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Copyright 2001-2004, Ideazon Inc. 

 

 

 

 

Zboard™ 

User Guide 

 

 

 

Version 5.0 (Updated May, 2007) 

For use with USB Zboard™ Products 

 

Summary of Contents for Zboard ZBD101

Page 1: ...Copyright 2001 2004 Ideazon Inc Zboard User Guide Version 5 0 Updated May 2007 For use with USB Zboard Products...

Page 2: ...Base Features 6 Multimedia Keys 6 Programmable Function Hot Key Buttons 6 USB Hub 7 LED Indicators 7 Integrated Wrist Rest 8 Keyboard Height Adjustment 8 Zboard Keyset Features 8 Zboard Standard Keyse...

Page 3: ...the Zboard in DOS mode 14 Installing The Z Engine Software 16 Z Engine System Tray Icon 17 Uninstalling The Z Engine Software 17 Z Engine Software In Depth 18 Additional Features 18 Gaming Control 18...

Page 4: ...st up to 500KB s 10MB s bi directional communication between the Keyboard Base and the PC Ease of use for PC peripheral expansion straight from the Base Self identifying peripherals automatic mapping...

Page 5: ...vity in mind Keysets The heart of the Zboard is the Keyset The Zboard comes with two Keysets the Standard Keyset and Gaming Keyset The Keysets provide users with enhanced capabilities in the software...

Page 6: ...Player version 6 4 and higher Please note that some of the multimedia keys are not supported under Microsoft Windows 98 ME Programmable Function Hot Key Buttons 9 of the 10 buttons located along the t...

Page 7: ...at doesn t have enough power available to support it To fix the problem plug the relevant device directly into the computer s USB port USB is the solution for any PC user who has ever dreamed about an...

Page 8: ...ment So that you can adjust your keyboard to a comfortable height the Zboard Base comes equipped with extendible legs which can raise or lower the Zboard Base depending on your preference Zboard Keyse...

Page 9: ...macro commands Most of these unique keys are located in the Pad and Bar Area of the Standard Keyset and feature easy access to advanced functionality inherent to the Windows and Internet Explorer appl...

Page 10: ...Keyset has two additional LEDs the Pad LED and Bar LED Pad LED The Pad LED indicates whether the functions of the Windows Pad Area where the numerical keypad is located of the Standard Keyset is activ...

Page 11: ...ilable To enable the standard function key features press the Bar Lock key to disable the Internet Bar Area NOTE 2 When the Bar LED is illuminated and the alternative commands are enabled you can stil...

Page 12: ...by the Zboard Gaming Keyset OR use the Game Selection Tool to create your own Key Layouts for your favorite games Full QWERTY standard keys for chatting without interrupting the action In addition to...

Page 13: ...ve the Zboard Base from the packaging and unwrap the cable 2 Remove a Zboard Keyset from the packaging Note that the Keysets are manufactured as three individual panels joined together by hinges In it...

Page 14: ...ir upright position and carry out steps 1 6 again NOTE If the third Keyset plate doesn t fit squarely in the Zboard Base Keyset Cavity open the Keyset and repeat steps 1 6 NOTE The latch must be close...

Page 15: ...d to press either delete F2 or F10 keys 2 In the BIOS settings screen browse for a category called Integrated Devices or Device options or similar 3 Browse for a sub category called USB Emulation or U...

Page 16: ...u do not accept the terms the Z Engine Software installation will be aborted and you will not be able to take full advantage of all the features your Zboard has to offer 3 In the Choose installation d...

Page 17: ...s connected to the PC Yellow indicates that at least one of the Z Engine compliant devices connected to the computer is working and at least one device is not working Red indicates that there is no Z...

Page 18: ...ditional Features The Zboard is designed for all fast paced action shooter and massively multiplayer online titles such as DOOM 3 and Half Life 2 The Zboard offers the following features to help you m...

Page 19: ...resolve the issue Uninstall and reinstall the Z Engine software with the Zboard plugged in Ensure that your BIOS settings are set to Normal boot and not Rapid Fast boot Ensure your USB Legacy support...

Page 20: ...dia keys supported are Mute Volume Up and Volume Down The Multimedia keys are hard coded to perform their respective functions and cannot be reassigned Check our online support at ht p www ideazon com...

Page 21: ...the Zboard Base The Keysets are designed to fit into the Base effortlessly If you find your Keyset does not seem to fit into the Base properly remove the Keyset and reinsert it carefully according to...

Page 22: ...Zboard Base and Keysets in a dust free area preferably in their original packaging Keep all the Zboard components away from sources of major heat baseboard heaters car dashboard etc as they are plasti...

Page 23: ...azon and its suppliers shall retain ownership of all patents copyrights trademarks trade names trade secrets and other intellectual property or proprietary rights in the Software and Documentation Exc...

Page 24: ...all destroy the Software and the backup copy if any you made pursuant to the Agreement 8 GOVERNMENT END USERS The Software is a commercial item as that term is defined at 48 C F R 2 101 consisting of...

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