Advance Configuration - IOGear GCS1902 User Manual

Note:
1. The [n] stands for the number of seconds that the GCS1902/1904 should dwell on a
port before moving on to the next port. Replace [n] with a number between 1 and 99
when entering this hotkey combination.
2. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are
suspended – only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input.
You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.
3. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus
do not switch. They stay at the port they were on when Auto Scanning started.
4. To exit Auto Scan Mode, press [Esc] or Spacebar.

Advance Configuration

Hotkey Setting Mode
Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your GCS1902/1904 switch configuration. All
operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM).
To invoke HSM (Default)
1. Press and hold down [Num Lock] (use [Clear] on Mac)
2. Press and release [-] minus key
3. Release [Num Lock] key (use [Clear] on Mac)
4. To exit HSM manually, press [Esc] or Spacebar
Note:
The [-] minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation
is cancelled.
When HSM is active, [Caps Lock] and [Scroll Lock] LEDs will flash in succession to
indicate that HSM is in effect. They will stop flashing and revert to normal status when you
exit HSM.
Only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described on Hotkey Settings Mode
Summary Table) function. Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended while
on HSM.
At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you can automatically exit hotkey mode. With
some operations, you must exit manually by pressing [Esc] or Spacebar.
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