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4.10 Refresh Settings (Sm Layout)
The Refresh shortcut is a very important tool if you are programming the keyboard using the SmartSet App or
Direct Programming. The SmartSet App is does not dynamically update and changes made do not go into
effect until the v-Drive is closed. Use the Refresh onboard shortcut to implement your changes immediately.
4.11 Program Lock (Sm Shift + L)
Use the Program Lock onboard shortcut to temporarily deactivate the Programming Cluster keys. To disable
Program Lock use the same onboard shortcut.
4.12 Update Firmware (Sm Shift + U)
Periodically Kinesis Gaming will release new versions of firmware for the Freestyle Edge with new features
and bug fixes. Installing new firmware is quick and easy.
1. Obtain a valid Freestyle Edge firmware file (“.upd” file) from KinesisGaming.com/Support
2. Open the v-Drive (Sm F8)
3. Save the new firmware file inside the “firmware” subfolder on the v-Drive
4. Rename the firmware file “update.upd”
5. Press Sm Shift + U to initiate the update
If a valid firmware file has been used, the keyboard will flash and the lights will go off for 10-12 seconds. The
keyboard will then re-enumerate with the new firmware. Run a Status Report to confirm the new firmware has
been installed correctly.
Note: Custom layouts and settings are not affected by a firmware update.
4.13 Adjust Status Report Playback Speed (Sm Shift + F7, then 0-4)
Certain computers may have problems playing the Status Report. If you are experiencing dropped characters
you can try a slower playback speed. Use the onboard shortcut to enter Status Speed Mode (LEDs will flash),
then tap “1-4” to select a different speed (default speed is 3), or “0” to disable the Status Report all together.
4.14 Force v-Drive Open (Sm F8 while plugging in keyboard)
If you wish to have the v-Drive open when you plug in the keyboard or are having difficulty accessing the v-
Drive with the normal shortcut, simply hold down this shortcut while plugging in the keyboard.
4.15 Adjust Custom Backlighting Mode (Sm LED Key)
The LED key toggles between Off and the Custom setting. The Custom setting can be programmed to one of
twelve different modes using onboard programming. Hold the SmartSet Key and tap the LED key to enter
Backlight Mode (LEDs will flash while mode is active). Tap “0” to disable backlighting, “1-9” to adjust the
brightness, “B” for Breathe mode, or “P” for Pitch Black mode. Breathe mode radiates soothing pulses of light
and Pitch Black mode disables all of the static indicator LEDs so your focus is where it belongs, on the game.
When you have selected your desired Custom setting, tap the SmartSet key to exit Backlight Mode and
resume normal keyboard operation.
