ATEN Technology ACS-1208AL, ACS-1216AL user manual Hotkey Operation

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Hotkey Operation

Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like - as opposed to Auto Scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip Mode, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1.Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 3-1).

2.Key in [Arrow]

M Where [Arrow] refers to one of the Arrow keys. After you press [Arrow], you automatically exit Hotkey Mode, and enter Skip Mode where you can switch ports as follows:

Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it. (See Scan/Skip Mode, p. 4-7, for information regarding accessible ports.)

Skips from the current port to the next accessible port.

Skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station.

Skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station.

MOnce you are in Skip Mode, you can keep on skipping by pressing the Arrow keys. You don’t have to use the [NumLock] + [-] combination again.

MWhile Skip Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3.To exit Skip Mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].

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Contents ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL 2003-01-27 Packing List Table of Contents Appendix C, Rack Mounting Firmware Upgrade UtilityAppendix A, Technical Information Appendix B, Module RemovalOverview About This ManualKey information Viii 2003-01-27 Overview Introduction2003-01-27 Features Function CS Part Number Hardware Requirements2L-1700 / 2L-1701 2L-5201P / 5202P / 5203P Cover ACS-1208AL / ACS1216AL Front ViewKeyboard Power LED Cable Tie Slot ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Rear ViewFirmware Upgrade Port LCD OSD LCD OSD ConfigurationSingle Stage Installation InstallationBefore you Begin Daisy Chaining Installation ACS-1216AL Hot Plugging Switching Station PositionsPort ID Numbering Port Selection Powering Off and Restarting2003-01-27 Invoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Operation Press Enter Selecting the Active PortSetting the Scan Interval Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Operation Hotkey Summary ControlOSD Operation OSD OperationWEB Server SN-PN OSD NavigationOSD Main Screen Headings Heading ExplanationF1 Goto OSD FunctionsChoice Meaning F2 ListF3 SET Setting FunctionScroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Quick View + Powered on Only those Ports which F4 ADM + / . and Space Ports AccessibleSET Quick View PortsFirmware ResetUpgrade Station IDSF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout 2003-01-27 Introduction Firmware Upgrade UtilityBegin Upgrade Performing the Upgrade2003-01-27 Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2003-01-27 MVs Technical InformationACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Connection Tables ACS-1208ALSetting Default OSD Factory Default SettingsACS-1216AL Function ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL SpecificationsClear Login Information Limited Warranty TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Action 2003-01-27 Removing the KVM Module Module RemovalRemoving the Keyboard and Touchpad Module Removal 2003-01-27 Standard Rack Mounting Rack MountingOptional Rack Mounting Rack Mounting 2003-01-27 ACS-1216L IndexLCD