F6: BRC
F6: BRC
This function will only be shown if you have logged in as an Administrator. Simply press [F6] to trigger the Broadcast (BRC) Mode, then you will see a speaker symbol next to the port number. When BRC is activated, your command that you send from the console will be sent to all available computers – the computers that are listed in the OSD main screen, please go to F2 – LIST section for details. During BRC Mode, console mouse will not function normally. When BRC mode is in effect, the Scroll Lock LED flashes, it stops flashing when you exit BRC. To exit BRC, simply press [F6].
F7: SCAN
F7: SCAN
Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan mode. This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.
•The selection of computers to be included for
•The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting un- der the F3: SET function (see page 20). When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning.
•If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect. After the Scan Duration time is up, the scan function will move on to the next port.
•As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode. When the port ID with the symbol displays, the background screen is blank.
•While Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console.
•While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a leftclick of the mouse.
•To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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