Chapter 5. OSD Operation

F7: SCAN

This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.

ŠThe selection of KVM ports to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the SCAN MODE setting under the F2 SET function (see SET SCAN on p. 108).

ŠThe amount of time that each KVM port displays for is set with the SCAN INTERVAL setting under the F2 SET function (see SET SCAN on p. 108). When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc] to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan mode.

ŠIf the scanning stops on an empty KVM port, or one where the computer is attached but is powered off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect. Simply waitafter the Scan Duration time is up, Auto Scan mode will switch to the next KVM port.

ŠAs each KVM port is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

ŠWhile Auto Scan mode is in effect, the KVM console will not function normally. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the KVM console.

ŠWhile you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular KVM port either by pressing P, or with a left-click of the mouse. See Invoking Auto Scan, p. 126, for details.

ŠWhile you are in Auto Scan mode, you can press the arrow keys to skip through the OSD list:

Switches to the previous KVM port in the OSD list.

Switches to the next KVM port in the OSD list.

Switches to the first KVM port in the OSD list.

Switches to the last KVM port in the OSD list.

After the amount of time set with the SCAN INTERVAL elapses, Auto Scan mode will switch to the next KVM port.

When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next available KVM port that is in the Auto Scan mode selection (see p. 108).

ŠTo exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].

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