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Section ii, Switching between computers, 1 the keyboard hotkeys – Minicom Advanced Systems SMARTRACK 116 IP User Manual

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USER GUIDE

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Section II

Section II explains how to operate the SmartRack 116 IP Switching system locally
(sections

23 and

24) and how to upgrade the SmartRack 116 IP firmware (section

25). Section

25.5 deals with troubleshooting.

23. Switching between computers

Switch between the connected computers by either

Keyboard hotkeys

The OSD (On Screen Display)

The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below.

When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which
computer is currently selected.

23.1 The keyboard hotkeys

To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before
pressing +.

To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift then, -. Release Shift, before
pressing -.

Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the + key of the alphanumeric
section or of the numeric keypad. With a Non-US English keyboard only use the +
key of the numeric keypad.

24. The OSD

To display the OSD:

Press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 51. Lines with
yellow text show active computers. Lines with blue text show inactive computers.

The Type column indicates whether a computer “C” or another switch “S” is
connected to the port.