Tripp Lite 116, 108 manual P e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e m, Keyboard hotkeys

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USER GUIDE

4 . O p e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e m

Switch between the connected computers by either

The front panel Select buttons

Keyboard hotkeys

The OSD (On Screen Display) or Control software

The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below.

When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected.

4.1 The keyboard hotkeys

To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +.

To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift then, -. Release Shift, before pressing -.

Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the + key of the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad. With a Non-US English keyboard only use the + key of the numeric keypad.

4.2Displaying the OSD

To display the OSD:

Press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 13. Lines with yellow text show active computers. Lines with blue text show inactive computers.

The Type column indicates whether a computer “C” or another switch “S” is connected to the port.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Safety Weee compliance We l c o m e Technical precautionsFeatures N t r o d u c t i o nSystem components Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesO n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e m Connecting a ROC/RICC PS/2Ricc PS/2 Connecting a ROC/RICC USBConnecting the power supply Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the KVM consoleRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches P e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e m Keyboard hotkeysDisplaying the OSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowSending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs F10 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Moving the label F6Updating the DDC information Connecting the RS232 Serial cable S i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f tw a r eControl software system requirements Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareCommunication Error Computer icons Icon MeaningView menu Get Status Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords SettingsEdit menu Loading a saved configuration Factory default settingsReminder User Status U Password protectionAdministrator Status a Supervisor Status SP g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r mw a r e Obtaining the Update software and latest firmwareSystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemInstalling the software Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 UpdateConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Com Option box Verifying the version numbersUpdating the firmware Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionUpdate software Troubleshooting Restoring factory settingsResetting the units Communication Error messageGetting the current status Electricity failure I C C S U N k e yb o a r d e m u l a t i o n SUN key Combo key S B / S U N C o m b o k e ysVGA Te c h n i c a l Specification sWeee compliance Safety201204196