IOGear 8-port dvi kvmp switch user manual Selecting the Active Port, Auto Scan Mode Switching

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Selecting the Active Port

Use Hotkeys to select the active port

Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 15). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To access a computer using hotkeys:

1.Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2.Key in the port ID.

The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number

3.Press [Enter].

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit hotkey mode.

Note: In hotkey mode, KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid port ID is entered. The hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination, or exit hotkey mode.

Auto Scan Mode Switching

Hotkeys for Auto Scan

Auto Scan automatically switches, at regular intervals, among all the KVM ports that have been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Scan–Skip Mode on page 21 for more information.

To start Auto Scan, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1.Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2.Press [A]. After you press A, then [Enter], you automatically exit hotkey mode, and enter Auto Scan mode.

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 left click of the mouse. During the time that auto-scanning is paused, the command line displays: Auto Scan: Paused. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular com- puter is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode because when you resume scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you exited and restarted, scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation.

To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left-click. Scanning continues from where it left off

While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3.To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto-scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode

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Contents Port DVI Kvmp Switch with VGA support Page Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents System RequirementsFront view OverviewBack view Foot Pad Set Installation Rack MountingStep Final StepConsole Monitor Connection Options Single Level Installation Page Level Installation Cascading Level Installation Cascading Multiview installation Port LED Indication Port SwitchingPort ID Numbering Trigger OSD OSD LoginOn-screen Display OSD Operation OSD Main ScreenOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen HeadingsOSD Function F1 Goto F1 GotoF2 List F2 ListOSD Hotkey F3 SETF3 SET Port ID Display PositionScan-Skip Mode Port ID Display ModeScan Duration Hotkey Hotkey Command ModeScreen Blanker OSD LanguageF4 ADM Set User LoginF4 ADM Set Accessible Ports Set Logout Timeout Edit Port NamesClear The Name List Restore Default ValuesActivate Beeper Set Quick View PortsFirmware Upgrade Set Operating SystemKeyboard Language Set Computer Video InputSet Console Video Output Mouse EmulationF5 SKP F5 SKPF6 BRC F6 BRCF7 Scan F7 ScanF8 Lout F8 LoutHotkey Port Control Invoke Hotkey ModeFor Mac users, Control and F12 keys are more convenient Auto Scan Mode Switching Selecting the Active PortComputer Keyboard / Mouse Reset Skip Mode SwitchingEnable / Disable Mouse Emulation Setting the Port Operating System Setting the Quick HotkeySetting the OSD Hotkey Restore the OSD Default ValuesVideo DynaSync USB ResetHotkey Summary Table Hotkey Summary Table Key FunctionMac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard EmulationFactory Default Settings Firmware UpgradeStep Final Step Upgrade Fail Restore Factory Default Settings CE Compliance Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementSJ/T Contact Limited WarrantyIogear This Page is Intentionally Left Blank Iogear