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TruLink™ 2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch Model: 35554 Operation Manual Vers ion 1.0.
ii Operation Manual TruLink™2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch Connects two computers to one USB or PS2 keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor Model: 35554 Thank you for purchasing the TruLin k 2- Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch. We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and retain for future reference.
iii Table of Contents Function...…………………………………………………………………………...ii Package Contents……………………………………………………………….....ii Features…………………………………………………………………………….
1 Features • Controls two PCs with one PS2 or USB keyboard, one PS2 or USB mouse, and one monitor • Supports Windo ws 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP/VISTA, Linux Kernel 2.3 or later, Mac OS9/OSX, Sun Micro Solaris 8 ( SUN BLADE 100) • Built-in three port USB 2.
2 PC 1 USB PC 1 Monitor IN PC 2 Monitor IN PC 2 USB Diagram of connections: Side View Reset Butto n DC-5V Power Jack.
3 LED Indicators Host Indicators (RED) ON: H ost PC is available and active. Flash: Indicates which Host PC is selected but not powered on HUB Switch with PC1/PC 2 Indicators (GREEN) Hub Sw itch w ith PC1 ON (Gr een) : All USB 2.0 downstream ports are connected to PC1 Hub Sw itch w ith PC2 ON (Gr een) : All USB 2.
4 Operating the TruLink KVM: Driver/Sof tw are inst allation: No driver is needed for the following o perating systems: a. Windows ME/2000/XP b. MAC OS9/OSX c.
5 Step C Step D C. Click “Next” to start and search. D. Click “OK” to continue.
6 Step E Step F *Note: Your hidclass.sys file might be located in a different dire ctory from the figure above. E. Click “Next” to continue F. Please specify the location of the Windows source disk and Click “OK” to continue. You may use “Browse” to locate the driver.
7 St e p G Step H G. Click “OK” to continue H. Click “Finish”, Windows has finished installing the USB Human Interface Device driver for the keyboard & mouse.
8 On-Screen-Display (OSD) utility sof t ware inst allation for windows Place the enclosed CD into y our CD-ROM drive. The AutoManu al screen will automatically pop up on your monitor .
9 Step C Step D Step E D. Click “Start” to continue E. Click “Exit” C. Click “Yes” to continue.
10 Using the OSD Program Activating the OSD program z Click: Start Menu Program KVM-OSDKVM-OSD z OSD will start.
11 Interpreting the OSD window The OSD indicates the stat us of the con nections, host PC and the USB device. There are four different statuses : A. “No PC Found” indicates n o PCs are connected to the TruLink KV M or that connected PCs are off. B.
12 C. “PC 2 On” indicates the se cond port has a PC co nnected to it, the PC is on and the active host. The first port either has NO PC connected to it, or the PC is connected, but not on. D. Both ports have PCs connected a nd on. The red letter and larger n umeral indicates the second port is the active host.
13 Hiding and closing the OSD program z When you click the “Hide” button, OSD program window will hide in the Taskbar. z When you click the “Close” button, OSD program will exit. z If OSD program is hidden in Taskbar, you ca n right click on the taskbar icon to show or close the program.
14 Hot Key Switch (PS/2 ke yboards only, not available for USB keyboards) [Scroll], [Scroll], [1] or [Scroll], [Scroll], [2] Switch to PC1: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ 1 ] Switch to PC2: Scroll Lock.
15 Auto-Scan Interval [n] *(A vailable only when Auto-Scan function is ON) Y ou can change the Auto-Scan interval by pressing the appropriate number key or the number pad keys.
16 Mute L_Win & 1 Volume Down L_Win & 2 Volume UP L_Win & 3 Hot key definition table Step 1 Step2 Action USB hub Auto-S w itch mode Switches access to the computer con nected to PC1 Switch.
17 Application Notes 1. IMPORTAN T: Please select “Safely Remove Hard ware” or “Eject” for USB devices connected to any of the 3 downstream USB ports on the Tru Link KVM Switch before switching betwee n the hosts.
18 Troubleshooting: Specifications: Problem Possible Solution Devices don’t work 1. Refer to number 3. in the Application Notes section of this operation manual One or more of my PCs aren’t responsive 1. Make sure that your VGA cables are screwed sec urely to the KVM terminal Distorted Picture 1.
19 Cables To Go™ Three Year Warranty At Cables To Go, we want you to be totally conf ident in your purchase. That is why we offer a three year warranty on this device. If you exper ience problems due to workman ship or material defect for the duration of this warr anty, we will repair or replace this device.
20 Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer d oes not make any representations or warrantie s (imp lied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and co.
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