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That is correct, the OmniView will only scan ports that have computers connected to it. It knows
that something is connected to it by the power coming from the keyboard port.
MOUSE
Q: How do I control several computers if some use serial mice and others use PS/2?
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You cannot do this using the OmniView AT 6-Port. Contact your local retailer and get an OmniView
PS/2 2-Port or4-Port.
Q: The mouse is not detected upon boot-up or the mouse is lost or acts erratically when switching ports.
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Check all cable connections.
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Do not move the mouse when switching and also give it a second or two after switching before
moving the mouse.
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Check DIP switch settings. All should be ON except switch 3 to use a non-cascaded OmniView.
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Check the mouse driver, it should be the same as the type of mouse attached to the OmniView.
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Make sure you are using the correct power supply, it should be 9VDC 600mA.
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If you are cascading OmniViews make sure you are using a DIN-5 male to male cable to connect
the keyboard ports between the OmniViews.
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If you are using Windows95 or Windows3.1, remove any unnecessary mouse drivers from DOS
configuration files (config.sys and autoexec.bat).
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If the problem continues, try a different mouse.
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Boot up the computer with the its port selected on the OmniView
Technical notes on specific devices:
Microsoft Intellimouse (the mouse with the wheel):
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Using this mouse can sometimes cause erratic mouse movement or loss of the mouse when switching
ports on the OmniView from one computer to another. The solution for this is to not move the mouse
when switching and also give it a second or two after the switch is made. Reasons for this reaction is
still not known.
