VISTA INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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Thank you for choosing Vista
. Designed for
plug-and-play
operation, your new Vista switch
simplifies your job by helping you organize your multiple computer applications. Because Vista lets
you use a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse to access several computers, you can significantly
reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.
Features
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Access either 4 or 8 computers with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse
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Low cost and easy to use
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Saves physical space, equipment and power costs, reduces clutter
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Select computer from keyboard command or front panel
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Simple to use keystrokes switch computers for fast and easy control
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Use front panel to switch to any computer
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Front panel LEDs show computer, keyboard, and mouse status
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Uses computer's power - no external power required
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Monitor, keyboard, and mouse plug directly into unit
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Computer ports are DB25 connectors or PC-style connectors
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Scan mode automatically sequences through CPUs at adjustable rate
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Non-volatile memory stores configuration settings
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Heavy-duty steel, fully shielded chassis
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Rackmount option for 19", 23", or 24" racks
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Comes with a one-year warranty and unlimited technical support
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Made in USA
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
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Full emulation of keyboard and mouse, computers can be booted at any time
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Support PS/2 mouse with or without wheel
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Simultaneously supports CPUs with either PS/2 (regular or wheel) or serial mouse
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Keyboard Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock states automatically saved and restored when
switching among CPUs
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Keyboard mode automatically detected for simultaneous support of PCs, Unix computers, and
IBM mode 1 computers
FRONT PANEL
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Switch to any computer from front panel
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Front panel LEDs show which computer is selected and powered on
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Activity LED shows CPU power-on and keyboard and mouse data
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Reset switch reinitializes all devices
VIDEO
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Video resolution supports up to 1600 x 1280 non-interlaced video
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Uses amplifiers for crystal clear video and increased distance
INTRODUCTION
