Dell 2161DS-2, 4161DS manual Controlling the Status Flag

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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.

or

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

2Select Enable Screen Saver.

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

4Choose 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.

NOTE: Activation of the screen saver mode disconnects the user from a device; no device is selected. The status flag displays the status “Free.”

To exit the screen saver mode:

Press any key or move your mouse. The Main dialog box displays and any previous device connection is restored after the password is validated by the appliance.

To turn off the screen saver:

1In the Security dialog box, clear Enable Screen Saver.

2Click OK.

To immediately turn on the screen saver:

Press <Print Screen>, then press <Pause>.

Controlling the Status Flag

The status flag displays on your desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected device or the status of the selected port. Use the Flag dialog box to configure the flag to display by device name or EID number, or to change the flag color, opacity, display time and location on the desktop.

To access the Flag dialog box:

1Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box will appear.

2Click Setup - Flag. The Flag dialog box displays.

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Contents Installer/User’s Guide USA Notification Canadian Notification Contents Basic Operations General Safety PrecautionsRack Mounting of Systems LAN Options W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Product Overview Features and BenefitsSIP Intelligent Module Multiplatform SupportEncryption SecurityOperation Modes VideoCascade Tier Expansion Flash UpgradeableProduct Overview Getting Started InstallationRack Mounting Your Remote Console Switch Unit Setting Up Your NetworkKeyboards OU Mounting Bracket Installation To install the 1U four point switch mounting bracketU Installation Installing the Remote Console Switch UnitBasic Remote Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Connecting a SIP Video OptimizationMouse Acceleration Connecting a SIP Adding a Cascade SwitchDS-2 or 4161DS With a Cat 5 Analog Switch Cascading with Legacy Switches Adding a PEM Optional Remote Console Switch Configuration With a PEM Connecting to the NetworkBasic Operations Controlling Your System at the Analog PortsViewing and Selecting Ports and Devices Oscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the status of your switchSelecting devices Soft SwitchingOscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar InterfaceConfiguring Oscar Interface Menus Changing the Display Behavior Setup Dialog BoxSecurity Dialog Box Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Controlling the Status Flag Flag Dialog Box Setting the Interface LanguageLanguage Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesDevice Modify Dialog Box Assigning Device NamesNetwork Dialog Box Configuring Network SettingsScanning Your System Displaying Version Information11. Scan Dialog Box Click Setup Preempt Setting the Preemption WarningRunning System Diagnostics Displaying Configuration Information13. Diagnostics Dialog Box 14. Broadcast Dialog Box Broadcasting to ServersBasic Operations Upgrading the 2161DS-2/4161DS Remote Console Switch Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading Appliance Firmware in Oscar Figure A-1. Download Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP module firmwareFigure A-2. SIP Status Dialog Box Appendix a Flash Upgrades Appendix a Flash Upgrades Dimension Appendix B Technical SpecificationsSafety and EMC Approvals and Markings Appendix C Technical Support Appendix C Technical Support Numerics IndexIndex