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Basic Operations

3.2 Keyboard Control

The following notational conventions appear throughout this chapter to illustrate commands for operating the APC KVM Switch. Whenever you see one of the symbols listed on the left side of the table, substitute the corresponding steps or values listed on the right side of the table.

Convention	Key Sequence or Value

<CM>	Enter Command Mode:
	1. Press and hold down the ‘Num Lock’ key.
	2. Press and release the minus (-) key on the numeric keypad.
.	3. Release the ‘Num Lock’ key.
	Note: For alternate hot-key sequences, see ‘System Control &
	Maintenance’ later in this chapter.

<Enter>	Press the ‘Enter’ or ‘Return’ key. The <Enter> command is used to
	execute an instruction and exit from Command Mode.

Addr	The numbers over the push-buttons on your APC KVM Switch are
	your computers' addresses. Enter the number, 1-8, for the computer
	you're selecting. For cascaded systems, enter the address of the
	base unit, then the address of the cascaded unit.
	Example: You have an APC KVM Switch unit cascaded from
	channel 1 of your base unit. To access the computer at channel 3
	of this second (cascaded) unit, enter 13.

<ESC>	Press the ‘Escape’ key. The <ESC> command is used to exit
	Command Mode without executing an instruction.

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Contents APC KVM Switch For use in the United States EnglishFCC Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRack Mount Safety Considerations APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Table of Contents Product Overview Feature Overview MultiplatformPlug and play Push-button & keyboard switching CompatibilityBasic Installation Connecting your Local PeripheralsConnecting your Remote Peripherals If you are using Remote PS/2 peripheralsCable Description Length Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Advanced Install Attaching Multiple Switch UnitsBasic Operations- Overview Keyboard Control ESCKeyboard Switching Key Sequence ActionSystem Control and Maintenance Key Sequence ActionOn-Screen Display Operations Activating OSD APC KVM Switch OSD WindowCommand Menu Basic Channel Maintenance Editing Channel Names and Addresses Deleting an Existing ChannelID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Administrator Functions Differences between Secure and Non-Secure Operating ModesCreating the Administrator Account Setting Up Additional UsersSwitch Selection Setup Port OperationsFlash Upgrades Remote UserIndependent Access Advanced Operation- Multiuser OperationShared Access Multi Chassis OperationIndependent Access Options Keyboard Translation PS/2 Keyboard to Sun ComputerAPC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Channel Scanning Choosing a scan method From the OSD menu Turning Scanning On and OffWith the Scan Button To add a channel to the Scan List Scanning by ListTo delete a channel from the Scan List Power SpeciﬁcationsSpeciﬁcations for Remote User Receiver AP9279 Flash Upgrading Appendices Troubleshooting Try going into command mode again. If APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Appendices APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide If Problems Persist Limited Warranty Life Support Policy General policy Examples of life-support devicesAPC Worldwide Customer Support