Belkin P74242-D User Manual

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P74242-D

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Package Contents

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin 2-Port KVM

Switch with Cabling. The Switch is easy to set up and use, and comes

with everything you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse

are required.

The diagram below shows a typical KVM Switch setup. Your monitor,

to your two computers using the included cables.

Introduction

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System Requirements

The Switch supports LCD and CRT monitors with VGA connections.

You can also use your DVI-I monitor with the Switch by connecting a

VGA adapter to the DVI cable. The Switch does not support direct DVI

connections from monitors.

The Switch supports PS/2-based keyboards and mice.

The Switch can be used with desktop or notebook computers that

VGA connection

connection

System Requirements

support PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections, and that run on one of
these operating systems:

• Windows® 2000, XP, 2003, or Vista

®

• Linux

™

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Installing your Switch

fore you begin, make sure that both computers are powered off.

Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the Switch.

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Connect the cables to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports on

3.

You are now ready to use your Switch.

your two computers.

Power on your computers.

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Using your Switch

When you power up your computers, your first computer’s desktop will

appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use that computer as if

To switch access to your other computer, press the “SCROLL LOCK”

computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor. You are now ready

to use your other computer as if it were directly connected to your

Switch to Computer 1

Switch to Computer 2

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FAQs

What operating systems does the Switch support?

The Switch supports Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista; and Linux.

What type of mice does the Switch support?

The Switch supports PS/2 mice from many manufacturers including

®®®

What is the maximum video resolution the Switch supports?

The advanced video circuit in the Switch supports a maximum

Can I use my DVI-I monitor with the Switch?

Yes, you can use a DVI-I monitor with the Switch by attaching a VGA

adapter to the monitor’s DVI connector.

your computers.

the Switch?

desktop computers.

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another computer?

computers, you will need a networking switch.

function properly.

Can I use the Switch to switch video signals only?

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Troubleshooting

and refresh-rate setting on your computer.

error reported at boot up.

Tighten any loose connections.

Troubleshooting

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Tighten any loose connections.

experiencing mouse problems.

which you are experiencing problems.

computer. (Rebooting may be necessary when trying this.)

When I switch from one computer to another, mouse movement is

completely erratic.

switching ports on the Switch.

Troubleshooting

directly to it.

tightly between the Switch and the computer.

Troubleshooting

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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

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, Belkin International, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the F1DK102P, to

which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique

de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

What this warranty covers.

What the period of coverage is.

What will we do to correct problems?

shipping charges for the product).

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damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program,

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a. The part number of the Belkin product.

b. Where you purchased the product.

c. When you purchased the product.

d. Copy of original receipt.

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