User manual

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Chapter 3
Basic Operation
Manual Switching
There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which
involves pressing the port selection touch panel located on the unit’s front
panel; Mouse port-switching, and Hotkey – which involves entering
combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection and Mouse port-
switching are discussed in the next chapter.
For manual port selection:
 To bring complete focus (audio, KVM, and USB) to a computer, either:
a) press the port selection touch panel that corresponds to that computer;
or: b) press the Mode touch panel once (the Mode touch panel three icons
flash) and then press the port selection touch panel that corresponds to that
computer. All three port icons light up.
 To bring only the KVM focus to a computer, press the Mode touch panel
twice (the Mode touch panel KVM icon flashes), and then press the port
selection touch panel that corresponds to that computer. The port’s KVM
icon lights up.
 To bring only the audio focus to a computer, press the Mode touch panel
three times (the Mode touch panel audio icon flashes), and then press the
port selection touch panel that corresponds to that computer. The port’s
audio icon lights up.
 To bring only the USB focus to a computer, press the Mode touch panel
four times (the Mode touch panel USB icon flashes), and then press the
port selection touch panel that corresponds to that computer. The port’s
USB icon lights up.
Note: 1. Press and release either port selection touch panel to stop Auto
Scan Mode (See Auto Scanning, page 19). The KVM focus goes
to the computer attached to the corresponding port of the touch
panel you pressed.
2. If a port is not selected within five seconds of pushing the Mode
touch panel, the Mode touch panel will power off.