System Requirements
Monitor
Flip supports LCD and CR T monitors with VGA connec tions. You
can also use your DVI mon itor with Flip by connecting a VGA adapter
to the DVI cable. Flip does not support direct DVI connections from
monitors.
Keyboard/Mouse
Flip supports any keyboard and mouse with a USB c onnection.
Computers
Flip can be used with PC or Mac® desktop or n otebook computers
that support USB keyboard and mouse connections, and that run on
one of these operating sys tems:
• Windows® 2000, XP, 2003, Vista™
• Mac OS® X v10.0 and above
• Linux®
Package Contents
• Remote
• KVM Switch with Cable s
• Audio Extension Cable
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Flip USB with
Audio KVM Switch. Flip is easy to set up and use, and comes with
everything you need to share one monitor, keyboard, mouse, and one
set of speakers between your two computers. No additional cables or
software are required.
The diagram below shows a typical Flip setup. The r emote sits on
your desk and connects—along w ith your monitor, keyboard, mouse,
and speakers—to the KVM switch. T he KVM switch is conne cted to
your two computers.
Installing your Flip
Before you begin, make sure t hat your USB keyboard and m ouse
work properly with both co mputers.
1. Power on your computers.
2. Connect your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers to the
KVM switch. Now, connect the remote to the KVM switch.
Place the remote anywhere o n your desk.
3. Connect one set of cables to the monitor, USB, and s peaker ports
on your first computer. Wait for your computer to recognize th e
new USB device (Flip) . Then connect the othe r set of cables to the
monitor, USB, and speaker por ts on your second compute r. If the
cable is not long enough to connect to your speaker port, use the
included audio extension cable.
You are now ready to use your Flip.
Flip Tip:
Keep the KVM switch behind
your computers to keep your
desk free of cable clutter
Package Contents/Introduction 1 System Requirements 2 Installing your Flip 3 Installing your Flip 4
Using your Flip
When you power up your compu ters, your fi rst computer’s desktop
will appear o n your monitor. You a re now ready to use that c omputer
as if it were directly con nected to your monitor, keyboard, mouse,
and speakers.
To switch access to your other comp uter, simply press the remote.
Your other computer’s desktop will a ppear on your monitor. You are
now ready to use your other computer as if it were d irectly connected
to your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. Press the rem ote
each time you want to switch ac cess from one computer to the other.
Optional Software
You can install software onto yo ur computers that will al low you to
flip between computers using a desktop icon o r keyboard hot-key
sequence. The software will also allow you to listen to music files on
one computer while you work on the other. To download the free Flip
software, please visit our website at www.belkin.com /flip.
The software can be u sed with computers that run on one of these
operating systems:
• Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
• Mac OS X v10.3 and above
Note: For a list of frequ ently asked questions and troubleshooting
tips, please visit our we bsite at www.belkin.com/fli p.
Using your Flip 5
VGA connection
USB connection
KVM switch with cables
remote