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Alternative language versions of this manual may be downloaded from: www.addertec.com www.addertec.com GB USA Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the AdderView GEM. Adder 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience. Suitable individual standard keyboard, video and mouse cables are also widely available. Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the GREY
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Komplette Handbuchversion Deutsche ist herunterladbar von: www.addertec.com www.addertec.com D Quick-Guide für Installation & Betrieb QUICK-INSTALLATION Schalten Sie alle Ihre Computer aus, und schließen Sie sie an die ORANGEFARBENEN Ports auf der Rückseite des AdderView GEM an. Wir empfehlen der Einfachheit halber die Verwendung der Adder 3-in-1 Tastatur/Video/Mauskabel, es sind in der Regel jedoch auch geeignete einzelne Standardmaus-, Video- und Tastaturkabel überall im Handel erhältlich.
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E Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del AdderView GEM. Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3-en-1 teclado/vídeo/ratón. También están ampliamente disponibles cables individuales normales adecuados para el teclado, el vídeo y el ratón. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del AdderView. RESUMEN DE LA GUÍA DE FUNCIONAM
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Téléchargez une version Franç ais complète de ce manuel : www.addertec.com www.addertec.com F Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière d'AdderView GEM. Les câbles clavier/vidéo/souris Adder 3-in-1 sont recommandés pour des raisons pratiques. Des câbles clavier, vidéo et souris standard se trouvent également facilement sur le marché. Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au por
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I Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell’AdderView GEM. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi Adder combinati 3-in-1 tastiera/video/mouse. Sono pure disponibili cavi mouse, video e tastiera standard individuali adatti. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell’AdderView. SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazione di default dell’AdderView è adatta alla maggior par
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AdderView GEM
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About this manual AdderView GEM - Installation and Use Third edition (June 2001) (c) 2001 Adder Technology Ltd. Part No. ADD0037/3 www.addertec.com All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications, functions and circuitry of th
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Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indire
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Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment has been tested and found to This equipment generates, uses and can radiate comply with the limits for a class B computing radio frequency energy and if not installed and device in accorda
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Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 6 1.1 Key features........................................................................................... 6 1.2 Package contents .................................................................................. 7 1.3 Remote controller contents .................................................................... 7 1.4 Product information ..............................................
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4. AdderView GEM configuration options....................................... 27 4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................ 27 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ................................................ 27 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels .................................... 28 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ............................................................... 29 4.5 Cycling between all channels or
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AdderView GEM. Your AdderView GEM is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. 1.1 Key features Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup. Interface powered operation – AdderView GEM draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience.
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Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port. Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options. Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice. Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems. Keyboard, mouse and AdderView GEM resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. Standard cable connections make installa
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1.4 Product information Figure 1 - AdderView GEM front view Figure 2 - AdderView GEM rear view (4 port model) Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part RC1) AdderView GEM Installation and Use Page 8
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2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the AdderView GEM to each of your PC keyboard, video and mouse ports. Cable specifications are given in appendix A. (You do not need to connect a mouse cable if you are not using the mouse). A monitor with a standard VGA/SVGA (15 pin) connector that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs. AdderView GEM supports low and high resolution monitors. A standard AT or PS/2 style keyboard. If you are using an AT keyboard with
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2.2 Mounting the AdderView GEM The AdderView GEM has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the AdderView GEM on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. 2.3 Connecting your devices Ensure that the optional power adapter is disconnected from the AdderView GEM and that all the devices which are to be attached are switched off. Connect the s
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2.4 ‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter The AdderView GEM draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables. A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the AdderView GEM provided that the cable is no longer than 5 metres. If more than one computer is connected then the power will be intelligently drawn from all computers. Cables longer than 5 metres may be used provided that the AdderView GEM is already powered by another c
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To enter configure mode at power on: Switch off all the attached PCs and the AdderView GEM. Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the AdderView GEM. Remember that the AdderView GEM draws its power from any attached PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. Do not release the key until the AdderView GEM displays 'C' to show that it has entered configure mode. To enter configure mode whilst
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L1 - AdderView GEM locks on to active ports only during autoscanning (default) L2 - AdderView GEM locks on to every port during autoscanning L3 - AdderView GEM powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - AdderView GEM powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports L5 – Allow the mouse to run at any speed (default) L6 – Don't allow the mouse to run at very slow speeds L7 - Cascade query code = AD (default) L8 - Cascade query code = EF T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time
