The Functions menu contains a collection of
procedures that affect various aspects of MC5
operation. Only the Admin user is granted
access to all functions, other users are offered
only the following options:

• Restore Standard Mouse,
• Restore Intellimouse,
• Power control - only computers to which

a user has access rights can be switched.

Power Control
The options within this section are usable only when the MC5 is used in
conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more details
see: power switching

connections

configuration

operation (via menu)

operation (via viewer)

Switch Computer ON
Select this option to power on one or more computers.

Switch Computer OFF
Select this option to power off one or more computers.

Edit Power ON String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the MC5 to the
connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.

Edit Power OFF String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the MC5 to the
connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.

Send Data to RS232 port
This option is used to save MC5 configuration information to a specially
connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the

COM1/UPGRADE

port at the rear of the MC5 and the computer must run a custom routine
available from LINDY Technology Limited. The resulting download file can be
optionally edited (using Microsoft Excel) and/or reloaded into the MC5. This
option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where many
computers are attached. See

Saving and restoring configuration settings

for

more details.

Read Data from RS232 port
This option is used to reload configuration information into the MC5 from a
specially connected computer. See above for more details.

LINDY MC5

Functions

Restore Standard Mouse

Restore Intellimouse

Power Control

Configure IP port

Reset to Factory Defaults

Send Data to RS232 port

Read Data from RS232 port

Enter-Run Function

-Up -Down

Esc-Quit

To get here

1 From a local, remote or global keyboard,

log on as a standard (limited options) or
‘admin’ user.

2 Press

(hotkeys can change).

3 Press to select ‘More menus’.
4 Select ‘Functions’.

Restore Standard Mouse
This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the MC5. See

Hot plugging and mouse restoration

for more details.

Restore Intellimouse
This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the MC5. See

Hot plugging and mouse restoration

for more details.

Configure IP port
MC5-IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options related specifically
to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See

Configure IP port

for details.

Reset to Factory Defaults
Returns all key settings within the MC5 to their original states.
WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are stored
within the MC5.
When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal
data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.