Tripp Lite 2-Port In-Line PS/2 KVM Switch with Audio B032-002-R manual

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    2-P or t In-Line PS/2 KVM Switc h with A udio Model: B032-002-R Owner’ s Man ual W arranty Registration Register online toda y for a chance to win a FREE T ripp Lite product! www .tripplite.com/w arranty T ripp Lite W orld Headquar ter s 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234 • www .tripplite.com NOTE: Follow these instructi[...]

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    2 P acka ge Contents 1 B032-002-R KVM Switch 1 Owner's Manual Features • Control two computers from a single PS/2 console (PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard and VGA monitor) • Listen to stereo audio • Innovative built-in cables for quick and easy setup • Auto scan mode for "hand-free" computer monitoring • Convenient hotkeys for fa[...]

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    3 Pr oduct Diagram Console Connections A1: Audio Port A2: VGA V ideo A3: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Computer Connections B1: Audio Jack B2: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse B3: VGA V ideo A1 A2 A3 B2 B1 B3 B2 200608008--93-2604 inline KVM Switch manual.qxd 8/23/2006 2:45 PM Page 3[...]

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    4 Specifications Computer Connections 2 Port Selection Hotkeys Computer Ports Monitor 2 sets: VGA HDDB 15-pin male Keyboar d 2 sets: PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN male Mouse 2 sets: PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN male Audio 2 sets: Audio Jack male Console Ports Monitor 1 set: VGA HDDB 15-pin male Keyboar d 1 set: PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN Mouse 1 set: PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN Aud[...]

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    5 Har dware Installation Connecting the Console 1. Power off all computers. 2. Connect your PS/2 keyboard and mouse directly to the PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports (female) of the KVM. 3. Connect the VGA video connector to your monitor . 4. (Optional) Connect your speakers to the console's audio port. Connecting the Computers 1. Connect the KVM&[...]

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    6 Operation Hotkey Switc hing The KVM allows you to switch between computers with simple keyboard commands: 1. Press the "Scroll Lock" key twice followed by the " " or " " key within a two-second period to switch the KVM focus to the other computer . 2. Alternatively , press the "Scroll Lock" key twice follow[...]

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    7 W arranty Registration V isit www .tripplite.com/warranty today to register the warranty for your new T ripp Lite product. Y ou'll automatically be enter ed into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE T ripp Lite product!* * No pur chase necessary . V oid wher e pr ohibited. Some r estrictions apply . See website for details. 1-Y ear Limited W[...]

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    T ripp Lite W orld Headquar ters 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA (773) 869-1234 • www .tripplite .com 200608008 93-2604 200608008--93-2604 inline KVM Switch manual.qxd 8/23/2006 2:45 PM Page 8[...]