User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS1732

[. . . ] IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] Otherwise, the switches will still receive power from the computers. 2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch's power adapter cable back in. After the switch is up, power on the computers. 13 Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1732/GCS1734 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. The table below assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), you can configure the KVM to use the Ctrl key instead, as described on Page 21 of the manual Scroll Lock 14 Operation Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] + any of the actions on the table below Cycling Through the Ports 15 Operation Going Directly to a Port Note: The n stands for the computer's Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations. 16 Operation Auto Scanning: The GCS1732 / GCS1734's Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for details. Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the GCS1732 / GCS1734 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination. 17 Operation Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) OSD Operation For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys, invoke HSM, then press and release the H key again. 20 Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The hotkey activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. If you have a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), change the port switching keys by doing the following: 1. Press and release T The hotkey function will now be activated when you tap Ctrl key twice. Please note that any reference to Scroll Lock hotkey, will now function with Ctrl hotkey. To revert back to the original port switching keys, repeat the above procedure. 21 Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1732 / GCS1734's default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If your requirements call for different port settings (you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, e. g. ), you can change a port's keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table). * The first time that the Sun system runs from a port, you must configure its port for the Sun keyboard operating platform before you turn the system on, or else the Sun system will not start. 22 Operation List Hotkey Settings: To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Press and release the F4 function key USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Press and release the F5 function key. Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. 23 Operation Disable Port Switching Keys To disable the Port Switching Keys ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] / [Ctrl] [Ctrl]), do the following: 1. To enable the Port Switching keys repeat steps 1 and 2. Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1732 / GCS1734 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings. 24 Operation HSM Summary Table: After invoking HSM (see p. 18-19), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: 25 Operation Keyboard Emulation: Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. Note: When using [Ctrl] combinatons, press and release the Ctrl key, then press and release the activation key. 26 Operation Keyboard Emulation: Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. [. . . ] was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached at 866-946-4327 39 Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!!This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. [. . . ]