Tripp Lite B042-016 OSD Setup Menu, Auto Logout, OSD Timeout, Auto Scan Period, Title Bar, Hotkey

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3.Operation

3.3OSD Setup Menu

Hit the F1 Key when inside the OSD Main Menu to access the OSD Setup Menu

Figure 3-2: OSD Main Menu

3.3.1 Auto Logout

Specify time for Auto Logout. Use the keys to navigate to the Auto Logout option in the OSD Setup Menu and use the keys to change the time interval. Hit the ‘Enter’ key to confirm the change. The Auto Logout defaults to 00 minutes and can be increased/decreased by intervals of 1, between 1 and 99. Once logged out, you will need to enter your password to access the KVM switch.

3.3.2 OSD Timeout

Specify duration for OSD Menu to stay on screen with no keyboard activity. Use the keys to navigate to the OSD Timeout option and use the keys to change the time interval. Hit the ‘Enter’ key to confirm the change. The OSD Menu Timeout defaults at 30 seconds and can be increased/decreased by intervals of 5, between 00 and 95. 00 means the OSD Menu Timeout is disabled.

3.3.3. Auto Scan Period

Specify the time interval between computers during Auto Scan. Use the

 

keys to navigate to the Auto Scan Period option in the OSD Setup Menu and

use the

 

 

 

keys to change the time interval. Hit the ‘Enter’ key to confirm the change. The Auto Scan period defaults to 10 seconds and can be increased/

 

 

decreased by intervals of 5, between 5 and 95.

 

 

3.3.4 Title Bar

Determine the location of the Title Bar or disable it. The Title Bar specifies which computer you are using and defaults to the left side of your screen. You can select whether the OSD Title Bar will appear on the left or right side of the screen. Use the keys to navigate to the OSD Title Bar option in the OSD

Setup Menu and hit the ‘Enter’ key. Use the keys to change where the Title Bar will appear.

3.3.5 Hotkey

Specify the Hotkey preceding sequence for all Hotkey commands. The Hotkey option allows you to choose among 4 keys to use as the initial hotkey. You can use Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num Lock (Num Lock will be described as Number) or F12. To change the Hotkey Preceding Sequence, go to the OSD

Setup Menu, highlight Hotkey, select the desired hotkey using the keys and hit the ‘Enter’ key to confirm the change.

3.3.6 Password

Specify password for access to the KVM switch. (Note: The Password option defaults to disabled.) Use the keys to navigate to the Password option in the OSD Setup Menu and hit the ‘Enter’ key to select. Select to Enable or Disable Password Protection. Once enabled, you will be required to enter your password to access the KVM switch. Password defaults at ‘admin.’ To change the password configuration, you must provide the current password before making changes. If you forget your password and cannot access your KVM, contact Tripp Lite Tech Support at (773) 869-1234.

Figure 3-3: Password Setup Prompts

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