Good Way USB 2-to-6 User manual

USB 2-to-6 Share Switch Station
User’s Manual

USB 2-to-6 Share Switch Station
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed for use with the USB 2-to-6 Share Switch Station. Information in
this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the
correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise)
regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for
any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference
Keep this equipment away from humidity
If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:
•The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
•The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
•The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
•The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the
User’s Manual.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................3
Features.............................................................................................................................4
Package Contents..............................................................................................................4
System Requirements........................................................................................................4
2. Installation..............................................................................................................5
Hardware Connection .......................................................................................................5
Device Sticker...................................................................................................................6
On Windows XP and Vista................................................................................................7
3. Using the USB 2-to-6 Share Switch Station.........................................................9
4. Uninstalling the Driver.........................................................................................10
3. Specifications.......................................................................................................11
4. Regulatory Compliance.......................................................................................12
FCC Conditions ..............................................................................................................12
CE ...................................................................................................................................12
WEEE Information .........................................................................................................12

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1. Introduction
The USB 2.0 share switch station allows you to share USB devices among multiple
computers. Great for setups that require multiple computers sharing a USB Cable
Modem, USB printer, scanner, and/or other USB peripherals. The peripheral can
be assigned to a computer either manually or with software. Unique advanced
management is available through a Windows-based application that can limit or
extend the sharing capabilities between multiple computers. From experience
switching cables on computers can be not only confusing but some what of mess.
The USB Share Switch eliminates the cumbersome mess by giving you the
opportunity to utilize its functionality.
This USB 2-to-6 Share Switch Station is designed to sharing USB Devices
between Two computers. It will increase the flexibility and cost efficiency when
sharing four devices. Additional two USB ports will provide private use for your
computer.

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Features
2 PCs share 4 USB devices.
Plus 2 non switched USB port.
Built-in 4-port USB Switch.
2-port USB for private use only.
Stable and consistent data speed.
Simple button operation.
Software and manual selectable connection
Package Contents
USB 2-to-6 Share Switch Station x1
Power Adapter x1
USB Type B to A Cable x2
CD (Driver and User’s Manual) x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
Device Sticker x1
System Requirements
Windows®XP SP2, Vista™32-bit

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2. Installation
Hardware Connection
Turn up to enter manual mode
Turn down to enter auto mode
Auto / Manual
Mode
Device Port
only for PC A
Device Port
only for PC B
PC A
PC B
DC Jack
Buttons of Device 1~ 4
Device Port 1~ 4

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Device Sticker
You may use the provided stickers to stick on your device button. On the other
hand, we also put some blank stickers for you to write down the name of device
that you usually use.
Item Description Item Description
Webcam Hard Disk
Digital Camera Mouse
Printer
Keyboard
Scanner Flash Drive

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On Windows XP and Vista
Caution: DO NOT connect the product to your computer before installing the
driver on the provide CD.
1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive and the driver will be executed
automatically. If it doesn’t work, you can locate and double-click on the
Setup.exe file in the Driver folder to launch the setup program.
2. Click on Next to continue the installation.
3. Click on Install to continue the installation.

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4. When the installation is done, please click on Finish to complete it.
5. If the screen prompted, please click on Yes to restart your computer.
6. Please connect two computers to share switch by USB cables. Then you will
find the green icon in the notification area. Please right-click on it and select
Open to USB Share Station. Now you can connect your devices, such as
printer, scanner or flash drive to your share switch
*Actual strings depend on your operation system. These screen shots are
from Windows XP and might vary slightly for each operation system.

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3. Using the USB 2-to-6 Share Switch
Station
Auto/ManualMode
Auto Mode :
When one of two computers disconnected to share switch station, all devices
will be shifted to another computer automatically.
Manual Mode :
When one of two computers disconnected to share switch station, all devices
won’t shifted automatically. You may switch the device manually by clicking
on the switching buttons.
Device Switch
Hot Key
Please double-press on Number Lock button on your keyboard when you
exchange the use of device.
Button
Please press the button of device on the share switch station when you
exchange the use of device.
USB Share Station Interface
Please double-click on the label of device on the screen of USB share
Station.
For example : If you want to use the USB Mass Storage Device (Device 2)
on computer 2, you may switch it from computer 1 to computer 2 first. Please
double-click on number 2 of computer 2 and wait for several seconds, you
can use this device on computer 1.
Print Sharing
No matter what kind of mode you operate, you may switch the function of
printer unrestrictedly between two computers and use the printer at both of
them.

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4. Uninstalling the Driver
USB Share Switch Station
If you don’t install the driver before you use the share switch station, then you
won’t find the icon of share switch station in the notification and also can’t
control the USB share switch station by dashboard.
Safely Remove Control
Operation system are not able to execute the safe remove control if user
didn’t install the driver of Share Switch.
Under this situation, device switching may interrupted the operation
between the PC and device. On the same time, operation system may
popup the warning message to illustrate the termination all of transferring
actions.
Specific Device Port for PC
The specific USB device port for PC A and PC B won’t be influenced on
installing driver or not. You may use it as usual USB port.

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3. Specifications
Item Description
USB
Upstream port x 2 (USB Type-B)
Downstream USB port x 4 (USB Type-A )
Compliance : USB1.1 & USB 2.0
Power Mode
Self Power
Input : AC 100~240V
Output : DC 5V/2.5A
User Interface
Hot key function
Auto mode
Safe remove control
Print sharing
Bottom: Any USB Device can switch two USB host PCs
LED Indicator: for USB Device selections and on/off OTI
function.
Operation System
Support Windows XP and Vista
Working Environment Operation temperature: 10~ 40 °C
Storage temperature: -10 ~ 80 °C
Dimensions Size (Lx W x H) : 167 x 67 x 31 mm
Weights 207 g
Housing Plastic
Certification CE, FCC
Specifications are subject to change without further notice

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4. Regulatory Compliance
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received and include interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following
regulations: EN 55 022: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (EN55022/EN55024)
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users:
According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive,
do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste
electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and
recycled as required by practices established for your country. For information
on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.