StarTech.com SV231HDMIUA - Manual (Page 8)

Instruction Manual
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HotKey Control
A Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence for selecting a computer, activating
computer scan, etc. A hotkey sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes
(successively within 0.2 seconds) followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in
tone generator creates a high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command; otherwise, one
low-pitch beep is generated for errors and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded
to the selected computer.
NOTE: Press and hold Left <SHIFT> and press <NumLock> twice, then release <SHIFT>
followed by pressing left <CTRL> once, which will enable / disable the hotkey feature.
To select a computer:
Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <1>
(Example: Selects the computer at port 1.)
Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <2>
(Example: Selects the computer at port 2.)
NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the right-side of the keyboard.
Auto Scan
The KVM automatically scans through the powered-on computers in sequence on a
fixed time interval (see Scan Time below).
To start Auto Scan:
Left <CTRL> + Left <CTRL> + <F1>
To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> key twice.
NOTE: When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the
scanning till the activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence.
The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below.