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DSR Switch Installer/User Guide
Setting local port Screen Saver options
You can use the Screen Saver dialog box to manage the screen saver inactivity time and test the
Screen Saver mode on the local port. If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, after the
specified Inactivity Time elapses, the local port locks and remains locked until you press any key or
move the mouse. You will then need to log in and reselect a target device to continue.
To access the OSCAR interface Screen Saver dialog box:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press Print Screen to open the Main dialog box.
2. Click Setup - Screen Saver to open the Screen Saver dialog box shown in Figure 3.5.
Figure 3.5: OSCAR Interface Screen Saver Dialog Box
To set the Screen Saver options:
1. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1-90) to delay activation of password
protection and the screen saver feature.
2. For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
compliant; otherwise select Screen .
CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with
ENERGY STAR
®
.
3. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds, then returns you
to the Security dialog box.
4. Click OK to save your settings.
To exit Screen Saver mode and log in to the local port:
1. Press any key or move the mouse.
2. If OSCAR Authentication has been enabled, you will see a login screen. Enter your username
and password and then click
OK . If you do not know your username and password, contact the
DSView 3 software server administrator.