Adder Technology RC1 manual Switching between computers using the AdderView, Status display

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3.3 Switching between computers using the AdderView

When you select a new computer using the AdderView, the peripherals that were connected to the old computer will be disconnected and allocated to the new computer regardless of whether they are currently servicing jobs on the old computer. For example, if you are printing from the old computer and you switch to a new computer before the print job is complete then only part of your print job will actually be printed.

In particular you should avoid switching computers whilst a computer is reading or writing data to a USB data storage device such as a ZIP drive. Where practical it is adviseable to eject removable disks on USB drives before switching computers.

3.4 Status display

The status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode is selected, the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the currently selected channel. If the AdderView is waiting for the enumeration guard process to complete then the display will flash. Data flow from the mouse or keyboard attached to the PS/2 style keyboard and mouse ports (model AV4USB-PC only) causes the dot in the lower right hand corner of the display to flash.

AdderView USB

Installation and Use

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Contents ADDERView USB About this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Cable and connector specifications Using the AdderViewKey features IntroductionPC and MAC models Remote controller contents part code AVremote Product information AdderView USB mode AV4USB-PCAdderView USB model AV4USB-MAC What you will need InstallationMounting the AdderView Connecting your devicesAdderView USB Installation and Use AdderView USB Installation and Use Configuring the AdderView Setting the autoscan dwell time Setting the USB enumeration guard time option switches 5Setting the keyboard hotkey combination model AV4USB-PC only Configuring your computers Powering on the AdderViewRe-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse AV4USB-PC only Using the AdderView Power on statusFront panel key Status display Switching between computers using the AdderViewKeyboard hotkey control model AV4USB-PC only AdderView USB Installation and Use Autoscan mode Optional remote controllerMouse control model AV4USB-PC only Querying the AdderView’s firmware version PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappingsIBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard Appendix A. Cable specifications A1. USB cablesA2. Video cables A3. PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables A4. Remote controller extension cablesAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction AdderView USB Installation and Use AdderView USB Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E