Datasheet

Using the SCOUTcombo
The SCOUTcombo provides two methods to select the desired computer. You may either use the
Select button on the unit, or make use of the keyboard Hot Key commands.
Keyboard Hot Key commands
To send Hot Key commands to the SCOUTcombo switch,
press and release Scroll Lock Scroll Lock within 5 seconds. Press a command key followed by
Enter, for the desired effect. The following commands are supported:
First Key
Second Key
Command Key
Command Result
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
1 Enter
Switches to PC connected to port 1
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
1 , 2 , 3 or 4 Enter
Switches to the desired PC
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
 Enter
Switch to previous PC
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
 Enter
Switch to next PC
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
S Enter
Toggle Auto-Scan mode ON
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
S 5 Enter
Set Auto-Scan interval to 5
seconds.
The scan interval can be between 5
to 250 Seconds
In Auto-Scan mode, the image shown on the monitor will automatically switch to the next computer.
The delay is user definable between 5 to 250 seconds (see Table above). After the last computer has
been shown, the first computer will be shown again.
You can stop the Auto-Scan mode by entering a keyboard command, e.g. Switch to PC 1
Note: In this mode, there is no mouse control.
Rear Panel Layout 2-Port switch