Minicom Advanced Systems Operating the Smart CAT5 system, Keyboard hotkeys, Displaying the OSD

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USER GUIDE

4. Operating the Smart CAT5 system

Switch between the connected computers by either

The front panel Select buttons

Keyboard hotkeys

The OSD (On Screen Display) or Control software

The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below.

When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which computer is currently selected.

4.1 The keyboard hotkeys

To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +.

To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift then, -. Release Shift, before pressing -.

Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the + key of the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad. With a Non-US English keyboard only use the + key of the numeric keypad.

4.2Displaying the OSD

To display the OSD:

Press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 13. Lines with yellow text show active computers. Lines with blue text show inactive computers.

The Type column indicates whether a computer “C” or another switch “S” is connected to the port.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Welcome Technical precautionsFeatures IntroductionSystem components Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesConnecting a RoC/RICC PS/2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemRicc PS/2 Connecting a RoC/RICC USBConnecting the power supply Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the KVM consoleRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Operating the Smart CAT5 system Keyboard hotkeysDisplaying the OSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowSending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Moving the label F6Updating the DDC information Using the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareCommunication Error Computer icons Icon MeaningView menu Get Status Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords SettingsEdit menu Loading a saved configuration Factory default settingsReminder User Status U Password protectionAdministrator Status a Supervisor Status SStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Verifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionOpen box Obtaining new firmware Updating the firmwareSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Getting the current status TroubleshootingResetting the units Setting default values for the OSDElectricity failure Communication Error messageRicc SUN keyboard emulation SUN key Combo key USB / SUN Combo keysVGA Technical specificationsSafety User guide feedbackWeee Compliance Regional Offices