IOGear MiniView III GCS1712 User manual

MiniView™III
Peripheral Sharing Switch
User Manual (GCS1712/1714)
USB KVM &

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market.
IOGEAR’s USB KVMP switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ III USB KVMP series by IOGEAR,
you can access multiple computers and share USB peripheral devices from a single console (keyboard,
monitor and mouse). The MiniView™ III USB KVMP provides three convenient methods to access con-
nected computers. Change ports easily via the push button selection switches located on the unit’s front
panel, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or OSD (On Screen Display). Setup is fast
and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ III USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution
from IOGEAR.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Appendix (HotKey)
Appendix(Troubleshooting)
Specification
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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PackageContents
This package contains:
1 MiniViewTM III USB KVMP Switch
Premium Bonded USB KVMP cables (2 Cables for 2-Port, 4 Cables for 4-Port)
1 Power Adapter
1 Quick Start Guide
1 User Manual
1 Registration Card
If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.

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Overview
Overview
The MiniView™ III USB KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2/4 computers from a single
console (keyboard, monitor and mouse), and it also allows sharing of up to 127 USB peripheral devices.
Before the development of the MiniView III, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a
single console was through a complex and costly network system.
Setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software
to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with
incompatibility problems. Since the MiniView™ III intercepts USB keyboard input directly, it works on any
hardware platform and with all operating systems.
The MiniViewTM III USB KVMP provides convenient methods to access the computers connected to the USB
KVMP system. The MiniViewTM III USB KVMP offers push button selection switches located on the units front
panel, Hot Key controls from the USB keyboard, and an On Screen Display (OSD).
There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView™ III USB KVMP. By allowing a single
console to manage the attached computers, and share up to 127 USB pheripherals. The MiniView™ III USB
KVMP eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, mouse, and extra peripheral
devices. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience
of switching from the different computer systems.

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Features
Features
- Dual functional switch allows 2 to 4 USB computers to share One USB console as well as up to 127
different USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and hard drives
- Conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another through Hot Key or OSD
- Independently assign your KVM console and USB devices to any computer
- Fully Compliant with USB 1.1 specifications and delivers data at a transmission rate of up to 12 Mbps
- Complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting
- Auto Scan Mode to monitor all computers
- LED display for easy status monitoring
- Superior video quality, 2048x1536, DDC2B
- Easy installation: no software required, hot pluggable
- Compact and stackable design for easy placement
- 3 Year Warranty

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SystemRequirements
Computerswith USBconnections
Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Mac OS 8.6 or greater
Linux, Unix and other USB supported systems*
*Additional drivers and support may needed
Accessories:
- IOGEAR USB Hub (GUHX104) Expand your USB set up with one of our USB hubs.
-10’Bonded USB KVMCable (G2L1203U),6’ Bonded USBKVM Cables(G2L1201U)
-IOGEARhasafullline of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0,andBluetooth™products. Pleasevisitour website at www.iogear.com for further information.
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Introduction
Introduction to MiniViewTM III USB KVMP
The MiniView III USB KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch goes beyond your standard KVM switches by offering USB
peripheral sharing capabilities.You can save money and space by eliminating the need for not only extra monitors,
keyboards and mice, but also on peripheral devices such as printers, scanner, zip drives, etc. Up to 127 different USB
devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch.
Setup is fast and easy; just plug the cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure so there is no
need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. This unit also features
USB SniffingTechnology which allows complete USB keyboard and USB mouse emulation for error free booting, Hot Key
control and OSD (On Screen Display) to conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another.
The MiniViewTM III USB KVMP provides three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the system:
(1) using the port selection buttons on the front panel of each unit; (2) entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard;
and (3) selecting from on-screen menus through the On Screen Display (OSD) feature. In addition, a powerful Quick View
Scan feature allows you to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniViewTM III USB KVMP. By allowing the MiniViewTM III USB
KVMP to manage all the attached computers, there is no need to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for
each computer, and expensive USB peripherals saving an enormous amount of space. It also eliminates the inconvenience
and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around from one computer to another.

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Front View
1.CPUport indicator/selection buttons
2. On-lineLED indicators
3. Selected LED indcators
4. USBTypeA console port for USBkeyboard and mouse
5. Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously invoke Auto Scan Mode
6. Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously reset the KVM
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Introduction
Back View
1. Port for power adapter
2.VGA console port for your monitor
3.USBType A ports for peripheral devices
4.USBTypeB ports to connect your computersVIAour premium bonded USB KVM cables
5.VGA ports to connect to your computersVIA our premium bonded USB KVM cables

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Setup and Installation
Step. 1 (Power Adapter / Console Connection)
*Beforeyoubegin, please makesurethatthepowertoalldevices has beenturnedoff.
1. Plug your USB Mouse, USB Keyboard, and Monitor into the console area at the front of the KVMP Switch
2. Plug the Monitor into the console area at the back of the switch, and then the power adapter into the power adapter port.
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Setup and Installation
Step. 2 (CableConnection)
1. Connect the cables that came with the MiniView™ III USB KVMP switch to the KVMP switch's CPU ports.
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Installation
Setup and Installation
Step. 3 (CableConnection)
1. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniView™ III USB KVMP switch to your computer.
2. Once complete, turn the USB KVMP switch on.
3.Connect the USB peripheral devices to the available device port on KVMP.
4. Then turn on the power to the connected computers and devices.

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Operation
Operation
Controlling the computers on your MiniViewTM III USB KVMP from a single console could not be easier. The switch has three
port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers.
-ManualPortSelection: Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Button onthefrontpanel.Afteryoupressthebutton,theSelected LED will light
uptoindicatethattheportis currently selected.
- HotKey Port Selection:
1) Select CPU:Pressthe following keys in sequence,[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+CPUPort ID+[Enter]
2) Assign peripherals: Press the following keysinsequence,[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+[F#](#is the ID of the computer the peripheralisassignedto.)
- OSD (On Screen Display):
It is amenudriveninterfacetohandle computer and peripheral switching
HotKey Operation
Selecting the Active Port
EachCPUportisassignedanumericID(1-4).YoucandirectlyaccessanycomputerconnectedtotheKVMPwithaHot Keycombinationthatspecifies
theIDoftheCPUport.
Pressandreleaseeachofthefollowingkeys,inorder,untilcomplete:
[Ctrl]+ [Shift] + [Alt] +CPUPortID, then press [ENTER]tocomplete the process.

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Operation
Assigning USB Peripherals
ThetwoUSBdeviceportscan be assigned to any computer
connectedtotheMiniViewIII through Hot Keysbypressingthe
followingkeys in sequence, [Ctrl]+ [Shift] + [Alt]+ [F#] (# is theID of
thecomputertheperipheralisassigned to.)
Forinstance,toassignperipheralforcomputer2,pressthefollowing
keysinsequence, [Ctrl] + [Shift] +[Alt] + [F2].
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OSD Operation
OSD(OnScreenDisplay)is a menu driveninterfacetohandlethecomputerandperipheralswitchingprocedures.Toactivatethe OSD,tap[Ctrl] twice.
(Note:Ifusing[Ctrl]keyconflictswithapplicationsrunningonanyofthecomputers,youcanchangetheOSDActivationHotKey to [Scroll Lock] [Scroll
Lock]byF10SetUp.PleaserefertoF10SETUPfordetails)
Whenyouinvoke the OSD,ascreensimilartotheonebelowappears:
TheOSDalwaysstartswiththehighlightbarsatthelastpositionselectedregardlesswhichselectionmethodwasused.
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OSD Navigation
To exitfromtheOSDmanualatanytime,press[ESC].
To assign the console (keyboard,monitor and mouse) to anycomputer,use F1 and F4 keystomovethe CPU PortHighlightBarthrough the list.When
youreachthedesiredport, press [ENTER]. Aniconofpointinghandindicatestheactiveport.
To assign the peripheraldeviceportstoanycomputer,useF5andF8 keysto movetheDevicePort Highlight Bar through the list. Press[ENTER]when
youreachthedesired port. Aniconofpointinghandindicatesthe active port.
OSD Menu Headings
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Operation
Navigation:
To exit from the OSD menu at any time press [ESC]
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move through the list one line at a time
Use [PG UP] and [PG DOWN] to move up or down through the list, one screen at a time
To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to the desired port and press [ENTER]
Function Keys:
F1 PREV KVM:
Pressing[F1]switchesconsolefromthecurrentlyactivecomputertothepreviousone on the installation. Keep on pressing [F1] to move the Highlight Bar
untilitisonthedesiredcomputer,thenpress[ENTER].
F4 NEXT KVM:
Pressing[F4]switchesconsolefromthecurrentlyactivecomputertothenextoneonthe installation. Keep on pressing [F4] to move the Highlight Bar until
itisonthedesiredcomputer,thenpress[ENTER].
F5PREVDevice:
Pressing[F5]switchesUSBdevicesfromthecurrentlyactivecomputertothepreviousoneontheinstallation.Keeponpressing[F5] to move the Highlight
Baruntilitisonthedesiredcomputer, then press [ENTER].
F8NEXT Device:
Pressing[F8]switchesUSBdevicesfromthecurrentlyactivecomputertothenextoneontheinstallation.Keeponpressing[F8]tomovetheHighlightBar
untilitisonthedesiredcomputer,thenpress[ENTER].

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OSDOperation
Operation
F9 AUTO SCAN:
Pressing[F9]initiatesAutoScan,inwhicheachcomputerisdisplayedfor the amount of time set with Scan Duration under the F10 SETUP functions.
Press[SpaceBar]willstopAutoScan.
(Note:1.Aseachcomputerisscanned, an S appears in front ofthePortIDdisplayindicatesthatitisbeingscanned. 2.Ifthescanningstops on an empty
port, oronapoweredoffcomputer,the monitor will turnblank,mouseandkeyboardwill have noeffect.To recover,key in the HotKey sequence forany
PortIDthathas an activecomputerattached.)
F10 SETUP:(SeeTable on Next Page)
Pressing[F10]bringsuptheOSDconfigurationmenu.Tochangethesetting,
1.MovetheHighlightBarthroughthelistusingtheUpandDownArrowkeys,thenpress[ENTER].
2.Onthesubmenuthat appears, move the HighlightBartoyourchoiceandpress[ENTER].
Aniconofpointinghand indicates the currentchoice.Theexplanationofallchoicesisgivenin the table below: