ADDER CATx User Manual

Also see for AdderView CATx AVX4016: User guide

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ADDER CATx User Manual Manual pdf 59 page image

 58Using the viewer windowThe viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the AdderViewCATx IP and its host computer(s). Its operation is almost identical regardless ofwhether you used the VNC viewer or your Web browser to display it.The menu barThe viewer window presents a menu bar similar to that shown below. Certainitems within the toolbar are displayed depending upon your access permissionsand/or the AdderView CATx IP configuration.Re-sync mouseEnsures that themouse pointerwhich you moveand the mousepointer on thehost systemare correctlysynchronised.Auto calibrateDetermines theoptimum video and/ormouse settings for thecurrently selected hostcomputer. This buttonwill flash red whena new host screen isencountered. Click thisbutton when you firstvisit a new screen.ControlsDisplays a menuof optionsconcerningkeyboard, videoand mouseoperation.Access modeAllows youto choosebetweenShared andPrivate accessmodes.Dialogue areaIndicates your usernameand the host system thatyou are currently viewing.This area can also displayother messages.ConfigureThis option is onlyavailable to theadmin user andprovides accessto the mainconfigurationmenus.Viewer options(VNC vieweronly) Click theVNC icon toview the viewerwindow options.PowerClick to accessthe poweron/off optionsfor the currenthost computer.HostsClick todisplay a listof computers.Choose anentry toconnect tothat hostcomputer.When using the viewer windowWhat is the best screen resolution to use?The best resolution for your computer is one that is larger than the screen of the hostcomputer that you are viewing. This will allow you to see everything without scrollingaround. Alternatively, the VNC viewer can be set to scale the image to fit your screen,but remember that some pixel dithering effect will be seen when scaling is used.How do I navigate around a larger screen?If the screen that you are viewing has a larger resolution than your viewing windowyou will need to scroll around to see all items. The viewer window allows you to‘bump scroll’ (only in full screen mode). This means that when your mouse cursorbumps against the edge of the screen, the screen image will scroll across automatically.How do I escape from full screen mode?Press the F8 button. This button is changeable but is most often set to F8.Why is the button flashing red?This happens when a new host screen is viewed (that has not been viewed before).Click the button to perform an auto calibration for the screen and the mouse.See Auto calibrate for important information about this feature.How do I change between host computers?The best way to change between host computers is to click the ‘Hosts’ button andthen select the required computer by name. See Host selection.How do I remove traces of moved items from the screen?When you move an item or window across the screen, sometimes it can leaveunsightly trails. These are called artifacts and can be particularly prevalent when theconnection speed is low. To remove artifacts, click the ‘Controls’ button and selectthe ‘Refresh screen’ option. See Controls.How do I make the most of a slow connection?The VNC viewer is slightly better suited to slower connections than the browserviewer because it offers more options. Click the Options button of the VNC viewerwhen entering the AdderView CATx IP address during log on.Adjust the Threshold settingEnsure that the video Threshold setting is set higher than the automatic settingsuggests. Tweak this setting manually to ensure the best setting.Fewer coloursSelect the Low (64 colours) mode. The Very low option offers hardly anyimprovement and looks a lot worse.Rate limit mouse eventsWhen selected, this mode greatly reduces the mouse movement data that are sentto the host computer. When you move the local mouse, the remote cursor will catchup roughly once per second.Ctrl Alt DelSends theCtrl Alt Delsequenceto thecurrent hostcomputer.