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1. Introduction 1. Introduction EIZO EcoView NET is a software that enables you to centrally operate and manage the power and screen brightness of monitors connected to client computers on the network (“client monitors”) from a single server computer. 1-1. Features •...
Client Monitor Client Computers (EIZO EcoView NET Client) Server Computer The [EIZO EcoView NET Server] software is installed. Manages and operates the client monitors. Client Computer The [EIZO EcoView NET Client] software is installed. Controls their monitors via commands from the server computer (up to 1,000 client computers can be connected).
1. Introduction 1-. System Requirements Below are the system requirements for using EIZO EcoView NET. Server Computer • Operating System (OS): - Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32 bit) - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32 bit) Note • To use the software on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, you must first install the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. • It is recommended to set the fixed IP address. Client Computer • Operating System (OS): - Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) - Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) •...
2. Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET . Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET The EIZO EcoView NET setup sequence is described below. 2-1. Setting Up the Server Computer (page • Installing EIZO EcoView NET Server • Configuring Network 2-2. Setting Up the Client Computer (page • Installing EIZO EcoView NET Client • Configuring Network...
2. Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET -1. Setting Up the Server Computer Installing EIZO EcoView NET Server Open the Launcher.exe by double-clicking The start menu opens. Click [EIZO EcoView NET Server] Click [Install] The setup wizard starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Tips • If your OS is Windows Vista, the “User Account Control” dialog box may appear.* Click [Allow] to open the menu. *: The “User Account Control” dialog box does not appear depending on the setting.
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2. Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET After the installation completes, the following screen appears. Click the “Launch EIZO EcoView NET Server” checkbox when performing the network setting continuously. Click the checkbox when performing the network setting continuously When EIZO EcoView NET Server starts, the icon appears in the notification area. EIZO EcoView NET Server icon...
2. Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET Configuring Network Open the EIZO EcoView NET Server main window If the EIZO EcoView NET Server is not started yet, select [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [EIZO] - [EIZO EcoView NET Server] - [EIZO EcoView NET Server] to start it. Then double click the EIZO EcoView NET Server icon in the notification area, or select “Open EIZO EcoView NET Server” by right-clicking the icon. After the EIZO EcoView NET Server main window appears, from the menu bar, select [Tool]-[Port Setting] After the “Port Setting” dialog box appears, configure the Server/Client port number Configure the port number to use for communication Tips • When setting up a client computer (see “2-2. Setting Up the Client Computer” (page 11)), you must specify the port number you specified here.
2. Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET -. Setting Up the Client Computer Set up EIZO EcoView NET Client on all computers to which monitors to be managed are connected. Installing EIZO EcoView NET Client Open the Launcher.exe by double-clicking The start menu opens. Click [EIZO EcoView NET Client] Click [Install] The setup wizard starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Tips • The “User Account Control” dialog box may appear.* Click [Allow] to open the menu.
2. Setting Up EIZO EcoView NET Configuring Network Start EIZO EcoView NET Client Select [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [EIZO] - [EIZO EcoView NET Client] - [EIZO EcoView NET Client]. After the EIZO EcoView NET Client setup window appears, click [Communication Setting] After the “Communication Setting” dialog box appears, configure the host name or IP address of the server computer and Server/Client port number Enter the host name or IP address of the server computer that you configured in “2-1 Setting Up the Server Computer” (page Enter the Server/Client port number...
If not, double click EIZO EcoView NET Server icon in the notification area, or select “Open EIZO EcoView NET Server” by right-clicking the icon. After the EIZO EcoView NET Server main window appears, from the menu bar, select [View]-[Refresh] Tips • This action may take a few minutes, depending on the number of connected client computers. This completes the setup of EIZO EcoView NET. -. Uninstallation Uninstall EIZO EcoView NET Server from the server computer and EIZO EcoView NET Client from the various client computers. Uninstalling EIZO EcoView NET Server On the server computer, open the [Control Panel], and then from [Programs], click [Uninstall Program] From the list, select “EIZO EcoView NET Server”, then click [Uninstall]...
. EIZO EcoView NET Server EIZO EcoView NET Server is a system-resident software to operate and control all client monitors with non- piped mode operation from the server computer. -1. Startup and Exit Startup The software starts automatically after the system startup. When opening the main window, double click EIZO EcoView NET Server icon in the notification area, or select “Open EIZO EcoView NET Server” by right-clicking the icon. Exit Select “EXIT” by right-clicking the EIZO EcoView NET Server icon in the notification area. Note • Usually, it is not required to exit the EIZO EcoView NET Server.
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server -. Checking Monitor Information When you start the software, the EIZO EcoView NET Server main window appears, and a list of client monitor information appears in the “Monitor List” view. Numbers of computers and monitors displayed in “Monitor List” view The Monitor List view Tips • The display may take a few minutes, depending on the number of connected client computers.
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server Refreshing Information To refresh the information in the “Monitor List” view, from the menu bar, select [View] - [Refresh]. Tips • This action may take a few minutes, depending on the number of client computers that are connected. Searching Monitors Search all monitors in the “Monitor List” meeting your specified condition. ■ Executing Search Operation Enter one or more search conditions in the “Search” box, then click [Search]. Monitors meeting all your search condition appear in the “Monitor List” view.
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server Deleting a Monitor from the List Delete a monitor not to be managed from the list. Uninstall EIZO EcoView NET Client from the client computer to which the monitor you wish to delete is connected See “2-4. Uninstallation” (page 13) for details about uninstallation. From the server computer, start EIZO EcoView NET Server Select the client monitor you wish to remove from the “Monitor List” view Select the checkbox in the “No.” column of the list view. Click [Delete From List] Tips • If you have mistakenly deleted a monitor to be managed, refresh the “Monitor List” view (see “2-3.
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server -. Operating Monitors Turn the client monitors on and off, configure the Auto EcoView feature, and adjust the brightness. Select the target client monitor from the “Monitor List” view Select the checkbox in the “No.” column of the list view. Tips • Click “Select All” to select all the checkboxes at once. • Click “Release All” to clear all the checkboxes at once. Click the button of the feature to operate Select the operation to execute or the setting to configure, and click [Execute] or [Set] Monitor Power Settings dialog box Auto EcoView Settings dialog box Brightness Settings dialog box The results of the operation you selected in step 1 are reflected in the monitor.
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server -. Registering a Power Schedule Create a schedule to turn the power of client monitors on or off. Note • The schedule is registered not only with the selected monitor, but also with the other client monitors connected to the same PC.
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3. EIZO EcoView NET Server After the “Register Schedule” dialog box appears, create, edit, or delete a schedule Schedule List The day of the week to turn the power on or off Time The time to turn the power on or Monitor The action to perform on the Power power Run only Set this to “On”...
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server Creating a Schedule Click [New] After the “Create New Schedule” dialog box appears, set the day, time and action to perform (turn power on/off) Clicking the “Run only once” to create the schedule performed once. Click [OK]...
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server Editing a Schedule Click the row of the schedule to edit The selected row is highlighted. Click [Edit] After the “Edit Schedule” dialog box appears, edit the schedule’s settings Click [OK] The edited schedule appears in the Schedule List. Deleting a Schedule Click the row of the schedule to delete The selected row is highlighted. Click [Delete]...
3. EIZO EcoView NET Server -. Registering Monitor Management Information Register the location and asset tag number of a client monitor. Note • If multiple monitors are selected, all existing management information will be overwritten. Select the target client monitor from the “Monitor List” view Select the checkbox in the “No.” column of the list view. Tips • Click “Select All” to select all the checkboxes at once. • Click “Release All” to clear all the checkboxes at once. Click [Register Info] The register info dialog box appears. After the “Register Management Information of Monitor” dialog box appears, input the location and asset tag number Location Enter information about the client monitor (e.g. as the location) (within 32 characters).
4. EIZO EcoView NET Client . EIZO EcoView NET Client EIZO EcoView NET Client is a software for communicating with a server computer in order to control the client monitor. You can use it to configure monitor power and register schedules for the individual client computer. -1. Startup and Exit Startup From the client computer, select [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [EIZO] - [EIZO EcoView NET Client] - [EIZO EcoView NET Client]. Exit Click [Close]. Confirm Version Information Right click on the title bar, and select [About EIZO EcoView NET Client].
4. EIZO EcoView NET Client -. Power On Setting Note • The option to restore monitor power when the mouse is operated is only available when the monitor was shut off from the server computer or via the power schedule feature.
4. EIZO EcoView NET Client -. Registering a Power Schedule Note • When a schedule is registered from the server computer (EIZO EcoView NET Server), all the schedules registered from the client computer will be deleted. Click [Schedule Registration] After the “Register Schedule” dialog box appears, create, edit, or delete a schedule Schedule List Registrant The person registering the schedule • Server ... Schedule registered from the server computer • Client ...
4. EIZO EcoView NET Client Creating a Schedule Click [New] After the “Create New Schedule” dialog box appears, set the day, time and action to perform (turn power on/off) Click [OK]...
4. EIZO EcoView NET Client Editing a Schedule Click the row of the schedule to edit The selected row is highlighted. Click [Edit] After the “Edit Schedule” dialog box appears, edit the schedule’s settings Click [OK] Deleting a Schedule Click the row of the schedule to delete The selected row is highlighted. Click [Delete]...
• The client monitor cannot be operated • Check that the network settings for the server and client computers are correct. Perform the necessary checks as per the setup procedure for each software. • Check that EIZO EcoView NET Client is installed on the client computer. • Check that the client monitor is turned on. • Check that the client monitor is compatible with DDC/CI extended commands.
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