Lindy 32354 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction

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• 1.1 Key features and benefits

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• 1.2 LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP package contents

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• 1.3 LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP rackmount kit for model 32353

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• 1.4 LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP rackmount kit for model 32354

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• 1.5 Product information

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• 2. Installation

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• 2.1 What you will need

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• 2.2 Mounting the LINDY CPU Switch

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• 2.3 Connecting your devices

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• 2.4 Configuring your PCs

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• 2.5 Structuring your LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP installation

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• 2.6 Maximising the video quality

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• 2.7 Other useful installation information

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• disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections

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• 3. Configuring the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP

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• 3.1 Configuration summary

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• 3.2 Enabling password security

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• 3.3 Setting an ADMIN password

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• 3.4 Creating and editing user accounts

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• 3.5 Creating and editing computer names

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• 3.6 Setting the SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES

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• 4. Using the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP

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• 4.1 Rear panel special function switches

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• 4.2 Power supply connections and indicators

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• 4.3 USER display and key switch

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• 4.4 COMPUTER display and key switch

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• 4.5 Activity indicators

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• 4.6 Selecting a computer using the front panel controls

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• 4.7 Logging on to the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP

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• 4.8 Keyboard hotkeys

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• 4.9 Selecting computers using the mouse

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• 4.10 Selecting computers using the on-screen menu

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• 4.11 The reminder banner

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• 4.12 Setting the USER PREFERENCES

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• 4.13 Using the FUNCTIONS menu

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• 4.14 Querying the routing status

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• 4.15 Cascading LINDY CPU Switches

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• 4.16 Resetting user port keyboards and mice

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• 4.17 Using the LINDYLink extender

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• 4.18 What to do if you forget your ADMIN password

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• compatible spreadsheet

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• 4.20 Switching channels by sending RS232 data

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• 4.21 Keyboard equivalent key mappings

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• 5. Upgrading the LINDY CPU Switch's firmware

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• 6. Special features of the LINDY CPU Switch Dual MP

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• applications

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• 6.2 Logging access activity

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• A - Cable and connector specifications

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• B - Problem solving

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