Chapter 4. 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.
The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the SCAN MODE setting under the F2 SET function (see SET SCAN on p. 84).
The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the SCAN INTERVAL setting under the F2 SET function (see SET SCAN on p. 84). When you want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc] to stop scanning and exit Auto Scan Mode.
If the scanning stops on an empty 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
As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.
While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console.
While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a left- click of the mouse. See Invoking Auto Scan, p. 102, for details.
While you are in Auto Scan Mode, press [ ← ] to switch to the previous computer in the list; press [ → ] to switch to the next computer in the list. After the amount of time set with the SCAN INTERVAL elapses, the Scan function will switch to the next port.
When you skip, you only skip to the previous or next available computer that is in the Scan Mode selection (see p. 84).
To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].
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