P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 1 En The OmniCubeTM User Manual Guide d'utilisation de l'OmniCubeTM Manual del usuario del OmniCubeTM OmniCube - Manual do Usuário TM Ca Es Po P73049 F1D092 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 2 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 3 Table of Contents English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 En Ca Français (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Espanõl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Es Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Po P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 4 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 1 Introduction En Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components OmniCube KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch. Controlling two PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor has never been easier or more affordable! TM The OmniCubeTM is small in size, but big in performance. Compatible with any PS/2 style computer, it is loaded with features comparable with more expensive KVM switches. It has complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot-ups, plus Microsoft® IntelliMouse® support. The OmniCubeTM is also designed to handle the most demanding resolutions up to 1600 x 1200, without any noticeable degradation in image quality. Switching can be done through the convenient front-panel pushbutton, or by keyboard "Hot" key commands. And if you wish to control a Macintosh® computer, simply add the Belkin MAC AdapterTM for even more system control ­ ideal for graphic artists! 1 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 2 Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Allows a user to control two PS/2 style computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot-ups Microsoft® IntelliMouse® support Up to 1600 x 1200 resolution support Supports both AT and PS/2 style keyboards (AT requires AT-PS/2 adapter) Support VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors Uses standard cables Pushbutton on keyboard "Hot" key command switching AutoScan mode for even more convenience Audible feedback when switching Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK keys' status for each computer automatically Front-panel status LEDs Works with OmniViewTM PS/2 MAC AdapterTM No software required One year product warranty OmniCubeTM 2-Port 9VDC, 600mA power supply This manual Registration card F1D092 F1D065-PWR P72476 P72009 Package Contents: 2 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 3 Technical Specifications En Console Connectors: Keyboard: Mouse: Monitor: Keyboard: Mouse: Monitor: Dimensions: Width: Height: Depth: Weight: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Humidity: 4 5/8" (118mm) 1 3/4" (45mm) 4 5/8" (118mm) 1.06 lbs (483g) 32 to 104 deg. F (0~40 deg. C) -4 to 140 deg. F (-20~60 deg. C) 0~80% RH non-condensing 6 pin MiniDIN female 6 pin MiniDIN female HDDB15 female 6 pin MiniDIN female 6 pin MiniDIN female HDDB15 male Computer Port Connectors: 3 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 4 Product Detail Front View PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Connector Connector HDDB15 Female Connector to Monitor Port Status LEDs Port Select Button PC2 Connectors PC1 Connectors Rear View PS/2 Connectors to Computer Keyboard ports PS/2 Connectors to Computer PS/2 Mouse ports HDDB15 Male Connectors to Computer VGA Ports 4 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 5 List of Parts Needed En Make sure you have the right cables! The OmniCubeTM requires two sets of cables to connect to the two computers you will be controlling. Below are the Belkin part numbers and their descriptions. We recommend purchasing a PS/2 Cable Kit, as it contains all the cables you need to connect one computer to the OmniCubeTM. High-Resolution PS/2 Cable Kit - A3X982 Includes: · 2 x F2N036-06 · 1 x F2N025-06-T (see below for descriptions of each) Individual Cables: · PS/2 cable for keyboard and mouse ports 6 pin MiniDIN male/male Part# F2N036-XX · Standard VGA cable for monitor port HDDB15 male/female with thumbscrews Part# F2N025-XX-T 6 pin MiniDIN Other Cables and Adapters: HDDB15 High-Resolution PS/2 Cable Kit - A3X983 Includes high-resolution/high-refresh rate VGA monitor cable Includes: · 2 x F2N036-06 · 1 x A3H981-06-T · High-resolution/high-refresh rate VGA cable for monitor port HDDB15 male/female with thumbscrews Part# A3H981-XX · AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter for use with an AT-style keyboard 5 pin DIN female/6 pin MiniDIN male 6 pin Part# F2N017 5 pin DIN Female MiniDIN Male · PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter for use with a computer having an AT-style keyboard port 6 pin MiniDIN female/ 5 pin DIN male Part# F2N018 5 pin 6 pin MiniDIN Female DIN Male NOTE: The "XX" in the part number represents the length in feet. 5 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 6 Hardware Installation WARNING: Follow these directions closely and in the proper order. Failure to do so may result in mouse and/or keyboard errors. Before attempting to connecting anything to the OmniCubeTM or the computers, make sure everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables may cause irreversible damage to your computers and the OmniCubeTM. Belkin Components will not be held responsible for damage caused. 1. Find a convenient place to put your OmniCubeTM. Its small size makes it ideal for the desktop. Take note of the length of your cable kits so that your computers, OmniCubeTM, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly. Connect the monitor to the OmniCubeTM. Using the attached cable which is included with your monitor, connect it to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the OmniCubeTM labeled MONITOR. 2. Back of OmniCubeTM 6 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 7 Hardware Installation (continued) En 3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the OmniCubeTM. If you have an AT-style keyboard, you will need an AT-PS/2 adapter (Belkin Part# F2N017). PS/2 Style Keyboard Front of OmniCubeTM PS/2 Mouse 4. Connect the first computer's VGA cable to the OmniCubeTM. Using the VGA cable (Belkin Part# F2N025-XX-T or A3H981-XX), connect the male end of the cable to the VGA port on the computer, and the female end on the PC1 VGA port at the back of OmniCubeTM. Back of OmniCubeTM F2N025-XX-T Back of PC 5. Connect the first computer's mouse cable to the OmniCubeTM. Using a PS/2 cable (Belkin Part# F2N036-XX), connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 mouse port on the back of the OmniCubeTM. Back of PC Back of OmniCubeTM F2N036-XX 7 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 8 Hardware Installation (continued) 6. Connect the first computer's keyboard cable to the OmniCubeTM. Using another PS/2 cable (Belkin Part# F2N036-XX), connect one end to the PS/2 keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of the OmniCubeTM. If your computer has an AT-style keyboard port, you will need a PS/2-AT keyboard adapter (Belkin Part# F2N018). Back of OmniCubeTM F2N036-XX 7. 8. 9. Double check all the connections. Make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports. Repeat steps 4-6 for the second computer. Attach the power supply to the power supply connector at the back of the OmniCubeTM. Plug this into any available AC outlet. This must be done last. You should see the LED for Port 1 on the front panel blink, and hear a beep. Power up your monitor. computer will show up on the monitor. Check to see if the keyboard, mouse and monitor work. If this is okay, press the SELECT button and check the functionality of the second computer. If you find any errors, double check all the cable connections. 10. You can now power up both computers simultaneously. The first 8 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 9 Usage En Selecting which computer to operate can be done either by pressing the SELECT button, or through keyboard "Hot" key commands. You will notice that after the OmniCubeTM switches to another computer, the mouse will be inoperative for about 1-2 seconds. This is normal operation and ensures that proper mouse synchronization is established. Pressing the SELECT button cycles you through ports 1 and 2. Keyboard "Hot" Key commands: To send commands to the OmniCubeTM, the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation. Below are the different commands: : Switch to Port 1 : Switch to previous port : Enables AutoScan mode In AutoScan mode, the OmniCubeTM remains on one port for 10 seconds before switching to the next. There is no mouse or keyboard control in this mode. This is necessary to prevent errors. Otherwise, if the user is moving the mouse or using the keyboard when the OmniCubeTM switches to the next port, data flow is interrupted and will cause erratic mouse movement and/or the wrong characters to show up when using the keyboard. To get out of AutoScan mode, press the SPACEBAR. : Switch to Port 2 : Switch to next port 9 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 10 Troubleshooting Video: Q: I am getting ghosting, shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor. What do I do? A: · Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly. · Your resolution and/or refresh rate is extremely high, or your cable is too long. Replace your VGA cables with coaxial, double-shielded cables such as Belkin Part# A3H981-XX. · Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum. · Lower your refresh rate and/or screen resolution settings. Keyboard: Q: The keyboard is not detected, or a keyboard error is reported during boot-up. A: · Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly. Q: The computers boot up fine, but the keyboard does not work. A: · Make sure it is plugged in properly. · Make sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computer. · Try a different keyboard. · Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum. Mouse: Q: The mouse is not detected during boot-up. A: · Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly. · Check your computer/motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 mouse port (or IRQ) is enabled. Q: The computers boot up fine, but the mouse does not work. A: · Make sure it is plugged in properly. · Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer. Rebooting is necessary when trying this. · Try a different mouse. 10 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 11 Troubleshooting (continued) En Mouse: (continued) · Make sure the mouse is a true PS/2 mouse. A combination mouse will work just as long as it is set for PS/2 mode with the correct adapter. A serial mouse with a combo mouse adapter will NOT work. · Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. It must be 9VDC, 500mA minimum. Q: When I switch from one port to another, mouse movement is completely erratic. What do I do? A: · Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver. Make sure that the driver is either for a Standard PS/2 or Microsoft®compatible PS/2 mouse. Try to obtain the latest version from your hardware manufacturer. · If you are using specialized mice such as cordless mice, scrolling mice or mice with more than two operational buttons, try using generic PS/2 mouse drivers. Non­standard mice may be using non-PS/2 mouse protocol. · Make sure you do not have any mouse drivers loaded in your config.sys or autoexec.bat files. · Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when switching ports on the OmniCubeTM. · You can reset the mouse and resume proper mouse movement simply by unplugging the mouse from the front of the OmniCubeTM for about 2-3 seconds, and plugging it in again. · Make sure you followed the installation procedure closely. Before booting up the PCs, the OmniCubeTM must be powered with its power supply. But before attaching the OmniCubeTM power supply, the keyboard and mouse MUST be connected first. 11 P73050/F1D092AM/man.qxd 4/28/00 1:43 PM Page 12 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F1D092 to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F1D092, to which this declaration relates, is in conform ...