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Installation ...................................................................................... 10 2.1 What you will need ................................................................................ 10 2.2 Mounting the AdderView ....................................................................... 11 2.3 Connecting your devices ....................................................................... 11 2.4 Configuring the AdderView ................................................................... 14 2.4.1 Setting the USB enumeration guard time ...................................... 15 2.4.2 Setting the autoscan dwell time .................................................... 15 2.4.3 Setting the AdderView to scan all ports or just the active ports .... 16 2.4.4 Setting the keyboard hotkey combination ..................................... 16 2.4.5 Enabling and disabling mouse channel switching ......................... 16 2.5 Powering on the AdderView .................................................................. 17 2.6 Configuring your computers .................................................................. 17 2.7 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ............................................. 18 AdderView USB Installation and Use Page 4 3. Using the AdderView .................................................................... 19 3.1 Power on status ..................................................................................... 19 3.2 Front panel key ..................................................................................... 19 3.3 Switching between computers using the AdderView ............................. 20 3.4 Status display......................................................................................... 20 3.5 Keyboard hotkey control ........................................................................ 21 3.6 Mouse control......................................................................................... 23 3.7 Autoscan mode ..................................................................................... 23 3.8 The optional remote controller .............................................................. 23 3.9 Querying the AdderView’s firmware version ......................................... 24 3.10 PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappings........................ 24 Appendices A - Cable and connector specifications ........................................................... 25 A1 USB cables.............................................................................................25 A2 Video cables .......................................................................................... 25 A3 PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables ................................ 26 A4 Remote controller extension cables........................................................ 26 AdderView USB Installation and Use Page 5 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AdderView USB. Your AdderView is a high performance keyboard, monitor, mouse and peripheral sharing device which supports a wide range of hardware and software platforms and connects to your computers via their USB ports. 1.1 Key features PC and MAC models Enables a keyboard, monitor, mouse and range of USB peripherals to be switched between four USB-enabled computers. Uses new innovative technology that is Patent Pending in the U.K. Numeric status display and front panel pushbutton make computer selection easy. Supports high quality video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 pixels and screen refresh rates up to 100 Hz. Each computer may be connected using just one standard USB cable and one standard video cable. Robust metal chassis sits securely on your desktop. Internal USB hub function enables 3 USB peripherals to be connected. More USB peripherals may be added by using additional USB hubs. AdderView has its own power supply and consequently will power USB hubs attached to its peripheral ports. This enables keyboards with integral hubs and other non-powered USB hubs to be supported. Available in attractive translucent blue or light grey to match with your computer equipment. Remote controller option enables the AdderView to be controlled from a small neat remote control unit that may be attached to the top of a keyboard or the side of a monitor. AdderView USB Installation and Use Page 6 Supports monitor display data channel signalling (DDC1 & DDC2) enabling your computer to communicate with the monitor. Supports autoscan for easy monitoring of computer activity. Enables switching between all computer ports or just active computer ports for maximum convenience. PC models PS/2-style keyboard and mouse ports enable a traditional style PC keyboard and mouse to be connected to the AdderView. AdderView’s channel can be changed using keyboard hotkeys or a 3-button mouse. Traditional style PS/2 keyboard and mouse signals automatically converted to USB format within the AdderView. Keybo...