Chapter 5: Operation
5.1.4 Locking access to the computers
When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit.
5.1.4.1 To lock the unit
1Simultaneously press and hold 
and 
(or other hotkeys, if altered).
2While still holding 
and 
, press 
.
The display will show 
(providing a valid password has been previously set). You will not be able to access any computers until the password is correctly entered.
5.1.4.2 To unlock the unit
• When prompted, enter the correct password and press 
.
5.1.4.3 To set a new password
1Enter the Configuration menu.
2Press 
and then 
. The display will show 
3Enter a new password and then 
.
The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the
Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and 
keys. If your keyboard has special media keys, these also cannot be used as part of the password.
When you have typed in your password, press 
to store it. Don’t worry if you type the password incorrectly, you can always
4Press 
and then 
to exit the menu and save changes.
5.1.4.4 To cancel the password
1Enter the Configuration menu.
2Press 
and then 
. The display will show 
3Press 
to remove the existing password.
4Press 
and then 
to exit the menu and save changes.
5.1.4.5 If you forget the password
To clear an existing password: Connect the OPTIONS port of the unit to the serial port of a computer and transmit the text clrpwd to the unit.
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