Lindy MC5-IP User Manual
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Power switching (via configuration menu)
When used in conjunction with optional power switch boxes, the MC5 allows
you complete remote control over the connected computers. The primary
function of the power switching option is to remotely power down and reset
computers that are failing to respond.
you complete remote control over the connected computers. The primary
function of the power switching option is to remotely power down and reset
computers that are failing to respond.
To switch a computer on or off
1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:
• By simultaneously pressing and then releasing
.
Note: The
and
hotkeys may have been changed. If the
combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator
for details.
for details.
• By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or
• By selecting port using the front panel buttons
• By selecting port using the front panel buttons
If you are not already
, do so now.
2 Switch to the computer port that needs to be switched on or off.
Note: If the computer is still responding, try to shut it down normally before
attempting a power switch operation.
attempting a power switch operation.
3 Display again the on screen menu and press to select ‘More menus’.
4 The ‘Functions’ option should be highlighted, press
4 The ‘Functions’ option should be highlighted, press
.
5 Highlight ‘Power Control’ and press
.
6 Highlight either ‘Switch Computer ON’ or ‘Switch Computer OFF’ as
necessary and press
. A warning message with two options will be
displayed:
7 Press to confirm or to confirm and exit. The latter option clears the
menu so that, if required, you can be ready to enter any escape sequences
that are needed by the computer (to access its BIOS setup area), during the
bootup sequence.
that are needed by the computer (to access its BIOS setup area), during the
bootup sequence.
User preferences and functions
In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can
also:
also:
• Change the colour of the on screen menu,
• Select the screen saver style,
• Restore mouse operation, or
• Perform power control functions.
• Select the screen saver style,
• Restore mouse operation, or
• Perform power control functions.
All of these options are discussed within
.