USB 2.0 Switch
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the USB 2.0 Switch
The USB 2.0 Switch is designed to share USB device(s)
between multiple systems.
FeaturesandBenefits
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Compliant with USB Specifications, Revision 2.0.
Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/
detach USB devices without powering down
your computer
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Use keyboard Hotkey control (PC only) or
Power LED/Manual Switching Button to switch
between computers
Designed for USB devices including printers,
scanners, hard disk drives, cameras, CD-ROMS
and Zip drives
Note: Not designed to work with keyboard or
mouse.
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USB 2.0 Switch 2-to-2
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Two Type B connectors for system connection
Two Type A connectors for USB device
connection
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Convenient manual switching buttons
To PC
(Type B connector)
Power LED/Manual
Switching Button
To USB device
(Type A connector)
Figure 1. USB 2.0 Switch 2-to-2 Layout
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USB 2.0 Switch 4-to-2
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Four Type B connectors for system connection
Two Type A connectors for device connection
Convenient manual switching buttons
Power LED/Manual Switching Button
To PC
(Type B connector)
To PC
(Type B connector)
To USB device
(Type A connector)
Figure 2. USB 2.0 Switch 4-to-2 Layout
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Windows Installation
Important: Do not connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your
system until after the driver has been installed. In order
for the driver to install properly the Power LED to that
system must be switched to another system. For example,
if you connect port A to system A, make sure the Power
LED on port A is not lit.
Windows 98SE
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2.
Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
AutoRun should start the installation. If
AutoRun doesn't start, click Start, Run, Type
D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive).
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4.
5.
Select the correct language and click OK.
Click Next, Next, then Finish.
Restart your system. After Windows boots,
connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your systems with
the USB cables.
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When Windows prompts for the driver again,
click Next.
Select Search for the best driver..., and click
Next.
Clear all check boxes, click Next, Next, then
Finish. Click Yes to restart.
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Note: If prompted for Windows Installation
CD-ROM, click OK. Insert this CD and click
OK.
WindowsME/2000/XP/Server2003
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2.
Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
AutoRun should start the installation. If
AutoRun doesn't start, click Start, Run, type
D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive).
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4.
5.
Select the correct language and click OK.
Click Next, Next, then Finish.
Restart your system. After Windows boots,
connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your systems with
the USB cables.
WindowsVista™
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5.
Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
Click Run Setup.exe, then click Allow.
Select the correct language and click OK.
Click Next, Next, then Finish.
Restart your system. After Windows boots,
connect the USB 2.0 Switch to your systems with
the USB cables.
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Windows Device Switching
HotkeyControl,StatusIndicatorandManualSwitching
buttons are the three methods that can be used to switch
devices between systems.
Note: For Mass Storage devices such as Zip drives, USB
readers and CD-ROMs, before switching the USB device
to another system, it must be released from the system
that controls it. Use Windows' Safely Remove Hardware
feature, located in the taskbar, to Stop the USB device.
HotkeyControl
Press Ctrl+F11 to switch the USB device to the current
system.
StatusIndicator
1.
The Status Indicator is located in the taskbar by
the system clock. The indicator has three
functions:
Red: Another system is accessing the device -
switching not allowed.
Green: The current system controls the device.
Yellow: No system controls the device -
switching is allowed.
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3.
Double click the USB Sharing icon to start USB
sharing program manually.
Right click the Status Indicator and select Switch
can also switch USB access to the current
system.
Note: Devices such as external hard drives and
printers send signals back and forth to your
computer when they are connected. This causes
theStatusIndicatortoremainred. Switchingisstill
possible by clicking Yes in the Enforce Switching
pop-up box.
ManualSwitching
PressaPowerLED/Manualswitchingbuttontoswitchto
another system.
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Mac OS Installation
No driver installation is necessary. Simply plug the USB
2.0 Switch into an available USB port (USB 2.0
recommended).
Mac OS Device Switching
Device switching is controlled by the PowerLED/Manual
switchingbuttons. Followtheinstructionsbelowforyour
device type.
MemoryCardReaders
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3.
Drag the memory card's drive icon into the
Trashcan.
Remove the memory card from the card reader
then press a switching button to change systems.
Insert the memory card into the reader.
MassStorageDevices
CD-ROMs, flash drives, external hard drives and Zip
drives typically add drive icons to the desktop. Use the
directions below for switching these devices.
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3.
Drag the drive icon into the Trashcan.
Press the switching button to change systems.
The drive icon will appear on the other system.
OtherDevices
Forotherdevicesjustpresstheswitchingbuttontochange
to another system.
Connecting USB Devices
WhenconnectingyourUSBdevice(s)totheUSB2.0Switch,
follow the USB device's driver installation procedures.
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TechnicalSupportandWarranty
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A
5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this product,
pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom. Ifyourpurchasehaspassedthe
store'sreturnpolicyperiod,pleasefollowthesestepstohavetheproductrepaired
orreplaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
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request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number willbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartmentcanalso
be reached at (510) 413-5333.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
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Properlypacktheproductforshipping. Allaccessoriesthatcamewith
theoriginalpackagemustbeincluded.
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Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsibleforaproductreturnedwithoutanRMAnumberpostedon
theoutsideoftheshippingcarton.
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You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to SIIG at the
followingaddress:
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA #: ________________
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
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PRODUCT NAME
USB 2.0 Switch
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
USB 2.0 Switch is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of
SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Other
names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their
respective companies.
October, 2007
Copyright ©2007 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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