SmartView Installation and Use Page 163. Using the SmartViewThis section explains the general operation of the SmartView. We recommend thatyou read this section before starting to use the product.3.1 Power on statusAt power on the SmartView selects PC number 1 and displays '1'. If a password hasbeen set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the SmartView will remain locked until a validpassword is entered.3.2 Front panel key and remote controllerThe front panel key is used to select which channel is currently connected to theshared keyboard, mouse and monitor. It is also used to enter configuration mode(see section 2.5). Pressing the key during normal operation will cause the nextchannel to be selected. For the 2 port SmartView this cycles around ports 1 and 2.For the 4 port SmartView this cycles around ports 1, 2, 3 and 4.An optional remote controller is also available which replicates the front panel buttonand display, but can be located remotely from the SmartView. This is particularlyuseful in applications where the SmartView is located away from the desktop. Theremote controller can be conveniently attached to your keyboard with a couple ofVelcro strips to give instant channel information and key control.3.3 Status displayThe status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode isselected, the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise directioninterspersed with a display of the currently selected channel. If SmartView has beenlocked, ‘P’ will be displayed until a valid password has been typed to unlock the unit.Data flow from the mouse or keyboard causes the dot to flash.