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4.11 The reminder banner

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4.11 The reminder banner

Normally the SmartView will display a discreet computer name reminder banner that reminds you which computer you are connected to. This banner will normally appear at the top of the screen in a central location and may optionally be disabled (see section 4.12.2). Many computer screens can look very similar and so this banner serves as a useful reminder of which computer you are working on. The colour and transparency of the banner can be selected to make it as discreet as possible. It may also be moved around the screen in any direction by using the ‘HOTKEYs’ together with the cursor keys.

For example to move the banner up the screen (assuming the default CTRL + ALT hotkeys) use:

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The computer name banner is also used to tell the you that another user is using the computer that you are currently connected to. Whist the other user has control of the computer you will see the message "Video Only" below the computer name banner.

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Warranty Safety informationInstallation and Use About this manualInstallation and Use Radio Frequency EnergySmartView Page2. Installation Contents3. Configuring the SmartView 1. IntroductionAppendices 4. Using the SmartView XProInstallation and Use 5. Upgrading the SmartViews firmwareAdder explains 1. IntroductionWhat does KVM stand for? Installation and UseInstallation and Use 1.1 Key features and benefitsSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use 1.2 SmartView XPro package contentsSmartView XPro Page1.4 AdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code 1.3 AdderLink XR receiver package contents part codeInstallation and Use SmartView XProFig. 1 - SmartView 2XPro and 4XPro models viewed from the front 1.5 Product informationInstallation and Use SmartView XProInstallation and Use and 4XPro12 models are similar but with less computer portsSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use Fig. 3 - AdderLink XR top and AdderLink Gold below XR receiver unitsSmartView XPro PageSmartView XPro Installation and UsePage Flexible configuration 2. Installation2.1 What you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will need For the local user port connections you will needInstallation and Use SmartView XPro2.2 Mounting the SmartView 2.3 Connecting your devicesInstallation and Use SmartView XProInstallation and Use Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected. To connect computers with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters specified in appendix A. If you have an existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the SmartView as the are several different standard wiring configurations for these adapters. Suitable serial adapters are supplied in Adders AT cable kits part codes VKVM-2M-AT, VKVM- 5M-AT and VKVM-10M-AT - see appendix ASmartView XPro Page2.5 Structuring your SmartView XPro installation 2.4 Configuring your PCsInstallation and Use SmartView XProInstallation and Use When cascading SmartView XPros keep in mind the following rulesSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use The following diagrams show some typical SmartView XPro installationsSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use Fig. 5 - A typical installation using a single SmartView XProSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use Fig. 6 - A cascaded application using multiple SmartView XProsSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use 2.6 Maximising the video qualitySmartView XPro Page2.8 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse 2.7 Other useful installation informationInstallation and Use SmartView XProSmartView XPro Installation and UsePage Type of mouse / system Connected at bootupDriver type Likely expected3.1 Configuration summary 3. Configuring the SmartView XProStep 1 - Decide if you are going to use password security Step 2 - Create an ADMIN administration account passwordStep 5 - Set the required SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES 3.2 Enabling password securityStep 3 - Create user accounts Step 4 - Add / edit names to identify your computersInstallation and Use 3.3 Setting an ADMIN passwordSmartView XPro Page3.5 Creating and editing computer names 3.4 Creating and editing user accountsTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesInstallation and Use SmartView XProYou can cascade SmartView 4XPro units using one, two, three or four KVM links and SmartView 2XPro units using one or two KVM links. Section 2.5 explains the rules that you must follow when installing a SmartView cascade. The number of cascade links that you install determines the number of simultaneous users that can access computers on the cascaded SmartViews. Ideally if you are cascading 4XPro units then you should use four cascade links as this will cause no blocking and will allow all four users simultaneous access to all computers Creating entries for computers connected to cascaded SmartViewsInstallation and Use SmartView XProconnected to cascaded SmartViews Fig. 7 - Creating menu entries for computers that areInstallation and Use SmartView XProFig. 8 - Possible cascade groups and their associated names 3.6 Setting the SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCESInstallation and Use SmartView XPro3.6.2 LANGUAGE 3.6.1 SECURITY3.6.3 HOTKEYS Installation and Use3.6.5 EXCLUSIVE USE 3.6.4 KEYPAD CONTROLSInstallation and Use SmartView XPro3.6.8 AUTOSCAN MODE 3.6.6 MOUSE SWITCHING3.6.7 SCREEN SAVER Installation and Use3.6.9 AUTOSCAN TIME 3.6.11 USER TIMEOUT3.6.10 OSD DWELL TIME Installation and UseInstallation and Use 3.6.12 RS232 Mouse TypeSmartView XPro Page4.1 Rear panel special function switches 4. Using the SmartView XPro4.2 Power supply connections and indicators 4.3 USER display and key switchInstallation and Use 4.4 COMPUTER display and key switchSmartView XPro Page4.6 Selecting a computer using the front panel controls 4.5 Activity indicatorsInstallation and Use SmartView XProInstallation and Use security system has not been enabled then this will be the next highest channel number in the sequence shown below. If password security has been enabled then you will only be able to select the computer ports that you have access to. If the front panel controls have been disabled by the administrator then you will only be able to select the special channels o and 0 the on-screen menu / login screen or non- existent channel zeroSmartView XPro Page4.8 Keyboard hotkeys 4.7 Logging on to the SmartView XProInstallation and Use SmartView XPro‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ - selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ - selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ - selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ - selects channelpress bavrelease vpress release vpress vrelease vba press ba2 release 2bapress ba1 release press 2 release 2ba Installation and UseInstallation and Use 4.9 Selecting computers using the mouseSmartView XPro Pagepress baM release Mba 4.10 Selecting computers using the on-screen menuInstallation and Use SmartView XProInstallation and Use je or jfSmartView XPro PageInstallation and Use 4.11 The reminder bannerSmartView XPro Page4.12.1 OSD COLOUR 4.12 Setting the USER PREFERENCES4.12.2 REMINDER BANNER 4.12.3 REMINDER COLOUR4.14 Using the dual access ports 1 and 4.13 Using the FUNCTIONS menuRESTORE STANDARD MOUSE and RESTORE INTELLIMOUSE Installation and Usepress ba0release press 1release press 1release press 4release 4ba 4.15 Cascading SmartViewsInstallation and Use SmartView XPro4.17 Using the AdderLink extender 4.16 Resetting user port keyboards and miceInstallation and Use SmartView XProInstallation and Use 4.18 What to do if you forget your ADMIN passwordSmartView XPro PageStep 1 - Prepare your computers 5. Upgrading the SmartViews firmwareInstallation and Use SmartView XProStep 5 - Power on the SmartView with the UPGRADE switch ON Step 4 - Power off the SmartView XProStep 2 - Connect your computer to the SmartView XPro Installation and UseSVXPRO.EXE Step 6 - Run the upgrade programe.g.4X16A129.HEX 4X16B129.HEX 4X16C129.HEX e.g.4X16V129.DATSVXPRO 4X16V129.DAT SVXPRO Datfilename.DATInstallation and Use SmartView XProThe upgrade program rewrites the SmartViews firmware code. If the upgrade process is interrupted then the SmartView will have invalid code and will not be able to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade. If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally then you should immediately repeat the upgrade process without moving switch 2 from the upgrade ON position. Switch 2 forces the SmartView into flash upgrade mode and prevents the upgraded code from being run. Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your SmartView or computing equipment. For obvious reasons, the code that the SmartView uses to perform upgrades is not itself upgradeable - a common problem on some flash upgradeable products that could effectively be destroyed by a partial upgrade Some useful issues to bear in mind when performing flash upgradesInstallation and Use SmartView XProCable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsIMPORTANT NOTE A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XProA3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsInstallation and Use SmartView XProPart Code Recommended cablesDescription Installation and UseProblem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction Installation and UseSmartView XPro Installation and UsePage SmartView XPro Installation and UsePage SmartView XPro Installation and UsePage