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Specifications . . . . . . . . . 01 01 02 04 05 What you Need to Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 System Requirements How to Install your Flip . 06 07 Connecting your Console to Flip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07 Connecting your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 Installing Switching Software (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Using your Flip. . . . . . . . . . 12 Switching Between Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Changing Volume . . . . . Ejecting Disks . . . . . . . . . 15 15 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Flip for Mac mini from Belkin. Flip lets you share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another PC or Mac computer. Designed to organize and save your desk space, Flip stacks neatly under your Mac mini and features built-in cables to reduce desktop clutter. It saves you money on additional peripherals while providing great convenience with easy-to-use, advanced features. For details about Flip's installation and operation, please consult this User Manual. Our Quick Installation Guide, also enclosed with this purchase, offers quick and easy setup directions. Please review these materials carefully to ensure that you get the most from your new Flip. Package Contents Flip for Mac mini 5V DC, 2.6A Power Adapter CD with optional Switching Software User Manual Quick Installation Guide Introduction | 01 Introduction Flip Features Stackable Design Flip is designed to stack directly below or on top of your Mac mini, to help you save valuable desktop space. Audio Support Flip allows you to share one set of speakers between your two computers so you won't need to unplug and reconnect your speakers every time you switch access from one computer to the next. Touch-Sensitive Buttons Flip has five touch-sensitive buttons on its front panel, which allow you to conveniently switch access to the next computer, control volume, and eject disks from your Mac mini. Optional USB Device Port Flip has two USB ports for you to connect your USB keyboard and mouse. The mouse port can also be used for a USB peripheral device, such as a printer, so you can share the device between both computers. Flip features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 technology. Built-In Cables Flip includes two sets of built-in cables for connecting your two computers to simplify installation and reduce desktop clutter. Introduction | 02 Introduction High Video Resolution Flip is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@65Hz so you can use the latest in video display technology for both your computers. LED Indicators Flip features two white LEDs on the front panel to let you know which computer is currently being accessed, and one red LED to indicate when the mute button has been activated. Multi-Platform Support Flip is fully compatible with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer. Optional Switching Software In addition to using the front-panel buttons on Flip, you can also switch computers by using a hot-key sequence on your keyboard or by clicking an icon displayed on your monitor. Optional Audio Switching Flip allows you to switch your audio from one computer to the next without switching computers, so you can listen to music files on your Mac mini while you work on your other computer. Introduction | 03 Introduction Display Diagrams Front Volume Down Volume Mute Disk Eject Volume Up Switch Computers Back Power Jack Built-In Cables USB Keyboard Port VGA Monitor Port USB Mouse/ Device Port Speaker Jack Introduction | 04 Introduction Specifications Flip for Mac mini Part No.: Computers Supported: Monitors Supported: Max. Resolution Support: Monitor Connection: Keyboard Input: Mouse Input: Stereo Audio Input: Capacitive Buttons: LED Indicators: Built-In Cables: Cable Length: Enclosure: Power Adapter: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Humidity: Warranty: F1DM102U 2 CRT and LCD (with VGA connector or adapter) Up to 2048x1536@65Hz VGA (HDDB15) USB Type A USB Type A 3.5mm jack 5 2 (white), 1 (red) 2; VGA and USB connectors 2 ft., 6 ft. (0.6m, 1.8m) Plastic 5V DC, 2.6A power adapter 6.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 1.0 in. (165.1mm x 165.1mm x 25.4mm) 1.25 lbs. (0.57kg.) 32° to 104° F (0~40° C) -4° to 140° F (-20~60° C) 0-80% RH, non-condensing 3 years Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Introduction | 05 What you Need to Get Started Equipment Requirements Flip comes with all the tools you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another computer. No additional cables or software are required. Monitor Flip supports any LCD or CRT monitor with a VGA connection (HDDB15). You can also use your DVI monitor with Flip by connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI connector. Flip does not support direct DVI connections from monitors. Keyboard Flip fully supports all USB Apple® keyboards or PC keyboards, including all function keys. If you have a keyboard with a built-in mouse hub, you may connect your mouse to the hub and just connect the keyboard to Flip. VGA Connector Mouse Flip supports any USB-based mouse. System Requirements Flip can be used with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer that runs on one of these platforms: · · Windows® 2000, XP Mac OS® X v10.3 and above What you Need to Get Started | 06 How to Install your Flip Note: Before installing your Flip, verify that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly with your Mac mini and the other computer you will be connecting. 1. Connecting your Console to Flip 1.1 Connect the video cable attached to your monitor and connect it to the VGA port on the back of your Flip. Note: If you are using a DVI monitor, you will need to attach a VGA adapter to your monitor cable before connecting it to Flip. 1.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to the two USB ports on the back of your Flip. Note: If your mouse plugs into your keyboard, you only need to connect your keyboard cable to Flip. You can connect a USB peripheral device to the mouse port instead. How to Install your Flip | 07 How to Install your Flip 1.3 Connect your speaker cable to the speaker jack on the back of your Flip (optional). 1.4 Connect the power adapter cable to the back of your Flip and plug in the adapter. 2. Connecting your Computers 2.1 Make sure your Mac mini and second computer are both powered on. 2.2 Connect the VGA adapter that shipped with your Mac mini to the DVI monitor port on the back of your Mac mini. How to Install your Flip | 08 How to Install your Flip 2.3 Stack your Flip below or on top of your Mac mini. 2.4 Using your Flip's built-in two-foot (0.6m) cable, connect the VGA connector to the VGA adapter on your Mac mini. Connect the USB connector to an available USB port and the speaker connector to the speaker jack. How to Install your Flip | 09 How to Install your Flip 2.5 Using your Flip's built-in six-foot (1.8m) cable, connect the VGA connector to the VGA port on your second computer. Connect the USB connector to an available USB port and the speaker connector to the speaker jack. You are now ready to use your Flip. Installing Switching Software (optional) In addition to using the front-panel buttons on Flip, you can also install software onto your computers that will allow you to use your keyboard or a desktop icon to switch computers. To install the Flip software on your Mac mini and other computers using Mac OS X v10.3 and above: 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the Flip CD into your CD-ROM drive. Wait for the " "start.osx". Flip" window to appear on your desktop, and then double-click on Select "Install" and follow the instructions. Once the software is successfully installed, the the upper-right corner of your screen. | 010 icon will appear in the menu bar in How to Install your Flip How to Install your Flip To install the Flip software on computers using Windows 2000 or XP: 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the Flip CD into your CD-ROM drive. Wait for the CD to auto-load. If it does not auto-load, access your CD-ROM drive and locate the "Setup.exe" file on the CD. Double-click on the "setup" icon. Select "Install" and follow the instructions. Once the software is successfully installed, the lower-right corner of your screen. icon will appear in the taskbar in the How to Install your Flip | 011 Using your Flip Switching Between Computers After you install your Flip and power-on your computers, the first computer desktop to appear on your monitor will be your Mac mini. The number "1" on the front of Flip will be lit. You can now use your Mac mini as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. There are three methods you can use to switch between your connected computers: · · · Touch-sensitive button Desktop icon Keyboard hot keys Touch-Sensitive Button: To switch access to your other computer, simply push the button on the front of your Flip. After about three seconds, your other computer's desktop will appear on your monitor. The number "2" on the front of your Flip will be lit. You are now ready to use your other computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. To switch back to your Mac mini, simply push the button again on your Flip. Desktop Icon: You can also switch from one computer to the next by using the icon on your computer's desktop. For Mac OS computers, this icon will be available in the menu bar in the upper-right corner of your screen once you successfully install the switching software (see "Installing Switching Software"). For Windows-based computers, the icon will appear in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen. Using your Flip | 012 Using your Flip To switch computers, click once on the icon (for Mac OS computers) or right-click on the icon (for Windows-based computers). You will have three switching options to choose from. To switch all your connected peripherals to the next computer, select "Switch Host". To switch only your speakers to the next computer, select "Switch Audio". This feature allows you to listen to your music files on one computer while you work on the other computer. To switch only your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the next computer, select "Switch Control". (See chart below.) Desktop Icon Switching Options Selection Switch Host Switch Audio Switch Control Function Switches your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers Switches your speakers only Switches your monitor, keyboard, and mouse only Using your Flip | 013 Using your Flip Keyboard Hot Keys: You can also switch between computers by pressing the "Ctrl" button on your keyboard twice in rapid succession. This is called a "hot-key sequence." To enable hot-key switching, click or right-click on the icon, select "Options", and then select "Enable Hotkey Switching". You can also change to a different hot-key sequence in the "Options" screen. If you want to use the same hot-key sequence for both computers, you will need to repeat these steps for each computer. You can choose from among the following four sequences: · · · · Ctrl, Ctrl NumLock/Clear, NumLock/Clear Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock Ctrl, Ctrl, Shift (For each hot-key sequence, the ...