TRENDnet TK-803R manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    TK-803R TK-1603R Quick Inst allation Guide[...]

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    T able of Contents T able of Contents V ersion 10.27.2006 English ..................................................................................................... Specifications ............................................................................................ T roubleshooting .........................................................[...]

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    System Requirements Application TK-803R/TK-1603R Quick Installation Guide Rack mount kit AC Power Adapter (9V DC, 1A) PS/2 or USB Keyboard PS/2 or USB Mouse VGA Compatible Monitor KVM cables Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server , Linux, and Mac Package Contents 1. Before Y ou Start English 1 8/16 Ports Rack Mount USB KVM Switch (TK-803R/TK-1603R) PC 2 [...]

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    2. How to Install English 2 1. T urn OFF all computers and their peripherals, and then disconnect all power cords. 4. Connect the included AC Power Adapter to the KVM switch and then to a power outlet. 2. Use the KVM cables to connect each computer to the KVM switch. 3. Connect the shared PS/2 or USB keyboard, monitor , and PS/2 or USB mouse to the[...]

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    English 3 5. T urn ON the connected computers one-by-one and wait until each computer's desktop appears. 7. Carefully position the switch onto the rack. Align the bracket to the screw holes on the rack, then use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the switch. The KVM Switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack,[...]

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    English 4 3. Operation Note: T o switch between computers, you can use the front-panel push buttons or the Hot Key commands. LED Indicators Red LED light: KVM cable is connected and PC is powering the KVM switch. Green LED light: Indicates the selected PC port is active, whether the computer is turned on or off. Push Buttons Press the push buttons [...]

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    T o select a specific PC port: For TK-803R Select PC = For example, to Select Port 1 on the TK-803R you hit the following key sequence: Select PC = For TK-1603R Select PC = MAC USERS Standard PC Keyboard to MAC Keyboard mapping information: For example, to select Port 1 on the TK-1603R you hit the following key sequence: Select PC = T o select port[...]

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    Command Hot-Keys Description Front-Panel Buttons Quick Reference Sheet for TK-803R/TK-1603R Select PC Next lower channel Autoscan Next higher channel Autoscan with Programmable Delay Time Autoscan Beep Sound On/Off Mouse/Keyboard Reset KVM Restore to Factory Defaults Define Hotkey Sequence (default = ScrLK + ScrLK) Stop Autoscan ScrLk ScrLk + + (Ar[...]

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    7 Port Selection: Push Button and Hot-Key Commands Keyboard State: Power: Saved and restored LED Segment: Per Port : PC Link (Green) ; PC Active (Red) Management: TK-803R: 8 computers TK-1603R: 16 computers Console Port Connectors: 1 x USB keyboard T ype A 1 x USB mouse T ype A 1 x PS/2 keyboard 6-pin mini din female 1 x PS/2 mouse 6-pin mini din f[...]

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    8 T roubleshooting Q1: A1: Q2: A2: Q3: A3: Q4: A4: Q5: A5: Q6: A6: Do I need to use the included external AC adapter? It is recommended that you use the included external AC adapter with the TK-803R/TK-1603R KVM switch. I have the KVM switch connected properly , but my USB keyboard and mouse don't work. First, make sure your USB port is workin[...]

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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-803R/TK-1603R - 2-Y ear Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense[...]

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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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    Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: THE MANUF ACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBL[...]

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    Copyright ©2006. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet. 206 7 5 Manhattan Place T orr ance, C A 9050 1 USA T RE N D n e t T e ch n i ca l S u pp o r t P r o d uc t War r a n t y Re gi s t r a ti o n Please take a moment t o regist er your product online. Go to TRENDne t’s website at http://www .trendne t.com US Canada 24/7 Tech Support Toll Free Telepho[...]