Adder Technology AV4USB-PC, AV4USB-MAC manual Introduction, Key features, PC and MAC models

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AdderView USB. Your AdderView 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.

AdderView 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 or light grey to match with your computer equipment.

Remote controller option enables the AdderView 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.

AdderView USB

Installation and Use

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Contents ADDERView USB About this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Cable and connector specifications Using the AdderViewIntroduction Key featuresPC and MAC models Remote controller contents part code AVremote Product information AdderView USB mode AV4USB-PCAdderView USB model AV4USB-MAC What you will need InstallationMounting the AdderView Connecting your devicesAdderView USB Installation and Use AdderView USB Installation and Use Configuring the AdderView Setting the autoscan dwell time Setting the USB enumeration guard time option switches 5Setting the keyboard hotkey combination model AV4USB-PC only Configuring your computers Powering on the AdderViewRe-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse AV4USB-PC only Power on status Using the AdderViewFront panel key Status display Switching between computers using the AdderViewKeyboard hotkey control model AV4USB-PC only AdderView USB Installation and Use Optional remote controller Autoscan modeMouse control model AV4USB-PC only PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappings Querying the AdderView’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 AdderView USB Installation and Use AdderView USB Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E