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Using the viewer window
The viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the SC5-4xIP and
its host computer(s). Its operation is almost identical regardless of whether you
used the VNC viewer or your Web browser to display it.
The menu bar
The viewer window presents a menu bar similar to that shown below. Certain
items within the toolbar are displayed depending upon your access permissions
and/or the SC5-4xIP configuration.
Viewer options
Ctrl Alt Del
Controls
(VNC viewer
Sends the
Displays a menu
only) Click the
Ctrl Alt Del
of options
VNC icon to
sequence
concerning
view the viewer
to the
keyboard, video
window options.
current host
and mouse
computer.
operation.
Re-sync mouse
Auto calibrate
Ensures that the
Determines the
mouse pointer
optimum video and/or
which you move
mouse settings for the
and the mouse
currently selected host
pointer on the
computer. This button
host system
will flash red when
are correctly
a new host screen is
synchronised.
encountered. Click this
button when you first
visit a new screen.
IMPORTANT: Optimal performance of the SC5-4xIP is dependant on the
calibration of the video for each host computer. For this reason, if you view an
uncalibrated host, the unit will invoke an automatic calibration after a pause of
roughly twenty seconds.
If the video is not calibrated the unit can operate slower than expected and will
affect all users. If you experience a drop in performance on the VNC viewers, try
recalibrating your viewer as a first step. Click the Auto calibrate button or access
Video settings
the
option from the 'Controls' button.
Power
Dialogue area
Click to access
Indicates your username
the power
and the host system that
on/off options
you are currently viewing.
for the current
This area can also display
host computer.
other messages.
Hosts
Access mode
Configure
Click to
Allows you
This option is only
display a list
to choose
available to the
of computers.
between
admin user and
Choose an
Shared and
provides access
entry to
Private access
to the main
connect to
modes.
configuration
that host
menus.
computer.
When using the viewer window
What is the best screen resolution to use?
The best resolution for your computer is one that is larger than the screen of the host
computer that you are viewing. This will allow you to see everything without scrolling
around. Alternatively, the VNC viewer can be set to scale the image to fit your screen,
but remember that some pixel dithering effect will be seen when scaling is used.
How do I navigate around a larger screen?
If the screen that you are viewing has a larger resolution than your viewing window
you will need to scroll around to see all items. The viewer window allows you to
'bump scroll' (only in full screen mode). This means that when your mouse cursor
bumps against the edge of the screen, the screen image will scroll across automatically.
How do I escape from full screen mode?
Press the F8 button. This button is changeable but is most often set to F8.
Why is the
button flashing red?
This happens when a new host screen is viewed (that has not been viewed before).
Click the
button to perform an auto calibration for the screen and the mouse.
See
Auto calibrate
for important information about this feature.
How do I change between host computers?
You can either click the 'Hosts' button to select a host by name (see
or use hotkey presses to choose a host by its port number (see
How do I remove traces of moved items from the screen?
When you move an item or window across the screen, sometimes it can leave
unsightly trails. These are called artifacts and can be particularly prevalent when the
connection speed is low. To remove artifacts, click the 'Controls' button and select
the 'Refresh screen' option. See Controls.
How do I make the most of a slow connection?
The VNC viewer is slightly better suited to slower connections than the browser
viewer because it offers more options. Click the
when entering the SC5-4xIP address during log on.
Adjust the Threshold setting
Ensure that the video
Threshold setting
suggests. Tweak this setting manually to ensure the best setting.
Fewer colours
Select the
Low (64 colours)
mode. The Very low option offers hardly any
improvement and looks a lot worse.
Rate limit mouse events
When selected, this mode greatly reduces the mouse movement data that are sent
to the host computer. When you move the local mouse, the remote cursor will catch
up roughly once per second.
Host
selection)
VNC Hotkey
selection).
Options
button of the VNC viewer
is set higher than the automatic setting
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