Minicom Advanced Systems Phantom manual Timeout, Reverting to the default OSD settings F11

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Password protecting the OSD & Auto numbering

Timeout

When password protection is activated you can automatically disable the Management keyboard, mouse and screen after a preset time of non-use. You set the Timeout period in the OUT column of the Setup window (F3).

By default the OUT column is set to 999, which means that the Time Out function is disabled. To set Timeout:

1.From the Select Computer window press F3. The Setup window appears.

2.Navigate with the Tab or Arrow keys to the OUT column of the desired computer.

3.Type the desired time span (minimum 030 seconds maximum 998 seconds).

( For the rest of the column downwards to take on the same change press End, End.)

4.Press Esc.

When Timeout is activates the keyboard and mouse are disabled and the monitor blacks out with a ‘Timeout’ label.

Figure 3-7 The TIMEOUT label

To re-enter the system:

Press Shift, Shift.

Type the password and press Enter. You re-enter the system.

Reverting to the default OSD settings - F11

The Administrator can reset all editing and configurations done in the different OSD windows, to the default factory settings.

Warning! This feature will erase all settings including computer names, passwords and security profiles. To revert to the default OSD settings:

1.Enter the Password window (F7).

2.Press F11.

3.Press ‘Y’ to confirm. The OSD reverts to the default settings.

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Contents International HQ North American HQ German Europe Italy Phantom Operating GuideRemote units IntroductionPhantom system components Manager unitFeatures Phantom configurationOptional Optional Local Workstation Option OSD TechnologyPressing keyboard hotkeys OSD functionsDisplaying the OSD Computers sectionSelecting a Computer Hotkey functionsPress Shift, Shift Move Label F1 Edit Mode window F2Editing the Name section Setup window F3Column Function SCN Scan columnDSP Display column Changing the time span of a group of computersMS column Removing a computer from the scanning sequenceConstantly displaying the Confirmation label KB columnScanning Computers F4 Image tuning F5Exiting the OSD Password protecting the OSD & Auto numbering Disabling password protection Enabling password protectionChanging a password Setting up a passwordSetting the User profiles access level User access levels Accessing the OSD using a passwordReverting to the default OSD settings F11 TimeoutAuto numbering F12 Operating the Phantom system with the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements View menu Installing and running the Control softwareSelecting a Com port Computer iconsView menu Communication ErrorSelecting a computer Get Status Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords Reminder Password protectionLoading a saved configuration Factory default settingsUser Status U Lowest Renumbering the Phantom Remotes Connecting the Phantom SystemRunning the Phantom Numbering software Position and ID Scanning the systemAuto numbering Configuration error Remote with dipswitchesFail icons Installing the software System requirements for the Phantom Update softwareUpgrading the Phantom firmware Button or Box Function Starting and Configuring Phantom UpdateDisplaying the maximum number of Remote units F10 Upgrade hotkeyVerifying the version numbers Obtaining new firmware Verifying the Remote version numberManager Unit box, check the Phantom Manager option Mask for a Remote computer Updating the firmwareReset Troubleshooting tipsWrong firmware Electricity failure SUN key Appendix a Phantom Specter USB SUN Combo keys

Phantom specifications

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