Using the SCOUTcombo
The SCOUTcombo provides two methods to select the desired computer. You may use either the
Select button on the unit, or make use of the keyboard Hot Key commands (only with PS/2 keybaord).
You may notice that the mouse cannot be used for around 2 seconds when the SCOUTcombo
switches to another computer. This is normal and is caused by the synchronization process which
ensures that the mouse operates correctly.
Selection buttons
2 Port: Pressing the Select button on the front panel cycles through computers 1 ~ 2.
4 Port: Pressing the individual PC buttons will switch the signal to the desired computer.
Keyboard Hot Key commands
To send Hot Key commands to the SCOUTusb switch, press and release the [Ctrl] key twice within 2
seconds. Press a command key for the desired effect. The following commands are supported:
First Key
Second Key
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Ctrl
Note:
Directly selects to Channel or Hub. For example, if you press:
[Ctrl][Ctrl] C 2, means the Channel on the port 2 not the Hub
[Ctrl][Ctrl] H 2, means the Hub on the port 2 not the Channel
[Ctrl][Ctrl] A 2, means all, Channel and Hub
The Hot Key sequence can be changed if required. To change from the factory default of [Ctrl][Ctrl],
please use the following sequence:
[OLD HOT KEY][NEW HOT KEY]
for example: [Ctrl][Ctrl] [Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock]
New Hot Key: [Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock]
The following combinations are available for Hot Keys:
[Ctrl][Ctrl] (default)
[Alt][Alt]
Built-in 2-Port Hub
When attaching any USB device to the 2-Port hub, that device will be switched automatically as you
Switch PCs.
Rear Panel Layout 4-Port switch
Command Key
Cx (x=1 ... 4)
Hx (x=1 ... 4)
Ax (x=1 ... 4)
↑
↑
↓
↓
S
0
[Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock]
Command Result
Switches to the desired PC (x=1-4)
Switches the hub to the desired PC (x=1-4)
Switches all to the desired PC (x=1-4)
Switch to previous PC
Switch to next PC
Toggle Sound ON / OFF
Toggle Auto-Scan mode ON / OFF
[Shift][Shift]