Chapter 4. OSD Operation
Auto Scanning
The Auto Scan function automatically switches among all the ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals, so that he can monitor their activity automatically. (See Scan Target, page 41, for information regarding accessible ports).
Setting the Scan Interval
The Scan Interval (the amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port) is set with the Scan Duration setting (see Scan Target, page 41).
Invoking Auto Scan
To start Auto Scanning, with the OSD toolbar showing, tap the [A] key. The Auto Scan function cycles through the ports in order - starting from the first port on the installation. An S appears in front of the Port ID Display to indicate that the port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.
Pausing Auto Scan
While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P. During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off.
Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you Resume scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you were to exit and then restart Auto Scan Mode, the scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation.
To Resume Auto Scanning after a pause, press any key except [Esc] or the [Spacebar]. Scanning continues from where it left off.
Exiting Auto Scan Mode
While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the keyboard. To exit Auto Scan Mode press [Esc] or the [Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode.
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