User manual BELKIN F1DM102U

[. . . ] Designed to organize and save your desk space, Flip stacks neatly under your Mac mini and features built-in cables to reduce desktop clutter. It saves you money on additional peripherals while providing great convenience with easy-to-use, advanced features. For details about Flip's installation and operation, please consult this User Manual. Our Quick Installation Guide, also enclosed with this purchase, offers quick and easy setup directions. [. . . ] There are three methods you can use to switch between your connected computers: · · · Touch-sensitive button Desktop icon Keyboard hot keys Touch-Sensitive Button: To switch access to your other computer, simply push the button on the front of your Flip. After about three seconds, your other computer's desktop will appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use your other computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. To switch back to your Mac mini, simply push the button again on your Flip. Desktop Icon: You can also switch from one computer to the next by using the icon on your computer's desktop. For Mac OS computers, this icon will be available in the menu bar in the upper-right corner of your screen once you successfully install the switching software (see "Installing Switching Software"). For Windows-based computers, the icon will appear in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen. Using your Flip | 012 Using your Flip To switch computers, click once on the icon (for Mac OS computers) or right-click on the icon (for Windows-based computers). To switch all your connected peripherals to the next computer, select "Switch Host". To switch only your speakers to the next computer, select "Switch Audio". This feature allows you to listen to your music files on one computer while you work on the other computer. To switch only your monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the next computer, select "Switch Control". (See chart below. ) Desktop Icon Switching Options Selection Switch Host Switch Audio Switch Control Function Switches your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers Switches your speakers only Switches your monitor, keyboard, and mouse only Using your Flip | 013 Using your Flip Keyboard Hot Keys: You can also switch between computers by pressing the "Ctrl" button on your keyboard twice in rapid succession. This is called a "hot-key sequence. " To enable hot-key switching, click or right-click on the icon, select "Options", and then select "Enable Hotkey Switching". You can also change to a different hot-key sequence in the "Options" screen. An optional switching software CD is included with your Flip, but is not required in order to use Flip. Installing the optional switching software gives users the ability to switch computers by clicking an icon on their screen or by using a hot-key sequence on their keyboard. A: Yes, Flip will support any USB-capable desktop or notebook computer. Frequently Asked Questions | 016 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I have to use a Mac mini with Flip?However, one of the computers you connect must be placed within two feet of Flip (the length of the shorter cable). Q: Does Flip allow me to transfer files from my Mac mini to another computer?A: No, Flip allows you to share peripherals between computers (monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and other USB device). To share or transfer files between computers, you will need a networking switch. A: Yes, a 5-volt, 2. 6-Amp power adapter is included and is required for Flip to function properly. A: Yes, you can just connect the built-in cables to the VGA ports on your computers and use the front-panel buttons on Flip to switch between video signals. [. . . ] Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Belkin Corporation Limited Three-Year Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. [. . . ]