IOGear MiniView GCS632U User manual

MiniView™ Micro USB Plus
2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support
Installation Manual (GCS632U)
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and
mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR®’s MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS
switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of managing multiple computer systems.With the MiniView™ Micro
USB PLUS by IOGEAR®, you can access two USB computers from a single
USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse and monitor). MiniView™ Micro
USB PLUS allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combina-
tions from the keyboard or push buttons at the front of the switch. Setup is fast
and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS, yet another first-
rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®.

Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Basic Hotkeys to Switch Ports
Advanced Hotkey Operations
Appendix (HotKey)
Specification
Tech Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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This package contains:
1 MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in)
1 User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Warranty Registration Card
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
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Introducing the two port MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from
IOGEAR®– A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands.Use one USB
keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control two USB computers.This
self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB
mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for
Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal
Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x
1536.
Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support, it allows
you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers.
This switch also offers multi-platform support, it is compatible with Macs and
Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR®made a huge breakthrough in supporting
Mac and Sun, by allowing Mac and Sun special keys to be functional, either with
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the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard, or with a standard PC key-
board. When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to
emulate the Mac and Sun special keys.
With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into
your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR®.
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Features
• Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers.
• 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup.
• Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers.
• Full support for Mac and Sun systems.
• Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards.
• Port selection through convenient Hot Keys.
• USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard
emulation for error-free boot-up.
• Plug-n-Play monitor support.
• Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
• No software required.
• Built in AutoScan mode.
• LEDs allow for easy status monitoring.
• 3 Year Limited Warranty.
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Console
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that
you will be using on any computer in the installation
• A USB Keyboard
• A USB Mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be con-
nected to the system:
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
• A USB type A port
Requirements

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Introduction
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1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications)
2. KVM Cables
3. Console Ports
4. Speaker Jack

Before you begin, make sure that the
power to all the devices you will be con-
necting up have been turned off.
NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to
ground potential difference, make sure that all de-
vices on the installation are properly grounded.
Plug your keyboard, monitor,
mouse, into their respective ports
on the GCS632U.The keyboard
and mouse ports are labeled with
an icon, located at the bottom of the
switch, to indicate which is which.
Step. 1 2. Plug your speakers into the speaker
jack on the GCS632U.
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Step. 2
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Plug the USB, video, and speaker
connectors of the attached KVM
cables into their respective ports on
the computers you are installing.
Note:Thecomputer attached to the cablewith one
dot at its base is the Port 1 computer; the com-
puterattached to the cablewithtwodots at its base
is the Port 2 computer (see p. 10 for hotkey port
selection).
Repeat the above step for your sec-
ond computer.
Turn on the power to the computers
and refer to Operations Instructions.
Note: The GCS632U’s Power On default is to link
to the first computer you turn on.
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Operation
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MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS allows you
toaccessthecomputersthroughHotKey
combinations from the keyboard.
Basic Hotkeys to switch ports
The most basic hotkey operation for this
unit is to switch ports between the two
connected computers.
Press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] will allow
you to toggle between the two computers.
For some people such as Mac users,
pressing [Scroll Lock] is either not feasible
or not convenient.There are other ways to
switchports,suchasusing[Ctrl][Ctrl].
The following section will discuss how
to use these choices.
Advanced Hotkey Operations
Invoking Hotkey Mode
To invoke Hotkey Mode, do the following:
1.Pressandholddownthe[NumLock]key
2. Press and release the minus [-] key
3. Release the [Num Lock] key

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Selecting the Active Port:
You can bring the KVM focus to either
computer with the following hotkey
combination:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10).
2. Press and release the computer’s
port number (1 or 2).
3. Press [Enter].
The KVM focus switches to the com-
puter connected to the port you just
When Hotkey Mode is active, the Caps
Lock,andScrollLockLEDs flashinsuc-
cession to indicate that Hotkey Mode
is in effect. They stop flashing and re-
vert to normal status when you exit
Hotkey Mode.
When Hotkey Mode is active, ordinary
keyboardandmousefunctionsaresus-
pended - only Hotkey compliant key-
strokes can be input. At the conclusion
of some hotkey operations, you auto-
matically exit hotkey mode.With some
operations, you must exit manually. To
exit Hotkey Mode manually, press the
[Esc] key, or the [Spacebar].

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2. Press and release the [A] key
Oncescanningbegins,itcontinuesuntil
you press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit
specified, and you automatically exit
Hotkey Mode.
Auto Scan Mode:
The GCS632U Auto Scan feature au-
tomatically switches the KVM focus be-
tween the two computers at regular 5
second intervals so that you can moni-
tor their activity without having to take
thetroubleofconstantlyswitching your-
self.To start auto scanning:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10)
Auto Scan Mode. The Port that is active at
the time scanning stops remains active.
Note: 1.While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary
keyboard and mouse functions are suspended.You
must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing [Esc] or
[Spacebar] in order to regain normal control of their
use.
2.Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits both Auto Scan
Mode and Hotkey Mode.

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Alternate Basic Hotkeys to switch
ports
The Basic Hotkeys to switch ports can
AlternateBasicHotkeysto switchports
The Basic Hotkeys to switch ports can
be changed from tapping the [Scroll
Lock]keytwicetotappingthe[Ctrl] key
twice([Ctrl][Ctrl]).Tomakethechange,
do the following:
Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys
An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation
keys is provided in case the default set
conflicts with programs running on the
computers.
To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invo-
cation set, do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10)
2. Press and release the [H] key
TheHotkeyInvocationkeysbecomethe
[Ctrl], [F12] (instead of [Num Lock] and
minus [-]).
Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two
methods. To revert back to the original Hotkey In-
vocationkeys,InvokeHotkeyMode,then press and
release the [H] key again.

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3. Press [Enter]
The GCS632U’s default settings are the
following:
Hotkey Invocation [Num Lock] [ - ]
Skip Mode Activation [Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock]
Keyboard Platform [Auto]
Keyboard Language [English]
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10)
2. Press and release the [T] key
Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two
methods.To revert back to the original [Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock] method, invoke the Hotkey Mode, then
press and release the [T] key again.
Restore Defaults
To restore the GCS632U’s settings to
their default values:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10).
2. Press and release the [R] key.

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Multi Platform (Mac, Sun, Win) and
Multi Language Setup
The default port settings are for aWin-
dows Compatible operating platform,
and US English keyboard language
code (Refer to the previous section).
Somemultiplatformoperationsrequire
you to change the Keyboard platform
in order to fully support all the func-
tions under that particular platform.
Once the appropriate Keyboard Plat-
form is set, such as Mac or Sun, you
will be able to use all the special keys
on these special platform keyboards
(Mac and Sun).
Following is a matrix table showing the
requiredKeyboardPlatformundervari-
ous multi platform operations:

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Operation
Using a PC keyboard to control a Window based PC
Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac
Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun
Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac
Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun
Keyboard Platform
Auto
Auto
Auto
Mac
Sun

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You can change the Keyboard Platform
bybringing the KVMfocusto the port you
want to change and then do the follow-
ing:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10)
2. Press and release the appropriate
Function key:
- [F2] to change to Mac keyboard
platform
- [F3] to change to Sun keyboard
platform
- [F10] to go back to Auto mode
Aftercompletingasetting,youautomati-
cally exit Hotkey Mode.
To setup language other than English,
do the following:
1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10)
2. Press [F6], then the language [nn],
and then [Enter]. The table below is
the reference for the language code
[nn]:
Language
US English
French
Japanese
Code
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