User manual DAXTEN SCOUT 16 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Connecting devices while powered on may lead to damage to your computers or the SCOUT switch. Daxten cannot be held responsible for damage caused by connecting devices that are powered. Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the console connectors on the rear of your SCOUT switch. [. . . ] The SCOUT switch will stop at the last PC shown Selection buttons Pressing the individual PC buttons on the front of the SCOUT will switch the signal to the desired computer. OSD (On-Screen-Display) To access the OSD, press the Hot Key Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Space Bar. OSD (On Screen Display) is a menu that is superimposed on your screen. On the OSD Menu, you will have a listing of the available units (banks) and channels for selection and the currently online status of each channel. You can use it to control the SCOUT Switch with more convenient and intuitive menu-driven operation. The OSD menu also allows you to rename your computer (up to 9 characters), and to find the specific computer by its name. Use Enter / Insert key to select and edit. Change PC name Navigate to the PC Name you want to change, and then press Enter or Insert key for editing a new PC name. Figure 1 ­ OSD Display Autoscan Delay Time Use cursor keys to navigate to the SCAN option on the OSD Menu, and then hit Enter to select and edit the auto scan delay time. The autoscan delay time could be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 99 seconds by an increment of 1 second. Users can adjust the scan delay time according to their needs. OSD Remain Time Use cursor keys to navigate to the OSD option on the OSD Menu, and then hit Enter to select and edit the OSD Remain time. The OSD time can be specified within the range of 5 seconds to 99 seconds in increments of 1 second. You can adjust this parameter to your needs. Password Configuration Navigate with cursor keys downwards to the PWD CONFIG option and then hit Enter key or Insert key to select. Every time you want to change the password configuration, you will be prompted for the password. You can change the default password with your own password with the PWD CHANGE option. The Password Configuration (PWD CONFIG) function defaults to "No password protection". When password protection is enabled, then every time the SCOUT Switch is reset, it will prompt the next user for a password. This feature will provide security to the local KVM console preventing unauthorised access or accidental tempering of your computers by unauthorized persons. If you are concerned about security of the KVM console, you should have the password protection enabled with this OSD option. The next time you leave the KVM console, press the reset hotkey sequence: Scroll Lock Scroll Lock End (or by pressing the last button for over 2 seconds). [. . . ] The above limited warranty is voided by occurrence of any of the following events, upon which the product is provided as is, with all faults, and with all disclaimers of warranty identified below: 1. If non-Daxten approved power supply or cabling is attached to the product. If defect or malfunction was caused by abuse, mishandling, unauthorized repair, or use other than intended. [. . . ]