Chapter 3
Basic Operation
Manual Switching
There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.
For manual port selection:
To bring complete focus (audio, KVM, and USB) to a computer, either, a) press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer; or b) press the Mode pushbutton once (the Mode pushbutton’s three icons light up) and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. All three port icons light up.
To bring only the KVM focus to a computer, press the Mode pushbutton twice (the Mode pushbutton’s KVM icon lights up), and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. The port’s KVM icon (the port number) lights up.
To bring only the audio focus to a computer, press the Mode pushbutton three times (the Mode pushbutton’s audio icon lights up), and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. The port’s audio icon lights up.
To bring only the USB focus to a computer, press the Mode pushbutton four times (the Mode pushbutton’s USB icon lights up), and then press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that computer. The port’s USB icon lights up.
Press and hold port selection pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for two seconds to start Auto Scan mode.
Note: 1. Press and release either port selection pushbutton to stop Auto Scan Mode. The KVM focus goes to the computer attached to the corresponding port of the pushbutton you pressed.
2.If a port is not selected within two seconds of pushing the Mode pushbutton, the Mode pushbutton will power off.
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