StarTech.com SV231DDUSB, SV431DDUSB Switcher Software, On Windows-based computers

Instruction Manual

LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK keys are available for selection) and you’ll hear a beep for selection confirmation. The new preceding sequence can now be used to execute hotkey commands.

Switcher Software

Right-click the KVM Switcher icon (shown below) to launch the operation menu, then select whichever PC is available for switching. Once you select a PC channel, it will immediately switch to that PC. Please note that the unconnected port(s), or the active port will be grayed-out and hence be non-selectable.

The following icons can be located in the Windows Taskbar, and provide access to the KVM Switcher Software:

On Windows-based computers:

No live connection detected

Current active PC channel is on Port 1

Current active PC channel is on Port 2

On Mac computers:

No live connection detected

Current active PC channel is on Port 1

Current active PC channel is on Port 2

Please Note! Each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be pressed within two seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.

Switch to PC x by Operation Menu

Right-click the KVM Switcher icon to evoke the operation menu, then select whichever PC is available for switching. Once you select a PC channel, it will immediately switch to that PC. Note that the unconnected port(s) or the active port will be grayed-out and hence non- selectable.

Switch to PC x by Keyboard Hotkeys

Hit the hotkey according to your current hotkey definition:

Hotkey sequence = Ctrl - Alt - [command key]*

*The factory default hotkey setting is Ctrl + Alt + 1/2/3/4 for PC 1/2/3/4. You can also use ScrLk + ScrLk + ‘x’ to switch PC x.

Please note: The three keys should be pressed and held together. Upon the release of all three keys, the switching action will be executed.

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