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Installation & Use – English Guide
LINDY ELECTRONICS LTD
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Junior. Your LINDY CPU Switch Junior is a high
performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC
hardware and software platforms.
1.1 Key
Features
Key Features of LINDY CPU Junior Switches
Junior
2
Junior
4
Junior
4
OSD
Junior
8
OSD
Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name.
No
No
Yes
Yes
SmartBoot feature automatically boots all machines during power up.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
‘Self powered’ operation – LINDY CPU Switch Junior draws its power from the
connected PCs.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Password security prevents unauthorised use.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Remote control module for convenient operation.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Channel switching by on-screen display
No
No
Yes
Yes
Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or button mouse.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1200.
Yes**
Yes**
Yes
Yes
Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded LINDY CPU Switches.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for
maximum compatibility.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Support for Microsoft® IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Low powered – can be powered from many laptops.
Yes Yes No No
Supports IBM® ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power and activity indication confirm correct operation.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
All ports are active simultaneously – the connected PCs may all be booted at the
same time.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Optional power adaptor can be used for ‘video only’ or cascade applications.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supports RS6000 computers.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
19” rack mount kit available.
No No Yes Yes
** LINDY CPU Junior switches (non OSD models) support a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1280
