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Summary of Contents for Dakota Computer Solutions Vista
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Page 1: Installation And Operation
Vista PERSONAL KEYBOARD-MONITOR-MOUSE SWITCH NATIVE NATIVE NATIVE NATIVE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 1579 Lexington Road ! ! ! ! Green Oaks, IL 60048 Phone: (847) 816-1337 ! ! ! ! www.dakota-us.com... -
Page 2: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Dakota Computer Solutions warrants the Vista™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Dakota Computer Solutions or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Dakota Computer Solutions will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. - Page 3 Thank you for choosing Vista. Designed for plug-and-play operation, your new Vista switch simplifies your job by helping you organize your multiple computer applications. Because Vista lets you use a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse to access several computers, you can significantly reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.
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Page 4: Getting Started
Your Vista package includes the Vista unit, this manual, and a power supply with some models. Locating the unit The Vista unit is best located as close to the CPUs as possible. This will reduce the length of the CPU cables and provide a more cost-effective and neater installation. Vista can also be used with the optional rackmount kit. - Page 5 You can improve the video resolution and distance by ordering coax cables, see Figure 1 and Appendix C for the part number of the cable. Cables for use with Vista Native To Vista...
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Page 6: Vista Hardware
VISTA HARDWARE The front panel The Vista front panel features five switches and nine LED indicators (4 port model) or nine switches and seventeen LED indicators (8 port model). To familiarize yourself with Vista's controls and indicators, review the illustration and descriptions given below. - Page 7 The rear panel, models 1018-04, 1017-08, 1018-08 Figure 4. Vista rear panel, Model 1018-04 Figure 5. Vista rear panel, model 1017-08, 1018-08 Table 3. The rear panel, models 1017-08, 1018-04, 1018-08 Panel Label Connector Description " " This is where you plug in your computers using straight- HD15 female "...
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Page 8: Installation
CPU cables connect your computers to the Vista. Each computer requires its own cables, with appropriate connectors for your particular CPU. CPU cables are available from your Dakota dealer or directly from Dakota Computer Solutions. Refer to Figure 1 on page 3 for selecting the proper cable. -
Page 9: Step 3. Powering Up The System
Your Vista is now ready for operation using its default settings. Pressing the numbered switch on the front panel will switch to that computer. To take full advantage of the Vista features, refer to the Operation section beginning on page 8. The Operation section gives detailed information about each of the Vista commands, describing its application and giving the keyboard command sequence. -
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION Vista is simple to operate. Computer selection and function commands are entered from the keyboard. You can also select computers manually from the Vista's front panel by using buttons 1-8. This section details each Vista function. IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTE: To send Vista keyboard commands, you must first press and release the left Control Key (<Ctrl>). -
Page 11: Scan Time Interval Command
Scan time interval command The scan time interval command sets the time, in seconds, that Vista will pause at each of the computers when scanning. The default setting is 5 seconds. To set another interval, press and release the left Control Key, type "T", enter the new scan time interval (in seconds), and press <Enter>. -
Page 12: Maximum Computers Command
To restore a computer which was previously set to serial to regular PS/2 use Q0 instead of Whether a computer uses a PS/2 wheel mouse or a regular PS/2 mouse is learned by Vista when the computer loads its mouse driver. This will override any previous setting. You can tell Vista to change its PS/2 communication to regular or wheel with the Q command. -
Page 13: Null Command
CPU that has not enabled the mouse. This may be the case if Vista was not connected or powered off after a CPU was booted up. To issue the command, press and release the left Control Key, then type "R". -
Page 14: Reset Computer Mouse Command
Appendix C. Rackmount kit The rackmount kit is an optional item that can be ordered at any time. Your Vista unit is designed to accept the rack-mount mounting brackets. There are three sizes available 19" by 1.75", 23" by 1.75", and 24"... -
Page 15: Keyboard Command Summary
Vista does not interfere with normal keyboard operation. The <Ctrl> character is always passed through to the CPU. The valid command characters and command operands, however, are absorbed by Vista and not sent to the CPU when the vista is in command mode. - Page 16 Keep settings <Ctrl> K Tells Vista to save current scan state and custom settings of commands shown below. Scan time interval Sets the time, in seconds, that Vista will <Ctrl> T nn <Enter>...
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Page 17: Appendix A. Factory Default Settings
APPENDIX A. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Settings Default Scan enable Scan Time Interval 5 seconds Caps/Numlock/Scroll Numlock On PC keyboard Mode Typematic Value 43 (Rate=10.9 chars/sec, delay=500millisec.) Mouse translation 0 (PS/2 mouse output) APPENDIX B. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SIZE 13.2"W x 1.75" x 4.5"D WEIGHT 3 lb. -
Page 18: Appendix C. Cables And Accessories
APPENDIX C. CABLES AND ACCESSORIES Description Part Number CPU cables for models with PC connectors High Resolution Combination cable HD15/MiniDin6/MiniDin6 M-M 6ft 2085-02P High Resolution Combination cable HD15/MiniDin6/MiniDin6 M-M 10ft 2085-03P High Resolution Combination cable HD15/MiniDin6/MiniDin6 M-M 15ft 2085-05P High Resolution Combination cable HD15/MiniDin6/MiniDin6 M-M 25ft 2085-07P High Resolution Combination cable HD15/MiniDin6/MiniDin6 M-M 30ft 2085-10P... - Page 19 The on-screen-display (OSD) option is available for Vista OSD models. Its purpose is to simplify and enhance the Vista. You can use the OSD to configure the switch, select computers from a list, and to identify the computer that you are in control of. Security is added as an extra feature to prevent unauthorized configuration and access.
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Page 20: Configuration Via On-Screen Display
CONFIGURATION VIA ON-SCREEN DISPLAY The on-screen display is used to: Configure the Vista through the configuration menu (control F12 command). Switch to different computers from a window that shows a list of computer names (control escape command). Display the name of the computer to which you are currently switched. The font, color, position, and when the text is displayed is user programmable. - Page 21 - Exits the page or aborts the input. Exit escape Figure 8. Vista help screen V I S TA I N S TA L L A TI O N A N D O P E R A TI O N MA N U A L...
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Page 22: Configure Computer Name
Configure computer name Each computer can be given a 16 character name. These names are used in the computer select window and as a label showing the currently selected computer. To change the computer name, use the up and down arrows to highlight a computer name as shown Figure 9 below. Change the computer name Port Computer name... -
Page 23: Configure Appearance
Configure appearance Use this page to configure the color, position, fadeout time, and font of the computer name label as well as the screen saver type and wait time. The appearance screen is shown below in Figure 10. Change the name color/position and screen saver Foreground color Transparent magenta Background color... - Page 24 Stop when the desired font is displayed. Appearance: Screen saver type The Vista features a screen saver feature that reduces the wear on your screen and provides security for your system. When there has been no keyboard or mouse activity for a specified length of time (set by the screen saver time setting below), the screen saver turns on.
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Page 25: Configure Security
Configure security The Vista allows you to password protect access to the configuration menu and the computers. You can also set a time interval after which you will be disconnected from the currently connected computer with further access requiring a password. -
Page 26: Locking The Keyboard
Security: Access time This feature is used to automatically log out of the switch after a period of time. The period of time is programmable with the access time field. To change the time, highlight the access time field and press enter to clear the field. - Page 27 Configure computer keyboard You can assign which type of keyboard mode is used on each computer. To change the keyboard mode, use the up and down arrows to highlight the computer you want to change. Use the space bar to cycle through a list of the keyboard modes. Stop when you get to the desired keyboard mode. Change the keyboard type on your computers Port Keyboard mode...
- Page 28 Miscellaneous: Scan time This item sets the time, in seconds, that Vista will pause at each of the computers when scanning. The default setting is 5 seconds. To change the scan time, highlight the scan time with the up or down arrow keys.
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Page 29: Computer Select Window
Computer select window You can pop-up a computer select window on top of your computer screen to select a specific computer from a list of computers. Pressing and releasing the left control key and then pressing the escape key accesses the computer select window. The window shown in Figure 15 will appear. The asterisks in the column after the computer number points to the currently selected computer. - Page 30 NOTES: V I S TA I N S TA L L A TI O N A N D O P E R A TI O N MA N U A L...
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