Dell Console Switch manual Select Enable Screen Saver

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2Type the new password in the New text box and press <Enter>.

Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters, are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters long. Legal characters are: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space and hyphen.

3In the Repeat box, type the password again and press <Enter>.

4Click OK to change only your password, and then close the dialog box.

NOTE: If you should lose or forget your password, you must return your switch for service or technical support.

To password protect your console:

1Set your password as described in the previous procedure.

2Select Enable Screen Saver.

3Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature.

4For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant; otherwise select Screen.

CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with

ENERGY STAR®.

5(Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds then returns you to the Security dialog box.

6Click OK.

To log in to your console:

1Press any key or move the mouse.

2The Password dialog box appears. Type your password, then click OK.

3The Main dialog box appears if the password was entered properly. To remove password protection from your console:

1From the Main dialog box, click Setup - Security; the Authorize dialog box appears. Type your password, then click OK.

2In the Security dialog box, single-click and press <Enter> or double-click in the New box. Leave the box blank. Press <Enter>.

3Single-click and press <Enter> or double-click in the Repeat box. Leave the box blank. Press

<Enter>.

4Click OK to eliminate your password.

To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection:

1If your console does not require a password to gain access to the Security dialog box, proceed to step 2.

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If your console is password protected, see the previous procedure, then go to step 2.

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Contents Console Switch Installer/User’s Guide Model Console Switch October Contents Appendices Appendix B Technical SpecificationsFigures Tables SIP Intelligent Module Console SwitchOscar Graphical User Interface Multiplatform SupportSecurity VideoSafety Precautions Flash UpgradableTiering Expansion General Rack Mounting of Systems Product Overview Supplied with the Console Switch Getting StartedAdditional Items Needed Console Switch Horizontal Installation Installing the Console SwitchBasic Console Switch Configuration Tiering Console Switches Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model Numbers Adding Legacy SwitchesTo add a legacy KVM switch Setting Up Your Console Switch System Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Controlling Your System at the Local User PortsOscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the Status of Your SwitchSelecting Servers Soft SwitchingOscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar InterfaceOK button Configuring Oscar Interface MenusAssigning Server Names Setup Dialog BoxNames Dialog Box Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesDevice Modify Dialog Box Changing the Display BehaviorOscar Status Flags FlagDescription Controlling the Status FlagFlag Dialog Box Set Position Flag Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Displaying Version Information 11. Version Dialog Box 13. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting a SIP14. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting Your Keyboard and MouseScanning Your System 15. Commands Dialog Box16. Scan Dialog Box 17. Commands Dialog Box Running System DiagnosticsDiagnostic Test Details Description 18. Diagnostics Dialog BoxBroadcasting to Servers 19. Diagnostics Warning Message Box20. Broadcast Dialog Box 21. Broadcast Enable Dialog Box Changing Your Switch Mode 16-port Console Switch OnlySelect either Preemptive or Cooperative as your switch mode Basic Operation Upgrading the Console Switch Appendix a Flash UpgradesItems Needed for the Upgrade Upgrading FirmwarePossible Error Conditions SIP Status Dialog Box Upgrading the SIPClick SIP to view individual SIP version information SIP Version Dialog Box Technical Specifications Server Ports Appendix B Technical SpecificationsUpdate Port DimensionsTechnical Specifications Appendix C Notifications USA Notification Canadian NotificationJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals GS GOST-R Vcci CCC Saso Agency ApprovalsAppendices Index Tiering, 9 Version Information Displaying