SECT 4
Operation
In operation, the Adder unit allows you to quickly switch between up to four
systems. One system can be accessed at a time, whereupon the common
keyboard, mouse, video monitors and serial channels are linked to that system.
The Adder unit deceives the other systems that they still have their peripherals
connected to them in order that they respond quickly and correctly once they
are again selected.
The
SYSTEM
readout
On the front panel of the Adder unit, the
SYSTEM
readout indicates either:
• The computer system to which the keyboard and mouse are connected, or
• An alternative mode of operation, such as password protected mode,
configuration mode, upgrade mode, etc.
Typical
SYSTEM
readout displays are:
, , or
Indicates the currently selected system. The selected channel
will also be indicated on the remote control.
The Adder unit is disabled, no system is currently selected. The
remote control will not show any channel indication.
The Adder unit is password protected. You must enter the
current password to gain access. See
Setting.(or.changing).
a.password
for details. The remote control will not show any
channel indication.
Configuration mode is currently active. Press
to exit. See
Configuration.options
for details. The remote control will not
show any channel indication.
Upgrade mode is currently active. See
Upgrading
for details.
The remote control will not show any channel indication.
The upgrade process is complete. Set mini switch 7 to OFF to
exit upgrade mode.
Main digit indicates currently selected system
or other modes - see below for details.
Flashing dot indicates keyboard
and/or mouse activity.
Selecting systems
There are four ways to select a system:
• The Adder unit front panel button
• The optional Remote control selector
• Keyboard hotkey combinations
• Mouse button combinations
To use the Adder unit front panel button
Note: You can determine whether the Adder unit visits every port in turn
(regardless of whether active systems are connected to them) or only those with
active systems connected. See
All channel/active channel cycling
for details.
• Press the
SELECT
button repeatedly until the
SYSTEM
readout shows the
required system number.
To use the remote control selector
• Press the remote control button that corresponds to the required system. The
adjacent indicator will illuminate to show that the chosen system is selected.
To use keyboard hotkey combinations
Note: The standard hotkeys can be changed to avoid clashes with software
applications, see
Changing hotkeys
for details.
•
To.select.a.particular.system:
Press and hold the hotkeys (usually
and
), then also press the number of the required system and release all three
keys.
•
To.select.the.next/previous.system:
Press and hold the hotkeys (usually
and
), then press and release the
key until the required system is
selected. Release the hotkeys.
Note: You can determine whether the Adder unit visits every port in turn
(regardless of whether active systems are connected to them) or only those with
active systems connected. See
All channel/active channel cycling
for details.
To use mouse button combinations
Note: The mouse button arrangements can be changed, see
Mouse button
switching modes
for details.
• Press and hold the mouse scroll wheel (or centre mouse button) and then
press either the left mouse button to change to the next system or the right
mouse button to change to the previous system.
