4 . O pe r a t i n g t he S m a r t Ra c k 11 6 s ys t e m
Switch between the connected computers by either
Keyboard hotkeys
The OSD (On Screen Display)
The OSD is also the place to adjust various settings as explained below.
When switching computers the illuminated LED of the top bank indicates which
computer is currently selected.
4.1 The keyboard hotkeys
To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift then, +. Release Shift, before
pressing +.
To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift then, -. Release Shift, before
pressing -.
Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the + key of the alphanumeric section
or of the numeric keypad. With a Non-US English keyboard only use the + key of the
numeric keypad.
4.2 Displaying the OSD
To display the OSD:
Press Shift twice. The OSD Main window appears. See Figure 19. Lines with blue
text show active computers. Lines with grey text show inactive computers.
The Type column indicates whether a computer "C" or another switch "S" is
connected to the port.
Port number
appears here
Instruction
keys
SMARTRACK 116 SWITCH
Figure 19 OSD Main window
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C=computer
S=switch