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disabled using option switch 3. If the third button is being used to switch the LINDY CPU Switch USB then it is not available for use with PC software although the function of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected. If you wish to use the full function of a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software then you should disable mouse channel switching.

2.5 Powering on the LINDY CPU Switch USB

The LINDY CPU Switch USB is powered from the supplied mains power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the LINDY CPU Switch USB so it will start to operate as soon as the power adapter has been connected to the LINDY CPU Switch USB and plugged into the mains supply.

2.6 Configuring your computers

We recommend that you configure each computer in turn for operation with your USB devices without changing the LINDY CPU Switch USB’s channel. Configure your computers as if the USB devices were connected directly to the computer.

Some PC compatible computers may not recognise a USB keyboard or mouse until a suitable driver has been loaded. It may only be possible to load these drivers if you have keyboard and mouse control and so consequently you may need to connect a traditional style PS/2 keyboard and mouse to load the USB drivers. Once these USB drivers have been loaded the PS/2 keyboard and mouse may be disconnected.

Remember that you must be using a suitable operating system such as Windows 98 or Mac OS 8.6.

If you are using a version of Apple’s operating system earlier than 8.6 then you must upgrade to a later version. This upgrade is available on Apple’s website. If you use an earlier operating system then your peripherals will hang after typically 25 channel changes.

2.7 Re-enabling a disconnected LINDY PS/2 mouse (32 341 only)

If you disconnect the LINDY PS/2-style mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch USB by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the LINDY CPU Switch USB is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system.

With the LINDY PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the front panel key or keyboard hotkeys. The LINDY CPU Switch USB detects that the mouse

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Contents Part Model Lindy CPU Switch USB Installation and UseAbout this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyPage European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Problem Solving Cable specificationsIntroduction Key featuresPC and MAC models Remote controller contents part code 32 Product information Lindy CPU Switch USB model 32Remote control pad / display optionalaccessory Part 32 What you will need InstallationConnecting your devices Mounting the Lindy CPU Switch USBInstallation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Lindy CPU Switch USB Installation and Use = on Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch USBSetting the autoscan dwell time Setting the USB enumeration guard time option switches 5Setting the keyboard hotkey combination model 32 341 only Configuring your computers Powering on the Lindy CPU Switch USBRe-enabling a disconnected Lindy PS/2 mouse 32 341 only Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Power on status Using the Lindy CPU Switch USBFront panel key Status display Switching between computers using the Lindy CPU Switch USBKeyboard hotkey control model 32 341 only Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Optional remote controller Autoscan modeMouse control model 32 341 only PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappings Querying the Lindy CPU Switch USB’s firmware versionIBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard A1. USB cables Appendix A. Cable specificationsA2. Video cables A3. PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables A4. Remote controller extension cablesProblem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction