Lindy CPU SWITCH warranty Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse, Important Note

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Mouse characteristics - do not unplug a PS/2 mouse connection from a PC whilst the PC is on. Due to the design of PS/2 mice communications the mouse function on the PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation. Unplugging the mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch will also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted. The LINDY CPU Switch is fitted with a PS/2 mouse recovery 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 2.6 for details.

Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The LINDY CPU Switch 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 channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The <NUM LOCK>, <CAPS LOCK> and <SCROLL LOCK> states are an obvious example of this process.

2.6Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse

If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch 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 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 detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and the LINDY CPU Switch will re-initialise it.

IMPORTANT NOTE

LINDY CPU 4 OSD, 8 OSD & 16 OSD Switches only

Alternatively you can reset the keyboards and mice by holding the SELECT and AUTO keys down together for 5 seconds. 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 ports A and B. It does not affect the status of any of the other ports on the switch or the CPU connections.

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Installation & Use – English Guide

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Contents Safety information WarrantyAbout this manual Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Key Features Package contentsIntroduction Lindy CPU Switch 2 port version supporting 2 PCs Product informationInstallation & Use English Guide Installation & Use English Guide Installation & Use English Guide Installation What you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs Other useful installation informationRe-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Important NoteType of mouse / system Driver type Likely expected Enter Using the Lindy CPU Switch Power on statusStatus lights 4 OSD, 8 OSD & 16 OSD Versions only Front panel keys and remote controller CPUUsing the dual control ports a and B OSD versions only Status displayKeyboard hotkey control CPU 16 OSD CPU 8 OSD CPU 4 OSDCPU 4 OSD, 8 OSD and 16 OSD Only On Screen Menu control Important NoteESC Lindy CPU Switch Remote control Cascading Lindy CPU SwitchesMouse control RS232 controlInstallation & Use English Guide Typical cascade of two Lindy CPU Switches CPU 4 versions Lindy CPU Switch configuration options Screen saver time delayDisplay options Display appearance optionsAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Setting a security password Exit configure modeAppendix a Lindy CPU Switch Configuration SummaryMode Appendix B. Cable and connector specifications Important NoteExpansion port pin Appendix C Problem Solving Problem ActionProblem Action Installation & Use English Guide
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