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Chapter 3
Basic Operation
Overview
There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which
involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front
panel; Mouse – which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the USB mouse;
and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard.
Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.
Manual Switching
For manual port selection:
Press and release a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus to
the computer attached to its corresponding port. The Port LED lights
bright orange.
Press and hold port selection pushbutton 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds
to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 16 for details.
Press and release either port selection pushbutton (1 or 2) to stop Auto
Scan Mode. The KVM focus goes to the computer attached to the
corresponding port of the switch you pressed.
Press port selection pushbuttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds to
perform a keyboard and mouse reset (CS84U only).
