USB 2-to-2 Share Switch Station
User’s Manual
USB 2-to-2 Share Switch Station
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed for use with the USB 2-to-2 Share Switch Station. Information in
this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the
correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to ch ange without notice.
The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise)
regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for
any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference
Keep this equipment away from humidity
If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
• The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
• The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
• The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the
User’s Manual.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................3
Features.............................................................................................................................
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Package Contents..............................................................................................................4
System Requirements........................................................................................................4
2. Installation..............................................................................................................
5
Hard Connection...............................................................................................................5
Device Sticker...................................................................................................................6
On Windows XP / Vista ....................................................................................................7
3. Using the USB 2-to-2 Share Switch Station.........................................................9
4. Uninstalling the Driver.........................................................................................10
5. Specifications.......................................................................................................11
6. Regulatory Compliance.......................................................................................12
FCC Conditions .............................................................................................................. 12
CE ...................................................................................................................................12
WEEE Information .........................................................................................................12
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1. Introduction
The USB 2.0 share switch station allows you to share USB devices among
multiple computers. Great for setups that require multiple computers sharing a
USB Cable Modem, USB printer, scanner, and/or other USB peripherals. The
peripheral can be assigned to a computer either manually or with software.
Unique advanced management is available through a Windows-based
application that can limit or extend the sharing capabilities between multiple
computers. From experience switching cables on computers can be not only
confusing but some what of mess. The USB Share Switch eliminates the
cumbersome mess by giving you the opportunity to utilize its functionality.
This USB 2-to-2 Share Switch Station is designed to sharing USB Devices
between Two Computers. It will increase the flexibility and cost efficiency of
your device sharing. With a built-in 2 Port Hub, you can share your printer,
scanner, central storage and etc... With plug-and-play compatibility, it makes
setup a snap.
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Features
2 PCs share two USB devices.
Built-in 2-port USB Switch.
Software and manual selectable connection
Using intelligent software to switch USB device ports and easy
operation
Simple button operation.
Easy to share other expensive USB peripherals like USB peripherals
like USB docking station, USB Zip drive, USB card reader, USB to USB
Bridge, USB to Ethernet or other USB adapters.
Package Contents
USB 2-to-2 Share Switch Station
x1
Power Adapter
x1
USB Type B to A Cable
X2
CD (Driver and User’s Manual)
x1
Quick Installation Guide
x1
Device Sticker
x1
System Requirements
Windows® XP SP2, Vista™ 32-bit
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2. Installation
Hard Connection
Turn up to enter manual mode
Turn down to enter auto mode
PC A
PC B
Device 1
Device 2
Button of
Device 1
Button of
Device 2
DC Jack
Auto / Manual
Mode
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Device Sticker
You may use the provided stickers to stick on your device button. On the
other hand, we also put some blank stickers for you to write down the name
of device that you usually use.
Item Description Item Description
Webcam
Hard Disk
Digital Camera
Mouse
Printer
Keyboard
Scanner
Flash Drive
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On Windows XP / Vista
Caution: DO NOT connect the product to your computer before installing
the driver on the provide CD.
1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive and the driver will be
executed automatically. If it doesn’t work, you can locate and
double-click on the Setup.exe file in the Driver folder to launch the
setup program.
2. Click on Next to continue the installation.
3. Click on Install to continue the installation.
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4. When the installation is done, please click on Finish to complete it.
5. Please install the driver at another computer. The procedures will be the
same as the above-mentioned.
6. Please connect two computers to share switch by USB cables. Then you
will find the green icon in the notification area. Please right-click on it and
select Open to USB Share Station. Now you can connect your devices,
such as printer, scanner or flash drive to your share switch.
*Actual strings depend on your operation system. These screen shots
are from Windows XP and might vary slightly for each operation system.
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3. Using the USB 2-to-2 Share
Switch Station
Auto / Manual Mode
Auto Mode :
When one of two computers disconnected to share switch station, all
devices will be sh ifted to another computer automatically.
Manual Mode :
When one of two computers disconnected to share switch station, all
devices won’t shifted automatically. You may switch the device manually
by clicking on the switching buttons.
Device Switch
Hot Key
Please double-press on Number Lock button on your keyboard when
you exchange the use of device.
Button
Please press the button of device on the share switch station when you
exchange the use of device.
USB Share Station Interface
Please double-click on the label of device on the screen of USB share
Station. For an example: If you want to use the USB Mass Storage
Device (Device 2) on computer 2, you may switch it from computer 1 to
computer 2 first. Please double-click on number 2 of computer 2 and
wait for several seconds, you can use this device on computer 1.
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Printer Sharing
No matter what kind of mode you operate, you may switch the function of
printer unrestrictedly between two computers and use the printer at both
of them.
4. Uninstalling the Driver
USB Share Switch Station
If you don’t install the driver before you use the share switch station, then
you won’t find the icon of share switch station in the notification and also
can’t control the USB share switch station by dashboard.
Safely Remove Control
Operation system are not able to execute the safe remove control if user
didn’t install the driver of Share Switch.
Under this situation, device switching may interrupted the operation
between the PC and device. On the same time, operation system may
popup the warning message to illustrate the termination all of transferring
actions.
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5. Specifications
Item Description
USB
Upstream port x 2 (USB Type-B)
Downstream USB port x 2 (USB Type-A )
Compliance : USB1.1 & USB 2.0
Power Mode
Input : AC 100~240V
Output : DC 5V/1A
Self Power
Operation System
Support
Windows XP and Vista
User Interface
Hot key function
Auto mode
Safe remove control
Print sharing
Button : Any USB device can be switched between two
computers.
Working Environment:
Operation temperature: 10 ~ 40 °C
Storage temperature: -10 ~ 80 °C
Dimensions Size (Lx W x H) : 87 x 67 x 31 mm
Weights 125 g
Housing Plastic
Certification CE, FCC
Specifications are subject to change without further notice
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6. Regulatory Compliance
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received and include interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following
regulations: EN 55 022: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (EN55022/EN55024)
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users:
According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive,
do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste
electrical and electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and
recycled as required by practices established for your country. For information
on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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