Compaq 147092-001 - KVM Switch - PS/2 User Manual page 5

Chapter 5
Using the Simplified OSD
Launching the OSD .................................................................................................. 5-1
Conducting a screen capture.............................................................................. 5-1
Simplified OSD Selection Screen............................................................................. 5-2
Opening the Simplified OSD or accessing the Simplified OSD Selection
screen on a primary switch ................................................................................ 5-2
Simplified OSD Status Port Symbols ....................................................................... 5-3
Simplified OSD Advanced Menus screen ................................................................ 5-3
Opening the Simplified OSD Advanced Menus ............................................... 5-3
Exiting the Simplified OSD............................................................................... 5-4
Selecting Computers ................................................................................................. 5-4
Switching computers ......................................................................................... 5-5
Assigning Unique Names to Computers................................................................... 5-6
Changing Menu Attributes ....................................................................................... 5-7
Effects of Settings on Screen Appearance......................................................... 5-8
Changing Status Flag Attributes............................................................................... 5-9
Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance ....................................... 5-10
Scanning the Computers ......................................................................................... 5-10
Placing the switch in scan mode...................................................................... 5-10
Canceling scan mode ....................................................................................... 5-11
Setting a custom scan pattern .......................................................................... 5-11
Removing a computer from the scan list......................................................... 5-12
Securing Server Access .......................................................................................... 5-12
Locking the screen and keyboard .................................................................... 5-13
Turning off the screen saver ............................................................................ 5-14
Blanking the monitor without locking the console ......................................... 5-14
Displaying Version Information ............................................................................. 5-15
Saving the Hardware Settings................................................................................. 5-16
Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard........................................................................ 5-17
Assigning Specific Device Types ........................................................................... 5-17
Switching Tiered Systems ...................................................................................... 5-18
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