Single- And Dual-Cursor Modes For Graphical Remote Console - HP Integrated Lights-Out User Manual

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Single- and dual-cursor modes for graphical Remote Console

The Graphical Remote Console can use either a single- or dual-cursor mode. A supported JVM might be
required for support.
Single-cursor mode
Single-cursor mode means the local cursor is not displayed when the mouse cursor is over the Remote
Console screen. Synchronization of two cursors is eliminated, making navigation easier in the Remote
Console window.
On the client, download and install Java™ 1.3.1_02 JVM for Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Java™
1.4.2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition for Linux browsers. The remote server does not require any
other software to obtain a single mouse pointer.
Links to download the required JVMs are available on the Remote Console Information screen.
You will be redirected from the main site to the Java website (http://java.sun.com). HP recommends using
the version specified in the Remote Console help pages. You can obtain the specified version for
Microsoft® Internet Explorer either from the Java website (http://java.sun.com) or on the SmartStart CD.
Dual-cursor mode
All the features discussed in the "Remote Console (on page 71)" section are available when using dual-
cursor mode. When selecting this option, two cursors are on the screen: the main cursor and a secondary
cursor within the dual cursor frame. When passing the main cursor across the Remote Console frame, the
secondary cursor tracks to the main cursor.
The mouse cursor of the client computer appears within the Remote Console as a cross-hair symbol. Some
iLO users prefer to see exactly where the client computer mouse cursor is located. For best performance,
configure the host operating system display as described in "Optimizing performance for graphical
Remote Console (on page 73)."
The dual-cursor option is your only Remote Console for Microsoft® Windows clients option if you choose
not to download an updated Java™ Runtime Environment. The dual-cursor option is supported with Java™
1.1 VM and later. To synchronize the remote and local cursors if they drift apart:
Right-click, drag, and move the local cross-hair cursor to align with the mouse cursor of the remote
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server.
Press and hold the Ctrl key, and move the local cross-hair cursor to align with the mouse cursor of
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the remote server.
You might prefer the dual-cursor option because you can see where the cursor exits the Remote Console
applet window. HP recommends using the Remote Console dual-cursor mode with text-based operating
systems.
When operating in dual-cursor mode, the local cursor assumes the shape of the remote cursor. The cursor
appears as a single cursor if the local cursor and the remote cursor are perfectly aligned and the
hardware acceleration is set to Full on the managed server.
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