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3.4 Keyboard hotkey control

AdderView GEM can be conveniently controlled by selecting channel, autoscan mode or security locking from the keyboard. All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key. By default, the two hotkeys are ‘CTRL’ and ‘ALT’, although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys (see section 4.4). Once the hotkey command has been activated you will need to release the hotkeys and the command key before a new hotkey command is accepted by the AdderView GEM. HOTKEYs + TAB is an exception and this allows you to 'tab through' the ports by holding down the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB.

The hotkey command are summarised below (note that the numbers on the numeric keypad do not form part of a valid hotkey) :

‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1’ - selects channel 1 ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘2’ - selects channel 2 ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘3’ - selects channel 3 ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘4’ - selects channel 4

‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘TAB’ - selects the next channel

‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘A’ - selects autoscan mode where each channel is displayed for the selected time (see section 4.2). To cancel autoscan mode simply select any fixed channel either by hotkey or using the AdderView GEM button.

‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘0’ – switches off the video signal and displays 0. This will cause some monitors to go into standby mode or switch off. The video signal can be re- enabled by selecting a channel.

‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘L’ - disables the AdderView GEM's keyboard and mouse and displays 0. The video signal is switched off. If a password has not been set then the AdderView GEM can be re-enabled by selecting a channel. If a password has been set then the AdderView GEM displays 'P' to indicate that a valid password must be entered to unlock the switch. Simply type the same key combination as was set during configuration (see section 4.7) followed by the (return) key. Note - if anyone has typed at the keyboard whilst in secure mode, it will be necessary to type (return) first to clear the invalid password, then type the valid password followed by (return) again.

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Contents ADDERView GEM Safety information Quick Installation and Operation GuideSicherheitstechnische Informationen Quick-Guide für Installation & BetriebInformación sobre seguridad Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamientoConsignes de sécurité Guide dinstallation rapide et mode demploiInformazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamentoAdderView GEM About this manual Trademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices AdderView GEM configuration optionsIntroduction Key featuresRemote controller contents part code RC1 Package contentsAdderView GEM front view Product informationWhat you will need InstallationMounting the AdderView GEM Connecting your devicesConfiguring the AdderView GEM Configuring your PCsTo enter configure mode at power on Summary of AdderView GEM configuration optionsAdderView GEM Installation and Use AdderView GEM Installation and Use Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationAdderView GEM Installation and Use Upgrading the AdderViews flash memory Select flash upgrade mode using option switch Run the upgrade program Front panel key and remote controller Using the AdderView GEMPower on status Status display Keyboard hotkey control Mouse control Cascading AdderView GEMs RS232 controlTypical cascade of two AdderView GEMs AdderView GEM Installation and Use Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time AdderView GEM configuration optionsScreen saver time delay Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Cycling between all channels or just the active channels Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and resetOFREDg Setting a security passwordCascade query code Resolving slow mouse problemsExit configure mode A2. AdderView GEM to PCs 1 to Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView GEM AdderView GEM Installation and Use A3. Options port pin assignments Recommended cablesRS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments Flash upgrade cable connectionAppendix B. Problem Solving S TA L L AT I O N & U S E