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Welcome
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Installation & Operation
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Cable.length.advice
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Connections.at.the.CAM.(local).unit
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PSU
X100CAM
PC
AUDIO*
USB
VIDEO
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
Welcome
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Adder X100 extender 
set. These compact modules allow you to place the 
controlling keyboard, video monitor and mouse 
more than 100 metres from a computer system. 
The range topping X100A module also allows you 
to extend your audio accessories away from your 
computer.
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Supplied items
CD-ROM
Four	self-adhesive	rubber	feetPower	adapter	
and	country-	
specific	power	
lead
Computer	Access	Module	(CAM)
X00	Module
Package	variants	
X100-PS2/P  Standard X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100-USB/P 
Standard X100 with USB CAM
X100A-PS2/P  Audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100A-USB/P  Audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM
Note: CAMs with connections 
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Installation & Operation
Connections
Installation of the X100 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration 
requirements in most cases. The moulded CAM (Computer Access Module) 
connects directly to the system, while the remote X100 module is at the other 
end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard, mouse, etc.
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Connections at the CAM (local) unit
1  Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system to be 
connected. 
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection,\
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a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse 
restoration section for more details).
2  Locate the required CAM and attach its video, keyboard and mouse (PS/2-
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Connections at the X100 (remote) module
1  Place the X100 module adjacent to the remote user location. 
2  Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and, optionally for X100A 
users, speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100 module. 3 
Attach the connector of the cable run leading from the CAM to the 
 
TO	LOCAL socket of the X100.
From	mouse
From	keyboard
From	video	monitor Adder	X00	
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1ON
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ON
Determines	configuration
of	hotkeys	in	conjunction
with	switch	
Reserved	for	
future	use
OFF:	Normal	operation
ON:	Flash	upgrade
Determines	configuration	
of	hotkeys	in	conjunction	
with	switch	
Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this w\
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produce normal operation.
X100 module switches
Certain aspects of operation can be affected by the switches on...

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Operation
General use
In use, the X100 modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals 
should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up 
to 100 metres or more apart. 
In some installations, you may see some ‘shadows’ to the right of \
high contrast 
screen characters. This can be caused by an incorrectly selected sharpness setting 
and it may be necessary to make...

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Special configuration
Configuration
You can alter the way that the X100 modules operate to suit your requirements. 
This is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the following 
settings: 
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Password.setting – allows you to lock the remote module to prevent 
unauthorised system access.
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Mouse.restoration.and.settings – allows you to restore mouse operation 
and also to change the mouse type.
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