Chapter 3

Basic Operation

Overview

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 USB mouse; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.

Manual Switching

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 Port LED lights bright orange.

ŠPress and hold port selection pushbutton 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 16 for details.

ŠPress and release either port selection pushbutton (1 or 2) to stop Auto Scan Mode. The KVM focus goes to the computer attached to the corresponding port of the switch you pressed.

ŠPress port selection pushbuttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform a keyboard and mouse reset (CS84U only).

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