User manual DAXTEN SCOUTKVM

[. . . ] The SCOUTkvm supports high resolutions of up to 1920 x 1440 without any deterioration of the image quality. Switching between PCs can be accomplished in two ways: through keyboard Hot Key commands or by using the convenient front panel PC selection buttons. *Optional adapter required for USB Product Features Allows a user to control 2 - 4 computers from one console. Works with Windows 95/98/2000/ME/NT/XP and Linux. [. . . ] NOTE: for USB ports, please see Step 4 Connecting the computers with USB ports via the SCOUT KVM cable: 4. 1. Connect the DB 15-pin male connector to the next free PC port on the rear panel of the SCOUTkvm (labelled PC1, PC2. . . ). Connect the blue HD 15-pin male connector to the VGA port on your computer. Connect the PS/2 keyboard connector (purple) to the Daxten PS/2 to USB adaptor. Connect the PS/2 mouse connector (green) to the Daxten PS/2 to USB adaptor. Connect the USB connector to a USB port on your computer. The computer connected to the first port will be shown on the monitor. You may check if the keyboard and mouse work after the system has booted up. If this is OK, use the Select button to select the following computers to verify keyboard and mouse functionality. If you find that the keyboard or mouse are not working correctly please verify that all cables are properly connected. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using the SCOUTkvm The SCOUTkvm provides two possibilities to select the desired computer. You may use either the Select button on the unit, or make use of the keyboard Hot Key commands. You may notice that the mouse cannot be used for around 2 seconds when the SCOUTkvm switches to another computer. This is normal and is caused by the synchronization process which ensures that the mouse operates correctly. Selection buttons 2 Port: Pressing the Select button on the front panel cycles through computers 1 ~ 2. 4 Port: Pressing the individual PC buttons will switch the signal to the desired computer. Keyboard Hot Key commands To send Hot Key commands to the SCOUTkvm switch, press and release Ctrl Ctrl within 2 seconds. Press a command key for the desired effect. The following commands are supported: First Key Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Second Key Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl Command Key 1 , 2 , 3 or 4 S 0 S0 S1 S2 S3 Command Result Switches to the desired PC Switch to previous PC Switch to next PC Auto-Scan mode ON Auto-Scan mode OFF Scan 8 Seconds (default) Scan 15 Seconds Scan 30 Seconds Scan 60 Seconds In Auto-Scan mode, the image shown on the monitor will automatically switch to the next computer. The delay is user definable (see Table above). After the last computer has been shown, the first computer will be shown again. Note: In this mode there is no mouse or keyboard control. Press any key to exit the Auto-Scan mode. The SCOUTkvm switch will stop at the last PC shown. The Hot Key sequence can be changed if required. [. . . ] If the product is used in contradiction to any instruction provided by any User Guide or Instruction Sheet provided to you or with the product. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DAXTEN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR OR INTENDED PURPOSE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DAXTEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION, FINANCIAL LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY OR NEGLIGENCE) WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE USE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, THE INABILITY TO USE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, INADEQUACY OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE FOR ANY PURPOSE OR USE THEREOF OR BY ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY THEREIN EVEN IF DAXTEN OR AN AUTHORIZED DAXTEN DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Within the European this symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed in household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. [. . . ]