D-Link DKVM-4U User manual

Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your purchase:
Before You Begin
You must have at least the following:
• USB Keyboard
• USB Mouse
• VGA or Higher Monitor
• DKVM-4U USB KVM Switch
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4-Port USB KVM Switch
DKVM-4U
This product works with
Windows 98SE and above
operating systems.
• Quick Installation Guide
• 2 sets 2 in 1 USB KVM Cable in 6ft

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Attach your computer’s USB
mouse connector to the
DKVM-4U USB mouse port.
Attach your monitor’s HDDB 15
VGA connector to the VGA port
of the DKVM-4U.
Installing the DKVM-4U
Attach your computer’s USB
keyboard connector to the
DKVM-4U USB keyboard port.
The DKVM-4U is a hot-swappable KVM switch. You do not
need to turn your computers off before installing the Device.

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Installing the DKVM-4U(continued)
Type A
Using the included KVM cable,
attach the VGA connector to the
VGA port of the DKVM-4U
Using the included KVM cable,
attach the USB B type connector
to the DKVM-4U

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Installing the DKVM-4U(continued)
Repeat the steps below for each computer that you are connecting to the DKVM-4U
Using the connectors on the
other end of the included KVM
cables that you connected to
the DKVM-4U in the previous
section, attach the VGA
connector to the VGA port
located on the back of your
computer case.
Attach the USB A type
connector to the an available
USB port located on the back
of your computer case.
Installation of the DKVM-4U
is now complete.
Note:
1.Windows 98SE users may require the Windows installation CD to complete
the installation of the DKVM-4U.
2.If you power on the PC2, PC3, or PC4 without turning on the PC1 first, you
need to use HOT KEY or push button to switch the PC to it’s corresponding
LED. This is because all PC is directed to light LED by default.
3.The USB ports are designed only for Keyboard and Mouse respectively. DO
NOT connect the USB HUB to any of the USB ports on console side.

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Switching with the DKVM-4U
The DKVM-4U features a Select Button located on the top panel to switch
quickly and easily between both your computers.
Select
Button

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Hot Key Menu
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 1 : Switches to PC 1
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 2 : Switches to PC 2
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 3 : Switches to PC 3
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 4 : Switches to PC 4
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + --> : Switches to next PC
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + <-- : Switches to previous PC
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + B : Turns beeper ON/OFF
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + M : Resets the mouse and keyboard
• Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + S : Activates Auto Scan Mode. Each
computer will be scanned every 10 seconds. Press the space bar to
exit Auto Scan Mode.
You can also use keyboard Hot Keys to switch between your computers. Press
the Scroll Lock key twice to enter Hot Key switching mode. A beep confirms that
the Hot Key mode is activated.
Switching with the DKVM-4U

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Troubleshooting Tips
Keyboard
If your keyboard is not functional, not detected, or there is a keyboard error, check the
following:
• Make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and to the
DKVM-4U. Check that the keyboard is plugged into thecorrect USB keyboard
port and not the USB mouse port..
• Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly.
• If you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer, please
contact your motherboard/computer manufacturer for information on enabling
USB support on your system.
Mouse
If your mouse is not functional, not detected, or there is a mouse error, check the
following:
• Make sure that the mouse is properly connected to the computer and to the
DKVM-4U. Check that mouse is plugged into the correct USB mouse port and
not the USB keyboard port.
• Verify that the mouse works when plugged into the computer directly.
• Try using a different mouse.
• If you are having trouble with mouse movement, try resetting the DKVM-4U by
pressing Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + M.
• Do not move the mouse or press any mouse buttons when switching from one
PC to another.
Video
If the image on your monitor is not clear, check the following:
• Verify that all video monitor cables are inserted properly.
• Try lowering the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor.
• Try using a shorter video cable.

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within Canada,
the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Customers can contact D-Link technical support through our websites,
or by phone.
For Customers within
The United Kingdom & Ireland:
D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Telephone:
08456 12 0003 (United Kingdom)
[phone] (Ireland)
Lines Open
8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Fri
10.00am-7.00pm Sat & Sun
D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Internet:
http://www.dlink.co.uk
ftp://ftp.dlink.co.uk
For Customers within Canada:
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Telephone:
1-800-361-5265 (Canada)
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 am ET
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
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