Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Toolbar buttons, Get Status, Read Configuration

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5.3.5Selecting a computer

To select a computer:

Click on the computers icon. The system switches to that computer. The connected

icon appears with a red background . Control and monitor the selected computer from the keyboard and mouse connected to the Smart Switch.

5.3.6 The toolbar buttons

The toolbar buttons are explained below.

5.3.7 Get Status

If for whatever reason there is a break in communication between the Control

software and the system, click to get the current status of the computers in system. The system automatically updates the status before every switching.

5.3.8 Read Configuration

To see the current settings of the entire system (names, scan settings etc.) click

. All current settings are received. You view the computer settings from the Control window and other settings from the Edit menu – discussed below.

5.3.9 Write Configuration

With the Control software you can make changes to all OSD settings. You can then save these configurations in a file to use in the future by selecting Save or Save As from the File menu.

Note! Save or Save As will have no affect on the OSD.

To change the OSD settings you must press or choose Write Configuration from the File menu after making changes. The changes will then be sent to the Smart system Manager, and the OSD will reflect these changes.

5.3.10Renaming a computer

To rename a computer:

1.Type the new name in the box below the computer icon.

2.Click to send the new name to the system.

Or click Save or Save As from the File menu to save the change in a file and not alter the OSD names.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Technical precautions WelcomeFeatures IntroductionSystem components Smart CAT5 system configuration CompatibilityPre-installation guidelines Smart CAT5 modelsConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Connecting a RoC/RICC PS/2Connecting a RoC/RICC USB Ricc PS/2Connecting the KVM console Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the power supplyAvoiding general rack mounting problems Rack mounting the Smart CAT5Cascading Smart CAT5 switches Rack mounting the RICCsCascading Smart CAT5 switches Operating the Smart CAT5 system Keyboard hotkeysDisplaying the OSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer General settings Settings windowAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches 5 F7 Defaults Ports settingsTime settings Time settings window UsersUsers settings window SecuritySecurity settings window OSD Help window F1Moving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Using the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portCommunication Error Computer icons Icon MeaningView menu Toolbar buttons Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Get StatusLogo and Passwords SettingsEdit menu Loading a saved configuration Factory default settingsReminder Supervisor Status S Password protectionAdministrator Status a User Status UInstalling the software System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 UpdateButton or Box Function Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option Verifying the version numbersObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Open boxSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Setting default values for the OSD TroubleshootingResetting the units Getting the current statusCommunication Error message Electricity failureRicc SUN keyboard emulation USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications VGASafety User guide feedbackWeee Compliance Regional Offices