Mouse Synchronization - Tripp Lite B020-U08-19-IP Owner's Manual

6. KVM Operation

6.6.3 Mouse Synchronization

When accessing connected computers over IP, there are two mouse
pointers; one for the local computer accessing the KVM and one for
the remote computer connected to the KVM. When remotely accessing
computers connected to the KVM switch, a Video Auto Sync is performed,
at which time the local and remote mouse pointers are automatically
aligned. If these two mouse pointers do not align properly, or if the
response time is slow and choppy, there are a number of methods
to get them synced and working properly. Before trying any mouse
synchronization procedures, it is always a good idea to ensure that you
go to your Mouse Properties Settings and set them according to the
instructions below. The Mouse Properties Settings should be set on the
computers attached to the KVM Switch, not the computer you are using to
access it.
Windows
Note: In order for the local and remote mice to synchronize, you must use
the generic mouse driver supplied with your Windows operating system. If
you have a third party driver installed - such as one supplied by the mouse
manufacturer - you must remove it.
Windows 2000:
1. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel
Mouse Properties).
2. Click the Motion tab.
3. Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left).
4. Set the mouse acceleration to None.
Windows XP / Server 2003 / Vista / 7:
1. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel
2. Click the Pointer Options tab.
3. Set the mouse speed to the middle position (6 units in from the left).
4. Disable Enhance Pointer Precision.
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Windows ME:
• Set the mouse speed to the middle position and disable mouse
acceleration. (Click the Advanced button to get the dialog box for this).
Windows NT / Windows 98 / Windows 95:
• Set the mouse speed to the slowest position.
Sun / Linux
Open a terminal session and issue the following command:
Sun: xset m 1Linux: xset m 0
Mouse Synchronization Procedures
If you are having syncing problems after adjusting the mouse properties of
the connected computer, try the following methods to help synchronize the
local and remote mouse pointers:
Note: Mouse synchronization may require several seconds to take effect.
Wait for 15 to 30 seconds to ensure that the mouse has had enough time to
sync.
• Perform a Video Auto Sync by clicking on the Video Auto Sync icon in
the control panel (see page 24 for details); or, by opening up the Video
Settings screen (see page 23-24 for details) and clicking on the Auto
Sync button. In most cases, the local and remote mouse pointers will
automatically align following the Video Auto Sync.
• Move the mouse pointer into all four corners of the screen (in any
order).
• Invoke the Adjust Mouse hotkey command (see page 23 for details).
This hotkey command defaults at [Alt], [M], and will bring the local
and remote mouse pointers together.
• If mouse and keyboard response time is slow and choppy, adjusting
the video settings can help. The less data that is being sent over the
network, the faster the mouse and keyboard response time. In particular,
adjustment of the Quality and Color Depth Control settings in the
Video Settings screen (see page 23-24 for details) can help decrease the
amount of data being transferred.
• Go to the Display Settings in the computer connected to the KVM and
decrease the Screen Resolution and Color Quality settings.
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