User's Manual

System Requirements
Monitor
Flip supports any monitor with a VGA connection. You can also use
your DVI-I monitor with Flip by connecting a VGA adapter to the DVI
cable. Flip does not support direct DVI connections from monitors.
Keyboard/Mouse
Flip supports any keyboard and mouse with a USB connection.
Computers
Flip can be used with any PC or Mac
®
desktop or notebook computer
that supports USB keyboard and mouse connections, and that runs on
one of these operating systems:
• Windows
®
98 SE, 2000, XP, 2003
• Mac OS
®
X v10.0 and above
• Linux
®
Package Contents
• Wireless Remote
• Base with Cables
• Audio Extension Cable
• Fastener Strip
• Battery
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Flip Wireless. Flip is
easy to set up and use, and comes with everything you need to share
one monitor, keyboard, mouse, and one set of speakers between your
two computers. No additional cables or software are required.
The diagram below shows a typical Flip Wireless setup. The wireless
remote sits on your desk. Your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and
speakers plug into the base, and the base connects to your two
computers through the attached cables.
Installing your Flip
Before you begin, make sure that your USB keyboard and mouse work
properly with both computers.
1. Power on your computers.
2. Connect your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers to the
base. Insert the battery into the wireless remote (positive side
facing out), and place the remote anywhere on your desk within
10 feet of the base.
3. Connect one set of cables to the monitor, USB, and speaker ports
on your first computer. Wait for your computer to recognize the
new USB device (Flip). Then connect the other set of cables to the
monitor, USB, and speaker ports on your second computer. If the
cable is not long enough to connect to your speaker port, use the
included audio extension cable.
You are now ready to use your Flip.
Flip Tip:
Use the included fastener strip to attach
the remote to your monitor, keyboard,
desk, or other item.
Flip Tip:
Keep the base behind your computers to
keep your desk free of cable clutter.
Package Contents/Introduction 1 System Requirements 2 Installing your Flip 3 Installing your Flip 4
Using your Flip
When you power up your computers, your first computer’s desktop
will appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use that computer
as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, mouse,
and speakers.
To switch access to your other computer, simply press the remote.
Your other computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor. You are
now ready to use your other computer as if it were directly connected
to your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. Press the remote
each time you want to switch access from one computer to the other.
Optional Software
You can install software onto your computers that will allow you to
flip between computers using a desktop icon or keyboard hot-key
sequence. The software will also allow you to listen to music files
on one computer while you work on the other. To download the free
software, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/flip.
Note: For a list of frequently asked questions and troubleshooting
tips, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/flip.
Using your Flip 5
USB connection
VGA connection