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Chapter 4. OSD Operation

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F7 SCAN

Pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan Mode. This function allows you to
automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that
you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching
manually.

Š The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with

the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 26).

Š The amount of time that each Port displays for is set with the Scan

Duration setting under the F3 SET function (see page 26). When you
want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning
and exit Auto Scan Mode.

Š If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is

attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the
mouse and keyboard will have no effect. Simply wait - after the Scan
Duration
time is up, the Scan function will move on to the next port.

Š As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the Port ID display

to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.

Š While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.

You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console.

Š While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to

keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P. See Invoking Auto
Scan
, page 37, for detai
ls.

Š To exit Auto Scan Mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].

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