ServerLink LKS-08D17W User manual - 3. Operation
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3. Operation
3.1
Push Button Port Selection
The most convenient way to switch between computers is via the push buttons on the front panel
of the LCD console drawer. To select a computer, simply push the one the buttons labelled 1 to 8.
The LCD console drawer will switch the video, keyboard and touchpad to the selected computer.
The audio output and any USB devices connected to the USB hub will remain at the previously
selected computer. This is to avoid accidentally switching a USB device that may be writing data to
a computer.
To switch audio output and devices connected to the USB hub, use the Hotkey commands
described below.
3.2
Hotkey Commands
You can control the LCD console drawer through simple keyboard Hotkey commands. The default
hotkey is CAPS LOCK + CAPS LOCK followed by a command from the table below.
To use Hotkey commands, you must press CAPS LOCK + CAPS LOCK within 2 seconds. You will hear
a beep sound confirming you are entering the Hotkey mode. You must press a command key within
2 seconds or the Hotkey mode will be disabled and return the keyboard back to its normal state.
Command
Function
1 ~ 8
Switch to computer port 1 ~ 8
↑ or ↓
Switch to next computer port up or down
F1 ~ F8
Switch Audio to port 1 ~ 8
B
Enable/disable beep sound function
S
Enable Auto‐scan function (ESC to stop scanning)
H
Switch USB Hub to currently selected computer port
A
Switch Audio to currently selected computer port
G
Switch USB Hub & Audio to currently selected computer port