TRENDnet TK-208K manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    TK-208K User’ s Guide[...]

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    T able of Contents English ...................................................................................................... Specifications ............................................................................................ T roubleshooting ........................................................................................ 1 1 2 [...]

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    System Requirements Application TK-208K Multi-Language User ’s Guide 2 Sets of KVM & Audio Cables VGA or SVGA Compatible Monitor 6-pin Mini-Din PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini-Din PS/2 Mouse Speakers Microphone Package Content 1. Before Y ou Start English 1 Microphone PC 1 Speakers Keyboard Mouse PC 2 LCD Monitor 2-Port PS/2 Audio KVM Switch (TK-208[...]

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    1. Connect the Monitor to your Switch's Console Port. 3. Use the provided KVM cables to connect your PC to your KVM switch. 2. How to Connect English 2 2. Connect the Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone and Speakers to the Switch's Console Port.[...]

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    6. T urn on all connected PC’s. 5. Connect the other end of the Audio cable to the Switch's Audio Port. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to the Switch's PC Port. Y our installation is now complete. English 3[...]

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    T o alternate between computers, you use hot-key commands. Hot-Key Commands A keyboard hot-key command consists of three keystrokes: Hot-Key command = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key(s) After pressing the ScrLk key , you have 2 seconds to press the ScrLk key again. Y ou then have another 2 seconds to press a command key . If you do not press a key with[...]

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    Command Hot-Keys Description Quick Reference Sheet for TK-208K Select PC Select Audio/Mic Channel Next higher PC channel Bind PC & Audio/Mic Switching Console Mouse/ Keyboard Reset UnBind PC & Audio/ Mic Switching Autoscan Next lower PC channel Stop Autoscan ScrLk ScrLk X + + x = 1 ~ 2 for PC channel number ScrLk ScrLk + + (Arrow up) ScrLk [...]

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    Computer Connections: 2 Cable Connectors: Console Port Connectors: Keyboard: PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din (Female) Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din (Female) Monitor: VGA HDB 15-pin (Female) Speaker: 3.5mm audio in/out jack Microphone: 3.5mm microphone in/out jack 6 Specifications T o PC: • 1 x 3.5mm audio in/out jack • 1 x 3.5mm microphone i[...]

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    Q1: A1: Q2: A2: Q3: A3: Q4: A4: Q5: A5: Where is the power supply? I did not find one in the box. The TK-208K does not require a power supply . It draws power from your computer's PS/2 connections. As long as your KVM switch is connected to the PS/2 port, it will receive the necessary power to function. I have the KVM switch connected properly[...]

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    Limited W arranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TK-208K - 2 Y ears W arranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense, repai[...]

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    W ARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDnet PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERA TE AS W ARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, A T TRENDnet'S OPTION, REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT . THE FOREGOING W ARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN F ACT OR BY OPERA TION OF LA W , ST A TUTO[...]

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