User manual DAXTEN SCOUTKVM

[. . . ] Switching between PCs can be accomplished in two ways: through keyboard Hot Key commands or by using the convenient front panel PC selection buttons. *Optional adapter required for USB Product Features Allows a user to control 2 - 4 computers from one console. The [CAPS LOCK], [SCROLL LOCK] and [NUM LOCK] status is stored for each computer. [. . . ] Connect the DB 15-pin male connector to the next free PC port on the rear panel of the SCOUTkvm (labelled PC1, PC2. . . ). Connect the blue HD 15-pin male connector to the VGA port on your computer. Connect the PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) to the Daxten PS/2 to USB adaptor. Connect the PS/2 mouse connector (green) to the Daxten PS/2 to USB adaptor. The computer connected to the first port will be shown on the monitor. You may check if the keyboard and mouse work after the system has booted up. If this is OK, use the Select button to select the following computers to verify keyboard and mouse functionality. If you find that the keyboard or mouse are not working correctly please verify that all cables are properly connected. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using the SCOUTkvm The SCOUTkvm provides two possibilities to select the desired computer. You may use either the Select button on the unit, or make use of the keyboard Hot Key commands. You may notice that the mouse cannot be used for around 2 seconds when the SCOUTkvm switches to another computer. This is normal and is caused by the synchronization process which ensures that the mouse operates correctly. Selection buttons 2 Port: Pressing the Select button on the front panel cycles through computers 1 ~ 2. 4 Port: Pressing the individual PC buttons will switch the signal to the desired computer. Keyboard Hot Key commands To send Hot Key commands to the SCOUTkvm switch, press and release Ctrl Ctrl within 2 seconds. The following commands are supported: First Key Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Second Key Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Command Key 1 , 2 , 3 or 4 S 0 S0 S1 S2 S3 Command Result Switches to the desired PC Switch to previous PC Switch to next PC Auto-Scan mode ON Auto-Scan mode OFF Scan 8 Seconds (default) Scan 15 Seconds Scan 30 Seconds Scan 60 Seconds In Auto-Scan mode, the image shown on the monitor will automatically switch to the next computer. After the last computer has been shown, the first computer will be shown again. To change from the factory default of Ctrl Ctrl , please use the following sequence: [OLD HOT KEY] [NEW HOT KEY] for example: Ctrl Ctrl Scroll Lock Scroll Lock New Hot Key: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock The following combinations are available for Hot Keys: Ctrl Ctrl (default) Alt Alt Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Shift Shift Factory Reset On the side of the SCOUTkvm there is a reset button, which will return all settings to the factory default. Optional Power Supply The optional Power Supply is only required on the rare instance where a PC does not provide the SCOUTkvm switch with enough power through the keyboard and mouse port. If you require an external power supply, please contact Daxten or an authorised reseller. Service Information Technical Support If you cannot determine the nature of a problem, please call Daxten and ask for Technical Support. If possible, call from a phone located near the unit, as we may be able to solve your problem directly over the phone. If we cannot solve your problem, and determine that the fault is in the unit, we will issue a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number that must appear on the outside of all returned products. [. . . ] EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DAXTEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION, FINANCIAL LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY OR NEGLIGENCE) WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE USE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, THE INABILITY TO USE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, INADEQUACY OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE FOR ANY PURPOSE OR USE THEREOF OR BY ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY THEREIN EVEN IF DAXTEN OR AN AUTHORIZED DAXTEN DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Within the European this symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed in household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. [. . . ]