Lindy 32 342, 32 341 manual Introduction, Key features, PC and MAC models

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch USB. Your LINDY CPU Switch USB is a high performance keyboard, monitor, mouse and peripheral sharing device which supports a wide range of hardware and software platforms and connects to your computers via their USB ports.

1.1 Key features

PC and MAC models

Enables a keyboard, monitor, mouse and range of USB peripherals to be switched between four USB-enabled computers.

Uses new innovative technology that is Patent Pending in the U.K.

Numeric status display and front panel pushbutton make computer selection easy.

Supports high quality video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 pixels and screen refresh rates up to 100 Hz.

Each computer may be connected using just one standard USB cable and one standard video cable.

Robust metal chassis sits securely on your desktop.

Internal USB hub function enables 3 USB peripherals to be connected. More USB peripherals may be added by using additional USB hubs.

LINDY CPU Switch USB has its own power supply and consequently will power USB hubs attached to its peripheral ports. This enables keyboards with integral hubs and other non-powered USB hubs to be supported.

Available in attractive translucent blue to match with your computer equipment.

Remote controller option enables the LINDY CPU Switch USB to be controlled from a small neat remote control unit that may be attached to the top of a keyboard or the side of a monitor.

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Installation and Use

LINDY CPU Switch USB

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Contents Lindy CPU Switch USB Installation and Use Part ModelSafety information About this manualWarranty TrademarksPage Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Cable specifications Problem SolvingPC and MAC models Key featuresIntroduction Remote controller contents part code 32 Lindy CPU Switch USB model 32 Product informationRemote control pad / display optionalaccessory Part 32 Installation What you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch USB Connecting your devicesInstallation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Lindy CPU Switch USB Installation and Use Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch USB = onSetting the USB enumeration guard time option switches 5 Setting the autoscan dwell timeSetting the keyboard hotkey combination model 32 341 only Re-enabling a disconnected Lindy PS/2 mouse 32 341 only Powering on the Lindy CPU Switch USBConfiguring your computers Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Front panel key Using the Lindy CPU Switch USBPower on status Switching between computers using the Lindy CPU Switch USB Status displayKeyboard hotkey control model 32 341 only Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Mouse control model 32 341 only Autoscan modeOptional remote controller IBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard Querying the Lindy CPU Switch USB’s firmware versionPC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappings A2. Video cables Appendix A. Cable specificationsA1. USB cables A4. Remote controller extension cables A3. PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cablesAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem