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Auto Scan

In this mode, the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power-on computer to

the next, sequentially, in a fixed interval. During AutoScan mode, the OSD displays the

name of the selected computer.
When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning

until activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence.
To abort Auto Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> twice, or, press any front button.
Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (<F4>: More\Scan Type)

determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate(<F4>:

More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting

the next one.

Manual Scan

Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. You can type

(: More\Scan Type) to determine if scanned computers must also be eye mark

selected.
Press the up arrow key (á) to select the previous computer and the down arrow key

(â ) to select the subsequent computer. Press any other key to abort Manual Scan

mode.

Scan Type:

Ready PC + N: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark

selected computers. The non-volatile memory

stores the Scan Type setting.
Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers.
N

only: In Scan mode, scan through any eye-marked computer regardless of

computer power status. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.
Scan Rate: Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode.

The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30

seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate

setting.
Hotkey Menu: When you hit the left <CTRL> key twice within two

seconds, the Hotkey Menu appears displaying a list of

hotkey commands if the option is On. The hotkey Menu

can be turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left

<CTRL> key is hit twice. The non-volatile memory stores

the Hotkey Menu setting.