Lindy 32361 About this manual, Safety information, Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use

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About this manual

LINDY Dual/Quad PRO- Installation and Use

Second edition (October 2001)

(c) 2001 LINDY Electronics Ltd

Part No. 32361 LINDY CPU Switch Dual Pro 4 Port

Part No. 32362 LINDY CPU Switch Dual Pro 8 Port

Part No. 32364 LINDY CPU Switch Quad Pro 16 Port

Part No. 32391 LINDY Junior Extender Receiver

Part No. 32392 LINDY Pro Extender Receiver

All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY Electronics Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications, functions and circuitry of the product without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.

Safety information

For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.

Do not attempt to service the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO yourself.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO, its power adapter and its accessories.

Warning - live parts contained within power adapter.

No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle.

Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO.

Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.

Do not use power adapter if power adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.

If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

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Contents Lindy CPU Switch Dual/Quad Pro About this manual Safety informationLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Warranty Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO AppendicesWhat does KVM stand for? IntroductionLindy explains Key features and benefits Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy PRO Extender receiver package contents part code Lindy Dual/Quad PRO package contentsLindy Junior Extender receiver package contents part code Product information Page Page Page What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needFor the integrated Lindy Extender ports you will need Important WarningConnecting your devices Mounting the Lindy Dual/Quad PROConfiguring your PCs Structuring your Lindy Dual/Quad PRO installation Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Decide if you are going to use password security Configuring the Lindy Dual/Quad PROConfiguration summary Create an Admin administration account passwordCreate user accounts Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Add / edit names to identify your computersTo create user accounts Setting an Admin passwordCreating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Keypad Controls Exclusive USEScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutomatic Logout OSD Dwell Time Autoscan ModeAutoscan Time User Timeout 13 RS232 Mouse TypePower supply connections and indicators Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PRORear panel special function switches User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba v release v pressv release v pressv release vba Selecting computers using the mousePress ba2 release 2ba Press ba1 release Press 2 release 2baSelecting computers using the on-screen menu Press ba M release MbaLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Ba w Reminder bannerReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Using the dual access ports 1 Cascading Lindy Dual/Quad PRO’sResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0 Release Press 4 release 4baUsing the Lindy Junior / Pro Extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Upgrading the Lindy Dual/Quad PROs firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRORun the upgrade program Power off the Lindy Dual/Quad PROPower on the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO with the Upgrade switch on LDQP.EXELdqp 4X16V129.DAT Important Note X16V129.DATLdqp Datfilename.DAT Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A2. Lindy to Lindy Dual/Quad PROCable specifications A3. Lindy Dual/Quad PRO to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Action Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem