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3 to choose 9600

2 to choose 2400

1 to choose 1200

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

2. Press B to enter the Baud rate menu and then press either: 5 to choose 38400

6 to choose 57600

7 to choose 115200

4 to choose Right Alt

3 to choose Alt + Shift

2 to choose Ctrl + Shift

1 to choose Ctrl + Alt

4 to choose 19200

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.

4.2.2 Mouse switching

You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requirements.

To enable/disable mouse switching

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

2. Press U to enter the User Preferences menu and then press either: 1 to Enable mouse switching

2 to Disable mouse switching

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.

4.2.3 OPTIONS port speed

You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port.

To change the OPTIONS port speed

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

2. Press H to enter the Hotkey menu and then press either: 5 to choose Alt

6 to choose Left Ctrl + Alt

7 to choose Right Ctrl + Alt

8 to disable the Hotkeys

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.

Chapter 4: Configuration

4.2 General configuration

4.2.1 Changing hotkeys

ServSwitch Freedom units use CTRL and ALT as their standard hotkeys. These can be changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation.

To change the hotkeys

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