j5create JUC100 Wormhole Switch User Manual

June 16, 2024
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j5create JUC100 Wormhole Switch

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Product Information

Specifications

  • Product Name: JUC100 Wormhole Switch
  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 SP3 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Supported Platforms: Android 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 (with USB OTG support), iPad (with USB Connection Kit)
  • Required Connections: Available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

  1. Connect one end of the Wormhole Switch to a standard USB port on one of the two computers.
  2. Connect the other end of the Wormhole Switch to a USB port on the second computer.
  3. The device will automatically start Wormhole Switch software installation on both computers.
  4. If the AutoPlay options window appears, click on the option “Run WKMLoader.exe”.
  5. If the User Account Control window appears, click “Yes” to continue.
  6. When you see the pop-up message at the bottom right of the screen, the Wormhole Switch application is ready to operate.

Exploring the Outstanding Features
After configuring the settings, you can start using the Wormhole Switch and enjoy its convenience.

Sharing Keyboard and Mouse
To move the mouse cursor between two displays intuitively and seamlessly:

  1. Move the mouse cursor to the second computer.
  2. Open any editing applications (eg, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) on the second computer.
  3. Use the keyboard of the first computer to type the text on the file of the second computer.
    Note: When using an additional keyboard or mouse, a third set of USB mouse and keyboard must be used in combination when connected to an open USB port on the Wormhole docking station. If a non-combination set of USB mouse or keyboard is used, the Wormhole docking station will default to its limited screen switching function mode only. When switching the keyboard or mouse control to another computer, the “( )” icon appears at the bottom right of the screen.

FAQs

  1. What are the supported operating systems?
    The JUC100 Wormhole Switch supports Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 SP3 (32-bit or 64-bit).

  2. Which platforms are compatible with the Wormhole Switch?
    The Wormhole Switch is compatible with Android 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 (with USB OTG support), and iPad (with USB Connection Kit).

  3. How do I start the Wormhole Switch application if auto-run is not launched?
    Please follow these steps:

    • Check each connector on the USB cable to ensure it is correctly inserted into your two computers.
    • Go to “My Computer” and double-click the j5 Wormhole Switch icon ( ).

FUNCITON LIST

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Note for Android User:

  • Some Android platforms and iPad don’t support a cursor function. In that case, the JUC100 can only share the keyboard and not the mouse.
  • When Android OS tablet is connected, the keyboard sharing will be active, but only Roman Alphabet is supported by Android.

Required Environments

  • Microsoft: Windows 8 , 7, Vista, XP, 2000 SP3 (32-bit or 64-bit) Available USB port (USB 2.0 is recommended)
  • Android: 3.1, 3.2, 4.0↑ Available USB port (USB OTG)
  • iPad: USB Connection Kit

GETTING STARTED

Follow the below steps to configure the j5 Wormhole Switch

  1. Connect one end of the Wormhole Switch to a standard USB port on one of the two computers
  2. Connect the other end of the Wormhole Switch to a USB port on the second computer. (Please see below pictures)

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  1. The device will automatically start Wormhole Switch software installation on both computers
  2. Window might open “AutoPlay” options. Please Click on The option “Run WKMLoader.exe”
  3. If the “User Account Control” window appears on the screen, Click “Yes” to continue.

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  1. When you see the pop-up message appear at the bottom right of the screen then you are ready to operate the Wormhole Switch application.

Troubleshooting:
If auto-run is not launched, please follow the step below to start the j5 Wormhole Switch application:

  1. Check each connector on the USB cable that it is correctly inserted on your two computers.
  2. Go to My Computer and double-click the j5 Wormhole Switch icon to start the application .

EXPLORE THE OUTSTANDING FEATURES

After configuring the settings on the previous section, you can start playing your Wormhole Switch and enjoying the convenience it brings to you.

Sharing Keyboard and Mouse

  • Move mouse cursor between two displays intuitively and seamlessly.

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  *  **Use mouse to move off the edge of the screen**  

Choose “left side of this pc” in Preferences. Now you can move the mouse cursor across the left edge of the display to switch the mouse between the two Windows OS computers.

  *  **Hotkey Toggle**  

Press both (Alt+S) buttons on the keyboard to activate the control switching. To switch back, just press both (Alt+S) buttons again.

  *  **Use Mouse Middle Button**  

Click the middle button of the mouse to switch the keyboard and mouse control from Windows to Android. To switch back, just click the middle button again.

  • **Switch the Keyboard usage to another computer

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  * Move the mouse cursor to the second computer and open any Editing applications such as word, excel, power point, etc. and use the keyboard of the first computer to type the text on the file of the second computer.  

Note: Recommendation when additional keyboard/mouse is plugged-in: A Third set of USB Mouse and keyboard must be used in combination when connected to an open USB port on the wormhole docking station.

  * When using a Non-Combination set of USB Mouse or Keyboard, the wormhole docking station will default to its limited screen switching function mode only.
  * When switching the keyboard or mouse control to another computer, the  icon appears at the bottom right of the screen.  **  

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Clipboard Sharing
With the clipboard sharing feature you can easily edit copy or paste clipboard content bi-directionally.

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  1. Open a file and select the content (text/ pictures) you want in the first computer, and right-click and select “Copy”.
  2. Move the cursor to the second computer, and open any file
  3. Move the cursor to the location you want to place the Content (text/ pictures), and right-click and select “Paste
  • When receiving clipboard data from another computer, the  icon appears at the bottom right of the screen.

File Transferring

  • Drag & Drop: It is an easy and fast way to transfer files between 2 computers. Just drag and drop the file or folder to the other computers.
  • Copy & Paste:
    1. Use Mouse Right-click on the files that you want to copy and select Copy
    2. Move the cursor to the other computer
    3. Move the cursor to the location that you would like to place the file, and Right-click on mouse, then select Paste
  • Hotkeys (Shortcut on Keyboard) :
    1. Click on the files that you would like to copy, and press the (Ctrl+C) Keys
    2. Move the cursor to the other computer
    3. Move the cursor to the location that you would like to place the files, and press the (Ctrl+V) Keys to paste the copied files to another computer.

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  • File Shuttle :
    The bar description

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Keyboard sharing for iPad
Due to the lack of a USB port on the iPad, you will need a “USB connection kit” to connect the Wormhole Switch and other Computer.

Please follow the steps below:

  1. Connect USB connection kit to iPad connector
  2. Connect Wormhole Switch to a computer and an iPad
  3. Press “Alt+S” on computer to switch the usage of Keyboard to iPad
  4. You can touch the screen on the iPad to the location you want to start.
  5. Now, you are ready to type on the iPad.

SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS

Wormhole Switch Utility Icon Function
To begin set up, please click the Wormhole Switch Utility Icon .

  • File Shuttle:
    It is a user-friendly and simple operation with a data transmission software interface, which combines high speed transmission with nontechnical requirements. File Shuttle allows you to easily transfer and share data between two computers.

  • The Position of Other PC:
    You can quickly set up the position of the other computer by using one of the 4 options (Right/Left/Up/Down)

  • Disable (Enable) the Keyboard and Mouse Control Temporarily & Disable (Enable) Clipboard Share Temporarily:

    • You can quickly Disable or Enable sharing option.
    • If Disabling one of those functions temporarily, the icon will be shown.If Disabling both functions temporarily, the icon will be shown.
  • Preferences:
    You can change your preferences in the “Wormhole Switch Preference Setup”. Your settings will be saved every time you restart your computer.

  • For detailed function settings, please refer to “Preference setup”

  • Online Update
    Check and update the latest version of software for Wormhole.

1. Please make sure your network is available and Do Not unplug the Wormhole during the driver update.
2. Remove the Wormhole cable from the slave computer.
3. Select “Online Update”
4. After you have finished the installation process, re-plug the Wormhole device into both computers.
  • About the Wormhole Switch:
    Information about the j5 create Wormhole Switch can be found here.

  • Quit USB Switch / Exit:
    The Wormhole device can be uninstalled in the Confirmation box.

PREFERENCES SETUP:

This selection allows you to change your preferences. When you select Preferences, the window below will pop up.

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Keyboard & Mouse Control Switching Settings
This option allows you to switch the control of the keyboard and mouse from one computer to another.

  • Turn Off
    Disable Keyboard and Mouse Control Switching Sharing.

  • Use Mouse to Move Off the Edge of Screen:
    To switch the control of Keyboard and Mouse from one computer to another, simply move the mouse off the edge of the screen

  • Use Mouse Middle Button:
    Click the middle button of the mouse to switch the keyboard and mouse from one computer to another.

  • Hotkey
    You can setup the hotkey to activate the control switching. The default hotkey is (Alt+S)

Clipboard Share Options
This option allows you to enable or disable the clipboard sharing feature.

  • Turn Off
    Disable clipboard sharing.

  • Auto Share
    Enable clipboard sharing.

Event Notification
This option allows you to set the type of notification you receive when Clipboard Data is arriving / sending or when switching the control of the keyboard and mouse to another computer. You can choose to play a sound or to display a pop-up balloon tip.

Others

  • Resident This Application
    When you choose this setting the Wormhole Switch program automatically sets up every time you plug in the Wormhole device.

  • Double Click the System Tray Icon to Turn Sharing On/Off Temporarily
    Enable/disable the clipboard sharing and Keyboard and Mouse control functions by simply double clicking the icon on the bottom right hand side of the taskbar

  • Send Ctrl-Alt-Del to another computer:
    This option allows for alternative key options for the [Ctrl-Alt-Del] command for the second computer.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have any issue using this product please follow instruction below before returning this product to the store.

  1. The User Manual
    It contains the detail instruction and troubleshooting section. Many common issues can be easily resolved by reading the user manual.

  2. Online Support
    Please visit the j5 create website (www.j5create.com) to find the latest software for your device. If you are still experiencing the same issue, you can submit a description of your problem via email service@j5create.com . Our j5 create technical service support team will reply to you within the next 24 business hours.

  3. Telephone Support
    Please feel free to call us at +1-888-689-4088 and one of our support technicians will be happy to assist you

    • Customer Service: Toll free number: +1-888-988-0488
    • Technical Support: Toll free number: +1-888-689-4088
    • Email: service@j5create.com
    • Please contact Technical Support during business hours. 10:00AM- 6:00PM E.S.T Monday- Friday for further assistance.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

  • FCC

    • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Part 15 Subpart B § 15.109/15.107 Class B.
    • Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
    • This device may not cause harmful interference
    • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • CE
    This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:

    • EN 55022 Class B (2006),
    • EN 55024 (1998+A1:2001+ A2:2003), (IEC/EN 61000-4-2 (1995+A1:1998+A2:2001)/-3(2006)
  • C-Tick
    This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:
    EN 55022 (2006) Class B, AS/NZS CISPR22 © IEC: 2005.

  • VCCI
    This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:
    CISPR22 © IEC: 2005

Limited Warranty

  • j5create offers a limited 1-year warranty. User’s wear & tear damage is not included.
  • The user shall call or e-mail j5create’s customer service with information regarding the defect(s) of the product and obtain a return authorization number. Users are responsible for one way return freighter send outilate he rooming ay freight an dy wer ta ling or areng auntseratien team: (i) a copy of the original purchase invoice to verify your warranty (I) a product serial number (II) a description of the problem (iv) customer’s name, address, and telephone number
    • a copy of the original purchase invoice to verify your warranty
    • a product serial number
    • a description of the problem
    • customer’s name, address, and telephone number
  • j5create does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free. j5create is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product’s use. This warranty does not apply to:(a) consumable parts, unless damage has occurreddue to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents, and broken plastic on ports; (c) damage caused by use with non-j5create products; (d) damage cause by natural disasters (flood, fire, earthquake, lighting strike, typhoon etc.); (e) damage caused by human misuse (lost, accident, abuse, misuse or other external causes); (f) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by j5create; (g) damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of j5create or a j5create Authorized Service Provider; (h) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of j5create; or (i) if any j5create serial number on the product has been removed or defaced. If such a situation occurs, j5create will calculate the cost of materials and repair for your reference. This warranty is given by jcreate in lieu of any other warranties expressed or implied.
  • Copyright© 2016 j5create. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in the diagrams.

Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information recording and retrieval systems without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer.

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