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..., Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Share four USB devices with up to four computers User Manual F1U400 All rights reserved. Express Business Park • Shipton Way • Rushden NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119...
..., Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Share four USB devices with up to four computers User Manual F1U400 All rights reserved. Express Business Park • Shipton Way • Rushden NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119...
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...cameras, scanners, and external hard drives, from installation and operation to troubleshooting, in the unlikely event of the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch (the Switch). P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Introduction 1 Package Contents 2... Equipment 3 Operating Systems 3 Unit Display Diagrams 4 Specifications 5 Installation Software Installation 6 Hardware Installation 13 Switching Through Software Legend 15 Switching USB Devices 16 Automatic Printing 17 Courtesy Alert 17 Naming Your Computers 18 Manual Push-Button Selectors 18 FAQs...
...cameras, scanners, and external hard drives, from installation and operation to troubleshooting, in the unlikely event of the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch (the Switch). P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Introduction 1 Package Contents 2... Equipment 3 Operating Systems 3 Unit Display Diagrams 4 Specifications 5 Installation Software Installation 6 Hardware Installation 13 Switching Through Software Legend 15 Switching USB Devices 16 Automatic Printing 17 Courtesy Alert 17 Naming Your Computers 18 Manual Push-Button Selectors 18 FAQs...
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... Page 2 OVERVIEW Package Contents • Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch • Software Installation CD • USB Cable • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card • 5V DC, 2.5A AC Power Supply Feature Overview 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Software The Switch features a user-friendly software interface that allows you to share up to four USB peripherals among up to whichever computer port...
... Page 2 OVERVIEW Package Contents • Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch • Software Installation CD • USB Cable • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card • 5V DC, 2.5A AC Power Supply Feature Overview 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Software The Switch features a user-friendly software interface that allows you to share up to four USB peripherals among up to whichever computer port...
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... View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch DC 5V/2.5A USB Device Ports Power Jack Computer Ports 4 OVERVIEW Bottom View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Wall Mount Slots Specifications Part No.: Power: USB Device Port Connector: USB Computer Port Connector: Manual Push Buttons: LED Indicators: USB Device Ports: USB Computer Ports: Enclosure: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Warranty: F1U400 5V DC, 2.5A...
... View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch DC 5V/2.5A USB Device Ports Power Jack Computer Ports 4 OVERVIEW Bottom View of the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch Wall Mount Slots Specifications Part No.: Power: USB Device Port Connector: USB Computer Port Connector: Manual Push Buttons: LED Indicators: USB Device Ports: USB Computer Ports: Enclosure: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Warranty: F1U400 5V DC, 2.5A...
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...click on the folder named "F1U400". 5. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive. 4. To install to a different folder, click "Browse" and select another folder. 8. To install to this folder, click "Next". A shortcut icon to the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch software will install the files in...02 4:14 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION Software Installation Windows Before you begin, be sure that: 1. your USB devices are compatible with your computer; 2. To install the software: 1. the Switch is complete, click "Finish". 9. and 3. Double-click on your desktop. Double-click on the InstallShield...
...click on the folder named "F1U400". 5. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive. 4. To install to a different folder, click "Browse" and select another folder. 8. To install to this folder, click "Next". A shortcut icon to the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch software will install the files in...02 4:14 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION Software Installation Windows Before you begin, be sure that: 1. your USB devices are compatible with your computer; 2. To install the software: 1. the Switch is complete, click "Finish". 9. and 3. Double-click on your desktop. Double-click on the InstallShield...
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... your desktop. 7. Double-click on the folder named "Belkin". 8 INSTALLATION 8. Open the folder named "F1U400". 6. P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION Mac OS 9.x Before you begin using the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral software, please open the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch application located in the file named "Belkin". Place the CD in Mac OS. 9 Double-click on the...
... your desktop. 7. Double-click on the folder named "Belkin". 8 INSTALLATION 8. Open the folder named "F1U400". 6. P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13/02 4:14 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION Mac OS 9.x Before you begin using the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral software, please open the Belkin 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch application located in the file named "Belkin". Place the CD in Mac OS. 9 Double-click on the...
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...the CD in the CD tray of the manual); Double-click on the file named "F1U400.dmg". 6. Double-click on the file named "F1U400 Mac OS X files.sit". 5. Select a destination volume to your Mac computer. 2. The Switch supports your operating system (see page 3 of your desktop. 4. Drag the icon ... Type your desktop. 3. Click on "Continue" to your connected computers. Your USB devices are required, click the lock icon to continue with the file named "F1U400 Mac OS X files.sit" to install the Switch software by double-clicking on the listed icon. 12. P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13...
...the CD in the CD tray of the manual); Double-click on the file named "F1U400.dmg". 6. Double-click on the file named "F1U400 Mac OS X files.sit". 5. Select a destination volume to your Mac computer. 2. The Switch supports your operating system (see page 3 of your desktop. 4. Drag the icon ... Type your desktop. 3. Click on "Continue" to your connected computers. Your USB devices are required, click the lock icon to continue with the file named "F1U400 Mac OS X files.sit" to install the Switch software by double-clicking on the listed icon. 12. P74077-D_F1U400_man.qxd 11/13...
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...Page 12 INSTALLATION 14. Double-click on the file named "Belkin USB Peripheral Switch". 19. Double-click on the file named "Belkin". 18. You are now ready to an available port on your Belkin 4X4 USB Peripheral Switch software. Double-click on the Macintosh® HD icon on... your computer and proceed with installation. Connect the USB cable's B-type 5V/2.5A connector to use your desktop. 17. Click on the icon named "F1U400". INSTALLATION Hardware Installation...
...Page 12 INSTALLATION 14. Double-click on the file named "Belkin USB Peripheral Switch". 19. Double-click on the file named "Belkin". 18. You are now ready to an available port on your Belkin 4X4 USB Peripheral Switch software. Double-click on the Macintosh® HD icon on... your computer and proceed with installation. Connect the USB cable's B-type 5V/2.5A connector to use your desktop. 17. Click on the icon named "F1U400". INSTALLATION Hardware Installation...
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... 4:14 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION Step 2: Powering On the Switch 1. DC 5V/2.5A 14 SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Legend Icons for each additional USB device you wish to connect. DC 5V/2.5A Step 3: Connecting USB Devices to an available USB A-type port on your Switch. Repeat for USB Devices Camera Device Hub Ethernet Device Generic Device Gaming Device... Attach the barrel plug into an available power outlet. 2. Connect the included 5V DC, 2.5A AC power supply adapter into the power jack of your USB device to the Switch Connect the A-type connector of the...
... 4:14 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION Step 2: Powering On the Switch 1. DC 5V/2.5A 14 SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Legend Icons for each additional USB device you wish to connect. DC 5V/2.5A Step 3: Connecting USB Devices to an available USB A-type port on your Switch. Repeat for USB Devices Camera Device Hub Ethernet Device Generic Device Gaming Device... Attach the barrel plug into an available power outlet. 2. Connect the included 5V DC, 2.5A AC power supply adapter into the power jack of your USB device to the Switch Connect the A-type connector of the...
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... PM Page 16 SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Switching USB Devices Select the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch icon located on the printer icon located in an active computer port. SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Automatic Printing In order to the Switch and powered on the USB device icon. To switch USB devices from computers, drag the USB icon of the device. 16 17 To switch USB devices, drag the...
... PM Page 16 SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Switching USB Devices Select the 4x4 USB Peripheral Switch icon located on the printer icon located in an active computer port. SWITCHING THROUGH SOFTWARE Automatic Printing In order to the Switch and powered on the USB device icon. To switch USB devices from computers, drag the USB icon of the device. 16 17 To switch USB devices, drag the...
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... connected? Note: The LEDs remain lit for the power supply? Q: Does the Switch support automatic printer sharing? A: The Switch will identify which computer has control of the USB device you use up to 12Mbps. Q: What is the maximum distance from the Switch. Manual Push-Button Selectors Manual push-button selectors will allow you wish to...
... connected? Note: The LEDs remain lit for the power supply? Q: Does the Switch support automatic printer sharing? A: The Switch will identify which computer has control of the USB device you use up to 12Mbps. Q: What is the maximum distance from the Switch. Manual Push-Button Selectors Manual push-button selectors will allow you wish to...
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.... • Make sure the connected computer is not further than 15 feet away. • Check that the product: F1U400 to you purchased the product. BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY...if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by the Switch software. • Make sure the drivers are installed and that the USB device supports the operating system. • Make sure the connected...
.... • Make sure the connected computer is not further than 15 feet away. • Check that the product: F1U400 to you purchased the product. BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY...if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by the Switch software. • Make sure the drivers are installed and that the USB device supports the operating system. • Make sure the connected...