Belkin F1U400 - 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Sharing User manual

4x4 USB
Peripheral Switch
User Manual
F1U400
Share four USB devices with up to
four computers
Belkin Corporation
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Compton • CA • 90220 • USA
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Switching Through Software
Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Switching USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Automatic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Courtesy Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Naming Your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Manual Push-Button Selectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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.
OVERVIEWTABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.
Automatic USB Printer Sharing
The automatic USB printer-sharing feature allows you to send print jobs to your
printer without using the manual push buttons.
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.
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 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 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
• Mac® OS 9.x, X.x
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
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Bottom View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
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: 1 Year
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
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Unit Display Diagrams
Top View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
Back View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch
DC
5V/2.5A
Computer-
Indicating LEDs
Push-Button
Selectors
Device-
Indicating LEDs
USB Device Ports
Power Jack
Computer Ports
Wall
Mount Slots
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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.
INSTALLATION
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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.
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.
INSTALLATION
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Mac OS 9.x
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 of the manual); and
3. Your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers.
To install the software:
1. Place the CD in the CD tray of your Mac® computer.
2. Double-click on the CD-ROM disk located on your desktop.
3. Drag the icon with the file named “F1U400_.sit” to
your desktop.
4. Double-click on the file named “F1U400_.sit”.
5. Open the folder named “F1U400”.
6. Drag the folder named “Belkin” to your desktop.
7. Double-click on the folder named “Belkin”.
8. Double-click on the folder named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch”.
9. Double-click on the file named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch” to
launch software.
In order to begin using the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral software, please open the
Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch application located in the file named “Belkin”.
The file named “Belkin” is located on the desktop. You are now ready to use your
Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch software.
Note: Automatic printing feature is not supported in Mac OS.
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Mac OS X or above
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 of the manual); and
3. Your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers.
To install the software:
1. Place the CD in the CD tray of your Mac computer.
2. Double-click on the CD-ROM disk located on your desktop.
3. Drag the icon with the file named “F1U400 Mac OS X files.sit” to
your desktop.
4. Double-click on the file named “F1U400 Mac OS X files.sit”.
5. Double-click on the file named “F1U400.dmg”.
6. Double-click on the file named “F1U400”.
7. Double-click on the file named “F1U400.mpkg”.
8. If administrative rights are required, click the lock icon to make changes.
9. Type your user name and password, then click “OK”.
10. Click on “Continue” to begin installation.
11. Select a destination volume to install the Switch software by double-clicking
on the listed icon.
12. Click on “Continue” to proceed with installation.
13. Click on “Install” to continue with installation.
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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
DC
5V/2.5A
INSTALLATION
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14. Click on “Continue Installation” to install files.
15. Click on “Restart” to reboot your computer and proceed with installation.
16. Double-click on the Macintosh®HD icon on your desktop.
17. Double-click on the file named “Belkin”.
18. Double-click on the file named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch”.
19. Drag the icon named “F1U400” to your desktop.
20. Double-click on the icon named “F1U400”.
You are now ready to use your Belkin 4X4 USB Peripheral Switch software.
Note: Automatic printing feature is not supported in Mac OS.
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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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Step 2: Powering On the Switch
1. Connect the included 5V DC, 2.5A AC power
supply adapter into an available power outlet.
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.
INSTALLATION
DC
5V/2.5A
DC
5V/2.5A
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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.
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.
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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).
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 THROUGH SOFTWARE
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