ADDER TS4 Manual

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6 Beneath the Screens field, click the ‘+’ button to display the Add Screen 
dialog so that you can add a new screen (computer system):
7  In the ‘Screen Name’ field, enter the ‘Hostname’ (see step 4) of one o\�f the 
computer systems and choose the corresponding ‘Switch Number’ (its port 
number on the Adder TS4 unit). 
  You can optionally use the other controls within this dialog:
 Aliases - Enter one or more unique names that you...

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(PRIMARY)
0 to 00% of the left of PC goes to 0 to 00% of  PC-Primary
0 to 00% of the bottom of PC goes to 0 to 00% of PC4
0 to 00% of the right of PC-Primary goes to 0 to 00% of  PC
0 to 00% of the bottom of PC-Primary goes to 0 to 00% of PC3
0 to 00% of the top of PC3 goes to 0 to 00% of  PC-Primary
0 to 00% of the right of PC3...

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Configuration switch settings
The underside of the TS4 unit features a block of eight switches which are used 
to configure various fundamental settings. When shipped, all switches are set to 
OFF, which produces normal operation within the TS4 unit. Further details about 
switch settings can be found within sections of this guide dealing with \�specific 
setup issues.   
  OFF:   Normal operation
  ON:...

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Hot plugging and mouse restoration
It is strongly recommended that you switch off a host system before attempting 
to connect it to the Adder TS4. However, if this is not possible then you need 
to ‘hot plug’ the system while it is still running. There is not normally a danger 
of damage to the system, however, when PS/2-style mouse or IntelliMouse 
communications (i.e. non-USB) are interrupted, often they fail to re-initialise 
when...

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SECT 4
Operation
In operation, the Adder TS4 allows you to quickly switch between up to f\�our 
systems. One system can be accessed at a time, whereupon the common 
keyboard and mouse are linked to that system. The Adder TS4 deceives the 
other systems that they still have a keyboard and mouse connected to them in 
order that they respond quickly and correctly once they are again selected.
The SYSTEM readout
On the front panel of the...

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Configuration options
The Adder TS4 provides numerous configuration options to ensure that it best 
suits your circumstances and the tasks carried out by the connected systems.  
Setting (or changing) a password
The password option allows you to quickly impose a level of security suitable to 
prevent system tampering while you are away from your desk for short periods. 
When enabled, the Adder TS4 will default to protected mode when...

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Mouse button switching modes
You can use a three button mouse to switch between systems. However, when 
used in this way, the action of the middle mouse button or scroll wheel click 
is ‘trapped’ by the Adder TS4 and is not passed to the system. Thi\�s makes it 
unavailable for use in controlling applications on the selected system. The scroll 
wheel scrolling action is unaffected and passed on normally to the systems, only 
the...

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Upgrading
Like all Adder products, the internal software (firmware) of the TS4 is designed 
to be easily upgraded in order to take advantage of a continual process of 
improvement and innovation. 
You can discover the current version of your Adder TS4 in two ways, either using 
the upgrade application (discussed later) or within the configuratio\�n mode as 
discussed next.  
To discover the current firmware version1  Enter...

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Further information
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems when installing or using the Adder TS4, please check 
through this section for a possible solution. If your problem is not listed here 
and you cannot resolve the issue, then please refer to the ‘Getting assistance’ 
section.
Mouse does not move cursor on screen.•  If you move the mouse and the activity indicator (dot on 7 segment disp\�lay) 
does not flash then the Adder...

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Safety information
• For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
•  Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly 
flammable materials.
•  The optional power adapter is only required when the link cables used 
exceed 2 metres in length. Otherwise the Adder TS4 can derive its power 
from any of the host systems via the keyboard connections.
•  Warning – the optional power adapter contains live...