Your Advantage2™ keyboard combines Kinesis’ time-tested Contoured™ design with low-force Cherry mechanical key switches and
the powerful new SmartSet™ Programming Engine™. The fully programmable Advantage2 sets a new standard for comfort and
productivity. With the driverless SmartSet Programming Engine, you
can quickly remap keys, record macros, build custom layouts, and
access all the Onboard Programming Tools using the Program Key.
However, Power User Mode grants access to Advanced Features
such as direct-editing, backup, and sharing of the configuration text
files, and easy firmware updates, via the integrated v-drive™ (virtual
removable drive).
No special software or drivers are needed. The Advantage2 is plug-
and-play with all operating systems that support full-featured USB
keyboards.*
This Quick Start Guide covers the installation and basic setup of the
Advantage2. For detailed instructions on customizing your keyboard,
Advanced Features, and Warranty Information please download the Advantage2 User’s Manual at:
kinesis.com/support/advantage2
.
Installation
1. Plug Advantage2 into your computer’s USB port. A device installation notice will appear on your screen.
2. When the auto-installation is completed, you should see a “device is ready to use” notice on your screen.
3. For maximum comfort, install the replaceable adhesive palm pads onto the keyboard’s integrated palm rests.
4. OPTIONAL: If you are connecting an Advantage foot pedal (FS007RJ11, FS007TAF) to the keyboard, plug it into the telephone-
style connector at the back of the keyboard using the coupler provided with the pedal.
Important Note
The SmartSet Programming Engine provides powerful tools for customizing the keyboard’s layout and settings. Because of the risk of
inadvertent reprogramming, Kinesis recommends that ALL USERS read this Quick Start Guide before using the keyboard. Even users
familiar with the original Advantage keyboard are advised to read this guide since some programming commands have changed and
new commands have been added.
Warning
The Advantage2 keyboard is not a medical treatment. Please consult the User’s Manual for basic Safety & Health Tips.
*
Certain KVM and specialized telephony devices do not support programmable keyboards like the Advantage2. If you experience
compatibility problems please visit the Advantage2 Support page (link above) or submit a ticket to Kinesis Technical Support (see
page 4).
Default layouts
The standard factory layouts are shown on the next page for the available European language models. The keyboard will work with
any language driver but the keycaps will only be correctly legended for United Kingdom, French, German, and Swedish (and
Norwegian or Danish with optional keycaps installed), while using the appropriate keyboard language drivers in your operating
system.
Fig 1. KB600-uk with United Kingdom specific layout
QUICK START GUIDE (European Models)
Kinesis
®
Advantage2
Keyboard with the SmartSet Programming Engine
European Models: KB600-uk, KB600-fr, KB600-de, KB600-se
(see kinesis.com for US models)
© 2019 by Kinesis Corporation, all rights reserved. Printed in USA on recycled paper. SmartSet Programming Engine is protected by U.S. patent 9,535,581.
KINESIS is a registered trademark of Kinesis Corporation. ADVANTAGE2, CONTOURED KEYBOARD, SMARTSET and V-DRIVE are trademarks of
Kinesis Corporation. WINDOWS, MAC, ANDROID, and CHERRY are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Apple, Inc., Google, Inc., and Cherry
Gmbh, respectively.
KINESIS CORPORATION
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Bothell, Washington 98021 USA
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