Contoured PS/2 User Manual
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1. away for a heavy object Finally listen to your body If you think you may be more comfortable adopting a different posture or way of working experiment And if you are experiencing persistent discomfort or unusual sensations see a health care professional for advice Reprinted in part with the permission of Herman Miller Inc Zeeland MI USA Herman Miller Inc does not necessarily recommend the use of the Kinesis keyboard Design concept LANDMARK bv DESIGN amp CONSULT THE NETHERLANDS 1992 HERMAN MILLER INC Zeeland MI USA 33 APPENDIX B PC INTERNATIONAL KEY ACTIONS FOR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS The key to the left of Left arrow is the International key which changes with the country established for your keyboard in the control panel Alt Gr note When a non US keyboard driver is selected the right A f key on a traditional keyboard becomes a new kind of modifier Alt Gr Alt Gr creates a third key action in addition to unshifted and shifted for certain keys including the International key for some languages The International key actions are shown below for selected countries Country Unshifted Shifted Alt Gr US Canada Fr UK German Sweden Denmark Norway France Spain Italy A AAAAA A Z g V V V V Vo V V ao 36 Index ACCUVACY IVDINE stas dias aa dpa hated RON ty ROS ata 19 ACOPIO period opr we Gites Sot ete bje iS were teats eae wt 12. keyboard bottom provides minimal instructions for programming the keyboard For details see CHAPTER FIVE On board Dvorak layout Classic and Professional models To convert the keyboard to Dvorak using the on board Dvorak feature three keys must be pressed at the same time Hold down the Progrm key far right function key then hold down one of the Ctrl keys Finally tap the F5 function key and release all keys On board Dvorak a FTE both al Y and Dvorak RN CI EJ ja La r Que Key Insert when keypad layer is active CHAPTER FIVE describes special issues regarding remapping of keys if you use the on board Dvorak feature CHAPTER SIX describes how to contact Kinesis to purchase dual legended keycaps or to upgrade your Essential keyboard to add this feature Thumb Keypads On a traditional keyboard the control and editing keys such as Enter and Backspace are scattered around the edges of the alphanumeric keys Reaching for these keys wastes time and can overwork your little fingers as well as causing stressful wrist and hand motions The Kinesis keyboard relocates these keys to two thumb operated keypads Thumb keys may also be activated with fingers Important note Move your hands and forearms if necessary to reach keys on the thumb keypads without stretching your thumbs or bending your wrists If you prefer you can activate thumb keys with your index fingers If your thumbs are sensitive see
3. 2 keyboard port No special driver is required to operate with any version of Windows Windows 98 2000 XP Linux or with most other operating systems supporting a PS 2 keyboard port Just use the standard driver provided by the operating system For Macintosh and other USB systems purchase the Kinesis Advantage MPC USB Contoured keyboard or a PS 2 to USB adapter See CHAPTER SIX for information on purchasing accessories Familiar key layout QWERTY standard Dvorak available Kinesis Contoured keyboards retain the familiar QWERTY key layout Sevl changes in the location of non letter keys reduce the work required of your overworked little fingers and increase the workload for your stronger thumbs Optional foot switches can further reduce the work demanded of your hands and fingers Contoured fe FR Ha default OWERTY key layout Caps K nana TA a mi EN a G Bo aes JE HDE EE ae na A when Mie cid Sc is active o o a SWITCH ACTIONS ES ES si With foot switch and ar es splitter Alphanumeric keys The alphanumeric key layout is split into two separate keypads see figure above However the finger you use to press each alphanumeric key is the same one that you would use on a traditional keyboard The middle row of keys is the home row To help you to locate the home row these keys are a different color than the other keys Because it is important for you to be able to find the home row from anyw
4. AAV OUD aid AA AS A AAA A At 10 Remapping AAA A A RA ae ae 20 27 29 30 Repairs and warranty Service LAA A A ES 29 Repeat rate setting 202 be EAS EE ANTE owes 23 Returning any Kinesis DROGU Oi 4 Lk z tet A hy Mel Ag data ud ke Nie Ne deh hy 29 30 Setting up your workstation 229 SRE ESA IAEA AA a 8 18 33 AN A E a ose 19 Support USING palm VESTS e EI AS e AAA e A ENE ogle dj 20 Technical SUpport kai A A o Odd 29 DEMI Sade o ASA TEE A AAN 21 TONES DAS DA SO AE DA AAA Pole SRAT kje 23 Training materials O O vle 18 E eraa Gea ee JE O E Re naj 18 Upgrading your keyboard 25 Nok se Wis Bet oh es re as Dl ad a Bly a Moy O oh tl SUS 30 Warranty EDREAL 32 38 39 KINESIS COMPUTER ERGONOMICS 40
5. and includes a numeric keypad right with the 10 key section on a traditional keyboard The Kinesis keypad uses the Space key for 0 and includes an key in the embedded numeric os on the right side m Enter Foot switch application The embedded level key actions of the Kinesis embedded numeric keypad Kinesis contoured Si ra 7 keyboard can be IH s JA toggled on and off by amg pressing the Keypad ine gt function key Je fp 7 However the most a convenient way to access embedded level key actions is Of with a Kinesis foot switch Using a foot switch the keypad level is shifted only while the foot switch is depressed Release the foot switch to return to top level key actions Traditional numeric keypad Num iz aaa wae 1 2 3 Enter Using Num Lock and other special embedded key actions The Num Lock function can be confusing because on a PC it totally changes the actions performed by most keys in the numeric keypad The Num Lock light is the second from the left in the middle of the keyboard Most PC computers boot up with Num Lock on and it is normal to leave it on at all times However if your computer boots up with Num Lock off your keypad will 15 normally produce the key actions shown in the figure to the right To manually turn on Num Lock first activate the keypad by pressing the Keypad key Then press the Num Lock key Other special key actions i
6. break immediately It is important that you do not overtax yourself If you have not been using a keyboard regularly build up slowly Remember even 1f you are symptom free after using the Kinesis keyboard for a period of time you are still susceptible to injury Do not dramatically increase your keyboarding time or stop treatments without consulting your health care professional If your thumbs are sensitive The Kinesis contoured keyboard is designed for increased thumb usage compared to the traditional keyboard Some new Kinesis users initially experience fatigue or discomfort as their thumbs adapt to the increased workload If you have a previous thumb injury be especially careful to move your hands and arms when reaching for thumb keys and read the paragraph below about thumb free typing options Guidelines for using your thumbs Avoid stretching your thumbs to reach the furthest keys in the thumb key arrays Instead move your hands and arms slightly being careful to stay relaxed and keep your wrists straight If your thumbs are sensitive consider using your index fingers instead of your thumbs to activate these keys You may want to speak with your health care professional about these options If pain persists for more than several days stop using the Kinesis keyboard and contact your health care provider for advice Thumb free typing option If your thumbs are sensitive your keyboard can be configured for minimal thumb use or eve
7. countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country 32 APPENDIX A ERGONOMIC GUIDELINES Adapting tools and environments to reflect human capabilities the science of ergonomics is crucial to enhancing comfort and reducing injury Ergonomics also makes an important contribution by educating people in the safe healthy use of technology products As a result ergonomic issues involve many aspects of the work environment No single product can be expected to provide a solution for all of the varied ergonomic concerns in the workplace Y our experiences with a Kinesis keyboard will be affected by a number of non keyboard factors including your stress level the chair you sit in and the desk and other work surfaces in your office In fact hand and arm injuries can result from elements of your workstation other than your keyboard To enhance the comfort of your work environment Kinesis has joined with Herman Miller Inc to provide guidance for creating an ergonomically appropriate workspace The following ergonomic guidelines are reprinted with the permission of Herman Miller Inc These guidelines include references to ANSI American National Standards Institute stand
8. should be at least 26 2 34 There should be at least 12 2 of front to back clearance at knee height measured from underneath the front edge of the work surface back toward the wall supporting the work surface Taller people will need more clearance Now adjust your Kinesis keyboard and computer monitor Adjusting your Keyboard Adjust the angle and height of your keyboard so that the front of the keyboard is approximately at the same height as your elbows Your forearms should be parallel to the floor Be Careful of the Following 1 Are you striking the keys on your keyboard too hard Try to remember to soften your touch 2 Are your shoulders raised or hunched Relax and lower them If the armrests of your chair are forcing your shoulders up consider asking to have the armrests removed If your work surface is forcing your shoulders up consider asking to have it lowered 3 Do you keep your hands poised above the keyboard Relax them don t allow yourself to keep your hands frozen in one position Remember mini breaks 4 Are you leaning against a sharply angled edge Move back to relieve pressure on your forearms 5 Are you leaning over to reach things in your workstation that could be placed closer Do you often reach behind your body or above shoulder height to retrieve something that could be moved forward or down Do your best to find an arrangement that keeps materials you frequently use within convenient reach about 20
9. the release of new products and accessories Privacy note Kinesis does not sell or distribute its customer records to any other company If you normally don t read manuals Do not stop reading yet This section will give you the basic information you need to get started However you are strongly encouraged to read this manual in its entirety at least once It explains the features of the Kinesis keyboard including the embedded numeric keypad optional foot switches and customizing your keyboard Also included are suggestions for adaptation and for the ergonomic setup of your computer workspace If you have used a Kinesis Contoured keyboard previously This keyboard has significant differences in the location of certain keys and in foot switch features Please see CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR Plugging in your keyboard Be sure to first turn off your computer The keyboard may be plugged into and used immediately with a PC No special drivers are required or available Installing foot switches new If you have an optional foot switch plug the attached coupler into the phone style foot switch connector extending slightly from the back of the keyboard For more detailed information on connecting and using foot switches refer to CHAPTER TWO Compatibility note foot switches used with earlier models of Kinesis contoured keyboards may not work correctly with this keyboard Adaptation schedule Many new users of Kinesis contoured keyboards bel
10. touch typist Kinesis encourages you to use the training materials included with your Kinesis keyboard Although this is not a necessary step in adapting to the Kinesis keyboard many users regardless of their typing skills find the typing exercises to be extremely helpful Don t overdo it at first Using typing exercises and other drills is physically taxing Take frequent rest breaks Limit your typing speed for the first few hours as you adapt to the Kinesis keyboard Initial awkwardness fatigue discomfort At first you probably will experience some awkwardness when using the Kinesis contoured keyboard You also may experience muscle fatigue and or mild discomfort for a few days until your body has adjusted to the positions and motions required of it Note If new symptoms persist for more than a few days stop using the Kinesis keyboard and see Chapter Four If You Are Injured Reaching all the keys while resting palms You should not expect to reach all of the keys on the keyboard without moving your hands from a stationary position on the palm rests Many users prefer to move their arms slightly to press the most distant thumb keys or to use their index fingers If your thumbs are sensitive If your thumbs are sensitive see chapter four for ways to reduce or even eliminate usage of one or both thumbs Reduce workload during adaptation You can avoid unnecessary frustration perhaps even physical tension and disco
11. 9 Initial awkwardness fatigue discomfort 20 injured WS CESS AS lad et ea a Mead Aue O he og 21 EEES ASAS Aaa 19 TO fingernails La to AE E AE ot Po iza o beets 19 Switching back and forth with the traditional keyboard 20 Th mbsare sensitive gresi a NA A ART AAA ARAS 20 22 Usine trainins materidis A DAN e 19 Alphanumeric keys A e amp ded 10 ANSI ergonomic recommendations e pode baje Me ESS AA ile ki 34 ZAD DOMNA a o e AN Dt AEA ES EE SI o e o a e dos O el lh 33 Ergonomic euidelines ea De ENE RIAL en a AES RS 33 International key actions for different country settings 36 BLISTER A E Oe 5 at A pte whe eee 20 Caring for your keyboard zani savske Let UY Em ka VALE A re 31 Accidental SPIS A A a A es de 31 MA A e a o A e 31 Defectiveswitehes sers perdiera ti AS a ij eg date Snare d peata 31 Carpal tunnel syndrome a a 21 Chair adjustments e 2d pt 2s att ar Moi de oot ANA A a e dl O ello AU hs ttt Y 18 33 COMMCIONIN 2D A AN A ed 9 Cumulative trauma disorder Rin AAA NTE AAA A Beals dias 21 Customizing your keyboard tra AAA A As 23 Activating or disabling stored macro 21200 A RAL Sad tee RE a 24 PI AO O A A O AA AO 23 Creating a stored keyboard macro cdas 26 Customizing a foot switch ARA AA A ed mali Using Dvorak layout s oe 3 thoes ARA AA Sb ERA Se 12 26 A O a E A A a eo 23 MECO SAR AO ea S O Dne LE Zoe ei ghee dole Ee eae bok 26 MENA Ne
12. CHAPTER FOUR for tips on reducing or eliminating thumb usage Function Keys The function keys of your Contoured keyboard comprise two elevated tilted rows of soft tactile keys which can be activated with minimal hand and arm movement Esc and F1 through F8 on left and F9 through Progrm on right Most of these keys perform their traditional actions unless combined with the Progrm key Actions of right side function keys Repeat Disable Scroll Pause Keypad Progrm Macro lock Break Special actions for functions keys Repeat Disable Macro Macro and Remap These actions only operate if the Progrm key 1s first pressed and held Repeat allows settings faster or slower repeat rates when a key is held down Disable macro inactivates but does not permanently erase any macros stored in the keyboard Macro and Remap are used in combination with the Progrm key to program the keyboard For details see CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD Keypad The Keypad function key acts as a toggle key to activate the embedded layer of the keyboard including the embedded numeric keypad Except for the embedded numeric keypad and embedded right function keys most embedded keys have the same actions as the top level keys but can be reprogrammed to be different Progrm The Progrm key is only active when pressed first in combination with certain other keys for programming the keyboard For example Program F10 temporarily disable
13. Keypad function key can be created by remapping if you have a foot switch To do so you must remap a key or pedal twice using the Keypad Shift pedal as the source action Start with the keypad LED off then remap again after tapping the Keypad function key to activate the embedded layer Sticky keys feature for Ctrl Alt and Shift An intentional sticky modifier key is useful because it doesn t need to be held down when performing an awkward combination of keys Once tapped a sticky key is active until a non modifier key is pressed and released Two sticky modifiers can be tapped in sequence before pressing the key to be modified Note Be cautious in selecting sticky keys since the results can be confusing 27 Two ways to achieve sticky keys Intentional sticky keys can be established two different ways 1 using on board programmability or 2 using utilities available in most operating systems use Accessibility Options in Windows control panel Note With the on board programmability version of sticky keys a sticky modifier will only act as a modifier for the first keystroke of the key being modified Sticky keys with on board programmability Progrm modifier F6 To use on board programmability sticky keys press and hold the Progrm key add the modifier key to be made sticky and finally tap F6 To make a modifier non sticky repeat this process or perform a total memory reset Accide
14. Kinesise Contoured PS 2 Ergonomic Keyboard Family USER S MANUAL COMPUTER ERGONOMICS USER S MANUAL Kinesise Contoured PS 2 Ergonomic Keyboard Family VERSIONS COVERED Essential KB132PC Classic KB133PC Classic QD QWERTY Dvorak dual legended KB133PC QD Professional KB134PC Professional QD KB134PC QD June 2005 Edition 1996 2005 Kinesis Corporation Bothell Washington USA All rights reserved Printed in the U S A on recycled paper Please recycle Kinesis is a registered trademark and Contoured Essential Advantage MPC QD and HumanKind are trademarks of Kinesis Corporation Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Manufactured under one or more of the following US and international patents other patents pending worldwide 5 610 602 5 673 040 5 689 253 6 005 496 JP3215419 EP0579 699B1 and NI065504 Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any commercial purpose without the express written permission of Kinesis Corporation FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipmen
15. LINES Many experienced computer users when presented with a Kinesis contoured keyboard for the first time overestimate the time it will take for them to adapt Experience shows that those same users when asked about adaptation after a week of use reply that learning the new keyboard was much easier than they had anticipated and was well worth the effort Adapting your kinesthetic sense As you adapt to the Kinesis contoured keyboard you are not actually learning in the traditional sense of the word You are adapting your kinesthetic sense which is your muscle memory or intuitive understanding of reach and distance Typing with long fingernails Typists with exceptionally long fingernails may have difficulty with the curved keypads and should consider trimming their nails Experience has shown that a 1 4 inch nail length is usually feasible Typical adaptation period You will need a little time to adjust to the new shape of the Kinesis keyboard but not much Laboratory studies and many years of experience show that most new users of Kinesis contoured keyboards are productive approximately 80 of full speed within the first few hours Full speed or greater is typically achieved gradually within 3 5 days After the first week many new users equal or exceed their previous speeds and accuracies However extremely fast typists may need more time to adapt than will average typists Using training materials Whether or not you are a
16. a 28 Modifier keys and macro trigger keys 26 QWERTY Dvorak switching it as E ii 12 26 ENA DO IA AAA AN AAN A A IAS 25 Resetting keyboard memory EA A E e 24 Dvorak key layout a AS Ge At ete iaa Rare ds co le d dei 12 26 Remapping when using Dvorak key layout 26 Discomfort muscular ng A SSe A a a ah ljev 6 8 20 21 Ergonomic guidelines 026 ode k ii DEN SEPE ka OE eee OES 2 18 33 BUC CPUS TOMO Si sie A A NA 19 Function KEYS DASS ASA ISA OE a RAN AAA ADOS 13 14 Embedded function key ACOSO 14 FOFDFOCT ANUN E eris ateoa RARAS e AAA kj te KURE AE Rel 13 14 23 Home TOW MOVE Le a OE ost ini NE e e Na NEY snk ket 10 DIO AO A A O en 6 8 20 21 Establish realistic ex DECUGIlONS AP AAA 21 Thumb discomfort ii e ee A ind eds 20 22 When to begin using your new keyboard 2l Insert KOV achon 22 88 5 cosine a a Sct ode o Unk edn De Set Dave ances 10 SNS JE NOME ejo Np yes RE Aa Sma eats 17 ImternaHona key actions A Ee A DV Eu 12 36 EEDA GICQIONSS oe Shee G9 aad den a aa a e ROTEL ai bleda Sa Byes vata 16 Macros programming 7 Lat A AS EE RE ERAS bre ae o ROA a ane 26 E A AA O RA O A EI EEA 15 16 Numeric keypad embedded 2 A AR A SR Ze dpa pasne 15 16 AMAS RA OI A SS OO E E ZA TON 8 Programming the keyboard on board 23 Purchasing Accessories Upgrades be a AS Sn ees noe he didas 29 30 OMENI NEV
17. active after a restart Turning on and off the key click feature including the Essential Prgrm By default the keyboard includes an audible electronic key click for all keys including the function keys To turn off the key click hold down Progrm and press the Backslash key N located just below the hyphen key If you wish to turn on the key click again simply repeat the process The Essential model will revert to having tones active after a restart Note Most experienced Kinesis keyboard users find that leaving on the key click function makes it easier to use the function keys You can also use the click to train yourself to type on the full travel keys with minimal force These keys trigger and click about halfway through their long 4 mm travel With practice you can stop your keystrokes before the impact of Setting key repeat rate and repeat delay Progrm F9 Holding down a key will cause it to repeat until it is released The time it takes until repeating begins is called Repeat delay and is set in the operating system s control panel under keyboard However with Contoured PS 2 keyboards the repeat rate is set from the keyboard using Progrm plus F9 After briefly holding 23 down the Progrm key and tapping F9 the lights will begin flashing Tap one of the function keys F1 through F12 where Fl is the slowest and F12 is the fastest to set the keyboard repeat rate On an Essential keyboard
18. ards They do not constitute research conducted by Kinesis Introduction by Herman Miller Inc The position and location of the furniture and equipment in your office are related to the size and shape of your body For example when you adjust the height of your chair so that your feet rest flat on the floor you may find that your work surface is too high To work comfortably you must make a series of adjustments to the components around you Start by adjusting your chair Go on to adjust your work surfaces and finally your computer equipment Remember if you experience discomfort while working consult a health care professional Adjusting your chair Adjusting the Seat Height of your Chair Seat height means the distance from the floor to the top of your chair s seat when you are sitting in your chair First sit in your chair in a comfortable upright position Adjust your seat height up or down so that your feet rest comfortably flat on the floor and your thighs are approximately parallel to the floor If your feet dangle slightly and the backs of your thighs press hard on the front of the seat the chair is probably too high If your knees are elevated and your thighs don t touch the front of the seat the chair is probably too low If you like to lean back when working try it now If your heels are lifted off the floor consider lowering your chair If your heels rise as you push off with your feet to lean back consider loosening your c
19. cerns you may contact Kinesis for free technical support Be prepared with your keyboard s model number and serial number displayed on the bottom of the keyboard as well as information about your computer type and operating system Technical support is available by phone fax or e mail Phone lines are staffed between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Pacific time Telephone numbers are 425 402 8100 voice and 425 402 8181 fax E mail should be directed to techsupport kinesis ergo com If you call and a technician is not available we will return your call as soon as possible However we are unable to return phone calls to locations outside of North America Repairs and warranty Service If you think your keyboard may be defective contact Kinesis technical support A support staff member will discuss with you the problem and potential solutions If your keyboard does need to be repaired Kinesis will either ship you replacement parts or will arrange with you for the repair of the product When you contact Kinesis please provide your name address and the serial number of your keyboard If you are shipping the keyboard to Kinesis you will be provided with a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number and shipping instructions See Warranty for details of Kinesis warranty terms and conditions The warranty does not provide for a loaner keyboard For non warranty repairs Kinesis has a minimum charge which covers most jobs Before r
20. d from the left is Scroll Lock 1 while the far right LED is lighted if the embedded Keypad is active LEDs in center of keyboard Classic KINESIN CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION Attach the Kinesis keyboard to a compatible computer in the same way you would attach a traditional PS 2 keyboard No drivers are required other than what is provided by your operating system Be sure to shut down your computer before connecting any PS 2 device to avoid the risk of damage Optional Foot Switches Vow three actions available Optional foot switches are available to facilitate accessing the embedded keypad to click the mouse or to move any key action from an overworked finger Contact Kinesis sales or visit the web site www kinesis ergo com for more information See CHAPTER SIX for details Warning Do not plug a telephone into any foot switch connector Also do not plug any Kinesis keyboard connector into a modem or a telephone outlet Doing so could damage your keyboard and the modem or phone Connecting your foot switch Kinesis foot switches connect with a telephone style RJ11 connector to the short cable extending from the back of the keyboard To connect a single foot switch a telephone coupler will be required included with a Kinesis single action foot switch For two or three foot switches you will require a special three position splitter or a Triple Action Foot Switch both of which are available fro
21. eturning your Kinesis product for repairs you will need to arrange for 29 payment Charges which exceed the minimum will be quoted for approval after the keyboard has been received by Kinesis Before returning any Kinesis product Before returning any Kinesis product for repair replacement or refund you must contact Kinesis to provide essential information and to receive a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number plus additional instructions Be sure to write your RMA number on the outside of your package near the address label and purchase insurance from the carrier See the above paragraph for more details Purchasing Accessories and Upgrades You may purchase accessories such as foot switches palm pads cable adaptors manuals or interface boxes as well as keyboard upgrades directly from Kinesis Corporation Except for upgrades these items are also available from Kinesis resellers Check the Kinesis web site www kinesis ergo com for additional information about products and dealers You may also use the Accessories and Upgrades Order Form that came with your original keyboard Contact Kinesis sales toll free between 8am and 5pm Pacific time within the continental U S at 800 454 6374 or fax your order to 425 402 8181 Send E mail to sales kinesis ergo com 30 CHAPTER SEVEN CARING FOR YOUR KEYBOARD A few simple precautions can help to ensure the trouble free operation of your Kinesis keyboard The most i
22. hair s tilt tension If you like to sit forward try it now If you must tuck your feet in or stick them out in front of you consider raising your chair If you feel the chair seat gives too much consider tightening your chair s tilt tension When you have adjusted your chair take a look at the standard ranges recommended by ANSI Compare the position of your chair with the ANSI ranges 33 ANSI Recommended Seating l Seat height should range from 16 to 20 5 This refers to how high the chair seat should be with a person s weight pressing on the cushions Seat depth for chairs with rectangular cushions or chairs made of hard materials should range from 15 to 17 Seat depth refers to the distance from the front edge to the back edge of the seat cushion Seat depth can be greater if the front edge of the seat is soft or curved Seat width should be at least 18 2 measured across the middle of the seat Seat width refers to the side to side distance across the seat cushion Distance between armrests should be at least 18 2 measured between the inner edges of the armrests The backrest should be at least 12 wide in the lower back area Now that your chair is adjusted go on to your work surface Adjusting your work surface The proper height of the work surface is related to the clearance you have beneath it to accommodate your legs while in a seated position l Pull up to the work surface w
23. here on the keyboard by touch the tops of the home row keys i e the keycaps are more cupped to fit your fingertips and the different heights and angles of all keys within the keypads provide excellent tactile feedback for positioning your hands International Insert key Next to the Left Arrow key is the International key which changes action as different keyboard country layouts are selected in your operating system See the appendix for a list of actions for Windows operating systems for selected countries The nsert action is available when the embedded layer is active Reference drawings of traditional keyboard Compare the Kinesis OWERTY layout with the alphanumeric and editing portions of traditional US and US International Windows keyboards opposite Ti 2 PE Windows a Onboard Programmability Classic and Professional models Classic and Professional Contoured keyboards provide the powerful Kinesis productivity feature know as onboard programmability No drivers or software are required For example the keyboard can be instantly changed between QWERTY and Dvorak Virtually any key 168 top level and embedded level key actions can be copied moved or inactivated In addition up to 48 macros can be stored in the keyboards memory chip triggered by a single key or key combination A label on the
24. hile seated With your feet flat on the floor adjust the height of your work surface so that your knees do not bump the edge of the work surface pencil drawer or keyboard support tray when the tray is in working versus storage position The tops of your thighs should not touch the underside of the work surface When pulled up to the work surface your feet or knees should not bump against the back of the work surface or wall supporting the work surface Swivel to grasp something within easy reach on your work surface You should have enough clearance beneath your work surface to move freely Your knees should not bump against storage drawers or work surface support brackets While sitting in an upright position your forearms should rest comfortably on the work surface If the height of the work surface causes your shoulders to be raised up or hunched consider lowering your work surface If you must slump or hunch over your work surface consider raising it so that you can work in a comfortable upright position Check the height of your work surface against the standards recommended by ANSI According to ANSI 1 Knee space should measure at least 20 from side to side under the work surface 24 of knee space is preferred The underside of the work surface or keyboard tray should be higher than your knees If you work at a desk with a work surface that cannot be raised or lowered the clearance under the work surface
25. ible with your system Setting up your workstation and beginning to type Arrange your workstation according to the advice of your ergonomics advisor or see Appendix A Ergonomic Guidelines for details on setting up an ergonomic workstation The following is a brief introduction to workstation ergonomics Positioning When you use your keyboard your wrists should be at approximately the same height as your elbows with your forearms parallel to the floor Adjust the height of your chair up or down to allow your feet to rest flat on the floor with your knees bent approximately 90 and your thighs parallel to the floor If the height of your work surface is not adjustable you may need to adjust your chair to accommodate the work surface instead You can add a foot rest if necessary Finally you should sit close enough to your keyboard that your upper arms rest comfortably at your sides with your elbows tucked in Starting to type To start typing place your fingers on the Kinesis home row keys the blue key caps Relax your right thumb over the Space key and your left thumb over Backspace Raise your palms slightly above the palm rests while typing This provides the necessary mobility for your hands so that you can comfortably reach all of the keys Now begin typing starting from the home row When you pause to compose you can reduce physical stress by resting your hands on the padded palm rests CHAPTER THREE ADAPTATION GUIDE
26. ided with your new keyboard Embedded numeric keypad To access the embedded numeric keypad tap the Keypad key or press an optional foot switch To deactivate tap Keypad again or release the foot switch Mouse click key actions Most operating systems support one or more ways to perform mouse clicks with a key or foot switch For more details see CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR AND CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR Welcome to the HumanKind environment of the Kinesis Contoured ergonomic keyboard In a liberating departure from the constraints of a traditional flat keyboard the sculpted lines of the Kinesis Contoured keyboard fit the shape and movements of your body reducing the physical demands of keyboarding While it may look very different from the keyboard you have been using you ll find that making the transition is actually quite easy The first Kinesis Contoured ergonomic keyboard was developed after extensive research in collaboration with experts from the fields of medicine ergonomics and engineering Years of commercial use since 1992 have proven its benefits for both comfort and productivity The newly improved Contoured PS 2 keyboard family represents a refined sixth generation design which provides the ultimate in high performance computing for computers requiring PS 2 keyboards PS 2 Compatibility The Kinesis PS 2 Contoured keyboard family is designed for computers having a PS
27. ieve it will be difficult to adapt However years of experience has shown us that most users find it easy and rapid just try to schedule your first experience with the Kinesis keyboard during a period when you are not operating under a tight production deadline The tension resulting from adjusting to new equipment when under pressure can lead to unnecessary frustration and even to physical discomfort See CHAPTER THREE ADAPTATION GUIDELINES Injured typists If you are injured or have experienced significant discomfort while using a traditional keyboard pay special attention to CHAPTER FOUR IF YOU ARE INJURED All users whether or not they are injured can benefit from the information contained in this chapter Ergonomic guidelines Please use your Kinesis keyboard in conformance with ergonomic guidelines See the appendix for appropriate work surface heights and other ergonomic recommendations to improve your workspace Using palm rests The palm rests are designed to provide comfortable support for your hands while not actively typing though many users rest their palms some of the time while typing to relieve strain on the neck and shoulders For maximum speed try holding your palms slightly above the palm rest area while typing Do not expect to reach all of the keys on the keyboard without moving your hands from a stationary position on the palm rests And for maximum comfort be sure to install the self adhesive palm pads prov
28. itching and try typing for a period of time to before programming extensive macros or remapping Remapping moving key actions Progrm F12 Briefly hold down the Progrm key and tap F12 The keyboard s lights will flash rapidly To copy a key first tap the source key whose action you want to copy somewhere else The lights will flash more slowly Now tap the key where you want the new action to appear The lights will resume rapid flashing You can repeat this sequence with a different pair of keys or exit with Progrm plus F12 Default layout always available When you are in remapping mode the default key layout is always active Therefore you cannot lose a key action by remapping it Any changes you make by remapping are only implemented when you exit remapping mode 29 Activating on board Dvorak layout Progrm Ctrl F5 Activating on board Dvorak is basically a global remap of the keyboard so any other remapping that you may have done is erased If you want to customize the keyboard and switch back and forth between QWERTY and Dvorak use macros to make your special changes Macros are preserved when switching Remapping if you have activated the on board Dvorak layout When remapping mode is activated the source key action is always QWERTY the upper left legend on the keycap for dual legended keyboards even if the key normally performs the lower right Dvorak action So for a remapping sequence firs
29. l Support If you wish to return the Product to Kinesis for any reason you must obtain from Kinesis an RMA number and instructions for returning the product You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Kinesis Within the United States and Canada Kinesis will ship products repaired or replaced under warranty to you by ground at no charge Repair parts and replacement Product will be either reconditioned or new Disclaimer of Other Warranties The warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others whether oral or written express or implied Kinesis specifically disclaims any and all implied warranties including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose No Kinesis dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Kinesis does not warrant that the product will meet your requirements or that operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free or that all errors will be corrected Limitation of liability Kinesis is not responsible for special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under other legal theory including but not limited to lost profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and or property nor any costs of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with Kinesis products Some states or
30. m Kinesis Foot switch actions For a single foot switch the default action activates the embedded keypad while the pedal is depressed Keypad Shift This action cannot be remapped to another location though it can be used to remap a Keypad Toggle action to a new location Additional default foot switch actions are the normal Shift action and the Keypad Enter action Using an older Kinesis foot switch An older Kinesis foot switch connected to the keyboard s with a phone coupler will only perform a single action Keypad shift The two port telephone splitter provided with older single action foot switches will not work with Contoured keyboards having the foot switch pigtail near the back of the keyboard Training materials Kinesis has included training materials typing exercises either printed or as a PDF file to be printed on a CDROM with your keyboard to help you adapt to the different geometry and to the relocation of some of keys These exercises were developed by Kinesis specifically for users transitioning from the traditional keyboard to the Kinesis keyboard Whether or not you are a touch typist typing exercises such as these can help you to rapidly adjust to your keyboard s new reaches and motions Typing programs If you wish to practice with your new keyboard while using the computer or just want to improve your typing skills you may use any commercially available software typing training software that is compat
31. mfort if you try to reduce your normal workload during the first few days of use Switching back to the traditional keyboard Switching back and forth between a Kinesis contoured and a traditional keyboard while your are learning to use the former can lengthen the adaptation period After you have adapted to the Kinesis keyboard you should not have difficulty switching back and forth although you will probably find that the traditional keyboard is uncomfortable to use 20 CHAPTER FOUR IF YOU ARE INJURED The Kinesis keyboard is designed to reduce the physical stresses that all keyboard users experience whether or not they are injured Of course ergonomic keyboards are not medical treatments and no keyboard can guarantee to cure injuries or prevent injuries in the future Always consult your health care professional if you notice discomfort when you use your computer Have you been diagnosed with RSI or CTD Have you have ever been diagnosed with tendinitis carpal tunnel syndrome or some other form of repetitive strain disorder RSI also known as cumulative trauma disorder CTD If so you should use special care when using a computer Even if you simply experience discomfort when using a traditional keyboard you should use reasonable care when operating any keyboard Arrange your workstation in accordance with ergonomic standards as described in Appendix A Ergonomic Guidelines and take frequent short breaks Establish a
32. mportant precautions are to avoid eating or drinking over your keyboard Cleaning Clean your keyboard s exterior surfaces on a regular basis First always unplug your Kinesis keyboard before cleaning it To remove dirt marks and residue that accumulate during normal use wipe the keyboard with a soft cloth that has been dampened with water or rubbing alcohol 70 isopropanol Avoid applying alcohol to keyboard labels If you use palm pads and notice any adhesive buildup when you remove them for replacement wipe the palm rests with a soft cloth that has been dampened with rubbing alcohol Accidental spills If you spill any type of liquid onto your Kinesis keyboard unplug the keyboard immediately to reduce the likelihood of electrical damage Do not use the keyboard until it has dried completely If you spill water on your Kinesis keyboard tilt the keyboard so that the liquid can drain Avoid getting the function keys wet in the process Shake the keyboard vigorously to remove liquid trapped inside the switches Air dry the keyboard at room temperature at least overnight preferably for several days If the keyboard does not operate after it has dried completely please contact Kinesis A sticky spill can sometimes be washed away but may require replacement of a module and or professional servicing Contact Kinesis Corporation for instructions on returning your keyboard for servicing see CHAPTER SIX Defective switches If a partic
33. n adaptation schedule with your health care provider Establish realistic expectations If you currently have an injury to your hands or arms or have had such an injury regardless of the cause it is important that you have realistic expectations of your keyboard You should not expect an immediate improvement in your physical condition simply because you are using a new keyboard Your physical trauma has built up over months or years and 1t may take a number of weeks before you notice a difference At first you may feel some new fatigue or discomfort as you adapt to your Kinesis keyboard Keyboard is not a medical treatment The Kinesis contoured keyboard is not a medical treatment nor a substitute for appropriate medical treatment If any information in this manual seems to contradict the advice you have received from a health care professional please follow your health care professional s instructions When to begin using your new keyboard Consider beginning to use your Kinesis keyboard after you have taken a break from traditional keyboarding perhaps after a weekend or a vacation This gives your body a chance to rest If possible begin using the keyboard during a period when you are not under pressure from a tight production schedule for example 21 At first even healthy keyboard users may experience temporary fatigue or mild discomfort as they adjust If you feel discomfort when you use the Kinesis keyboard take a
34. n the embedded keypad layer On the far left side of your keyboard the key which is Caps Lock at the top level becomes a Null key i e no action when the keypad layer is active You might use this Null key when in remapping mode to inactivate another key Another special embedded key action is Insert This key action is available on the left side next to Left Arrow when the keypad layer 1s active Mouse click functions With a Windows or Macintosh operating system you can perform a mouse click with a key or optional foot switch by activating the Mouse Keys utility included with Accessibility Options in the control panel If you are using an interface device to use your keyboard with a Macintosh system Mouse Keys 1s also found in the Mac Control Panel in a folder called Easy Access For both operating systems the keypad 5 key will become a standard left mouse click You can then remap the keypad 5 to a more convenient key or to a foot pedal For more details see CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD and the help files for your Operating System LED Indicators There are four small green light emitting diode LED status indicators near the center of the Kinesis keyboard The far left A is Caps Lock with Num Lock 1 next Num Lock is normally always on by default for most computers Do not be concerned about this as LEDs last a very long time and consume very little power The thir
35. n thumb free typing if necessary This approach is most effective using one or more optional Kinesis foot switches Typically this is accomplished by remapping commonly used thumb keys to other locations For some keys you can remap to the embedded level and use a footswitch to activate the embedded level See the Kinesis web site for details and examples http www kinesis ergo com fs apps htm 22 CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD If you purchased or upgraded to a programmable model Classic Professional Contoured keyboard you can easily customize it to maximize both comfort and productivity The non volatile memory chip retains your settings even when the power is turned off The Professional model also includes a hidden memory locking switch that prevents accidental changes or erasure of the keyboard s memory You can fully customize the layout for keys and foot switches and store words sentences or key combinations as macros in the keyboard s memory Turning on and off audible tones including the Essential Progrm The keyboard includes change of state tones for Caps Lock A Num Lock 1 Keypad Scroll Lock and Insert Tones sound twice when a tone linked action e g Caps Lock is turned on and once when it is turned off To disable these tones hold down Progrm and press the hyphen key If you wish to turn on the tones again simply repeat the process The Essential model will revert to having tones
36. nnnnnnannnos 6 Road me A O O 7 Chapter One Quick OUP ete a na asih dace 9 Chapter Two Installation ai aii ib ila ed davnini 17 Chapter Three Adaptation guidelines 19 Chapter Four If you are injured ccccnnnnnnncuoooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 21 Chapter Five Customizing your keyboard 23 Chapter Six Technical support repairs accessories A AA S AE E 29 Chapter Seven Caring for your keyboard 31 A 32 APPENDIX A Ergonomic guidelines for computer workstations 33 B PC International key actions cccccnnnnncooooooonnnnnnnnncnnnnnannnoss 36 A EO A EEA 37 HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING Continuous use of any keyboard may cause aches and pains or more serious cumulative trauma disorders such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome m Observe sensible guidelines when using any keyboard to help minimize the possibility of injury m Follow established guidelines for computer and workstation setup See Appendix Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations m Maintain a relaxed keying posture and use a light touch to press the keys m Exercise good judgment in placing reasonable limits on your keyboarding time every day m Ensure that you take reasonable rest breaks from keyboarding during the course of the day m At the first sign of stress related injury from keyboard use aching numbness or tingling of arms wrists o
37. ntal sticky keys Occasionally a modifier key will become electronically stuck accidentally when programming the keyboard If this happens just tap both modifiers of the same type e g both Alt keys to release the stuck key action Memory locking Professional model only The memory locking feature consists of a hidden slide switch A RECESSED SLIDE SWITCH which prevents accidental re Switch to right unlocked MN Switch to left locked programm ng or erasure of your Note use business card or equivalent to slide switch keyboard s memory To lock the memory insert a business card or a pr folded piece of paper above the A left Ctrl and Alt keys and slide the x hidden switch to the left be w Alternatively you may remove E one of the top left thumb keycaps to reveal the locking switch using the keycap removal tool provided with your professional keyboard CHAPTER SIX TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPAIRS ACCESSORIES AND UPGRADES Memory locking switch Professional models If you have questions about installing or operating your Kinesis keyboard first review the relevant sections of this User s Manual If you are unable to solve the problem visit the Kinesis web site http www kinesis ergo com tech_support default2 htm If you are still unable to solve the problem contact Kinesis technical support as described below Technical Support If after reviewing the manual you still have questions or con
38. owever the memory mode can be changed to support 36 or 48 smaller macros In doing so all previous settings are erased The maximum macro size with different settings is shown in the table below Macro size approximate number of characters per macro 24 Keyboard model 24 macro mode 36 macro mode 48 macro mode Classic Professional e A Performing the memory mode change Before performing this configuration change review Performance limitations at higher macro settings below If you decide to proceed press and hold the Progrm key then add one of the Ctrl keys and finally add either F2 F3 or F4 so that three keys are depressed at once for 24 36 or 48 macros respectively Once the keyboard lights begin flashing release the keys When the flashing stops after a few seconds the memory will be erased and reconfigured Performance limitations at higher macro settings When macro play mode is active which happens automatically if a macro is programmed until Progrm Disable Macro is perfomed the keyboard s microprocessor must check 24 36 or 48 memory positions between each keystroke to determine if a macro is assigned to the key For very fast typists the 36 macro mode may exhibit occasional missed keystrokes The 48 macro mode will only work for most steady typists with typing speeds up to 50 60 wpm If you want to use the 36 or 48 macro settings it is advisable to program one simple macro after sw
39. r hands consult your health care professional Kinesis Corporation bases its product designs on research proven features and user evaluations However because of the complex set of factors believed to contribute to computer related injuries the company can make no warranty that 1ts products will prevent or cure any physical ailment Y our risk of injury may be affected by workstation and chair design posture time worked without breaks type of work activities outside of the workplace and individual physiology READ ME FIRST Important information for those who don t normally read manuals and for those who do Welcome to the HumanKind environment of the Kinesis contoured ergonomic keyboard Designed to fit the shape and movements of your body the Kinesis contoured keyboard can significantly reduce the physical demands of keyboard use And while this keyboard may look quite different from your traditional keyboard yov ll find that making the transition is actually quite easy just follow a few simple guidelines documented in this manual see CHAPTER THREE Registration Please take a moment to register your Kinesis purchase To ensure that we have a complete record of your recent purchase return the filled out registration card which was included with your keyboard or email the information requested on the card to registration kinesis ergo com This information also enables us to notify you of product enhancements and
40. s any macros stored in the keyboard s memory The combinations Progrm Ctrl F11 and Progrm Ctrl F12 are using to program macros or remap the keys Programming is covered in CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD Embedded function key actions Several special functions Windows key actions are parked in the embedded layer of the right function keys Left Windows and Right Windows keys generally perform the same action as clicking the Start menu with the mouse The Application key offers a context sensitive menu similar to clicking the right mouse button Embedded actions of right side function keys Disable Macro Remap a Keypad Progrm Macro f Accessing the embedded level Embedded key actions are accessible either by tapping the Keypad key or by holding down the appropriate pedal of an optional foot switch The special programming actions Disable Macro Macro and Remap will still operate in the embedded layer if the Progrm is held down first To use a Windows key action you must first press the Keypad function key far right to activate the embedded layer To remap an embedded key action 1f you have a programmable Contoured keyboard model to a convenient top level location see CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD Embedded numeric keypad Kinesis Contoured keyboards have a second embedded layer of key actions which is activated by the Keypad key or by an optional foot switch
41. t is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and 1f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning To assure continued FCC compliance the user must use only shielded interfacing cables when connecting to computer or peripheral Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interface causing Equipment Regulations Cet Appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exiginces du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada TABLE OF CONTENTS Health and safety warning ooocccccccnnnnnnononoonnnnnnnnnonnn
42. t tap the key with the upper left legend whose action you want to copy then tap the destination key where you want that action to reside Remapping from embedded level to top level You can copy an embedded key action such as a Windows key to the top level to make it more convenient Simply turn on the keypad layer before activating remapping mode Tap the Keypad key after tapping the source key and before tapping the destination key Do not use the footswitch Keypad Shift to change layers during remapping or the footswitch itself will be remapped Creating a macro Briefly hold down the Progrm key and tap F11 The keyboard s lights will flash rapidly Then tap a trigger key the key or combination of keys that will initiate playback of the macro The lights will begin flashing slowly Now type the key or keys that will comprise the body of the macro To exit from macro programming mode hold the Progrm key and tap F71 The lights should stop flashing on the first tap If not you have added F to the end of your macro and you should exit and start over Modifier keys and macro trigger keys Macros may be triggered by a single key or by any combination with Ctrl Alt and or Shift A modifier key alone may not be a trigger key unless combined with another non modifier key If you want to use a modifier key by itself to trigger a macro first remap it The best source action to remap the modifier is the embedded Capslock n
43. this process must be repeated each time the computer is re booted Resetting keyboard memory Classic Professional models If the keyboard behaves strangely or you just want to re create the factory settings the first thing to try is a memory reset If you have the Professional model be sure the memory locking switch see below is to the right unlocked Two different memory reset procedures are available Memory reset Option One Progrm Ctrl FI0 This procedure will erase all remapping and macros but will not change macro memory settings or switch Dvorak back to OWERTY Press and hold the Progrm key then add one of the Ctrl keys and finally add the F70 function key so that all three keys are depressed The lights on the keyboard should begin flashing Release the keys and when the flashing stops in several seconds the keyboard s memory has been reset Memory reset Option Two F7 on power on This procedure is more aggressive than Option One and will completely reset the memory back to factory settings 24 macros QWERTY layout Hold down the F7 key before turning on the power to your computer Start your computer and after a few seconds release F7 A successful reset is indicated if the keyboard s lights flash for several seconds after releasing F7 Resetting and changing keyboard macro memory mode Progrm Ctrl F2 F3 or F4 The factory settings support up to 24 macros before the macro memory becomes full H
44. ular key frequently produces multiple characters with a single key press it can often be fixed at least temporarily by removing the keycap and spraying an electronic grade contact cleaner into the switch Be careful when removing keycaps to pull them straight off using a keycap removal tool or two bent paper clips to avoid causing permanent mechanical damage to the internal switch mechanism If the problem persists contact Kinesis technical support Kinesis Keyboard Limited Warranty 31 Kinesis Corporation Kinesis warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Kinesis keyboard Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with the Product documentation for two years from the date of purchase This Warranty does not apply to any software or diskettes which might have been enclosed with the product which are covered by a Kinesis License Agreement If Product fails due to accident abuse inappropriate use or normal wear Kinesis shall have no responsibility under this Limited Warranty Purchaser s Exclusive Remedies During the first TWO 2 years after the date of original purchase the exclusive remedy for a defect in this Kinesis Product shall be at Kinesis Corporation s option either repair or replacement of the product If you suspect the Product is not working properly or if you have questions about the performance of the Product contact Kinesis Technica
45. ull key action 26 Activating or disabling stored macros Progrm F10 If you want to temporarily regenerate the default actions of keys that have been programmed to trigger macros hold Progrm and tap F10 to disable all macros Repeat this to reactivate macros no lights will flash Output delays data entry during playback Progrm F8 Progrm F7 Two special features are useful for advanced macro programming Macros can be programmed to pause briefly during playback in half second intervals While programming the macro enter Progrm F8 for each half second delay To program a macro which pauses during playback to allow you to enter variable data insert Progrm F7 while programming the macro When you play the macro 1t will pause until you perform a second Progrm F7 Customizing a foot switch action up to three foot switches supported If you have a single Kinesis foot switch you can instantly use 1t to shift the embedded keypad to the active state If you have two or three foot switch pedals along with a special splitter or a Kinesis Triple Action Footswitch the other default actions are Shift and Keypad Enter You can also customize any foot switch to do any key action except for the Progrm key action Just program the foot switch remap or macro like 1t was another keyboard key Note The Keypad Shift action cannot be moved or copied to another location However a Keypad Toggle action which operates like the
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