4. Operating the system

Figure 16 The HELP window

Note

All the functions set out in the Help window are performed from the Main window. The Help window is merely a reminder of the hotkeys and their functions.

4.23 Scanning computers– F4

Where necessary adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window, see above. To activate scanning:

1.Press Shift twice to open the OSD.

2.Press F4. Your screen displays each active computer sequentially, with the Scan label appearing in the top left corner.

To deactivate scanning:

Press F4.

4.24 Tuning – F5

You can tune the image of any remote computer screen from the Select Computer window.

To adjust the screen image:

1.Navigate to the remote computer you wish to adjust.

2.Press F5. The screen image of the selected computer appears, together with the Image Tuning label.

3.Adjust the image by using the Right and Left Arrow keys.

4.When the image is satisfactory, press Esc.

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Black Box ServSwitch Panther, KV1106A, KV1116A manual Scanning computers- F4, Tuning F5

ServSwitch Panther, KV1116A, KV1106A specifications

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