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1. F10 F11 Multimedia Group features n Key Action F3 Previous track F4 Play Pause F5 Next track F9 Mute F10 Volume down F11 Volume up Pause Stop To turn off settings individually hold and tap the appropriate key To turn of all settings in this group activate one of the master settings m p or w Internet Group features i Key Action F7 Email F8 Browser To turn off settings individually hold and tap the appropriate key F7 F8 To turn of both settings at once in this group activate one of the master settings m p or w Macintosh test mode for supporting Group Feature settings t You must either restart your computer or unplug and replug your keyboard after performing t This feature activates Macintosh test mode which may allow some multimedia and internet features to work n and i must also be activated 41 Individual Feature Settings These key combinations can be performed to change the status of an individual feature To change a setting pressing and hold the key in the number row above the Tab key on your Advantage keyboard then tap the appropriate second key e When active either PC mode feature e makes the keypad equals key performs the number row action When feature e is inactive default mode the keypad performs the Macintosh keypad action This feature eliminates the keyboard time out function which may affect the behaviour of modifie
2. 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 1t has dried completely please contact Kinesis Technical Support A sticky spill will require professional servicing Contact Kinesis Corporation for instructions on returning your keyboard for servicing see CHAPTER SIX TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACCESSORIES UPGRADES AND REPAIRS Defective switches If a particular key frequently produces multiple characters it can b
3. 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 keyboard bottom provides minimal instructions for programming the keyboard For details see CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD On board Dvorak layout see Appendix B for layout To convert the keyboard to Dvorak or back to QWERTY 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 Shift keys Finally tap the F5 function key and release all keys Thumb Keys On a traditional keyboard the control and editing keys such as Enter Mac Return and Backspace Mac Delete are scattered around the edges of the alphanumeric keys Reaching for these keys wastes time and can overwork your little fingers and causes stressful wrist and hand motions The Kinesis Contoured keyboard relocates these keys to two arrays of thumb operated keys 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 Changing key actions with instant configuration The Advantage USB MPC keyboard has three pre configured layouts each optimized for a different platform Windows PC non windows and Macintosh The keyboard is shipped with the configuration set for
4. Action Kinesis foot switch An older Dual Action Kinesis foot switch connected to the keyboard 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 the Advantage MPC keyboard Training materials Some new users of Contoured keyboards find it useful to practice using exercises to faciliate adapation Others may want to learn to touch type for the first time or just improve their typing skills You may use any commercially available typing training software that is compatible with your computer for this purpose 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 as it relates to keyboarding 19 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 yo
5. Windows Configurations consist of groups of individual settings which may also be toggled on and off individually To change to the Macintosh configuration for example hold the key above Tab and tap the letter m To change back to the Windows configuration hold and tap w See CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD and the APPENDIX for additional details Several extra keycaps and a keycap removal tool are provided with your new keyboard to reflect the new top thumb key actions if you change the default configuration Key actions in Windows mode A w Macintosh mode m Mac actions not legended except Function Keys The function keys comprise two elevated tilted rows of soft tactile keys which can be activated with minimal hand and arm movement Esc and F through F8 on left and F9 through Progrm on right Most of these keys perform their traditional actions unless combined with the Progrm key Right side function keys Disable f Macro Remap PrintSer Scroll Pause Keypad Progr Macro E SysReg lock Break i i F9 F10 1618 512 4 Special actions for functions keys Some right side function keys perform special actions F10 F11 and F12 have alternate actions Disable Macro Macro and Remap respectively when combined with the Progrm function key These special actions only operate if the Progrm key is first pressed and held Disable macro inactivates but does not perma
6. adjusted to the required positions and motions Note Ifnew symptoms persist for more than a few days stop using the Kinesis keyboard and see CHAPTER FOUR IF YOU ARE INJURED Reduce workload during adaptation You can avoid unnecessary frustration perhaps even physical tension and discomfort 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 you 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 22 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 or other physical problems 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 injury RSI also known as cumulative trauma disorder CTD If so you should use special care when us
7. 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 chair s tilt tension If you like to sit forward try it now If you must tuck your feet in or stick them o
8. first activate the keypad by tapping the Keypad key Then press the 7 amp key in the number row which has Num Lock printed on the front face Other special embedded keypad actions On the far left side of your keyboard the key which is Caps Lock at the top level becomes a Null key 1 e no action when the keypad layer is active You might use this Null key when in remapping mode to inactivate another key The Help Mac or Insert PC key action is available on the left next to Left Arrow when the keypad layer is active LED Indicators There are four green light emitting diodes LEDs 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 third from the left is Scroll Lock while the far right LED f is illuminated if the embedded Keypad is active LEDs in center of keyboard ie ERE FX He oF EE SE Hes 5 He Has EE x EE ot 28 B x a He x 4 212 A li lia 16 CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION Attach the Kinesis keyboard to a compatible computer in the same way you would attach a traditional USB keyboard No special equipment or software drivers are required other than what is provided by your operating system If you are connecting to a Windows PC the keyboard is factory configured and
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10. oredr dt 3 21 Injured Usera sae is 5 A AA E Reis Pea A A 8 22 23 Kinesthetic Senses aie E A E Ui gia tet E Ae A A A 21 LOMA a eta cel AEE VEDE ia S 21 Switching back and forth with the traditional keyboard 0 0 00 tte ee 22 FAUD TE SENS ELA A E A ele PORE a 24 IDE SPECIES ig A TS A ca A is 8 21 USERS ICA SS A o ass a 19 21 Alphanumerie keypads a A A TS E E a A Galena pay 2 a E ah 11 ANSI ergonomic recommendations 2 A A A BENS OD LOR BOE 37 APIS AI Bod ts E E E A A a Pah A in Sot ee DG th dS ae aaa 37 Ergonomic guidelines DIV ORIN A a boc tea erase O Gina a ta OR RO 10 39 Instant configuration settings details ba ato a oia VRE RAs HAGA ERS BEE CH BE 11 12 13 25 International key actions for different country settings 6 00 eee 10 39 40 Breaks FONDS Sa eRe ayy soos cai AAA TE Ag NA WELTON Ceca AS n 6 21 C rineJoryour keyboard Li sre aea ee Loe ge Geta Rete GBS da Bue og 35 ACUSA soca ileal Rig Me gl eh hae asthe ge e E e Soh a a e Baa Meal aad Caste age Sag nes 35 Defectiveswitehes AN sh rte e e e a a Sats gt ag he Gad E aah RR 31 35 C rp l t nnelsyndrome si sieer cap So A a e das A a ES 6 23 Chair dj stMents xs a Swe BX et SaaS e A Be Be SOAS AS EAS 20 37 Compatibility sere seit iret A A ee ar Gib aie OOO Gila Site era atte ee EO aes ihr ee gra aiid ata SoS Hee 8 9 31 Cumulative trauma disorder A Re th ak SR A A re aie 6 23 Customizing your keyboard roerien e Ean IEA dey SOO Aah OS A A oR REE ant 7 12 25 Activating or disa
11. the mouse see p 32 or to move any key action from an overworked finger Both single pedal and three pedal models are available Contact Kinesis sales or visit the web site 18 www kinesis com for more information see CHAPTER SIX TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPAIRS 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 pigtail extending from the back of the keyboard To connect a single foot switch a telephone coupler will be required shipped with a Kinesis single action foot switch A Triple Foot Switch is also available from Kinesis Foot switch actions For a single foot switch the default action activates the embedded keypad while the foot switch is depressed Keypad Shift Additional default foot switch actions are the normal Shift action and the Keypad Enter action which for most applications behaves the same as the main Enter or Mac Return key The Keypad Shift action turns on the embedded numeric keypad only while the foot switch remains depressed It cannot be remapped to another location although a Keypad toggle action may be remapped to a key or foot pedal using the Keypad Shift action as the source Using an older Dual
12. 2 Accessing the embedded function key 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 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 to a convenient top level location see CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD Embedded numeric keypad As described above Kinesis Contoured keyboards have a second embedded layer of key actions This layer is activated by the Keypad key or by an optional foot switch and includes a complete numeric keypad on the right side Compare the Kinesis embedded numeric keypad with the 10 key section on a traditional keyboard below The Kinesis keypad uses the Space key for 0 and includes an key which is also normally on Macintosh keyboards equipped with a numeric keypad shown on the next page Foot switch application for faster numeric entry The embedded level key actions of the Kinesis contoured keyboard can be toggled on and off by pressing the Keypad function key However the most convenient way to access embedded level key actions is with a Kinesis foot switch Used with a foot switch the embedded keypad significantly increases productivity when alternating between
13. ERAN EUR ERE DAA A AAA 23 TUD DES CORO RA foe tote A Aree Gt BS cer A gale EA Beans Lute ts Ad ea aaah deed 24 When to begin using your new keyboard ooo 8 58 A A es ke Ld RARER ae i eS 23 Installation AAA AS AA ASAS hele alah Sel cy Ata Aa al Gade Ale ata 7 17 ERA OA NETA CUASI Sh ght So tee Oe a dg Nita AAA A Pg BSP a a a ea 10 11 39 40 DEY AR ATCOIONS a A A ng Wage Arg actus aden A Sole deg ie A We od ae het Seng a ul awe 16 MEMO locking f nction SS es ecm lh ena eRe sa th sc tk and 27 Mo se li k functions sarreraren Site eG AT E Bg MD tots E eal Boe Mere ah aa 30 Multimedia instant configuration SEE A Saeed A REA ROBES 40 41 42 N m bock A RATA A A SA RA Se O 16 17 27 43 Numeric keypad embedded A a AS RGA 8 9 15 16 Palm rets MA IN EA AN IN cs chad adult unde 9 10 21 Purchasing Accessories Upgrades RAS ESA SAS ASAS a 31 33 OWERTIRE l yo t 6 las eared thd bie ad sii haunted id GOR 10 11 39 Repairs and warranty Service da A A a 31 32 Returning any Kinesis product ua dd o Al a dr Gdn partio 33 Setting up your workstation AAA IR Yet che Pie et les nt dg Bala A 20 37 SPECA AV DUIS DA RA as AA a a baa GAS Waa ee 10 22 28 Sticky keys featur eere ssi enai ote ante AG he Bary ads 29 Stuck modifier unintentional A A pa MAIN alan A oes 33 TECNICOS UPON A e E le to 31 32 Tendinitis isa RE TO OM OCT ee A A Or IN E Tee re 7 24 TONGS a e ch Toes es tp ote dD E oka ole gp Set sd e Ao teks hese Cone de Sea as oe Ae ie ke 26 27 Training
14. Kinesiso Advantage MPC USB Contoured Ergonomic Keyboards Mac PC switchable USER S MANUAL KINESIS COMPUTER ERGONOMICS USER S MANUAL Kinesiso Advantage MPC USB Contoured Ergonomic Keyboards Mac PC Switchable Models KEYBOARD MODELS COVERED KB500USB Advantage MPC USB keyboard black KBS500USB QD Advantage MPC QD USB keyboard black KB510USB Advantage Pro MPC USB keyboard black metallic finish on top January 2015 Edition 2002 2015 Kinesis Corporation Bothell Washington USA All rights reserved Printed in the U S A on recycled paper Please recycle Kinesis Contoured Advantage MPC 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
15. ONTENTS Health and Safety Warning cccccnnnoooooooononocononononannnnnnnnnnnnccnnnnnnnns 6 Read metida 7 Chapter One Quick Tola 9 Chapter Two Installation na 17 Chapter Three Adaptation Guidelines ccccccnnnnoooooonnnnnonononans 21 Chapter Four If You Are Injured oooooooooocnnccnnnnnnonnnooonnnnononcnonon 23 Chapter Five Customizing Your Keyboard occcccnnnncooonccnnos 25 Chapter Six Trouble shooting Technical Support Repairs Accessories and Upgrades sti th ncccaiead cess 31 Chapter Seven Caring for Your Keyboard ooooooooccccccccnnnnnnnnnns 35 NV AE A ttn tnt nan aeea Mana danaiin a a eda aa a nears 36 APPENDIX A Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations 37 B Kinesis On board Dvorak Key Layout ooooooooccccncccnnnnnnnnnnos 39 C PC International Key Actions sssrcriicn danita 39 D Mac International Key Actions cccccononooonocnnnnocccnnnnnnannn ono 40 E Special Instant Configuration Settings ccconnnooooooonnnncncnnnonns 40 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
16. Windows Occasionally a PC will experience a stuck modifier when the release of a modifier key is missed by the system The solution is normally to tap both modifiers However some configurations of the Advantage keyboard only have one legended modifier of a particular type If you experience a stuck modifier the other left or right modifier key action is in the embedded level Activate the embedded keypad tap the keypad key and then tap the stuck modifier key again to solve the problem Technical Support If after reviewing the manual you still have questions or concerns 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 It is also useful if you can provide the two firmware versions of your keyboard To determine this information open a simple text editor like Simpletext Mac or Wordpad Windows The firmware supporting Instant Configuration features is determined by holding the number row key then tap the letter s The keyboard will produce a report like v3 or v3 1 SL K Hx e where v3 1 is the firmware version number and the text inside the brackets are the current non default settings The main keyboard firmware version is determined by holding both Shift keys and tapping the F12 function key The keyboard will produce a r
17. a remapping sequence first tap the key with the upper left legend whose action you want to copy then tap the destination key where you want that action 28 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 Inactivating a key action by remapping The embedded Caps Lock key is a null key it has no action You may remap this null action to a key that you want to inactivate Macros Macros are shortcuts and time savers They allow you to reduce keystrokes for awkward complex or repetitive tasks With On board Programmability creating and using macros are always the same independent of the program or computer you are using Creating a macro Progrm FII To create a macro hold down the Program key and tap F11 then release both keys The keyboard s lights will begin flashing rapidly First select 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 When you have finished hold the Program key and tap F11 The lights should stop flashing on the first tap If not you have added F to the end of your macro and you should r
18. alth 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 even thumb free typing if necessary This approach is most effective using one or more optional Kinesis foot switches In general this is accomplished by remapping thumb actions to the embedded layer where they can be typed by your fingers Personal preference will dictate the details See CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMING YOUR KEYBOARD for details of remapping 24 CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD You can personalize the settings that control the electronic key click and toggle key tones Two non volatile memory chips in the keyboard retain your settings even when the power is turned off You can fully customize the layout for keys and foot switches and store words sentences or key combinations in the keyboard s memory as macros There are two different ways to customize your keyboard 1 Instant configuration settings and 2 On board programmability These methods are each described below For the first method additional details are provided in the CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR and in the Appendix INSTANT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The Instant configuration feature is used to simultaneously change a group of settings which optimizes the keyboard for a particular c
19. and special splitter E l ES EN i Be ie ce co foral E i fin d mo Sele Keys which differ for PC and Macintosh There are several keys with different legends or different actions when comparing a PC Windows keyboard with a Macintosh keyboard PC Backspace is Mac Delete PC Delete is Mac Forward Del PC Enter is Mac Return PC Ctrl is Mac Control PC Alt is Mac Alt Option PC Windows key AY is Mac Command key Mac specific actions Scroll Lock In Macintosh Instant Configuration mode the little used Scroll Lock key becomes the Macintosh power key which will initiate the shut down sequence Keypad key Macintosh supports a unique keypad keypad equals key action If the keyboard is in Macintosh mode when used with a PC the keypad will not operate Changing keycaps for thumb operated keys optional Two extra keycaps and a keycap removal tool are provided with US version of the Advantage MPC keyboard These are useful if you change the configuration to one of the Windows PC settings Onboard Programmability Advantage MPC keyboards also provide the powerful Kinesis productivity feature known 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
20. atform specific group feature settings multimedia and internet e individual settings Settings are changed by pressing the key in the number row above the Tab key on your Advantage keyboard then tapping a second key Master settings platform specific Master instant configuration settings change a group of features to optimize for one of three platforms Macintosh Windows PC or non Windows PC The individual settings may also be changed one at a time see below To change a setting pressing and hold the key in the number row above the Tab key on your Advantage keyboard then tap the appropriate second key Macintosh m v3 1 No individual feature settings are listed because this is the default configuration Thumb key modifier keys are optimized for Macintosh Keypad is the true Macintosh Keypad equals key action different from Number row Scroll lock performs Macintosh Power lt action PC Windows w v3 I SL K He Thumb key modifier keys are optimized for Windows Keypad is the same as Number row Scroll lock performs scroll lock action Keyboard stays awake when computer sleeps setting is active Fast mouse speed is set on PC Non Windows p v3 I SLKHxe Thumb key modifier keys are optimized for PC non Windows Keypad is the same as number row Scroll lock performs scroll lock Stay awake setting is active Fast mouse speed is set Group Feat
21. bling stored macros nu nannaa cette eee 12 26 27 Audible TONES RR ROSIN a AS AE AE ASA SARA ASAS 26 27 Creating a keyboard macro 0 o sd e A sd athens htardbe 31 32 Customizing A JOOPSWHCH 2 A AS A AAA O AS AA 32 EVACUADO Ad do Pd Odo 23 28 Memory locking vda ii et GG RU ol dt idad ts 27 Modifier keys and macro trigger keys 0 ain eat wp hs CRE AAA ERE ON AAA HDL RDA 29 OWERTY D or k SPECIAL ee eee eit Pratt dae er Hk ky 10 28 TROOP TOI edn Rg pl ocd sts Sk AS eh ey WIA A pola Reh ANG ees 10 13 14 30 Resetting keyboard MOTMONY v aere a ges la a o Gua US Se 26 DOE VOU si a gano neha ay ag Mit TO kia Pada Dig Oe os stihl NS AA dag eis ats 39 Discomfort MUS CUOTAS Se Ate gue Sonn dt Ss 8 21 23 Ergonomiceuidelines p aso a tetas A A Og ge it era ql ai e SAAR 6 21 37 PN DCVN AUS HOMO y a gt Recess ete A pte foes Rue a a Ue be att 21 PUTOWALO VERSION Sx oie Sil et pact hee Se ike canis oa alee et ale ere sau ate Samet Pe ae 25 33 Foot swiicehinstalino 2 SA A ath ASAS LT Se Ue ae UO La dah NA 19 Custom ANE ane a le hese A TA ARAS RG MEE EGE ER pe EA 30 PUDIESE A eek ela able da id y rd desea 14 31 Embedded function key actions ASS AS AAA AR Ses COS 14 TOP programming di Ad ASA A ea od Lid ek wad A de a 14 26 M usezclick functions SIA Ri ret ER BIR eg MLR EAP OR a A ERROR LEE 30 H me TOW REVS a heck ah oy ART bck eae a tb Rota eh den see wail eh bcd ae eb Relea hdd oe 10 20 Injured if you are Establish realistic expectations wa AA
22. board 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 to be able to find the home row by touch from anywhere on the keyboard the tops of the home row keys 1 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 without looking Changing between Windows PC and Mac Configurations All Advantage MPC Contoured keyboards provide an Instant configuration feature for optimizing productivity in Windows non Windows PC and Mac environments The keys which change actions when re configuring the keyboard are located primarily in the thumb key region Figures later in this chapter show the specific keys which change with different configurations A label on the keyboard bottom provides minimal instructions for setting instant configuration features See CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD for details Macintosh configuration of Advantage keyboard Use m instant configuration setting E EJE L shift E Y International key actions not legended see Appendix D Does Help when keypad layer is active y FOOT SWITCH ACTIONS Extra keycaps provided o for Mac configuration o l Keypad Keypad 38 Alt e Shift Shift Enter wa Option ee E j With optional foot switch
23. d for USB devices Connecting a mouse On some portable systems power limitations may prevent successful hot swapping of the Advantage keyboard if a pointing device is plugged into the back of the keyboard If you experience this problem please disconnect the pointing device before connecting the keyboard and notify Kinesis technical support techsupport kinesis com of the details Waking from sleep mode Normally you can awaken your Mac from sleep mode either by hitting a keyboard key or clicking a mouse button If you use the keyboard tap the Shift key to awaken the system so as to avoid causing an undesired key action PC vs Mac legend differences When comparing PC and Macintosh keyboards several keys have similar functions but use different names On the Kinesis Advantage MPC keyboard most of these keys have the PC legends Mac and PC users commonly confuse the Delete and Backspace keys Note that the Mac Delete key backwards delete action is legended Backspace on the Advantage MPC USB keyboard The PC key legended Delete is equivalent to the Mac forward delete 1 e it deletes characters from in front of the cursor Those keys which differ between Mac and PC are shown in CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR Only the top row of the thumb keys Control Alt Command Option are provided with dual keycap legends Optional foot switches Foot switches are available to facilitate accessing the embedded keypad to click
24. e fixed at least temporarily by removing the keycap use the provided keycap puller and spraying an electronic grade contact cleaner into the switch Be careful when removing keycaps to pull it straight off to avoid causing permanent mechanical damage to the internal switch mechanism If the problem persists contact Kinesis technical support 35 KINESIS KEYBOARD LIMITED WARRANTY 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 technical support If you wish to return the Product to Kinesis for any reason you must obtain from Kinesis an RMA numb
25. ed to get started However you are strongly encouraged to read this entire manual at least once It provides suggestions for the adaptation period and explains the unique features of the Kinesis keyboard including the embedded numeric keypad optional foot switches and the keyboard customization process It also includes tips for the ergonomic setup of your computer workspace If you have used an earlier version of the Kinesis Contoured keyboard This keyboard has significant differences in the location of some thumb activated keys and in the commands used to customize the keyboard Please see CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR and CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD Plugging in your keyboard The first time you plug in the keyboard or any USB device attached to the USB ports on the back of the keyboard the system will look for and install drivers On recent Windows operating systems and on Macintosh systems this process should not require any action by the user USB devices may be safely plugged in and unplugged without turning off the power to your computer Configuring your keyboard for your computer Your Advantage MPC USB contoured keyboard is shipped pre configured for a Windows PC computer See CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR for tips on optimizing for a Mac or non Windows PC Installing a foot switch If you have an optional Kinesis foot switch plug the attached coupler into the phone style foot switch connector extending slightly from the back
26. eed to arrange for 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 replacement manuals as well as keyboard upgrades directly from Kinesis Corporation Accessories are also available from Kinesis resellers Check the Kinesis web site www kinesis com for additional information about products and contact Kinesis Sales see below for referrals to 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 emails to sales kinesis com 33 34 CHAPTER SEVEN CARING FOR YOUR KEYBOARD A few simple precautions can help to ensure the trouble free operation of your Kinesis keyboard Avoid eating or drinking over your keyboard Cleaning
27. eport like copyright 1986 2003 by interfatron bbc Itd rev 2 67 03 09 03 where rev 2 67 and 03 09 03 are the version number and version date respectively 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 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 speak with you regarding the problem and potential solutions If your keyboard does need to be repaired or replaced Kinesis will either ship you 32 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 returning your Kinesis product for repairs you will n
28. eprogram your macro Macro modifier keys and macro trigger keys Macros may be triggered by a single key or by a combination with one of the top four thumb activated keys factory legended left to right as Command Alt Option Ctrl and Comand 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 null key action If you create a macro using one of the top four thumb keys as a modifier the mirror image key on the other side of the keyboard will also serve to trigger the same macro Example You program a macro triggered by the key above PageUp normally legended Ctrl in combination with the letter a You can then play that macro by holding either the key above PageUp or the key above Home in combination with the letter a 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 the same sequence to reactivate all macros No lights will flash but any stored macros will be activated 29 Output delays data entry during macro 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 in
29. er 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 countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of impl
30. eric keypad toggle it on and off with the Keypad key upper right or press an optional foot switch Compatibility note If you plan to use the key in the embedded numeric keypad it is important to configure the keyboard for the computer type you will be using Mac or PC For details see page 12 amp 13 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 page 30 CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR OF THE KINESIS ADVANTAGE MPC USB CONTOURED KEYBOARD 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 In 1996 Kinesis introduced the first Mac PC switchable MPC keyboard for ADB style Macintosh systems This Advantage USB MPC Contoured keyboard represents a refined second generation design which provid
31. es the ultimate in high performance computing to both PC and Mac users USB Compatibility The Kinesis Advantage MPC Contoured keyboard is designed for computers having an available USB port For Macintosh systems the operating system must be OS 8 6 or more recent For Windows PCs the operating system must be Windows 98 or newer No special driver is required just use the standard driver provided by the operating system Palm rests and palm pads 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 For maximum comfort be sure to install the self adhesive palm pads provided with your new keyboard Familiar key layout QWERTY standard Dvorak dual legended available Kinesis Contoured keyboards retain the familiar QWERTY key layout below Several 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 As the world becomes smaller it is nice to know that your new keyboard also has internationa
32. fication and driver installation will happen automatically and within a few seconds the keyboard should be operational If the keyboard does not work try unplugging it and plugging it in again Attaching a USB mouse or other device to the keyboard Once your keyboard is operational you may attach up to two USB low power devices to the USB ports on the back of the Advantage MPC USB keyboard As with the keyboard the first time a new device is connected the system may go through an identification driving installation process typically using a driver from the operating system 17 If you experience any problems in attaching a mouse or other low power USB device to the back of the keyboard try re plugging the keyboard into the computer or restart the computer Waking from sleep mode Normally you can awaken your PC from sleep mode either by hitting a keyboard key or clicking a mouse button However sometimes the operating system defaults to new devices being unable to awake the system from sleep mode This can be changed by checking the appropriate box in the device manager properties for the device Installing keyboard on a Macintosh USB System It is recommended to connect the keyboard the first time while the system is running It should work without any driver installation though you will usually be asked to type certain keys the first time you plug in the keyboard to identify the layout OS 8 6 or more recent is require
33. hen The keyboard includes change of state tones for Caps Lock A Num Lock 1 Keypad Scroll Lock 1 and Insert When the keyboard is used with a PC 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 Turning on and off the key click feature Progrm backslash By default the keyboard includes an audible 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 Note Most experienced Kinesis keyboard users find that leaving on the key click function makes it easier to use the function keys Resetting keyboard memory Note change from previous keyboards 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 Advantage Pro model be sure the memory locking switch see drawing later in this chapter is to the right unlocked Instant Configuration settings are not affected by resetting the keyboards On board Programmability features Two different memory reset procedures are available Memory reset Option One Progrm Shift F10 This procedure will erase all rema
34. ied 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 36 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 Your 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 standards They do not constitute research conducted by Kinesis Introduction by Herman Miller Inc The position
35. ing 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 an 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 in the past 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 it 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 u
36. king switch using the keycap removal tool provided with your keyboard Memory locking switch Advantage Pro model Switch to right unlocked ma Switch to left locked Note use corner of business card ry or equivalent to Slide switch AD SS 27 Sticky keys feature for Ctrl Alt and Shift Progrm modifier F6 A sticky modifier key may be 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 In fact two sticky modifiers keys can be tapped in sequence before pressing the key to be modified In general Kinesis recommends this feature be set in your operating system With the Kinesis on board sticky keys feature if you prefer to occasionally hold down the sticky modifier only the first keystroke that follows is modified whereas operating system versions of sticky keys will continue to modify until the sticky modifier is released To turn on or off the on board programmability version of 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 Remapping The on board remapping feature allows you to move swap copy or even inactivate single key actions Remapping changes both the unshifted and shift actions for a key The Remapping process P
37. l capabilities an international key is located near the Left arrow key This action of this key changes with different language drivers When Keypad is toggled on this key becomes nsert PC or Help Mac Advantage keyboard configured for Windows PC factory default al Ik NO aaa Naaa a cala aa aos ERS 0 800p International key action Does Insert when keypad ES layer is active lo e SWITCH ACTIONS Extra keycaps provided for Mac configuration SS ES E F F cto Shift ES E er 3a Option cto With optional foot switch and special splitter E E Traditional PC Windows International keyboard Note the extra international key next to left Shift A a A OOOO ER TTT TTT Cm cs Reference drawings of traditional keyboard Compare the Kinesis QWERTY layout above with the alphanumeric and editing portions of traditional US Windows and Macintosh keyboards above amp opposite The Windows keyboard shown has the U S International layout with the standard extra International key inserted next to the left Shift key The Advantage MPC keyboard also has this international key located next to the Left Arrow key Alphanumeric Keypads of the Advantage Contoured keyboard The alphanumeric key layout is split into two separate keypads However the finger you use to press each alphanumeric key is the same one that you would use on a traditional key
38. 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 or 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 its products will prevent or cure any physical ailment Your 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 Preserving your warranty rights You don t need to register your Kinesis product but please keep your purchase receipt to be sure you don t lose your warranty rights as an original owner We record the serial numbers of all keyboards shipped so if you are the purchaser of record you may need no documentation However to be safe you should also keep your receipt or a scan of it If you normally don t read manuals Do not stop reading yet This section will give you the basic information you ne
39. ller 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 Try to find an arrangement that keeps materials you frequently use within convenient reach about 20 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
40. n the traditional sense of the word You are adapting your kinesthetic sense which is much simpler and faster than learning to type Your are simply adjusting your muscle memory or intuitive understanding of reach and distance Typing with long fingernails Typists with exceptionally long fingernails will have difficulty with the curved keypads and should consider trimming their nails Experience has shown that a 1 4 inch nail length is usually the maximum length that is feasible Typical adaptation period You will need a little time to adjust to the new shape of the Kinesis keyboard 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 reach or exceed their previous speeds and accuracies However extremely fast typists may need more time to adapt than will average typists Don t overdo it at first Practicing with your new keyboard can be 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 21 keyboard You also may experience muscle fatigue and or mild discomfort for a few days until your body has
41. nal 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 If you need to use A t Gr key action with the Advantage MPC USB keyboard it is advisable to set Instant Configuration for PC non Windows so that there is a readily accessible Alt Gr key located above the Page Up key If you prefer to use the Windows Instant Configuration setting the Alt Gr key action is the embedded left Alt key above Home To use this key easily remap it to a top level location The Jnternational key actions are shown below for selected countries Country Unshifted Shifted Alt Gr US UK German lt gt Sweden lt gt Norway lt gt Denmark lt gt 39 Appendix D Mac INTERNATIONAL KEY ACTIONS The key to the left of Left arrow is the International key which changes with the keyboard country established in your control panel This action is shown below for selected countries Country Unshifted Shifted US UK German degree symbol Sweden degree symbol Norway single quotation Denmark APPENDIX E INSTANT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Instant configuration settings are used to rapidly configure the keyboard for different computer platforms and for different common tasks There are two types of settings master settings pl
42. nently 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 F12 is Mac Eject 2 Ona Macintosh the F12 key serves as the eject button if held for several seconds It opens the CDROM tray or ejects a loaded CDROM Scroll lock or Mac Power 1 On a Macintosh if the Macintosh configuration setting is active Scroll Lock performs the Macintosh Power function which initiates the shutdown menu This action may also activate suspend or sleep mode on some PC systems 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 most embedded keys have the same actions as the top level keys but can be reprogrammed Progrm The Progrm key is only active when pressed first in combination with certain other keys for programming the keyboard For example the combinations Progrm Shift F11 and Progrm Shift F12 are used to program macros or remap the keys Programming is covered in CHAPTER FIVE CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD Embedded key actions Windows key actions are parked in the embedded layer of the right function keys even when one of the non Windows Instant Configuration settings is active Embedded actions of right side function keys Disable Macro Remap Macro N F1
43. of the keyboard For more detailed information refer to CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 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 believe it will be difficult to adapt However years of experience have 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 See CHAPTER THREE ADAPTION 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 Use your Kinesis keyboard in conformance with ergonomic guidelines See Appendix A for appropriate work surface heights and other ergonomic recommendations to improve your workspace Using palm rests amp pads 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 And for maximum comfort be sure to install the self adhesive palm pads provided with your new keyboard Embedded numeric keypad To access the embedded num
44. omputer platform The Instant Configuration settings are described in CHAPTER ONE QUICK TOUR OF THE KINESIS ADVANTAGE KEYBOARD The most noticeable changes are shown graphically on p 13 Determining current Instant Configuration settings s To determine the current Instant Configuration setting open a text editor e g Word Simple Text and hold the key then tap the letter s The keyboard will automatically produce a sequence which includes the firmware version and the individual features which are active In the example below the firmware is version 3 2 and the default Windows configuration is set Individual configuration features may also be toggled on and off and are described in the Appendix Example the default Windows setting reports v3 2 SL K He Individual features represented by letters inside the square brackets may also be changed one at a time see APPENDIX ON BOARD PROGRAMMABILITY FEATURES The on board programmability features use a separate memory chip from the nstant Configuration feature With on board programmability you generally change one feature or action at a time rather than a platform specific group of actions as with Instant Configuration General features of onboard programmability Several features affect several keys at once e g tones for toggle keys or the entire keyboard 25 e g key click memory reset macro memory configuration Turning on and off audible tones Progrm hyp
45. pping and macros but will not change macro memory settings or switch Dvorak back to QWERTY Press and hold the Progrm key then add one of the Shift 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 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 several times after releasing F 7 Resetting and changing keyboard macro memory mode 24 36 or 48 macros The factory settings support up to 24 macros before the macro memory becomes full However the memory mode can be changed to support 36 or 48 smaller macros In doing so all previous settings are erased The maximum macro sizes are show in the table below 26 Macro size approximate number of characters per macro Performing the memory mode change Progrm Shift Fxx 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 Shift keys and finally add ei
46. provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m 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 C
47. r keys when they are held down for extended periods This should only be used for testing and debugging purposes h This feature makes the operating system manage Num Lock Set this feature on for Macintosh systems if you find that you don t get numbers from the embedded keypad when you turn on the keypad layer or if you want to use the Mousekeys utility to click the mouse with the keypad 5 key k This forces keyboard to stay active when the computer enters sleep mode By default it is off in Mac mode scroll lock reported by status command as SL This key combination changes whether Scroll lock performs the default Mac Power key action or Scroll Lock v This feature determines how Mac OS X and some Unix operating systems manage the pipes backslash key Activate this feature if the key to the right of P QWERTY or L Dvorak does not work properly The key legended next to the left arrow key is an international key which will change when keyboards drivers for different countries are selected x The difference between PC Windows and PC nonWindows is setting x When x is turned on just the top four thumb keys are set to perform PC NonWindows mode 2 Ctrl 2 Alt no Win key v3 1 SLK Hxe INDEX AOI IAEA decent RE A RA Rat RARA EE 7 8 19 21 Adaptation period anusia is tas pdas Wahu Ma aa deans Rd Pah ae aA adie Eds rs GRA bo 21 22 Initial awkwardness fatigue discomfort 0 Pat ld id o Sh eo te How a Nah
48. ready to use You do not need to turn off your computer before connecting your Advantage MPC USB keyboard Plug the keyboard s cable into an available USB port usually at the back of the computer Two extra keycaps and a keycap removal tool are included if you wish to change keycaps after reconfiguring to a Mac or non Windows PC configuration Installing keyboard on a Windows PC system The keyboard is factory configured for use on a Windows PC system This configuration will also work well on a Mac or non Windows PC but you will probably find the layout of certain keys more convenient if you change the configuration as described below Review the thumb key figures in CHAPTER ONE to decide if you want to change the configuration Extra keycaps for non Windows systems Two extra keycaps and a keycap removal tool are provided in case you decide to change the configuration to Macintosh or Non windows PC Driver installation The first time you connect your keyboard to a Windows PC the system will identify the keyboard as a new USB device and should install generic HID drivers provided by the operating system If you have a USB device attached to the back of the keyboard the same device identification and driver installation process will occur It is advisable NOT to connect a USB device to the back of the keyboard until the keyboard itself is installed and operating correctly Windows 2000 XP With Windows 2000 and Windows XP device identi
49. rogrm F12 Hold down the Program key and tap F12 then release both keys The keyboard s lights will begin flashing rapidly To copy a key first tap the source key whose action you want to copy somewhere else The lights will begin flashing slowly Now tap the key where you want the new action to appear The lights will resume rapid flashing To swap two keys you can repeat this sequence for each key without exiting from remapping mode When you are done making changes exit with Program plus F12 The lights should immediately stop flashing Default layout always available when remapping 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 Activating on board Dvorak layout Progrm Shift 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 back and forth Remapping if you have activated the on board Dvorak layout When remapping mode is active the source key is always QWERTY the upper left legend on the keycap for dual legended keyboards even when the key normally performs the lower right Dvorak action So for
50. 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 APPENDIX B DVORAK LAYOUTS KINESIS ON BOARD DVORAK Hold down Progrm Shift and tap F5 to toggle between QWERTY upper left legends and Dvorak lower right legends All Advantage MPC keyboards support this feature but only Advantage MPC QD keyboards are shipped with dual legends If you wish to purchase a dual legend upgrade kit contact Kinesis Sales see CHAPTER SIX TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPAIRS ACCESSORIES AND UPGRADES Default Windows configuration showing on board Dvorak layout and optional dual legends R_ JEJEJE ECEJUJU JUJ p EN ES 3 A AA A f y at 1 cnn NS International Key Help or Insert when keypad layer is active Extra keycaps provided j for Mac or PC non Windows 4 configuration i Sonn ene With optional foot switch amp splitter APPENDIX C PC INTERNATIONAL KEY ACTIONS The key to the left of Left arrow is the International key which changes it key action with the country selected for your keyboard in your computer s control panel Alt Gr note When a non US keyboard driver is selected the right Alt key on a traditio
51. sing the keyboard during a period when you are not under pressure from a tight production schedule for example 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 break immediately It is important that you do not overtax yourself If you have not been using a keyboard regularly build up slowly 23 Remember even if 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 he
52. t the capslock key does not toggle the Capslock LED then the keyboard is getting power but is not communicating with the computer The problem could be a damaged main cable or keyboard microcontroller chip or the computer may just be locked up Try replugging the keyboard and or rebooting the computer before contacting Technical Support If the computer beeps repeatedly or the LEDs flash continuously when the keyboard is plugged in the microcontroller chip may have been damaged by static electricity If you want to try your own repair contact Kinesis Technical Support and ask if they will send you a replacement microcontroller chip A row or column of keys doesn t operate This usually is caused by a loose connector between the keywell and the main central circuit board If thumb keys are included it may indicate a broken ribbon cable which connects the thumb keys to the main circuit board Contact Technical Support with your serial number to determine whether a replacement part is available 31 A single key doesn t operate A single dead key is usually the result of a spill or other dirt penetrating the keyboard or a bad solder joint connecting the switch to its circuit board Contact Technical Support with your serial number to determine whether a replacement part is available See the next chapter for help Stuck modifier All PC computers use two different left and right modifier keys for every type of modifier Shift Ctrl Alt
53. tervals While programming the macro enter Progrm F8 for each half second delay that you want to insert 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 it will pause until you perform a second Progrm F7 Use this option cautiously since while running this macro and waiting for the second Progrm F7 input normal programming commands will not work Customizing a foot switch action If you have a single Kinesis foot switch you can use it to shift the embedded keypad to the active state If you have a Kinesis Triple Action foot switch the other default actions are Shift and Keypad Enter You can also customize any foot switch just like it was another keyboard key Mouse button actions Most operating systems support a utility called Mousekeys which converts the Keypad 5 key to perform the left mouse button action If Keypad 5 is remapped to your foot pedal you can click the mouse with your foot See your operating system s control panel and or help files to learn more Remapping the Keypad Toggle action The Keypad Shift action cannot be moved or copied to another location However a Keypad Toggle action can be created by remapping if you have a foot switch 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 acti
54. text and numbers because the hands never need to leave the home row of keys Embedded numeric keypad of Kinesis Contoured keyboard Num Lock on Keypad section of Keypad section of B traditional PC keyboard traditional Mac keypad u Lock En A 1 ee aan E Srey SO q ana SONO 1 2 3 EN ES ES Enter CBE DE lp 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 Using Num Lock and other special embedded actions The Num Lock function can be confusing because on a desktop PC it totally changes the actions performed by most keys in the numeric keypad With Num Lock off the number actions change to directional actions see adjacent PC embedded keypad actions with Num Lock off More confusion is caused by laptop PCs which may use Num or Numlock to activate their embedded keypads rather than as the traditional Numlock action On a Macintosh computer the Num Lock key serves a dual role It usually performs a Clear action but sometimes performs as Num Lock depending on the application The keypad key is only active on the Mac if the Macintosh Instant Configuration setting is active The Num Lock light on your Advantage keyboard is the second from the left see below Most PC computers boot up with Num Lock on and it is normal to leave it on at all times To manually turn Num Lock on or off
55. ther F2 F3 or F4 so that three keys are depressed at once F2 F3 and F4 set the keyboard to 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 completely erased and changed to the new macro memory mode Performance limitations at higher macro settings When macro play mode is active which happens automatically if a macro is programmed 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 Because of this for very fast typists the 36 macro mode may exhibit occasional missed keystrokes The 48 macro mode will work for 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 switching and try typing for a period of time to before programming extensive macros or remapping Memory locking Advantage Pro model only The memory locking feature consists of a hidden slide switch which prevents accidental re programming or erasure of your keyboard s memory With the memory locked you cannot reset the keyboard memory or changed any settings To lock the memory insert a business card or folded piece of paper above the left Ctrl and Alt keys and slide the hidden switch to the left Alternatively you may remove one of the top left thumb keycaps to reveal the loc
56. tray when the tray is in its working position The tops of your thighs should not touch the underside of the work surface 2 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 3 Swivel to grasp something within easy reach on your work surface You need enough clearance beneath your work surface to move freely Your knees should not bump against storage drawers or support brackets 4 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 2 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 should be at least 26 2 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 Ta
57. u 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 a position on the home row When you pause to think or compose you can reduce physical stress by resting your hands on the Kinesis keyboard s padded palm rests Important 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 20 CHAPTER THREE ADAPTATION GUIDELINES 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 If you are already a touch typist adapting to the Kinesis contoured keyboard does not require re learning i
58. ure settings Multimedia and Internet These settings activate special multimedia and internet actions for certain function keys They are standardized USB key actions though they are not fully implemented in all operating systems At the time of this writing Windows 2000 supports some and Windows XP supports most of these actions while Apple Computer has chosen not to support them except with its own keyboard brand 40 To change a setting pressing and hold the key in the number row above the Tab key on your Advantage keyboard then tap the appropriate second key To turn off all settings in a group activate one of the master settings m p or w Using Group Feature settings select Master Setting first Always select a Master setting first before selecting a group feature setting since master settings inactivate the group features Note to Apple customers These multimedia and internet settings use international USB standard codes which work with all recent Windows operating systems without requiring a special driver Please contact Apple to ask why Apple operating systems do not support these codes You may be able to activate some of these functions 1f you turn on a test mode see below Function key actions with Instant Configuration Group Features Pause FA 1F2 F3 ba les E6 ler Fe i Play i Browser Volume C Volume p Printer y i E Progm Down Up A SysReg
59. ut 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 ANSI Recommended Seating 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 Distance between armrests should be at least 18 2 measured between the inner edges of the armrests 5 The backrest should be at least 12 wide in the lower back area 37 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 1 Pull up to the work surface while 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
60. vate the embedded layer 30 CHAPTER SIX TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT REPAIRS ACCESSORIES AND UPGRADES Trouble shooting 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 www kinesis com If you are still unable to solve the problem contact Kinesis technical support as described below Keyboard does not operate If the keyboard has worked previously on the same computer and no changes or additions have been made to the system you can rule out a compatibility problem USB devices are designed to attach and detach while the computer is running and it is useful for diagnosing problems to take advantage of this feature If possible test another USB keyboard in the same USB port to be sure the computer and its USB port are working properly Watch when you attach the Advantage keyboard whether any LEDs turn on and whether a message appears on your computer Does the Keypad function key beep or turn on the far right LED Do the keys generate their electronic click If no lights Keypad beep or clicks occur the keyboard is not getting power The most likely cause is a defective main cable If you want to try your own repair contact Kinesis Technical Support and ask if they will send you a replacement cable If the Keypad light comes on when the Keypad function key is tapped bu

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