FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user's guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. VCCI Mark Warning LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HKS102 Mini 2-port KVM Switch is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY'S LIABILTY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: techsupport@hawkingtech.com. Copyright 2003 Hawking Technologies, Inc. All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. -1- Introduction The HKS102 Mini 2-Port KVM Switch is a 2-port PS/2 type KVM Switch that has 1.5M built-in cables. It is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor and mouse). With the 1.5M built-in cables, it reduces the cabling troubles and enables users to access, control, boot and reboot two computers using only one keyboard, video and mouse. There is no better way to save time and money. By allowing a single console to manage all the attached PCs, the HKS102 eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each PC, and saves all the extra space as well. It also eliminates the inconvenience and unnecessary effort involved in constantly moving around from one PC to another. Package Contents: One HKS102 2-port Mini KVM Switch Two Integrated KVM Cables (attached to the KVM Switch) One Quick Installation Guide Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged during shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the HKS102 unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it. Pre-installation: Note: The default setting for the HKS102 Mini 2-port KVM Switch works with most systems. In fact, you do not have configure anything before installation. It is a plug and play device: Just connect the keyboard, the monitor, and the mouse to the KVM Switch. Then, connect the KVM cables to connectors on your computers. Finally, boot up the computer one at a time and you can start switching between the two computers. For a quick start on installation and operation, please follow the instructions below. The correct setup sequence is ...... 1. Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the KVM Switch first, and then connect one set of built-in cable to the computers. 2. Power up your connected computer ... Since the KVM Switch receives power from the computer's PS/2 interface, it is powered up when you connect the KVM cables to a PC. To set up your HKS102, please follow the steps below: Before connecting any cable to your KVM Switch, please make sure all of your computers and their peripherals have been powered off. Otherwise, the KVM Switch might not be set up properly. Step 1: Make sure all the computers that are to be connected to the KVM Switch and their peripherals are in powered-off state. If not, turn the power off before you proceed with the following steps. Step 2: Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the corresponding ports on your KVM switch. Step 3: Connect each set of the built-in KVM cables to a computer's keyboard, video, and mouse ports. You can use individual standard keyboard, mouse, and video cables to extend the cable distance, but it will depend on the type of cables you use; the maximum cable distance is limited to 5 ~ 7 meters (15.5 ~ 23 feet). Step 4: Power on the connected computers, one-by-one. After, your computers are powered on, it will recognize the keyboard and mouse. Now, you can begin operating the KVM switch. DO NOT TRY to connect the built-in KVM cables to the computers while the computers are still in powered-on states. Otherwise, the computer will have difficulty recognizing your shared keyboard and mouse. Easy Operation There are two methods to select a specific computer: using the push button or a hotkey sequence. Push Button The push button lets you have direct control over channel switching. Simply press the button to select the computer. See Quick Reference Sheet. Keyboard Hotkeys A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of three specific keystrokes: See Quick Reference Sheet. Hotkey sequence = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key The two consecutive ScrLk keystrokes should be pressed within 2 seconds and the following command key(s) should also be pressed within 2 seconds in likewise manner. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated. For detailed Hotkey sequences and their corresponding functions, please refer to the Quick reference sheet. QUICK REFERNCE SHEET for the HKS102 Mini KVM Switch Operation Commands Hotkeys/Push Button Push Button -Description Select the active channel Select the next lower connected channel Select the next higher connected channel Toggle on/off the beep sound for switching confirmation while autoscanning Reset the KVM Switch Autoscan through every connected channel for quick screen browsing of each channel. Terminate Autoscan activity Command Select a PC Next lower channel Next higher channel Hotkeys ScrLk + ScrLk + (x)1 (channel no.) ScrLk + ScrLk + (arrow up) ScrLk + ScrLk + (arrow down) -Press the push button to rotate through to the channel Autoscan Beep Sound On/Off ScrLk + ScrLk +B -- Reset KVM ScrLk + ScrLk + End -- Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk +S -- Stop Autoscan Any key on the keyboard -- Notes: 1 Note that x denotes a number key for the selected port number. (x = 1 or 2) ...