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Quick Installation and Operation Guide
QUICK INSTALLATION
Power off all your computers and connect them to the LIGHT GREEN ports on
the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. LINDY 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 DARK
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Komplette Handbuchversion Deutsche ist herunterladbar von: www.lindy.com D Kurzhandbuch, Einführung FEATURES Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART unterstützt Monitorauflösungen bis 1900x1440 bis 75Hz sowie DDC Monitorerkennung. Der LINDY CPU Switch benötigt bei Kabellängen unter 5m kein Netzteil. Werden größere Kabellängen benötigt, so sollte ein optional erhältliches Netzteil verwendet werden; hiermit können in den meisten Fällen auch noch Kabellängen bis 20m realisiert
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SPEZIELLE EIGENSCHAFTEN Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART ist Flash-uprgradable. Die Firmware ist damit an zukünftige neue Hardware prinzipiell anpassbar. Der LINDY CPU Switch kann kaskadiert werden. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART hat ein robustes Metallgehäuse für hohe Stabilität und optimale EMV Abschirmung. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART unterstützt sowohl Desktop, Tower als auch Notebook PCs, RS6000, DEC Alpha und Silicon Graphics Workstations. INSTALLATION Schalten Sie alle Ihre Comp
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E Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos VERDE CLARO en la parte posterior del LINDY CPU Switch Smart. 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 VERDE OSCURO en la parte poste
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Téléchargez une version Français complète de ce manuel : www.lindy.com F Guide d’installation rapide et mode d’emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports VERT CLAIR à l'arrière du LINDY CPU Switch Smart. 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, moniteu
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I Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte VERDE CHIARO sul retro del LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi LINDY 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 VERDE SCURO sul retro del LINDY CPU Switch Smart. SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazion
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presa a muro. LINDY CPU Switch Smart ITALIAN
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About this manual LINDY CPU Switch Smart - Installation and Use Third edition (June 2001) (c) 2001 LINDY Electronics Ltd. Part No. LY0039/3 www.lindy.com Part No. 32298 LINDY CPU Switch Smart 2 Port Part No. 32299 LINDY CPU Switch Smart 4 Port All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY Electronics Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use
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LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 2
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Warranty LINDY Electronics 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, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control. Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directl
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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 devi
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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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applications ..........................................................................................25 4. LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 com
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Your LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 – LINDY CPU Switch Smart draws its power fro
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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 LINDY CPU Switch Smart resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpen
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1.4 Product information Figure 1 - LINDY CPU Switch Smart front view Figure 2 - LINDY CPU Switch Smart rear view (4 port model) Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part 32255) LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 9
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2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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. LINDY CPU Switch Smart supports low and high resolution monitors. A standard AT or PS/2 style keyboar
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2.2 Mounting the LINDY CPU Switch Smart The LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 LINDY CPU Switch Smart and that all the devices
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connected computers. Failure to switch the LINDY CPU Switch Smart and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on. 2.4 ‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter The LINDY CPU Switch Smart draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables. A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the LINDY CPU Switch Smart provided that the ca
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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 LINDY CPU Switch Smart displays ’C’ to show that it has entered configure mode. To enter configure mode whilst the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is running: Hold down the front panel key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows ‘C’. In configure mode, options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed b
