HP 372284-001 manual Hotkey Setting Mode, Auto Scanning, Invoking HSM

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Operation

Auto Scanning

The Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This feature enables you to monitor the computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually.

Table 3-3: Auto Scanning

Hotkey

Action

Scroll Lock A Enter

Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at

Scroll Lock

5-second intervals.

 

 

 

 

 

A n Enter

Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at

 

 

n-second intervals, between 1 and 99.

 

 

 

To exit Auto Scan mode, press the ESC key or the spacebar.

Hotkey Setting Mode

Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) is used to set up the switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking HSM.

Invoking HSM

1.Press and hold the Num Lock key.

2.Press the minus key.

NOTE: If the minus key is not released within 0.5 second, hotkey invocation is canceled.

3. Release the Num Lock key.

Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended, and only hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in this chapter can be input.

When HSM is active, the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect. The LEDs stop flashing and revert to normal status upon exiting HSM.

At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit Hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually. To exit HSM manually, press the Esc key or the Spacebar.

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