StarTech.com SV431H user manual Hot Key Commands

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Note: Computers using a USB keyboard and mouse are not immediately operable when selected during during Auto Scan. Wait for about three seconds after switching to a USB computer, then use the keyboard and mouse.

Hot Key Commands

Hot Key commands are short keyboard sequences used to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. The SV431H interprets keyboard strokes for Hot Keys all the time. A Hot Key sequence starts with 2 left <Ctrl> keystrokes followed by 1 or 2 more key strokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot key commands; otherwise, one low-pitch beep for an error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer.

L-Ctrl: is the <Ctrl> key located at the left side of the keyboard.

1~4: are the numbers ‘1’ ~ ‘4’ at the upper row of the keyboard. Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.

•To select a computer by hot key command, you must know its port address, which is determined by the SV431H connection at the back.

Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + 4

Selects a computer connected to the PC port 4.

•To start Auto Scan, which will automatically scan power-on computers one by one at a fixed interval:

Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F1

When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning until activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.

•Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on computers.

Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F2

Press ￿ or ￿ to select the previous or the next computer in sequence. Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan.