Package Contents
•Remote
•Base with Cables
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Flip PS/2 KVM Switch. Flip is easy to set up and use, and comes with everything you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your two computers. No additional cables or software are required.
The diagram below shows a typical Flip setup. The remote sits on your desk and
base with cables
remote
System Requirements
Monitor
Flip supports any LCD or CRT monitor with a VGA connection. You can also use your DVI monitor with Flip by connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI cable. Flip does not support direct DVI connections from monitors.
VGA connection
Keyboard/Mouse
Flip supports any keyboard and mouse with a PS/2 connection.
PS/2 connection
Computers
Flip can be used with any PC desktop or notebook computer that supports PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections, and that runs on one of these operating systems:
•Windows® 98 SE, 2000, XP, 2003
•Linux®
Installing your Flip
Before you begin, make sure that both computers are powered off.
1.Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the base. Now, connect the remote to the base. Place the remote anywhere on your desk.
2.Connect the cables to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports on your two computers.
3.Power on your computers.
You are now ready to use your Flip.
Using your Flip
When you power on your computers, your first computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use that computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
To switch access to your other computer, simply press the remote. Your other computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use your other computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Press the remote each time you want to switch access from one computer to the other.
Note: For a list of frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/flip.
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