StarTech.com sv431dusb manual Function key F4, Auto Scan, Manual Scan, Scan Type, Scan Rate

Function key <F4>:

More functions are available by hitting < F4>. A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle ( ►) indicating there are options to choose from. Using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys, select the functions and press <ENTER>. Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to view options then press <ENTER> to select it. You can press <ESCAPE> to exit at any time.

Auto Scan:

In this mode, the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power-on computer to the next, sequentially, in a fixed interval. During AutoScan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer.

When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort Auto Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (<F4>: More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate(<F4>: More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one.

Manual Scan:

Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. You can type (<F4>: More\Scan Type) to determine if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the <UP> arrow key to select the previous computer and the <DOWN> arrow key to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode.

Scan Type:

•Ready PC + N: In Scan mode, scans through power-on computers and those with the eye mark on the selected ports.

•Ready PC: In Scan mode, scans through all power-on computers.

•N only: In Scan mode, scans through any N marked computer regardless of computer power status. Non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type settings.

Scan Rate:

Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting.

Keyboard Speed:

The KVM offers PS/2 Keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. Keyboard settings are stored in non- volatile memory.

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