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Functions
The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various
aspects of AdderView Matrix operation. Only the Admin user will have access to
all functions, other users are offered only the following options:
• Restore Standard Mouse,
• Restore Intellimouse,
• Power control - only computers to which a user has access rights can be
switched.
To access Functions
1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:
• By simultaneously pressing and then releasing
• By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or
• By selecting port
using the front panel buttons
If you are not already
logged
in, do so now.
2 Press
to select 'More menus'.
3 Highlight 'Functions' and press
4 Use the following keys:
and
to highlight required options.
to change option values.
to quit and save the changes.
Restore Standard Mouse
This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView
Matrix. See
Hot plugging and mouse restoration
Restore Intellimouse
This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView
Matrix. See
Hot plugging and mouse restoration
.
ADDERVIEW MATRIX
Functions
.
Restore Standard Mouse
Restore Intellimouse
Power Control
Reset to Factory Defaults
Send Data to RS232 port
Read Data from RS232 port
Enter-Run Function
-Up
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Esc-Quit
for more details.
for more details.
Power Control
The options within this section are usable only when the AdderView Matrix is
used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more
details see: power switching connections,
Switch Computer ON
Select this option to power on one or more computers.
Switch Computer OFF
Select this option to power off one or more computers.
Edit Power ON String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView
Matrix to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.
Edit Power OFF String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView
Matrix to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Returns all key settings within the AdderView Matrix to their original states.
WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are stored
within the AdderView Matrix.
When this option is selected, you must press
data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.
Send Data to RS232 port
This option is used to save AdderView Matrix configuration information to a
specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the serial
port at the rear of the AdderView Matrix and the computer must run a custom
routine available from www.adder.com. The resulting download file can be
optionally edited (using Microsoft Excel) and/or reloaded into the AdderView
Matrix. This option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where
Saving and restoring configuration
many computers are attached. See
settings
for more details.
Read Data from RS232 port
This option is used to reload configuration information into the AdderView
Matrix from a specially connected computer. See above for more details.
configuration
or operation.
to confirm the action. The internal
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