IOGear GCS52U User Manual

MiniView

2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables

Installation Manual (GCS52U)

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Micro USB

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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR’s MiniView™ Micro switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro by IOGEAR, you can access two computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). MiniView™ Micro allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.

We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ Micro USB KVM, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

Table of Contents

Package Contents Overview Features

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Requirements Introduction Installation Operation

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Appendix (HotKey) Specification Troubleshooting Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement

Limited Warranty

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Package Contents

This package contains:

1 MiniView 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card

If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

Micro USB 2-port KVM switch

Overview

The MiniView™ Micro USB (GCS52U) KVM switch allows access to two USB computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). This cost-effective way to access two computers, without extra hardware, is highly efficient and easy to use. By allowing a single console to manage both computers, the MiniView™ Micro eliminates the expense of purchasing extra keyboards, monitors, mice, and the MiniView™ Micro eliminates the extra space they would take up.

The MiniView™ Micro USB KVM is small, portable, and fits right on or under your desktop. It also comes with a built-in KVM cable set to simplify the installation. Setup is fast and easy: plugging cables into the appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure, and no imcompatibility problems. Since the MiniView™ Micro intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on virtually any hardware platform and with virtually all operating system.

The MiniView™ Micro USB KVM provides a convenient method to access the computers by simple Hot Key combinations from the keyboard.

Features

- Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control two computers

- Very compact KVM switch with molded cables for computer connections

- Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice

- Easy to install – No Software Required !

- Easy to operate – PC selection via convenient Hot Keys

- AutoScan function to monitor computer operation

- LED display for easy status monitoring

- Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and restored when switching

- Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without powering down the switch

- Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting

- Self Powered – No need for external power supply

- Superior video quality – up to 1920x1440; DDC, DDC2, DDC2B

Requirements

Computers with a PS/2 mouse and keyboard connection, VGA connection, and an available USB port.

PS/2 connection

VGA connection

USB port

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