Apex Digital model 140DX manual Selecting Computers

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SELECTING COMPUTERS

SELECTING COMPUTERS

Use OSCAR menus to switch computers, that is, to select which computer receives commands from and displays output to the console. When you select a computer, the switch reconfigures the keyboard and mouse for the selected computer using the settings stored in its memory. The current information (for example, the state of the Caps Lock key) is maintained for each computer in the system. When configuration is complete, the video output of the selected computer passes to the monitor and subsequent keystrokes or mouse movement are relayed to the connected system.

1If your computers are ordered by the number of the port, in OSCAR Selection screen, type the port number of the computer you want to switch to.

—or—

Use the ARROW keys or mouse to select a computer.

—or—

If your computers are ordered by name, type the first letters of the computer name to establish it as unique in order to select it. To identify computers by name, see Assigning Unique Names to Computers.

2Press ENTER.

3When you are finished switching, press ESC to exit OSCAR and remove OSCAR menus from your monitor display. If the status flag is enabled, it remains displayed to indicate the currently selected computer.

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Contents OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety IBM Personal Computing Web sites Getting HELP, SERVICE, and InformationContents Updating the Firmware Product Overview OverviewFeatures FeaturesHYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Rack Installation InstallationCable Lengths Using Locking Cable ConnectorsDisconnecting Cables Disconnecting CablesTo properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable Connecting Cables Connecting CablesConnecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence Statement Connecting the Cables To power up the system Starting the Switch BOXStarting the Switch BOX Powering UP the SystemStarting the Computers Configuring the Switch BOXStarting the Computers Unattended Reboot Unattended RebootResetting the Unit Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under PowerPrimary Secondary Alternative ConfigurationsAlternative Configurations Tiered Switch ConfigurationConnecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Oscar Selection Screen Launching OscarOscar Selection Screen Oscar Status Port Symbols Oscar Status Port SymbolsCommand Summary Command SummaryOpening Oscar Advanced Menus Oscar Advanced Menu ScreenExiting Oscar Selecting Computers Selecting ComputersSwitching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered SystemsAssigning Unique Names to Computers Assigning Unique Names to ComputersTo assign unique names to computers I N G O S C a R Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Changing Menu Attributes Changing Menu AttributesTo change menu attributes Screen Appearance Settings Changing Status Flag Attributes Changing Status Flag AttributesTo change status flag attributes Flag Appearance Settings Values and Effects of Settings on Flag AppearanceScanning the Computers Canceling scan modeScanning the Computers Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern Scanning the Computers Broadcasting Commands Broadcasting CommandsTo broadcast to selected computers Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations To turn off the broadcast modeTo broadcast to tiered configurations To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion Securing Server Access Securing Server AccessSecurity Configuration Settings Turning off the Screen Saver To turn off the screen saver Securing Server Access Displaying Version Information To display version information and device settingsDisplaying Version Information Saving the Hardware Settings Saving the Hardware SettingsTo save the hardware settings Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard Resetting the Mouse and KeyboardTo reset the mouse and keyboard values Assigning Specific Device Types Assigning Specific Device TypesTo assign a device type Capturing the Screen To capture the screen using the Print Screen keyUpdating the Firmware Updating FirmwareTo update firmware Troubleshooting Replace the console keyboard EffectCaps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Appendix SpecificationsEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Regulatory Compliance NoticesP e n d i General Requirements Power Cord SET RequirementsCountry-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide