ATEN CM1164A, User Manual

Page: 75 / 152

Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation
63
Auto Scanning
The 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 switch from port to port manually. Although the
video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus
do not switch. They stay with the port they were on when Auto Scanning
started.
While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are
suspended – only Auto Scan Mode keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input.
You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the
console.
Auto Scanning - Display Modes
Auto scan can be invoked with Full Screen, PiP Dual, PiP Triple, PbP Dual,
and PbP Triple modes. When you start auto scan with PiP Dual or PiP Triple
one of the secondary windows (channels) is used to auto scan two or three
computers.
Auto Scan mode does not work with the Quad View , PiP Quad , or PoP mode
as these modes already display all computers on the screen. (see Extended
Desktops , page 37).