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Instruction Manual

Installing the KVM Switcher Software

Please note: The Switcher Software provides an alternative way to operate KVM functions in addition to the original hardware hotkeys. If you are satisfied with the hardware hotkeys, software installation is not necessary.

Also note: The Windows switcher software is recommended for systems using Windows 98SE or later. The Mac switcher Software is recommended for use on Mac OS

10.4(Tiger) and later.

1.Insert the software CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. This will launch the Autorun screen. If the Autorun function has been disabled on the computer, simply locate and execute the Autorun.exe file on the CD.

2.Click on “Software Installation for Windows” to begin installation. Follow the instructions to completion. Once installation is finished, you will see a KVM Switcher icon appear on the system tray of your desktop. Right-click on the icon to evoke the operation menu, and double-click to evoke the configuration box. For Mac users, locate

the Mac switcher software (with a file extension of .pkg or .zip) and install it on your Mac.

Operation

There are three methods to control the KVM Switch for PC, USB hub and audio/mic channel selection: using the front-panel push buttons, a hotkey sequence, or the Switcher Software.

Front Panel Buttons

The Front Panel buttons allow direct control over KVM switch operation and channel switching. Simply press the PC button for PC port switching. If binding is enabled between PC / USB hub port control / Audio and Mic switching, they will be jointly selected at the same time). If you wish to enable the binding of PC / Hub Port control / Audio and Mic switching, use the hotkey sequences described on page 7 .

Keyboard Hotkeys

A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific keystrokes:

Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk]* + [ScrLk] * + Command key(s)

(* User-definable = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK)

To configure the KVM Switch to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks:

(1)Hit ScrollLock + ScrollLock + H, which will be followed by two beeps indicating readiness for selection of a new preceding sequence, or press and hold down the last front-panel button (Button 2 on SV231DDUSB, Button 4 on SV431DDUSB) until you hear two beeps, then release the button.

(2)Select and press the key you would like to use as your preceding sequence (SCROLL

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Contents DVI / VGA USB KVM Switch FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Features Package contentsIntroduction Installation Hardware GuideFront Panel Rear panel Operation Installing the KVM Switcher SoftwareHotkey sequence = ScrLk* + ScrLk * + Command keys Front Panel ButtonsSwitch to PC x by Keyboard Hotkeys Switcher SoftwareSwitch to PC x by Operation Menu Hotkey sequence = Ctrl Alt command keyOperation Configuration Menu Dialog Box Using Auto-scanFix Audio to Port KVM Switcher configurationSpecifying Hotkeys Fix Hub Ports to PortKeyboard Hotkey Commands ScrLk+ScrLk+xSpecifications About StarTech.com