will be connecting.
1. Connecting your Console to Flip
1.1 Connect the video cable attached to your monitor
and connect it to the VGA port on the back of
your Flip.
Note: If you are using a DVI monitor, you will
need to attach a VGA adapter to your monitor
cable before connecting it to Flip.
1.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to the
two USB ports on the back of your Flip.
Note: If your mouse plugs into your keyboard, you
only need to connect your keyboard cable to Flip.
You can connect a USB peripheral device to the
mouse port instead.

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1.3 Connect your speaker cable to the speaker jack on
the back of your Flip (optional).
1.4 Connect the power adapter cable to the back
of your Flip and plug in the adapter.
2. Connecting your Computers
2.1 Make sure your Mac mini and second computer are
both powered on.
2.2 Connect the VGA adapter that shipped with your
Mac mini to the DVI monitor port on the back of
your Mac mini.

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2.3 Stack your Flip below or on top of your Mac mini.
2.4 Using your Flip’s built-in two-foot (0.6m) cable,
connect the VGA connector to the VGA adapter on
your Mac mini. Connect the USB connector to an
available USB port and the speaker connector to
the speaker jack.

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2.5 Using your Flip’s built-in six-foot (1.8m) cable,
connect the VGA connector to the VGA port
on your second computer. Connect the USB
connector to an available USB port and the
speaker connector to the speaker jack.
You are now ready to use your Flip.
Installing Switching Software (optional)
In addition to using the front-panel buttons on Flip, you can also install software onto your
computers that will allow you to use your keyboard or a desktop icon to switch computers.
To install the Flip software on your Mac mini and other computers using Mac OS X v10.3
and above:
1. Insert the Flip CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Wait for the “ Flip” window to appear on your desktop, and then double-click on
“start.osx”.
3. Select “Install” and follow the instructions.
4. Once the software is successfully installed, the icon will appear in the menu bar in
the upper-right corner of your screen.

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To install the Flip software on computers using Windows 2000 or XP:
1. Insert the Flip CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Wait for the CD to auto-load. If it does not auto-load, access your CD-ROM drive and
locate the “Setup.exe” fi le on the CD. Double-click on the “setup” icon.
3. Select “Install” and follow the instructions.
4. Once the software is successfully installed, the icon will appear in the taskbar in the
lower-right corner of your screen.

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Switching Between Computers
After you install your Flip and power-on your computers, the first computer desktop to
appear on your monitor will be your Mac mini. The number “1” on the front of Flip will be lit.
You can now use your Mac mini as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
There are three methods you can use to switch between your connected computers:
• Touch-sensitive button
• Desktop icon
• Keyboard hot keys
Touch-Sensitive Button:
To switch access to your other computer, simply push the button on the front of your
Flip. After about three seconds, your other computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor.
The number “2” on the front of your Flip will be lit. You are now ready to use your other
computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
To switch back to your Mac mini, simply push the button again on your Flip.
Desktop Icon:
You can also switch from one computer to the next by using the icon on your
computer’s desktop. For Mac OS computers, this icon will be available in the menu bar in the
upper-right corner of your screen once you successfully install the switching software (see
“Installing Switching Software”). For Windows-based computers, the icon will appear in the
taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen.

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To switch computers, click once on the icon (for Mac OS computers) or right-click on the
icon (for Windows-based computers). You will have three switching options to choose from.
To switch all your connected peripherals to the next computer, select “Switch Host”. To switch
only your speakers to the next computer, select “Switch Audio”. This feature allows you to
listen to your music files on one computer while you work on the other computer. To switch
only your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the next computer, select “Switch Control”. (See
chart below.)
Desktop Icon Switching Options
Selection Function
Switch Host Switches your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers
Switch Audio Switches your speakers only
Switch Control Switches your monitor, keyboard, and mouse only

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Keyboard Hot Keys:
You can also switch between computers by pressing the “Ctrl” button on your keyboard twice
in rapid succession. This is called a “hot-key sequence.” To enable hot-key switching, click or
right-click on the icon, select “Options”, and then select “Enable Hotkey Switching”. You
can also change to a different hot-key sequence in the “Options” screen. If you want to use
the same hot-key sequence for both computers, you will need to repeat these steps for each
computer. You can choose from among the following four sequences:
• Ctrl, Ctrl
• NumLock/Clear, NumLock/Clear
• Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock
• Ctrl, Ctrl, Shift
(For each hot-key sequence, the buttons must be pressed in rapid succession.)
Hot-Key Sequence Options

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Changing Volume
To change the volume on the computer you are currently accessing, push the or
button on the front of Flip. To mute the volume, push the button on the front of Flip.
Once you successfully install the switching software, a red LED will light up on Flip when the
volume is muted on your computer. (If you are using a Mac keyboard, you can still perform
these same functions on your keyboard.) The volume control buttons on Flip can be used for
Mac and PC computers.
Ejecting Disks
Your Mac mini does not feature a disk eject button; however, you can eject a CD or DVD
from your Mac mini by pushing the button on the front of Flip. (If you are using a Mac
keyboard, you can still perform this function on your keyboard.) The disk eject button on Flip
can only be used for Mac computers.
Flip Button Function
Ejects CD from CD-ROM drive
Decreases audio volume
Increases audio volume
Mutes audio on/off
Switches between computers

Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What operating systems does Flip support?
A: Flip supports Windows 2000 and XP, and Mac OS X v10.3 or higher.
Q: What type of mice does Flip support?
A: Flip will support USB mice from many manufacturers including Belkin, Microsoft®,
Logitech®, and Kensington®.
Q: What is the maximum video resolution that Flip supports?
A: The advanced video circuit in Flip supports a maximum resolution of 2048x1536@65Hz.
Q: Can I use my DVI monitor with Flip?
A: Yes, you can use any DVI monitor with Flip by attaching a VGA adapter to the monitor’s
DVI connector.
Q: Do I have to install any software to use Flip?
A: No, Flip does not require any software to be installed in your computers. An optional
switching software CD is included with your Flip, but is not required in order to use Flip.
Installing the optional switching software gives users the ability to switch computers by
clicking an icon on their screen or by using a hot-key sequence on their keyboard.
Q: Can I connect my notebook computer to Flip?
A: Yes, Flip will support any USB-capable desktop or notebook computer.

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Q: Do I have to use a Mac mini with Flip?
A: No, Flip may be used with any USB-capable computer. However, one of the computers you
connect must be placed within two feet of Flip (the length of the shorter cable).
Q: Does Flip allow me to transfer files from my Mac mini to another computer?
A: No, Flip allows you to share peripherals between computers (monitor, keyboard, mouse,
speakers, and other USB device). To share or transfer files between computers, you will
need a networking switch.
Q: Does Flip require an AC adapter?
A: Yes, a 5-volt, 2.6-Amp power adapter is included and is required for Flip to
function properly.
Q: Can I use Flip to switch video signals only?
A: Yes, you can just connect the built-in cables to the VGA ports on your computers and use
the front-panel buttons on Flip to switch between video signals.
Q: What type of USB peripheral devices can I connect to Flip?
A: You can connect any USB-based peripheral device to the USB mouse port on Flip. This will
allow you to share the peripheral device between both computers. Flip features Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 technology.
Q: How long is the warranty for Flip?
A: Flip comes with a Belkin Three-Year Limited Warranty.