Minicom Advanced Systems Phantom manual Hotkey functions, Selecting a Computer, Press Shift, Shift

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The hotkey functions

Selecting a Computer

To select a computer:

1.Navigate to the desired computer with the Up and Down Arrow keys.

Or

Type the computer number. It will appear in the “SELECT COMPUTER” line. See Figure 2-1.

2.Press Enter. The selected computer’s screen replaces the Manager’s screen. A Confirmation label appears showing which computer is accessed. See Figure 2-2. Control and monitor the computer from the Manager KVM position.

Figure 2-2 The Confirmation label

To return to the OSD:

Press Shift, Shift.

To return to the Manager computer screen:

Press Shift, Esc.

To return to the previously accessed computer screen:

Press Shift, Tab.

The hotkey functions

The OSD hotkey functions are briefly outlined in the table below.

Hotkey

Function

F1

Move label identifying the current selected computer to anywhere on the screen

F2

Opens Edit window to edit text – change computer names etc.

F3

Opens Setup window to set parameters – scan times etc.

F4

Activate scan

F5

Image tuning

F6

Autoskip – during a scan skip inactive computers

F7

Opens Password window to activate password protection – explained in chapter 3

F8

Keyboard language

F9

Change the display hotkey

F10

Firmware upgrade/ Numbering software access mode – explained in chapters 5&6

F11

Load defaults – explained in chapter 4

F12

Auto-numbering – explained in chapter 3

 

 

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Contents Phantom Operating Guide International HQ North American HQ German Europe ItalyIntroduction Phantom system componentsManager unit Remote unitsPhantom configuration FeaturesOptional Optional OSD Technology Local Workstation OptionOSD functions Displaying the OSDComputers section Pressing keyboard hotkeysPress Shift, Shift Hotkey functionsSelecting a Computer Edit Mode window F2 Move Label F1Setup window F3 Editing the Name sectionSCN Scan column DSP Display columnChanging the time span of a group of computers Column FunctionRemoving a computer from the scanning sequence Constantly displaying the Confirmation labelKB column MS columnImage tuning F5 Scanning Computers F4Exiting the OSD Password protecting the OSD & Auto numbering Enabling password protection Disabling password protectionSetting the User profiles access level Setting up a passwordChanging a password Accessing the OSD using a password User access levelsTimeout Reverting to the default OSD settings F11Auto numbering F12 Control software system requirements Connecting the RS232 Serial cableOperating the Phantom system with the Control software Installing and running the Control software View menuComputer icons Selecting a Com portSelecting a computer Communication ErrorView menu Read Configuration Write ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusLogo and Passwords Password protection Loading a saved configurationFactory default settings ReminderUser Status U Lowest Running the Phantom Numbering software Connecting the Phantom SystemRenumbering the Phantom Remotes Scanning the system Position and IDAuto numbering Remote with dipswitches Configuration errorFail icons Upgrading the Phantom firmware System requirements for the Phantom Update softwareInstalling the software Starting and Configuring Phantom Update Button or Box FunctionVerifying the version numbers F10 Upgrade hotkeyDisplaying the maximum number of Remote units Manager Unit box, check the Phantom Manager option Verifying the Remote version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Mask for a Remote computerWrong firmware Troubleshooting tipsReset Electricity failure Appendix a Phantom Specter USB SUN Combo keys SUN key

Phantom specifications

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