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MiniView Micro
2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables
Installation Manual (GCS62)
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR’s MiniView™ Micro switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro by IOGEAR, you can access two computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). MiniView™ Micro allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or OSD (On Screen Dis
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Table of Contents Package Contents ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ 02 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○ Overview 03 ○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Features 04 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ Requirements 05 ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Introduction 06 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○ Installation 07 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○ Operation 10 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ Appendix (HotKey) 13 ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Specification 14 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ Troubleshooting 16 ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○ Radio & TV Interference Statement 19 ○○○○○○○
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Package Contents This package contains: TM 1 MiniView Micro 2-port KVM 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 2
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Overview The MiniView™ Micro (GCS62) allows access to two computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). This cost effective way to access two computers, without extra hardware, is highly efficient and easy to use. By allowing a single console to manage both computers, the MiniView™ Micro eliminates the expense of purchasing extra keyboards, monitors, mice, and the MiniView™ Micro eliminates the extra space they would take up. The MiniView™ Micro is small, portable, and fits r
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Features - Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control two computers - Very compact KVM switch with molded cables for computer connection - Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice - Easy to install – No software required – connecting cables to the computers is all it takes - Easy to operate – PC selection via convenient Hot Keys - AutoScan function to monitor computer operation - LED display for easy status monitoring - Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock stat
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Requirements Computers with PS/2 mouse connections, PS/2 or AT keyboard connections, and HDDB15 VGA connection. *NOTE: Serial mouse not supported, AT keyboard requires an AT to PS/2 adapter 5
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Introduction 1. VGA port for the console monitor 2. PS/2 port for the console keyboard 5 3. PS/2 port for the console mouse 4. VGA connector goes to the computer 4 5. PS/2 keyboard connector goes to the computer 6 6. PS/2 mouse connector goes to the computer 7. Selected LEDs 7 5 4 6 123 6
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Installation Step. 1 Before you begin, please turn off the computers you are going to connect to the MiniView™ Micro. NOTE: to prevent damage to your equipment due to static electric discharge, please make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1 1. Connect your monitor VGA cable to the female VGA port (item# 1) on your MiniView™ Micro. 2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard directly into the PS/2 keyboard port (item# 2) 2 on your MiniView™ Micro. 3. Connect y
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34 Installation Step. 2 1.Connect the VGA cable (item# 4) that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro to the VGA port on your computer. 2.Connect the PS/2 keyboard cable (item# 5) that is built into the KVM cable of your MiniView™ Micro to the PS/2 key- board port on your computer. 3.Connect the PS/2 mouse cable that is built into the KVM cable of your 2 MiniView™ Micro to the PS/2 mouse port on your computer. 1 3 8
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Installation Step. 3 Repeat step 2 for your second computer. Step. 4 Turn the power of your computers on, and refer to operation instruction. 9
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Operation Operations MiniView™ Micro allows you to access the computers through Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. 1. Selecting computers You can toggle between the two computers by pressing and releasing the left or right Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock]+[Scroll Lock]. 2. AutoScan Mode The MiniView™ Micro offers AutoScan feature and allows you to monitor the activity of the connected computers without taking the trouble of switching yourself. 10
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Operation Operations con’d To initiate the AutoScan mode, press and release the left Shift key, then press and release the right Shift key: [Left Shift] + [Right Shift]. NOTE: the interval between these two keys should be no more than 0.5 seconds. Once the scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Space Bar] to exit AutoScan Mode. The port that was active at the time the scanning stopped would remain active. Note: While AutoScan Mode is in effect, none of the keyboard keys except [Space
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Operation Operations con’d You can customize the scan interval time with the following Hot Key combination: [Left Shift] + [Right Shift] + [S] + [n]. [n] represents a number from 1 to 4 which sets the desired scan interval as shown in the table below: n Scan Interval 1 3 seconds 2 5 seconds 3 10 seconds 4 20 seconds 12
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Appendix LED Display Activity Function Off Port is not selected On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer Port is connected to an active computer, and is being accessed in Flashing AutoScan Mode 13
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Specification Ps C Connection (Direct) 2 PC Selection Hot Key Keyboard 2 x Mini-DIN-6 (M) Purple PC (with plugs at the end of the cables) Mouse 2 x Mini-DIN-6 (M) Green VGA Monitor 2 x HDB-15 (M) Blue Connector Keyboard 1 x Mini-DIN-6 (F) Purple Mouse 1 x Mini-DIN-6 (F) Green Console Ve GA Monitor 1 x HDB-15 (F) Blu 14
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Specification Con’d LED (Selected) 2 x Green @ Top Keyboard/Mouse Emulation PS/2 Scan Interval 3, 5, 10, 20 seconds 1920 x 1440, DDC, DDC2, DDC2B Resolution Operation Temperature 0° - 50° C Storage Temperature -20° - 60° C Humidity 0 - 80% RH, NC Enclosure Plastic Weight 0.75 LBs 2.5" x 2.25" x 0.875" with 4' cables Dimensions (LxWxH) 15
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Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Check all keyboard cable connections to make sure they are Loose cables completely seated in the sockets Keyboard needs to be Unplug the keyboard from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it reset. back in. Keyboard Not Responding* MiniView™ Micro Turn off computers. Unplug the cables from the unit. Wait five needs to be reset seconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the computers on. MiniView™ Micro is in Press the Spacebar to exit AutoScan mo
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Troubleshooting Con’d Symptom Possible Cause Action Check all mouse cable connections to make sure they are Loose Cables completely seated in the sockets. This unit is designed to only work with PS/2 mice and computers with PS/2 type mouse ports. PS/2 mouse signals and serial mouse Use of Mouse Port signals are different - adapters will not convert the signals - Adapters therefore, the computer must be equipped with a PS/2 type mouse port. Serial mouse ports with adapters cannot be used. Mouse n
