Chapter 3

Basic Operation

Manual Switching

There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse – which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; 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.

ŠWhen Auto Scan Mode is triggered (see page 14 for details), press and release a port selection pushbutton to stop auto scanning. The KVM focus goes to the computer attached to the corresponding port of the switch you pressed.

Mouse Port-switching

The CS72D / CS74D supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports.

Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice.

2.The default setting is off.

3.This feature is only supported when Mouse Emulation is enabled. See Mouse Emulation Control, page 15, for details.

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