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Chapter 5: Operation
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5.1.4 Locking access to the computers
When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit.
5.1.4.1 To lock the unit
1 Simultaneously press and hold and (or other hotkeys, if altered).
2 While still holding and , press .
The display will show (providing a valid password has been previously set). You will not be able to access any computers until
the password is correctly entered.
5.1.4.2 To unlock the unit
• When prompted, enter the correct password and press .
5.1.4.3 To set a new password
1 Enter the Configuration menu.
2 Press
and then . The display will show
3 Enter a new password and then .
The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the
Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and keys. If your keyboard has special media keys, these also cannot be used as part of
the password.
When you have typed in your password, press to store it. Don’t worry if you type the password incorrectly, you can always
re-enter configure mode and set the password again.
4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.
5.1.4.4 To cancel the password
1 Enter the Configuration menu.
2 Press
and then . The display will show
3 Press to remove the existing password.
4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.
5.1.4.5 If you forget the password
To clear an existing password: Connect the OPTIONS port of the unit to the serial port of a computer and transmit the text
clrpwd to the unit.