Lindy 32 341, 32 342 manual Using the Lindy CPU Switch USB, Power on status, Front panel key

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3. Using the LINDY CPU Switch USB

This section explains the general operation of the LINDY CPU Switch USB. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product.

3.1 Power on status

At power on the LINDY CPU Switch USB selects computer number 1 and displays ’1’ on the front panel numerical display.

3.2 Front panel key

The front panel key is used to select which channel (1 to 4) is currently connected to the user ports (coloured green on the rear panel) and which is currently controlled by the shared keyboard, mouse and monitor. Pressing the key during normal operation will cause the next computer channel to be selected.

Depending on the position of option switch 8, pressing the front panel key will either select the next active computer channel or the next computer channel in numerical sequence (1,2,3,4,1,2,3 etc.).

Using the front panel key you may cycle through the available computer channels until you find the required port. When the LINDY CPU Switch USB detects that no new key presses have occurred for a second it will start the channel lock-on process. During the lock-on process the display will flash to indicate that the LINDY CPU Switch USB is currently waiting for the enumeration guard period (see section 2.4.1). The channel may not be changed again until this process is complete and the display stops flashing.

The front panel key may be used to select autoscan mode. Autoscan mode is activated by holding the key down for more than 5 seconds until the display starts to show a rotating segment. Autoscan mode may be cancelled by pressing the front panel key whilst within autoscan mode.

LINDY CPU Switch USB

Installation and Use

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Contents Part Model Lindy CPU Switch USB Installation and UseAbout this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyPage European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Problem Solving Cable specificationsKey features IntroductionPC and MAC models Remote controller contents part code 32 Product information Lindy CPU Switch USB model 32Remote control pad / display optionalaccessory Part 32 What you will need InstallationConnecting your devices Mounting the Lindy CPU Switch USBInstallation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Lindy CPU Switch USB Installation and Use = on Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch USBSetting the autoscan dwell time Setting the USB enumeration guard time option switches 5Setting the keyboard hotkey combination model 32 341 only Powering on the Lindy CPU Switch USB Configuring your computersRe-enabling a disconnected Lindy PS/2 mouse 32 341 only Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Using the Lindy CPU Switch USB Power on statusFront panel key Status display Switching between computers using the Lindy CPU Switch USBKeyboard hotkey control model 32 341 only Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch USB Autoscan mode Optional remote controllerMouse control model 32 341 only Querying the Lindy CPU Switch USB’s firmware version PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappingsIBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard Appendix A. Cable specifications A1. USB cablesA2. Video cables A3. PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables A4. Remote controller extension cablesAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction