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system which allows you to disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without powering down the system (although this is generally not advisable) - see section 2.10 for details.

Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The LINDY CPU Switch Smart keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the connected PCs. These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard and mouse when the LINDY CPU Switch Smart channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process.

2.10 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse

If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch Smart by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system.

With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or keyboard hotkeys. The LINDY CPU Switch Smart detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will re-initialise it.

Alternatively you can reset the keyboards and mice by holding down the front panel key for 5 seconds. When the character ‘C’ is displayed on the front of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart, press the front panel key again. A complete power off reset of the connected keyboards and mice will then be performed. This function only resets the shared keyboard and mice that are plugged into the control port. It does not affect the status of any of the other ports on the switch or the CPU connections.

2.11Hot plugging the LINDY CPU Switch Smart into running systems and re-enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections

It is advisable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart before installation. However, if this is not possible then most systems can be hot plugged by using the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s mouse restoration functions. The keyboard connection will normally restore itself automatically.

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Contents Quick Installation and Operation Guide Safety informationFeatures Kurzhandbuch, EinführungSpezielle Eigenschaften Guía rá pida de instalació n y funcionamiento Informació n sobre seguridadGuide d’installation rapide et mode d’emploi Consignes de sé curitéGuida di installazione rapida e funzionamento Informazionoi riguardanti la sicurezzaPresa a muro About this manual Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Warranty TrademarksRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Lindy CPU Switch Smart configuration options AppendicesKey features IntroductionPackage contents Remote controller contents part code RC1Lindy CPU Switch Smart front view Product informationInstallation What you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch Smart Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch SmartSummary of Lindy CPU Switch Smart configuration options Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Smart Upgrading the Lindy flash memoryEnsure that the Lindy CPU Switch Smart is powered on Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Using the Lindy CPU Switch Smart Power on statusFront panel key and remote controller Status display Keyboard hotkey control Mouse control Cascading Lindy CPU Switch Smarts RS232 controlTypical cascade of two Lindy CPU Switch Smarts Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Smart configuration options Screen saver time delayAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Cycling between all channels or just the active channelsConnections Setting a security password R5JResolving slow mouse problems Cascade query codeLindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Exit configure mode Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy CPU Switch SmartA2. Lindy CPU Switch Smart to PCs 1 to Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Recommended cables A3. Options port pin assignmentsFlash upgrade cable connection RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignmentsAppendix B. Problem Solving Lindy CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use