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KV9622A
Chapter 4: Operation
4. Operation
4.1 Powering Up the System
Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered on,
the ServSwitch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port, allowing your
computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use.
4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons
You can instantly select any computer by pressing the port selector buttons
on the front panel. The corresponding LED will light when the port is selected.
4.3 Selecting Computers Using Hotkey Commands
A hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence used to select a computer,
activate a computer scan, etc. A hotkey sequence starts with two left Ctrl key-
strokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a
high-pitched beep for a correct hotkey command. The buzzer sounds one
low-pitched beep to indicate an error (in this case, the bad key sequence will not
be forwarded to the selected computer). Table 4-1 lists hotkey commands and
their functions.
To enable/disable the hotkey commands, press and hold Left-Shift key, then press
Num Lock key twice, then release Shift, and then press Left-Ctrl once.
NOTE: Do not use the keypad to the right of the keyboard.
Table 4-1. Hotkey commands.
Key Sequence Function
Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl + 1 Selects the computer connected to Port 1.
Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl + 2 Selects the computer connected to Port 2.
Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl + F1 AutoScan powered on computers one by one at a fixed interval.
Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl Aborts AutoScan.
Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl + F2
Enables ManualScan, which enables you to switch back and forth
between powered-on computers.
Press the <up-arrow> or <down-arrow> key to select the previous or
the next computer in sequence. Press any other key to abort
ManualScan.