FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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Now, with the CS-82A / CS-84A, you can easily access two/four computers in a cost effective manner. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
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Note: 1. Mac and Sun systems may require an additional adapter. Please see www.aten.com or contact your dealer for details. 2. The CS-82A / CS-84A can get its power from the computer. Therefore, use of a power adapter is optional and requires a separate purchase. A power adapter is only required if your installation exceeds 10 m.
CS82AC includes 2 x 1.2 m cables CS84AC includes 2 x 1.2 m and 2 x 1.8 m cables. If you have purchased the CS-82A or CS-84A package, note that only custom KVM cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used.
The cables from your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and mouse plug in here. Each port is color-coded and Mouse ports identified with an appropriate icon. Note: The component diagrams show the 4-port CS-84A. The CS-82A has two ports. - 8 -...
Note: Since the KVM cables come with PS/2 connectors, certain hardware configurations (such as notebooks) that don’t have two PS/2 ports may require the use of a USB-to-PS/2 converter. Please see www.aten.com or contact your dealer for details. - 9 -...
AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable into the CS-82A / CS-84A’s power jack. 6. Turn on the power to the computers. Note: The CS-82A / CS-84A’s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on. - 10 -...
Operation Controlling all of the computers in your CS-82A / CS-84A installation from a single PS/2 console could not be easier. Two port selection methods that provide instant access are available: Manual Port Selection Hotkey Port Selection Manual Port Selection...
If the Ctrl key combination conflicts with programs running on your computer, you can switch the hotkey to the Scroll Lock key by pressing and holding both the CS-82A’s Port Selection Pushbuttons for three seconds. After this, tap the Scroll Lock key twice to toggle the KVM focus.
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Setting the CS-82A’s Scan Interval The default amount of time that the CS-82A dwells on each port is five seconds. You can change the scan interval at any time while Auto Scan is in effect by keying in a number from 1 to 4 that...
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CS-84A Hotkey Operation Hotkey operations for the CS-84A begin by pressing and releasing the [Alt+Ctrl+Shift] combination. Note: The combination must all be on the same side (i.e., [LeftAlt+LeftCtrl+LeftShift] or [RightAlt+RightCtrl+RightShift]). The CS-84A provides the following Hotkey Port Selection features: Selecting the active port Auto Scan Mode Last/Next Mode Selecting the Active Port...
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Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The port that was currently active at the time scanning stopped remains active. Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function.
Hotkey Summary Table Combination Action CS-82A [LCtrl] [LCtrl] or [RCtrl] Toggles access between the two [RCtrl] computers (default). [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Toggles access between the two computers (alternate). [LShift] [RShift] Starts Auto Scan Mode. Key in a number from 1 to 4 to set the scan interval.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Keyboard Loose cables Check all keyboard cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets. responding Keyboard needs Unplug the keyboard from the Console Keyboard to be reset Port, then plug it back in. Switch needs to Turn off the computers.
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