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:

ŠPress and release a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The USB and Audio focus do not change – they stay with the port that they are already on.

ŠPress a port selection pushbutton twice to bring the audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

ŠPress and hold a port selection pushbutton for more than 2 seconds to bring the KVM focus plus the USB and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

ŠPress and hold port selection pushbuttons 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 13 for details.

Note: 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.

Hot Plugging

The CS1782 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.

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