Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A Selecting a computer using hotkeys, What are hotkeys?

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5.1.2 Selecting a computer using hotkeys

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

5.1.2.1 What are hotkeys?

The and keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the Wizard DP USB unit that you wish to control it, rather than the computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program, you can change them to a different combination within the Configuration menu.

There are two mains ways to use hotkeys: Standard and Additional.

5.1.2.2 Standard hotkey press combinations

The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the minimum of keypresses:

1Simultaneously press and hold and (or other hotkeys, if altered).

2While still holding and , press the number key of the required channel address (or the TAB key), then release all of the keys.

Note: The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section.

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.

The range of standard hotkey combinations are as follows:

Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for and in the examples given here. Selects channel 1

Selects channel 2 Selects channel 3 Selects channel 4

Isolates the user console from all channels

 

 

 

 

Selects the next channel (see note )

Choosing which computers are accessed when

 

using hot keys + tab

 

 

The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys

 

+ tab (or mouse buttons/autoscan) are determined by a setting

 

within the Configuration menu:

 

1

Enter the Configuration menu.

 

2

Press

and then press either:

 

 

to choose Cycle all ports, or

 

 

to choose Cycle only active ports

 

3

Press

to accept the setting and return to the main menu

 

 

section.

 

 

 

4

Press

and then

to exit the menu and save changes.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard DP USB ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Table of Contents Additional Items You May Need SpecificationsWhat‘s Included Overview OverviewWizard DP USB features Computer button IndicatorsRack mount InstallationInstallation Mounting the modules desk or rack User console Connecting peripherals to the user consoleConnections Connecting speakers to the audio socket Connecting a computer system Computer connectionsPower connection Connecting the power adapterOptional remote control Connecting the optional remote controlSynchronizing multiple units 12. Connection layout for synchronized operationOptions port pinout Channel switching by external controlConnecting a computer or device for remote control Serial port channel selection codes Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Control by channel select input linesConfiguration Using the configuration menu Display will show the pressed letter, e.gConfiguration Options port channel control behavior Switching modeTo set the default switching mode To define the Options port behaviorTo set a new password To show the current firmware versionTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to perform an upgrade Configuration Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Commence the upgradeOperation Selecting a computer To select a computer using the front panelOperation Using hot keys + tab Selecting a computer using hotkeysChoosing which computers are accessed when What are hotkeys?Additional hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons To select a computer using the mouse buttonsIf you forget the password Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo stop autoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo start autoscanning Cable pin-outs Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cSafety Information AppendicesServSwitch Wizard DP USB Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

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