The Autoupdate Firmware Update Utility - Belkin OmniView F1DW116C Manuel De L'utilisateur

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USING YOUR SWITCH
Error Messages and Dialogs
From time to time, it will be necessary to display messages to the user indicating
errors or requesting simple answers to questions. These pop-up screens use the
familiar format of title bar and window body, which contains the text of the
message. It includes appropriate response controls such as OK and Cancel buttons,
based on the nature of the message.
Login Dialog
The Login dialog is a simple window with radio buttons to select the user, and an
edit box for the user to enter a password. If the user is already logged-in, pressing
"Cancel" returns the user to his or her current login (or guest, if the account is
enabled). If the user is not logged in, and guest is disabled, pressing cancel will
close the OSD.
Help Screens
Online help is available within IntelliView. Simply press the F1 key, or click on the
"?" button on the right side of the title bar.
Banner
The banner, a small window that is displayed to inform the user of the console's
focus, appears as a line of text surrounded by a gray, 3-D frame. It displays the
following information:
• Group name
• Host name
• BANK and port in focus
If multiple consoles are viewing the same computer (MultiView Mode), the console
with control displays the following banner information:
• Viewed by console [console letter]
• BANK and port in focus
The view-only console displays the following banner information:
• Viewing only, no control
• BANK and port in focus
The banner also displays important error messages and important changes in the
KVM configuration.
Splash Screen
When you power-on the Switch, a window appears that displays its product name
and copyright information. This window remains for several seconds then disappears.
Opening IntelliView will clear the Splash Screen immediately.
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USING YOUR SWITCH

The AutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility

Updating Firmware
The AutoUpdate application is designed to inspect your hardware and guide you
through the process of updating the firmware (if necessary) on your Switch.
AutoUpdate automatically downloads the best firmware for your device from the
Belkin website, or you can download the appropriate file manually by going to our
website at belkin.com.
The administrator should perform the updates when the KVM Switch(es) is not in
use. Each Switch will be power-cycled during the process, which may lead to loss of
keyboard, or mouse functionality on some computers. The administrator should shut
down any computers that he or she is not willing to physically reset, before
beginning the update process.
To update the firmware, you will need the following items:
1. A computer running Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98, with an available USB port.
2. A standard USB cable that connects between the Switch and the computer.
3. The Belkin AutoUpdate application that can be downloaded from the Internet.
4. An Internet connection for automatic installation.
Installing the AutoUpdate application:
1. Download and run the AutoUpdate application from the Belkin website.
2. Click the "Next" buttons, configuring file locations, icon preferences, etc., as
desired, until the install is complete.
Connecting the computer to the Switch:
1. Power on the Switch.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the flash port on your Switch(es) (the USB
"B" connector) and the other end to the computer's USB port(s). You may need
one or more USB hubs between the computer and the Switch if you intend to
update multiple Switches simultaneously.
Note: Before you begin the update, the administrator should go into the Options page in
IntelliView, press the "Display Version Numbers" button, and record the current version
numbers; this will allow the administrator to confirm that the firmware was
updated correctly.
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