Chapter 3. Basic Operation; Manual Switching; Hot Plugging - ATEN CS1742 User Manual

Manual Switching

There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual - which
involves pressing the pushbutton port selection switches located on the unit's
front panel; and Hotkey - which involves entering combinations from the
keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.
For manual port selection:
Press and hold a port selection pushbutton for more than 3 seconds to
bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
The USB and Audio focus does not change - they stay with the port that
they are already on.
Press and release a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus, plus
the USB and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding
port.
Press and hold port selection switches 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds to
start Auto Scan Mode (see page 15 for Auto Scan Mode details).
Press and release either port selection switch to stop Auto Scan Mode. The
KVM focus goes to the computer attached to the corresponding port of the
switch you pressed.

Hot Plugging

The Master View CS1742 / CS1744 supports USB hot plugging. Components
can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables
from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.
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