Black Box KV3404A, KV3304A, KV3004A, KV3204A manual Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons

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To use additional hotkey press combinations

In addition to the standard hotkey press combinations (shown left), you can also add additional keypresses in order to determine which peripherals are switched:

1Simultaneously press and hold CTRL and ALT.

2Press and release a command key: A to switch all peripherals

K to switch only the keyboard, video and mouse S to switch only the speakers

U to switch only USB1 and USB2

3Press and release the required channel number (1 to 4 using only the keys above the QWERTY section).

4Release CTRL and ALT.

The appropriate peripherals will change to the chosen channel.

Note: Regardless of which peripherals were switched, the front panel indicators will continue to show the switching mode that was last determined using the front panel controls.

5.1.3 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons

Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, video monitor(s), speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel.

Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled.

To select a computer using the mouse buttons

1Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse.

2Click the left mouse button to increment the channel number or click the right mouse button to decrement the channel. When the correct channel is reached, release the middle button.

When using this method of switching:

•The computer channels that are visited depend upon the configuration menu setting (see note below).

Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons

The computer channels that are visited when you use the mouse buttons (or hotkeys + tab/autoscan) are determined by a setting within the Configuration menu:

1 Enter the Configuration menu (see Section 4.1 for details).

2 Press U and then press either:

7 to choose Cycle all ports, or

8 to choose Cycle only active ports

3 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4 Press E and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes.

•The ports (KVM, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the front panel buttons.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Table of Contents Specifications Overview Overview IntroductionAdditional Items You May Need FeaturesWhat‘s Included Number Component Description Rear Panel Front panel Front panel components Computer to be switched to up to four video monitors Rack brackets KV3004A model only InstallationInstallation Mounting To connect peripherals to the user console ConnectionsUser console Connecting speakers to the user console Computer systems To connect a computer systemConsole User Power in connection To connect the power supplyOptions port pinout Channel switching by external controlTo connect a computer or device for remote control Serial port parameter settings Control by RS-232 serialControl by channel select input lines Serial port channel selection codesSynchronizing multiple units 15. Connections for synchronizing two unitsRefreshing Edid information during use Using stored Edid information onlyManaging Edid video display information Configuration Configuration Using the Configuration MenuTo use the configuration menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesEnter the Switch Mode menu Enable mouse switching defaultDisable mouse switching Enter the User Preferences menuOptions port speed General configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeysMouse switching Switching mode To set the default switching modeOptions port channel control behavior To define the Options port behaviorTo reset configuration to factory defaults To set a new passwordMiscellaneous functions To refresh Edid information from the monitorTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to perform an upgrade Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Operation Selecting a computer Selecting a computer using the front panelTo select a computer using the front panel Selecting a computer using hotkeys OperationTo use standard hotkey press combinations Selects channelTo use additional hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsTo select a computer using the mouse buttons Locking access to the computers To cancel the passwordIf you forget the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo select an autoscan period To choose 5 minutesTo start autoscanning To stop autoscanningAppendix A. What is True Emulation? Enumerated USB switchingEmulated USB switching True EmulationAppendices Appendix B. Default Edid video modes Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10cAppendix C. Cable pin-outs Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cAppendix D. Safety information Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

Black Box ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB), KV3004A, KV3204A, KV3404A, KV3304A specifications

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