Adder Technology AV4USB-MAC, AV4USB-PC manual Mounting the AdderView, Connecting your devices

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You may connect standard 2 or 3 button PS/2 or IntelliMouse compatible mice to the PS/2 mouse port on the AdderView model AV4USB-PC. The AdderView supports ‘Internet Mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons.

Examples are:

Microsoft IntelliMouse

Logitech Pilot Mouse +

Logitech MouseMan+

Genius NetMouse

Genius NetMouse Pro

If you are using an AT keyboard with a 5 pin connector you may connect this to the AdderView using a standard AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter. If you do not wish to use a keyboard and mouse then the AdderView will operate without these devices connected. If you wish to use the PS/2 style mouse to switch the AdderView's channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse.

2.2 Mounting the AdderView

The AdderView has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the AdderView on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals.

2.3 Connecting your devices

Ensure that the power adapter is disconnected from the AdderView and that all the devices which are to be attached are switched off. Connect your keyboard, mouse and monitor to the connectors at the rear of the AdderView (see figs 1, 2 and 3).

Your user and peripheral devices should plug directly into the AdderView.

Next connect each computer system unit in turn with a USB and a video cable. The USB cable has different connectors on each end. This ensures that it connects to the correct ports. The type A connector (rectangular) plugs into the computer and

AdderView USB

Installation and Use

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Contents ADDERView USB Safety information About this manualWarranty TrademarksRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the AdderView Cable and connector specificationsKey features IntroductionPC and MAC models Remote controller contents part code AVremote AdderView USB mode AV4USB-PC Product informationAdderView USB model AV4USB-MAC Installation What you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the AdderViewAdderView USB Installation and Use AdderView USB Installation and Use Configuring the AdderView Setting the USB enumeration guard time option switches 5 Setting the autoscan dwell timeSetting the keyboard hotkey combination model AV4USB-PC only Powering on the AdderView Configuring your computersRe-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse AV4USB-PC only Using the AdderView Power on statusFront panel key Switching between computers using the AdderView Status displayKeyboard hotkey control model AV4USB-PC only AdderView USB Installation and Use Autoscan mode Optional remote controllerMouse control model AV4USB-PC only Querying the AdderView’s firmware version PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappingsIBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard Appendix A. Cable specifications A1. USB cablesA2. Video cables A4. Remote controller extension cables A3. PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cablesAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction AdderView USB Installation and Use AdderView USB Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E