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4.4 Run Status Report (Sm F7) 

Use the Status Report to “print-to-screen” a convenient report of the current global keyboard settings. 

 

Make sure you have a text editing program (e.g., Notepad, Word) 
selected as the active window before running a Status Report. 

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Layout> Indicates the active layout currently loaded to the keyboard (1-9). 

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Remaps> Indicates the number of remapped keys in the active layout 

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Macros> Indicates the number of macros saved to the active layout 

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Macro Speed> Indicates the “Global” speed at which all macros are played 
back (see Section 4.6) 

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Status Report Speed> Indicates the Speed at which the Status Report is played  

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LED> Indicates the current backlighting mode  

 

4.5 Open/Close v-Drive (Sm F8) 

The Freestyle Edge features a 4MB virtual drive called the “v-Drive” which is the heart of the SmartSet 
Programming Engine. During normal use the v-Drive is hidden from your computer but it can be temporarily 
“opened” using the onboard shortcut to 1) run the SmartSet Programming App (see Section 5), 2) to Direct 
Program layouts and settings files (see Section 6), 3) or to install a firmware update (see Section 4.12).  

Note: It is not necessary to access the v-Drive for basic keyboard use. 

When you use the onboard shortcut to open the v-Drive your computer 
will now recognize the keyboard as a Removable Storage Device called 
“FS EDGE”. The specific appearance and location of the “FS EDGE” 
drive on your computer will depend on your operating system. 

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Windows: If a pop-up doesn’t appear, open File Explorer and look 
under “This PC” 

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Mac: If the drive does not appear on the desktop, look under 
“DEVICES”  

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Linux : Look in in “MY COMPUTER” 

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Chrome: Look in “FILES” 

 

Keep the v-Drive closed when not in use 

For best results, keep the v-Drive closed when not using the SmartSet App and refrain from re-programming 
the keyboard using onboard shortcuts while the v-Drive is open. 

Note: The keyboard’s multimedia and mouse 

actions are disabled while the v-Drive is open. 

 

Closing the v-Drive 

Before closing the v-Drive, always save your work and close all .txt files and the SmartSet App. You can use 
the shortcut to close the v-Drive (LEDs will flash) or you can simply unplug the keyboard. If you receive a 
message from your computer that the “FS EDGE” device was not ejected properly you may safely ignore it.  

 

Model> FS Edge 

Firmware> 1.0.0.us (4MB), 07/15/2017 

Ac ve Layout> 1 

Remaps> 0 

Macros> 0 

Macro Speed 0

9> 3 

Game Mode> O

 

NKRO Mode> O

 

Status Report Speed 0

4> 3 

LED 0

9, B, P> 5 

File Explorer view of  “FS EDGE” removable v-Drive

 

Summary of Contents for KB950

Page 1: ...1 KB950 User Manual Backlit Split Programmable Mechanical...

Page 2: ...ce Statement 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 protec...

Page 3: ...artSet Onboard Programming 8 4 1 Layouts 8 4 2 Recording Macros 8 4 3 Remapping Keys 9 4 4 Run Status Report 10 4 5 v Drive 10 4 6 Adjust Global Macro Speed 11 4 7 NKRO Mode 11 4 8 Game Mode 11 4 9 Re...

Page 4: ...ribute to computer related injuries the company can make no warranty that its products will prevent or cure any physical ailment Your particular risk of injury may be affected by workstation and chair...

Page 5: ...MB onboard memory the v Drive Multimedia actions in the embedded Fn layer Game Bank with 8 programmable game keys for binding macros and custom key actions Game Mode NKRO Mode 1000mz polling 100 anti...

Page 6: ...by using the Fn key to toggle on the Fn layer These multimedia actions can be reassigned to any key on the keyboard in either layer using onboard programming see Section 4 3 or the SmartSet App see S...

Page 7: ...the shift key For a detailed explanation of onboard shortcuts see Section 4 3 8 Adjustable Linking Cable The two key modules are connected by a 20 braided linking cable that can be adjusted to suit yo...

Page 8: ...haracters long To record a macro on the fly tap the Macro key in the Programming Cluster to enter Macro Record Mode choose your trigger key s and then type out your macro Tap the Macro key stop record...

Page 9: ...ign After selecting the Source key the LED will flash slowly prompting you to select the Destination key position i e the physical key that you wish to perform the new action Once you select the Desti...

Page 10: ...y to access the v Drive for basic keyboard use When you use the onboard shortcut to open the v Drive your computer will now recognize the keyboard as a Removable Storage Device called FS EDGE The spec...

Page 11: ...ority of the time but hardcore gamers who are playing at lightning fast speeds prefer NKRO keyboards for maximum performance Use the onboard shortcut to toggle NKRO Mode on and off the Edge will take...

Page 12: ...nstalled correctly Note Custom layouts and settings are not affected by a firmware update 4 13 Adjust Status Report Playback Speed SmartSet Shift F7 then 0 4 Certain computers may have problems playin...

Page 13: ...ions timing delays and various pre configured macros For detailed programming instructions consult the SmartSet App User Manual which is saved to the v Drive in the help sub folder Windows Users The S...

Page 14: ...or certain keys which are critical for programming characters such as and 6 1 Direct Programming Layouts The nine default layouts are saved as separate txt files in the layouts subfolder Only custom r...

Page 15: ...n see Section 6 5 A line of code can be temporarily disabled by placing an asterisk at the beginning of the line 6 2 Position Token Map Top Layer Position Tokens Fn Layer Positions In general to desig...

Page 16: ...DN Le Arrow Right Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Escape Print Screen Pause Scroll Lock Insert LFT RGHT UP DWN ESC PRNT PAUSE SCRLK INS Editing Navigation Num Lock Keypad 1 Keypad 2 Keypad 3 Keypad 4 Keypad...

Page 17: ...the before the macro content See example 2 below Multiplay Prefix x_ By default all macros playback continuously while the trigger key is held To override the repeat feature and restrict a macro to p...

Page 18: ...see Section 4 11 v drive Force the v Drive to open automatically every time the keyboard is plugged in with auto or require manual opening with manual led_mode Choose LED brightness with 1 9 Off with...

Page 19: ...or items until they are received at the Kinesis repair center Packages sent to Kinesis without an RMA number marked on the outside of the box may be refused 9 0 Warranty Limitation of Liability Visit...

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