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4.19Saving and restoring the menu configuration to and from an Excel compatible file.

The LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior will store up to 512 computer names and 16 sets of user access rights. If you have a cascade of LINDY CPU Switches then it may take some time to enter all the computer names and port numbers and decide on the access rights that you are going to grant to each user profile. Consequently, for peace of mind it is useful to be able to store these settings. This can be done by connecting a computer to the LINDY CPU Switch’s RS232 serial port and uploading to configuration settings. You can only perform this function if you are logged onto the LINDY CPU Switch as the ADMIN user. The file that is used to store the configuration settings has the additional advantage that it can be loaded into an Excel spreadsheet and edited to make changes to computer names and access rights. This edited information may then be downloaded back to the LINDY CPU Switch.

To save the menu names and configuration settings:

1.Software utilities (LDJREAD.EXE and LDJWRITE.EXE) are available for download from the LINDY website at www.LINDY.com

2.Connect the serial port on the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior to a serial COM port on your computer using the serial cable supplied with the LINDY CPU Switch. If you have lost this cable then you may use a replacement cable with a 9-way female connector on one end and a 9-way male connector on the other end and all lines connected straight through (i.e. pin 1 to pin 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3 etc.).

3.Run the program LDJREAD.EXE on the computer that is connected to the LINDY CPU Switch’s serial port. Follow the instructions given by the program.

4.Make sure that you are logged onto the LINDY CPU Switch as the ADMIN user. From the main selection screen press F1 for More Menus. In the Configuration Menu select Functions. In the Functions menu select Send Data to RS232 port.

5.The LINDY CPU Switch should then send the configuration data to your computer. The LDJREAD program will store the data in a file named LDJDATA.CSV that will be created in the same directory that you ran the LDJREAD program from. Please ensure that you have sufficient rights to write to this directory.

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Contents Dual Junior Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use About this manualLanguages please check the Lindy website Warranty Safety informationEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorIntroduction Lindy explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page Flexible configuration InstallationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the user port connections you will need Mounting the Lindy CPU SwitchConnecting your devices Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installation Configuring your PCsLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy extender requirements Connecting a Lindy extenderConfiguration summary Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordSet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Enabling password securityCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing computer names Creating and editing user accountsTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeAutoscan Period User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Rear panel special function switches Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Reminder banner BawSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Restore Standard Mouse Using the Functions menuRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Cascading Lindy CPU SwitchesPress ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the Lindy extenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynone Switching channels by sending RS232 dataUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorPower on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch on Power off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorRun the upgrade program LYDJNR.EXE216V129.DAT Lydjnr Datfilename.DATLydjnr 216V129.DAT Important Note A2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 to Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification Cable specificationsRecommended cables Part Code Description Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use