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BeTwin VS User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to BeTwin VS 2. Installation Overview 3. Hardware Guidelines 4. BeTwin Installation 4.1. Installing the BeTwin Hardware 4.2. Installing the Video Drivers for Windows Vista/Windows 7 4.3. Enabling the Windows Multi-Monitor feature under Windows Vista 4.4. Enablingthe Windows Multi-Monitor feature under Windows 7 4.5. Installing the BeTwin VS software 4.6. Configuring the BeTwin Station Using Configuration Wizard 4.7. Configuring the BeTwin Station Manually 4.8. Logging onto the Station automatically under Windows Vista/Windows 7 4.9. Using the Locator Buttons 4.9.1. Keyboard/Mouse Locator 4.9.2. Sound Device Locator 4.10. Using the BeTwin Control Center4.10.1. Station Mode 4.10.2. User Mode 4.10.3. Message Mode 4.10.4. Eventlog Mode 4.10.5. Menu Options 5. Logging onto the Computer for the First Time 6. Logging onto the Computer as a Different User 7. Connecting to a Disconnected Session On the BeTwin Station 8. Shutting Down Windows in Windows Vista/Windows 7 9. Adding Software or Hardware 10. Troubleshooting Guide 11. Registration/Licensing11.1. Demo Version 11.2. Purchase/Internet Registration 12. Updating BeTwin 13. Technical Support

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Introduction to BeTwin VS
BeTwin VS is the software that allows multiple users to simultaneously and independently shares a computer running Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business orUltimate Edition) or Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit). Installation is simple. Install a second display adapter (video card) and connect it to the second monitor. Plug in a USB mouse, USB keyboard and, optionally, USB speakers. Finally, install the BeTwin VS software. Additional video cards, monitors, USB mice, keyboards and speakers can be installed to support up to four additional users.

ProductDescription

Hardware Requirements
BeTwin requires an available PCI or PCI-E slot to install the video card. At least one USB Connector must be available for the connection of keyboard and mouse.

Hardware Options
BeTwin requires a standard PCI or PCI-Express video card for the additional user. In order to be used by BeTwin, the video card must support the Windows Vista/Windows 7 feature. Ifyou have any questions, ask the vendor of the video card if it supports “Windows Vista/Windows 7 Multi-Monitor” feature. A monitor is required for the additional user. Alternately, if you have installed a video card that supports a “TV out” option, a television can be used instead. The additional user requires a USB keyboard and mouse. Any USB keyboard and mouse can be used. Many USB keyboards...