Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto SwitchView del fabbricante Avocent
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Product Overview Feature Overview The SwitchView allows you to control multiple PCs, easily and affordably, with just one keyboard, monitor and mouse. There is no software to install or boards to configure, so installation is simple. SwitchView works with IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems with support for VGA and SVGA video.
SwitchView User Manual 2 • Hot-pluggable - n ew PCs ca n b e ad ded or removed without powering down the SwitchView unit or other attached PCs. • Status LEDs - two LEDs per computer give you constant readings on the status of your Switch- View unit.
3 Installation VGA VIDEO CABLE PS/2 KEYBOARD CABLE PS/2 MOUSE CABLE Basic Install Before you install In order to connect your PCs to the SwitchView, you will need the appropriate connecting cables.
SwitchView User Manual 4 Connecting your Computers 2. Power down all computers that will be part of your SwitchView system. 3. Locate the appropriate cable kit to attach your first computer to the SwitchView. Now, plug the key- board cable from the kit into the purple con- nector of any available port on your SwitchView.
Basic Operations PCs may be powered-up one-at-a-time or all at once. The green LEDs over each channel will light, indicating that the attached computer is powered on. After power-up, a lit amber LED indicates the selected com- puter. Other PCs may now be selected for operation.
SwitchView User Manual Scanning PCs The scanning feature allows you to automatically moni- tor, or scan, each PC in your SwitchView system. If you use the keyboard during scanning, the scan will pause until you finish, then resume with the next PC.
Unit Green channel LED not lit Verify that the computer is powered on. Check the cabling between your computer and the SwitchView. Verify that a keyboard works when plugged directly into your PC. If the connection is to a laptop mouse, the green LED will not light but the port can still be selected.
SwitchView User Manual Mouse Mouse jumps or “hugs” screen If the mouse has been hot-plugged while running in Windows, you may need to close and restart Windows. If the mouse still does not function, try the mouse resyn- chronization command: <CTRL><CTRL> ZM <Enter> .
9 Keyboard Keyboard is inoperable on one or more channels Verify that the cables from the PC to the SwitchView are connected properly. Verify that the keyboard is plugged into the keyboard port in the User Console area on the rear panel of the unit. Verify that the keyboard works properly connected directly to the computer.
SwitchView User Manual Key Sequence Action <CTRL><CTRL> Addr <Enter> Selects an active channel via keyboard. <CTRL><CTRL> D nn <Enter> Congures the dwell time. Substitute nn with a value from 2 to 60 seconds. <CTRL><CTRL> SG <Enter> Enables the scan Go command.
U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Warranty A vo ce nt Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Additionally , all Avocent products carr y an unconditional thir ty-day satisfaction guarantee.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Avocent SwitchView è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Avocent SwitchView - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Avocent SwitchView imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Avocent SwitchView ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Avocent SwitchView, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Avocent SwitchView.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Avocent SwitchView. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Avocent SwitchView insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
