Tripp Lite Switch U215 004 R User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
USB Peripheral  
Sharing Switch  
Model #: U215-004-R  
Tripp Lite World Headquarters  
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA  
Note: Follow these instructions and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage  
to this unit or to its connected devices.  
Copyright © 2005 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
 
Quick Installation  
1. Installation Figure  
2. Installing the Software  
Installing the USB Sharing Application:  
• Insert the application CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer to start the installation  
process. This is the program that is used to install the USB Sharing software.  
• If the application installation does not start automatically, start Windows Explorer,  
navigate to your CD-ROM and double-click the SETUP.EXE file.  
• The Install page is displayed and the installation process will only take a few seconds.  
• When the End of Installation dialog box is displayed, click Finished.  
Note: We highly recommend that you reboot your PC after installation.  
3. Status Indication on Taskbar  
Color of Status Indicator:  
Red  
Another computer is using the device; you may not switch between PCs at  
this moment. (busy status)  
Green  
Device is now connected.  
Yellow  
Device is currently connected to another computer. Press Ctrl + F11 to switch,  
or right click with the mouse and select “switch”. (For Mac OS, it is Alt-F11)  
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Quick Installation  
(continued)  
Status indication on the Taskbar will be GREEN for ALL computers if the switch is improperly  
installed.  
Note: Storage devices such as external hard drives and printers will continue to send signals  
back and forth to your computer whenever they are connected. While this is happening, the  
indication icon will appear red and blinking. If you would like to have control of the USB  
peripheral sharing without device busy considerations, simply press Ctrl + F11 (For Mac OS,  
it is Alt-F11). The confirmation message will open. Simply click "Yes" to confirm the switch.  
4. Features  
Upstream (PC) Connectors Four USB TYPE-B connect to PCs.  
Downstream (USB  
Peripheral) Connector  
One USB TYPE-A connects to device.  
Port Selection  
Via keyboard (Hotkey), push-button switches, or mouse  
(taskbar icon).  
Power  
Bus Powered (no external AC power needed).  
Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9, X  
OS Supported  
Note:  
1) This USB Peripheral Sharing Switch enables multiple computers to share one USB device,  
such as USB Printer, USB Scanner and USB Hard Drive. However, it does not apply to a  
mouse or keyboard. If it is necessary to access multiple computers wth one mouse,  
keyboard, or monitor, use a Tripp Lite KVM switch.  
2) When using the USB peripheral Sharing Switch to share a USB Storage-Devices, you must  
perform a safety removal process first before switching ports.  
3) When using MAC-OS, use ALT-F11 to switch the device.  
4) We strongly recommend that you turn off the suspend (sleep) function of the OS while  
using this device.  
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Troubleshooting  
1. Windows Suspend Mode and Mac Sleep Mode  
Problems may occur in Windows Suspend Mode and Mac Sleep Mode. If so, the icon on the  
Taskbar will be green on multiple PCs. If you experience this type of problem, disconnect and  
reconnect the USB Peripheral Sharing Switch to make it work again. To prevent this problem,  
we strongly recommend checking your setting in the suspend/sleep mode in your  
Windows/MAC OS first, and then following these steps to modify your default.  
Windows  
Select the Control Panel.  
Select the Power Options.  
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Troubleshooting  
(continued)  
Change the System Standby Status to “Never.”  
MAC OS  
Select System Preferences, then Screen Saver.  
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Troubleshooting  
(continued)  
Select Energy Saver, then change system sleep mode to “Never.”  
2. Hotkey Control Problems in Mac OS  
When you use the hotkey (ALT-F11) to control USB Sharing under MAC OS, turn on the  
“Function” keys in the Keyboard item, and turn off the Sticky keys in the Universal Access  
item (both are in the System Preferences).  
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FCC Radio / TV Interference Notice  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-  
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is  
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own  
expense. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications  
to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority  
to operate the equipment.  
WARRANTY REGISTRATION  
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)  
year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or  
replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products.To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain  
a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service cen-  
ter. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation  
charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date  
and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, neg-  
ligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some  
states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclu-  
sion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,  
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any  
costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of  
data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.  
The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
This product designed and engineered in the USA.  
Tripp Lite World Headquarters  
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA  
200512058 93-2521  
 

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