ATEN Technology ACS-1208L user manual Hotkeys, Hotkey Port Control, Invoking Hotkey Mode

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Hotkeys

Hotkey Port Control

Hotkey Port Control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The Master View ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L provides the following Hotkey Port Control features:

wSelecting the Active Port

wAuto Scanning

wPrevious/Next Switching

wInvoking Hotkey Mode

1.All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes three steps: 1) Press and hold down the Num Lock key; 2) Press and release the minus key; 3) Release the Num Lock key:

[Num Lock] + [-];

Note: The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invokation is cancelled and it has no effect.

2.When Hotkey Mode is active:

w A Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent Hotkey information that you key in.

w Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input.

3.Pressing [Esc] exits Hotkey Mode.

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ACS-1208L / ACS-1216L User Manual

2002-01-15

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Contents ACS-1208L ACS-1216L 2002-01-15 Packing List Contents Overview Features Hardware Requirements ComputersCables Function CS Part NumberIntroduction ACS-1208L / ACS1216L Front ViewHandle CoverLCD Display Controls Rack Mounting BracketsLocking Tabs Power Port ACS-1208L / ACS1216L Rear ViewDaisy Chain Port CPU Port SectionSingle Station Installation InstallationBefore you Begin Daisy Chaining ACS-1216L Powering Off and Restarting Switching Station PositionsOperation Hot PluggingPort ID Numbering Port SelectionHotkeys Invoking Hotkey ModeHotkey Port Control Selecting the Active Port Setting the Scan IntervalAuto Scanning Skip Mode Starting Auto ScanHotkey Summary Table Hotkey Beeper ControlCombination Action OSD Operation OSD OverviewOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen HeadingsHeading Explanation SN-PNOSD Functions F1 GotoF2 List Choice MeaningSetting Function F3 SETCommand ModeScan SCAN/SKIPF4 ADM + / . and Space Accessible ResetSET Quick View PortsF5 SKP F6 BRCF7 Scan F8 LoutAppendix ACS-1208L Computer Connection TableACS-1216L Computer Connection Table MVs ComputersRemoving the KVM Module OSD Factory Default Settings TroubleshootingSetting Default Symptom Possible Cause ActionSpecifications Function ACS-1208L ACS-1216LLimited Warranty