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 Auto Scan
In this mode, the KVM switch automatically switches from one power-on computer to
the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the
name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse
activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next
computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl twice, or,
press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type
( F4 : More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark
selected. Scan Rate ( F4 : More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer
is selected before selecting the next one.
 Manual Scan
Scan through power-on computers one by one by the keyboard control. You can type
( F4 : More\Scan Type) to determine if scanned computers must also be eye mark
selected. Press the up arrow key “ Ï “ to select the previous computer and the down
arrow key “ Ð “ to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual
Scan mode.
 Audio Stick
An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each KVM Switch for
selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick:
On and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to
'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen
to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers. The non-
volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting.
 Scan Type
Ready PC +1: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected
computers.
Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers.
1 Only: In Scan mode, scan through any 1 selected computer regardless of computer
power status. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.
 Scan Rate
Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3
seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the
Scan Rate setting.
 Keyboard Speed
NewStar Digital KVM via IP offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the
similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle,
Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile
memory stores the Keyboard Speed setting.
 Hotkey Menu
When you hit the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, the "Hotkey Menu" appears
displaying a list of hotkey commands if the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be
turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left Ctrl key is hit twice. The non-volatile
memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting.