Tripp Lite B020-U08-19-K, B020-U08-19KTAA owner manual OSD Hotkey Control, Hotkey Command Function

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6. Hotkeys

6.10 Quick Hotkey Control

The hotkey sequence to invoke Hotkey Mode can be toggled via hotkey command as well as OSD. (See page 15 for changing the Hotkey Mode invocation sequence via OSD.) To toggle the invocation sequence between [Num Lock, Minus] and [Ctrl, F12], do the following:

1.Invoke Hotkey Mode.

2.Press the [H] key.

After pressing the [H] key, the Hotkey Mode invocation sequence is changed and the text HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED briefly appears on the moni- tor. Hotkey Mode is then exited and you regain normal operation of the KVM switch.

6.11 OSD Hotkey Control

The hotkey sequence to invoke the OSD can be toggled via hotkey command as well as OSD. (See page 14 for changing the OSD invocation sequence via OSD.) To toggle the invocation sequence between [Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl, Ctrl], do the following:

1.Invoke Hotkey Mode.

2.Press the [T] key.

After pressing the [T] key, the OSD invocation sequence is changed and the text HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED briefly appears on the monitor. Hot- key Mode is then exited and you regain normal operation of the KVM switch.

6.12 Port OS Control

In addition to choosing the Operating System for a connected port via the OSD (see page 17 for details), the Administrator can set the Operating System via hotkey command. To change a ports Operating System via hotkey, do the following:

1.Invoke Hotkey Mode.

2.Key in [Function], where [Function] represents one of the following:

a.[F1] – Sets the Operating System to Windows.

b.[F2] – Sets the Operating System to Mac.

c.[F3] – Sets the Operating System to Sun.

After pressing one of these keys, the Operating System will be changed for the selected port and you will exit Hotkey Mode.

6.13 Restore Default Values

This Administrator-ONLY hotkey restores the KVM switch to its default values. (See page 17 for details on restoring the KVM default values via OSD.) To restore the default values via hotkey, do the following:

1.Invoke Hotkey Mode.

2.Press the [R] key.

3.Hit the [Enter] key.

After hitting the [Enter] key, the text RESET TO DEFAULT SETTING is briefly displayed, and then Hotkey Mode is exited.

6.14 Hotkey Summary Table

Note: All of the hotkey commands in this table require Hotkey Mode to be invoked to function. (See page 11 for details on invoking Hotkey Mode.)

Hotkey Command

Function

[Station, ID], [Port ID], [Enter]

Switches the focus of the KVM to the computer connected to the Port ID entered (see page 11 for details on Port ID

numbering).

 

[A], [Enter] or [Q], [Enter]

Starts Auto Scan Mode. When Auto Scan Mode is in effect, hitting the [P] key or left-clicking pauses the scan.

Pressing any key resumes the scan.

 

[B]

Turns the Beeper sound ON/OFF.

[Esc] or [Spacebar]

Exits Hotkey Mode.

[F1]

Sets the Operating System of the selected port to Windows (Administrator-only).

[F2]

Sets the Operating System of the selected port to Mac (Administrator-only).

[F3]

Sets the Operating System of the selected port to Sun (Administrator-only).

[F5]

Performs a keyboard/mouse reset for the computer connected to the selected port.

[H]

Toggles between the [Num Lock, Minus] and [Ctrl, F12] Hotkey Mode invocation sequences.

[R], [Enter]

Restores the KVM switches default values (Administrator-only).

[T]

Toggles between the [Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl, Ctrl] OSD invocation sequences.

[]

Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the previous accessible port.

[]

Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port.

[]

Invokes Skip Mode and skips to the last accessible port on the previous station.

[]

Invokes Skip Mode and skips to the first accessible port on the next station.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA This package should consistTable of Contents System Requirements FeaturesComputer Operating SystemsIntroduction Front View of Console KVM SwitchPower Switch Power SocketFirmware Upgrade Recovery Switch Firmware Upgrade PortPre-Installation Safety Instructions InstallationRear View of B022-U16 Standard Rackmounting Rack Mounting Safety InstructionsPost Rackmounting To set up a daisy-chained installation Multiple Station Daisy-Chained InstallationBasic Operation Multiple Station Cascaded Installation Hot PluggingOpening the NetDirector Console KVM LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display Hotkeys Invoking the Hotkey ModeAuto Scanning OSD Hotkey Control Hotkey Command FunctionOSD Overview OSD On-Screen Display OperationLogging In For The First Time NameF1 Go To Goto Setting FunctionF2 List Ports List Choice DescriptionF4 Administrator ADM F5 Skip SKP F6 Broadcast Mode BRC Firmware Upgrade UtilityBefore You Begin F7 Scan ScanProgress bar Appendix a SpecificationsKeyboard Emulation Setting DefaultScroll Lock Scroll Lock Warranty Registration WarrantyAppendix B FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice
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