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4x4 USB
Peripheral Switch
Share four USB devices with up to
Belkin Corporation
501 West Walnut Street
Compton • CA • 90220 • USA
four computers
Tel: 310.898.1100
Fax: 310.898.1111
Belkin Components, Ltd.
Express Business Park • Shipton Way • Rushden
NN10 6GL • United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000
Belkin Components B.V.
Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333
1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 20 6
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Overview Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Package Contents Courtesy Alert • Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch The courtesy alert notifies other users that a device is in use. However, it does • Software Installation CD not restrict other users from taking control of the device. • USB Cable • User Manual Equipment • Quick Installation Guide Cables • Registration Card To connect to the Switch, each computer requires a USB device cable (A to B). • 5V DC, 2.5A AC Power Su
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams Bottom View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Top View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Wall Mount Slots Computer- Indicating LEDs Push-Button Selectors Specifications Device- Part No.: F1U400 Indicating LEDs Power: 5V DC, 2.5A AC Adapter (required) USB Device Port Connector: USB Type A Receptacle Back View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch USB Computer Port Connector: USB Type B Receptacle Manual Push Bu
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Software Installation 7. Setup will install the files in the folder listed under “Destination Folder”. To install to this folder, click “Next”. To install to a different folder, click Windows “Browse” and select another folder. Before you begin, be sure that: 1. the Switch is not connected to your computer; 2. the Switch supports your operating system (see page 3); and 3. your USB devices are compatible with your conne
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mac OS 9.x 8. Double-click on the folder named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch”. Before you begin, be sure that: 9. Double-click on the file named “Belkin USB Peripheral Switch” to launch software. 1. The Switch is not connected to your computer; 2. The Switch supports your operating system (see page 3 of the manual); and 3. Your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers. To install the software: 1. Place
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mac OS X or above 9. Type your user name and password, then click “OK”. Before you begin, be sure that: 1. The Switch is not connected to your computer; 2. The Switch supports your operating system (see page 3 of the manual); and 3. Your USB devices are compatible with your connected computers. To install the software: 1. Place the CD in the CD tray of your Mac computer. 2. Double-click on the CD-ROM disk located on yo
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 14. Click on “Continue Installation” to install files. Hardware Installation 15. Click on “Restart” to reboot your computer and proceed with installation. Step 1: Connecting Computers to the Switch 1. Connect the USB cable’s A-type connector to an available USB port on your USB computer. ® 16. Double-click on the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop. 17. Double-click on the file named “Belkin”. 18. Double-click on the f
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Step 2: Powering On the Switch Legend Icons for USB Devices 1. Connect the included 5V DC, 2.5A AC power supply adapter into an available power outlet. Camera Device Hub Ethernet Generic Gaming Device Device Device 2. Attach the barrel plug into the power jack of the Switch. Speakers Mass Storage Scanner Keyboard Printer DC 5V/2.5A Device Mouse General Basket Step 3: Connecting USB Devices to the Switch
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 16 SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Switching USB Devices Automatic Printing Select the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch icon located on your desktop. To switch In order to enable automatic printing, double-click on the printer icon located in USB devices, drag the USB device icon from the “General Basket” to the “Active the General Basket. Once enabled, the printer becomes the default printer. Computer Port”. (“Active” refers to a
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 18 SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE FAQs Naming Your Computers Q: Does the Switch support USB 2.0 devices? A: Yes, your USB 2.0 device will work with the Switch but will only transfer The Switch software will allow you use up to eight characters when naming data up to 12Mbps. your computers. In order to rename your computers, click “Edit” located on the top left corner of the software window. Q: Does the Switch support automatic printer sharing? A: Yes,
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P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FCC Statement The Switch software does not detect my computer. • Check that the cable between the Switch and the computer is completely DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR connected. Tighten any loose connections. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole • Make sure the connected computer is not further than 15 feet away. resp
