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Chapter 5: Operation

5.1.3 Selecting a computer using hotkeys

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

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

5.1.3.1 Using standard hotkey press combinations

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

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

2.While still holding CTRL and ALT, 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 (K/M, 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 CTRL and ALT in the examples given here.

CTRL ALT 1

Selects channel 1

CTRL ALT 2

Selects channel 2

CTRL ALT 3

Selects channel 3

CTRL ALT 4

Selects channel 4

CTRL ALT 0

Isolates the user console from all channels

CTRL ALT TAB

Selects the next channel (see note below)

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 (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.

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Contents ServSwitch Freedom Trademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch FreedomFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Freedom Table of Contents CE, FCC SpecificationsOverview Introduction OverviewAdditional Items You May Need FeaturesWhat‘s Included R v S w i tc h F re e d o m Hardware Description Top PanelComputer Power input or power supply connects hereRear Panel Number Component DescriptionMounting InstallationInstallation Locations To connect peripherals to the user console ConnectionsUser console To connect a computer system Computer systemsTo connect the power supply Power in connectionOptions port pinout Channel switching by external controlTo connect a computer or device for remote control Serial port channel selection codes Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Optional LED indicator connections Port 2 Port LED indicator with Metre lead To exit the configuration menu and save changes ConfigurationConfiguration Using the Configuration Menu To use the configuration menuAll default Ctrl + Alt defaultHotkeys disabled Enter the Switch Mode menuBlackbox.com To set the default switching mode Switching modeTo show the current firmware version To reset configuration to factory defaultsTo set a new password Miscellaneous functions1A 2A Configuring the Glide and Switch systemSee 4.6 Optional Glide and Switch operations and settings Drivers Configuration AppVisual C++ Runtime Configuring multiple monitors To adjust details for an individual indicator Configuring LED indicatorsAdjusting color and brightness for all indicators Adjusting individual indicatorsConfiguration Switch... settings Mouse... settingMouse parking... setting Items required to perform an upgrade Performing upgrades Windows onlyUsing the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Operation Selecting a computer Selecting a computer using the Glide and Switch utilityTemporarily disabling and enabling Glide and Switch OperationTo select a computer using the front panel Selecting a computer using the front panelSelects channel Selecting a computer using hotkeysUsing standard hotkey press combinations To select a computer using the mouse buttons Using additional hotkey press combinationsSelecting a computer using the mouse buttons To lock the unit Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password If you forget the passwordTrue Emulation Appendix A. What is True Emulation?Enumerated USB switching Emulated USB switchingAppendices Issues when using Glide and Switch Appendix B. What is Glide and Switch?Appendix C. Cable pin-outs Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Appendix D. Safety information About Black Box Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7
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