SIIG US22 Series User manual

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USB SwitchUSB Switch
USB SwitchUSB Switch
USB Switch
Quick Installation GuideQuick Installation Guide
Quick Installation GuideQuick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing theIntroducing the
Introducing theIntroducing the
Introducing the
USB SwitchUSB Switch
USB SwitchUSB Switch
USB Switch
TheUSBswitchisdesignedtoshareUSBdevice(s)between
multiple systems.
Features and BenefitsFeatures and Benefits
Features and BenefitsFeatures and Benefits
Features and Benefits
• Compliant with USB Specifications, Revision 1.1
• Active power/activity LED indicator
• Hotkey control between computers
• Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/detach
USB devices without first powering down your
computer
• Low power consumption-powered from the system.
No power adapter required!
• Designed for USB devices including printers,
scanners, hard disk drives, cameras and Zip drives
Note: Not designed to work with mouse or
keyboard
System RequirementsSystem Requirements
System RequirementsSystem Requirements
System Requirements
• PC computer with an available USB port
• Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
04-0287B

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Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
• (1) USB switch
• (2) USB cables (6 Ft, Type A to Type B)
• (1) Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
LayoutLayout
LayoutLayout
Layout
DonotconnecttheUSBSwitchtoyoursystemortoaUSB
device until after the driver has been installed. Please
refer to the Installation section on page 4 to install its
driver.
For USB Switch 2-to-1:
• Two Type B connectors for system connection
• One Type A connector for device connection
• Hotkey control between two computers
Figure 1. USB Switch 2-to-1 Layout
To PC
Power/Activity LED
(Type B connector)
To USB device
(Type A connector)

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For USB Switch 4-to-1:
• Four Type B connectors for system connection
• One Type A connector for device connection
• Hotkey control up to four computers
Power/Activity LED
To PC
(Type B connector)
Figure 2. USB Switch 4-to-1 Layout
For USB Switch 4-to-2:
• Four Type B connectors for system connection
• Two Type A connectors for device connection
• Hotkey control up to four computers
To PC
(Type B connector)
To USB device
(Type A connector)

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Power/Activity LED
To PC
(Type B connector)
To PC
(Type B connector)
To USB device
(Type A connector)
Figure 3. USB Switch 4-to-2 Layout
InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
Important: Throughout Windows driver installation,
youmaybepromptedtoinsertWindowsInstallationCD.
Some files on this CD are neccessary to complete driver
installation. PleaseinsertCDwhenpromptedandfollow
on-screen instructions.
Windows 98/98SE InstallationWindows 98/98SE Installation
Windows 98/98SE InstallationWindows 98/98SE Installation
Windows 98/98SE Installation
1. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM.
2. AutoRun should start the installation. If AutoRun
doesn't start, click Start, Run, Type D:\setup.exe,
then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive).
3. Select the correct language and click OK.
4. Click Next, Next, then Finish.

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5. Restart your system. After Windows boots, connect
the USB switch to your systems with the USB cables.
6. When Windows prompts for driver again, click
Next.
7. Select Search for the best driver..., and click Next.
8. Clear all check boxes, click Next, Next, then Finish.
Windows ME/2000/XP InstallationWindows ME/2000/XP Installation
Windows ME/2000/XP InstallationWindows ME/2000/XP Installation
Windows ME/2000/XP Installation
1. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM.
2. AutoRun should start the installation. If AutoRun
doesn't start, click Start, Run, type D:\setup.exe,
then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive).
3. Select the correct language and click OK.
4. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
5. Restart your system. After Windows boots, connect
the USB switch to your systems with the USB cables
and the drivers will install automatically.
Connecting USB deviceConnecting USB device
Connecting USB deviceConnecting USB device
Connecting USB device
When connecting your USB device(s) to the USB switch,
follow the USB device's installation procedures.
USB Sharing ApplicationUSB Sharing Application
USB Sharing ApplicationUSB Sharing Application
USB Sharing Application
USB sharing application allows switching between your
systems. Use the convenient taskbar icon or keyboard
Hotkey to switch between systems.

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Safely Remove Hardware Feature
ForMassStoragedevicessuchaszipdrives,USBreaders,
CD-ROMs, before switching the USB device to another
system, it must be released from the system that controls
it. FirstuseWindows'Safely RemoveHardware feature,
locatedinthetaskbar,toStoptheUSBdevicethenusethe
Status Indicator or Hotkey Control to switch the USB
device to another system.
Hotkey Control
After executing Windows' Safely Remove Hardware
feature, press Ctrl+F11 to switch the USB device to the
current system.
Status Indicator
1. The Status Indicator is located in the taskbar by the
system clock. The indicator has three functions:
Red:Anothersystemisaccessingthedevice-switching
not allowed.
Green: The current system controls the device.
Yellow: No system controls the device- switching is
allowed.
2. Double click the USB Sharing icon to start USB
sharing program manually.
3. Right click the Status Indicator and select Switch
can also switch USB access to the current system.

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UK Warranty & Support InformationUK Warranty & Support Information
UK Warranty & Support InformationUK Warranty & Support Information
UK Warranty & Support Information
The5yearwarrantysuppliedwiththisproductisoffered
by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to encounter any
problemswiththisproduct,pleasefollowtheprocedures
below.
1. If it is within the first year of purchase, please
return product to the outlet you purchased from.
2. If your product is between 2 and 5 years old from
date of purchase, please contact SIIG using the
contact details below.
For UK Technical SupportFor UK Technical Support
For UK Technical SupportFor UK Technical Support
For UK Technical Support
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.siig.uk.com
Technical SupportTechnical Support
Technical SupportTechnical Support
Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online SupportOnline Support
Online SupportOnline Support
Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.comwww.siig.com
www.siig.comwww.siig.com
www.siig.com and click
SupportSupport
SupportSupport
Support. Our online support database is updated daily
with new drivers and solutions. The answers to your
problems could be just a few clicks away.

USB Switch is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. All other names
used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
December, 2002 Copyright ©2002 by SIIG, Inc.
PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
USB Switch US22xx
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15,
CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR
OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152