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F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is )followed by ￿NOT O)

F2 - Display firmware second digit

F3 - Display firmware third digit

F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port

F8 - Reset all configurations to factory default settings. An ‘r’ will show briefly on the display to confirm that the reset has been completed.

4.7 Setting a security password

There are many situations where unrestricted access to corporate file servers or sensitive information needs to be controlled. In such circumstances, the LINDY CPU Switch Smart can be locked away in a room or secure cabinet and controlled remotely. In this mode typing the keyboard hotkeys together with 'L'illwblank the screen, disconnect the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display ‘P’ on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart display. Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard.

To set the password in configure mode, first type ‘P’ then (return). The display on LINDY CPU Switch Smart will change to show ‘=' and you can then type your password. The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the (ctrl), (alt), (shift) and (return) keys. When you have typed in your password type (return) to register it in the stored memory. Do not worry if you type the password incorrectly, you can always re-enter configure mode and set the password again. If you have lost the password and the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is locked, the unit may be unlocked by powering down the LINDY CPU Switch Smart, entering configure mode at power on (see section 2.6), and performing a complete reset using the F8 function.

NOTE - The password consists of a combination of key strokes rather like the code to a safe. The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys on the keyboard (except ctrl, alt, shift and enter). Consequently the following 'password' would be valid:

R)5('￿J

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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