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Beginning a Host Session

Once you have configured your Emerge to recognize the attached switches, you can begin a host session by double-clicking the Emerge icon on the desktop to launch Emerge.

To Begin a Host Session

1Double-click the Emerge icon on the desktop to launch the application.

2Click File>Start Session or press the Start/Stop Session function key F5 or click the Start Session icon on the Session toolbar.

3The Desktop for the target system appears. When Emerge first opens, you will see information on the current system(s) connected to Emerge. To gain access to this window later, press F5.

Emerge Application Window

1Menu Bar (See "Menu Items in the Emerge Window" on page 30 for details)

2 Tool Bar (See "Emerge Application Tool Bar" on page 28 for details)

3 Target System Toolbar (See "Target System Tool and Status Bars" on page 29 for details)

4 Target System Status Bar (See "Target System Tool and Status Bars" on page 29 for details)

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Contents EmergeCard EmergeCard Remote Access User Guide Contents Troubleshooting Appendices Overview EmergeCard Remote Access OverviewPackage Contents Feature Description Key FeaturesRecommended systems System RequirementsInstallation Checklist Planning Your Emerge System Options Video resolution support options To install your EmergeCard Installing your EmergeCardConnect directly to a server Connecting to an OutLook Switch or a ServerConnect to a switch console port Connect to a switch system portTo connect to a switch console port or server Connect to a system port Connecting to a Multi-user OutLook SwitchTo connect to an OutLook multi-user switch Connecting to a Viewpoint User Pod To connect to a user pod Connecting to a Viewpoint User Pod and System Pod To connect to a user pod and system pod Configuration checklist Configuring Your EmergeCardAccess the Emerge Set your target system mouse movement Install and Configure the Emerge SoftwareSetting up the Target Systems To install and configure your Emerge softwareApplication operation checklist Using the Emerge ApplicationLaunching the Emerge Application To use the Switch Configuration Wizard Using the Switch Configuration WizardEmerge Card Remote Access User Guide Emerge Card Remote Access User Guide Emerge Card Remote Access User Guide Emerge Card Remote Access User Guide Emerge Card Remote Access User Guide To Begin a Host Session Beginning a Host SessionEmerge Application Window This Icon Represents This Emerge Application Tool BarSend Ctrl+Alt+Del Target System Tool and Status BarsSend Ctrl+Esc This Key Represents This Which Does This Menu Items in the Emerge WindowWindow Resolution Table Optimizing Your Connection Performance Screen Update RateTo optimize screen activity Changed-Segment GridNo Screen Activity Screen Activity Identified Default Settings for Emerge Function Keys Using Function KeysTo set alternative key mapping and function keys Setting Alternate Function Key MappingTo remove an Emerge Function Key assignment Synchronizing Mouse Movement Configuring Mouse PointersTo synchronize mouse movements Access via Control PanelMousePointer OptionsPointer Speed To adjust Standard PS/2 mouse driversTo adjust Intellimouse drivers Access via Control PanelMouseMotion tabPointer SpeedImproving the Video Display This Adjustment Has This EffectTo adjust the displayed video image of the target system Setting Your Switch Port Scan Rate To change Target Window Properties Adjusting the Target Window PropertiesTo modify log file settings Adjusting Log File OptionsMaintaining Log Files To verify the current version of the Emerge Viewing Emerge VersionsSymptom Probable Cause Recommended Solution TroubleshootingGetting Help Where to Go for AssistanceWhat Information to Provide to Apex Customer Support Communications Regulation Information No Liability for Consequential Damages Limited WarrantyCustomer Remedies No Other Warranties