Belkin F1DM102U User manual

Belkin Corporation

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Compton, CA, 90220, USA

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F1DM102U P74949

User Manual

Flip for Mac® mini

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 01

Package Contents . . . . . 01

Flip Features . . . . . . . . . . 02

Display Diagrams . . . . . 04

Specifications . . . . . . . . . 05

What you Need to Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

System Requirements 06

How to Install your Flip . 07

Connecting your Console to Flip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07

Connecting your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08

Installing Switching Software (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using your Flip. . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching Between Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Volume . . . . . 15

Ejecting Disks . . . . . . . . . 15

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . 18

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction

Introduction | 01

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Flip for Mac mini from Belkin. Flip lets you share

one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between your Mac mini and another PC or Mac computer.

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.

Please review these materials carefully to ensure that you get the most from your new Flip.

Package Contents

Flip for Mac mini

5V DC, 2.6A Power Adapter

CD with optional Switching Software

User Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

Introduction | 02

Flip Features

Stackable Design

Flip is designed to stack directly below or on top of your Mac mini, to help you save valuable

desktop space.

Audio Support

Flip allows you to share one set of speakers between your two computers so you won’t need

to unplug and reconnect your speakers every time you switch access from one computer to

the next.

Touch-Sensitive Buttons

Flip has five touch-sensitive buttons on its front panel, which allow you to conveniently

switch access to the next computer, control volume, and eject disks from your Mac mini.

Optional USB Device Port

Flip has two USB ports for you to connect your USB keyboard and mouse. The mouse port

can also be used for a USB peripheral device, such as a printer, so you can share the device

between both computers. Flip features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 technology.

Built-In Cables

Flip includes two sets of built-in cables for connecting your two computers to simplify

installation and reduce desktop clutter.

Introduction

Introduction | 03

High Video Resolution

Flip is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@65Hz so you can use the latest in

video display technology for both your computers.

LED Indicators

Flip features two white LEDs on the front panel to let you know which computer is currently

being accessed, and one red LED to indicate when the mute button has been activated.

Multi-Platform Support

Flip is fully compatible with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer.

Optional Switching Software

In addition to using the front-panel buttons on Flip, you can also switch computers by using a

hot-key sequence on your keyboard or by clicking an icon displayed on your monitor.

Optional Audio Switching

Flip allows you to switch your audio from one computer to the next without switching

computers, so you can listen to music files on your Mac mini while you work on your

other computer.

Introduction

Introduction | 04

Display Diagrams

Front

Back

Disk Eject Volume Up Switch Computers

Volume Down Volume Mute

VGA Monitor Port Speaker JackUSB Mouse/

Device Port

Power Jack Built-In Cables USB Keyboard Port

Introduction

Introduction | 05

Specifications

Flip for Mac mini

Part No.: F1DM102U

Computers Supported: 2

Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA connector or adapter)

Max. Resolution Support: Up to 2048x1536@65Hz

Monitor Connection: VGA (HDDB15)

Keyboard Input: USB Type A

Mouse Input: USB Type A

Stereo Audio Input: 3.5mm jack

Capacitive Buttons: 5

LED Indicators: 2 (white), 1 (red)

Built-In Cables: 2; VGA and USB connectors

Cable Length: 2 ft., 6 ft. (0.6m, 1.8m)

Enclosure: Plastic

Power Adapter: 5V DC, 2.6A power adapter

Dimensions: 6.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 1.0 in.

(165.1mm x 165.1mm x 25.4mm)

Weight: 1.25 lbs. (0.57kg.)

Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0~40° C)

Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20~60° C)

Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing

Warranty: 3 years

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

What you Need to Get Started

What you Need to Get Started | 06

Equipment Requirements

Flip comes with all the tools you need to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between

your Mac mini and another computer. No additional cables or software are required.

Monitor

Flip supports any LCD or CRT monitor with a VGA connection

(HDDB15). You can also use your DVI monitor with Flip by

connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI connector. Flip does not

support direct DVI connections from monitors. VGA Connector

Keyboard

Flip fully supports all USB Apple® keyboards or PC keyboards, including all function keys. If

you have a keyboard with a built-in mouse hub, you may connect your mouse to the hub and

just connect the keyboard to Flip.

Mouse

Flip supports any USB-based mouse.

System Requirements

Flip can be used with any USB-based Mac or PC desktop or notebook computer that runs on

one of these platforms:

• Windows® 2000, XP

• Mac OS® X v10.3 and above

How to Install your Flip

How to Install your Flip | 07

Note: Before installing your Flip, verify that your USB keyboard and mouse work properly

with your Mac mini and the other computer you will be connecting.

1. Connecting your Console to Flip

1.1 Connect the video cable attached to your monitor

and connect it to the VGA port on the back of

your Flip.

Note: If you are using a DVI monitor, you will

need to attach a VGA adapter to your monitor

cable before connecting it to Flip.

1.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to the

two USB ports on the back of your Flip.

Note: If your mouse plugs into your keyboard, you

only need to connect your keyboard cable to Flip.

You can connect a USB peripheral device to the

mouse port instead.

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