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Proudly designed and hand-assembled in the USA

Contoured

Keyboard™

SmartSet™

Programming Engine

Cherry Low-Force

Mechanical Keyswitches

KB600

KB605

Mac/Windows/PC

Switchable

Contoured Keyboard Family

USER’S MANUAL

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Страница 1: ...ly designed and hand assembled in the USA Contoured Keyboard SmartSet Programming Engine Cherry Low Force Mechanical Keyswitches KB600 KB605 Mac Windows PC Switchable Contoured Keyboard Family USER S MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...orted To download the latest firmware visit the Advantage2 Resources Page www kinesis com advantage2 resources 2016 2018 by Kinesis Corporation all rights reserved KINESIS is a registered trademark of Kinesis Corporation ADVANTAGE2 CONTOURED KEYBOARD SMARTSET and V DRIVE are trademarks of Kinesis Corporation WINDOWS MAC CHERRY and ANDROID are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Apple In...

Страница 3: ...ned 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technici...

Страница 4: ...i oning and Work Area Setup 11 4 2 Adap on Guidelines 11 4 3 If You Are Injured 12 5 0 Ini ally Conﬁguring Your Keyboard 13 5 1 Default QWERTY Layout 14 5 2 Alternate Onboard Dvorak Layout 14 5 3 Thumb Key Mode Selec on Windows Mac PC 15 5 4 Func on Keys 16 5 5 Mul media keys 17 5 6 Mac Usage Special Considera ons 17 5 7 Interna onal usage 17 6 0 Basic Onboard Programming Tools 18 6 1 Status Repor...

Страница 5: ... 30 7 10 Advanced Macro Tools 30 7 11 Status Report Custom Playback 32 8 0 Firmware Updates 32 9 0 Keyboard Care and Maintenance 33 9 1 Keyboard suddenly stops working 33 9 3 Cleaning Precau ons 35 9 4 Keycap Removal and Reloca on 35 10 0 Technical Support Repairs Returns 35 11 0 Accessories Upgrades 36 12 0 Warranty 36 13 0 Appendix 37 13 1 Map of Key Loca on Tokens and Dic onary of Key Ac on Tok...

Страница 6: ...erence It is normal to feel some new fatigue or discomfort as you adapt to your Kinesis keyboard 1 2 Preserving Your Warranty Rights Kinesis does not require any product registration to obtain warranty benefits but you will need your purchase receipt in the event you need a warranty repair 1 3 Quick Start Guide If you are eager to get started please consult the included Quick Start Guide The Quick...

Страница 7: ...pted for use in the Advantage2 keyboard The foundation of SmartSet is using a virtual removable drive the ADVANTAGE2 v drive named Kinesis KB on older models This virtual drive exists inside the keyboard to store custom configuration settings as simple text files which can be accessed and edited from virtually any computer without any special drivers or software SmartSet adds powerful programming ...

Страница 8: ...ke most keyboards the Advantage2 features integrated palm supports and self adhesive cushioned palm pads which are user replaceable Together these enhance comfort and reduce stressful extension and pressure on the wrist The palm supports provide a place to rest the hands while they are not actively keying though many users prefer to rest while typing to take weight off the neck and shoulders Howev...

Страница 9: ...ntage2 positions your hands so that your thumbs are approximately twenty degrees higher than pinky fingers fig 6 This tented design helps to minimize stresses associated with pronation and static muscle tension while enabling maximum keying productivity Closer placement of function keys New Cherry ML mechanical switches Cherry ML low force tactile mechanical keys switches are used in the function ...

Страница 10: ...dvantage2 resources page www kinesis com advantage2 resources If the problem persists contact Kinesis Technical Support Section 10 Known compatibility issues Some interface devices that accept USB keyboards do not support multimedia keyboards such as the Advantage2 These can include some KVM keyboard video mouse switches and IP telephony devices If you currently use keyboard customization software...

Страница 11: ...above the palm support 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 supports For maximum comfort be sure to install the self adhesive palm pads provided with your new keyboard Workstation configuration Since the Advantage2 keyboard is taller than a traditional keyboard and features integrated palm supports...

Страница 12: ...Advantage2 keyboard it is important that you arrange your workstation in accordance with generally accepted ergonomic standards see Appendix 13 3 and take frequent micro breaks For individuals with existing RSI conditions it may be advisable work with your health care provider to develop an adaptation schedule Establish realistic expectations If you currently have an injury to your hands or arms o...

Страница 13: ...ord macros remap keys and create custom layouts and settings The Advantage2 keyboard takes that legacy to the next level with the new SmartSet Programming Engine which adds powerful programming features and new ways to build view and share custom layouts No software is required and SmartSet works in any operating system that supports USB keyboards Virtually any key 168 top level and embedded level...

Страница 14: ... see Fig 12 that can be accessed using an onboard programming shortcut Our Dvorak layout has been custom designed to fit the Advantage2 s unique architecture and has minor differences from the generic Dvorak keyboard driver available in your operating system which was optimized for traditional keyboards It you prefer a different layout like Colemak it is possible to create your own custom layout b...

Страница 15: ... independently for each layout and are no longer global as in earlier firmware versions For U S models a reset see Section 7 2 will reset the thumb keys to the default Windows mode for the active layout and a hard reset see Section 7 3 will reset it for both QWERTY and Dvorak All US Advantage2 keyboards are shipped from the factory in Windows mode see Fig 14 Four additional keycaps corresponding t...

Страница 16: ...ese keys by moving your hands and arms slightly rather than trying to stretch your fingers Traditional actions of function keys When used in isolation the function keys perform the standard actions legended on the bottom of each key face These actions are dependent on your operating system and your active application However two special keys are unique to the Advantage2 and the SmartSet Programmin...

Страница 17: ...the Keyboard Setup Assistant see Fig 18 Follow the on screen prompts or simply close the window Mac users should configure their thumb keys for Mac specific modifiers and install the included three Mac keycaps on the appropriate keys see Fig 15 Regardless of the selected layout or Thumb Key Mode certain keys on the Advantage2 keyboard will behave differently in a Mac operating environment just lik...

Страница 18: ...lternate Hotkey layouts can be created see Section 7 6 Thumb Key Mode Indicates which of the three Thumb Key Modes are currently active PC Windows win or Mac see Section 5 3 Macro Play Speed 0 indicates whether macro playback has been disabled 1 9 is global speed see Section 6 10 Macro Play Speed Indicates the current global playback speed setting for macros see Section 7 1 Note Macro playback spe...

Страница 19: ...e a key press is registered The purpose of this click is to provide auditory feedback to the user regarding when a given key press has been registered by the computer to discourage bottoming out which if done repeatedly can cause finger pain Key Clicks are enabled by default but can be toggled off and on with progm F8 6 8 Disable Enable Special Action Tones progm shift F8 The Advantage2 provides a...

Страница 20: ...ld the modifier s first then press the trigger key then release all keys The LED flashing will slow 3 Type your macro contents 4 When you are finished recording your macro tap the progm to exit Program Macro Mode Note When recording a macro any remaps you have made will be active but macro playback will be temporarily disabled Therefore you cannot record a macro by playing back an existing macro a...

Страница 21: ...pecially at high playback speeds 6 12 Remap a Key progm F12 The Advantage2 lets you create custom layouts by moving aka remapping key actions from one location on the keyboard to another You can remap one or two critical keys or remap dozens of keys to suit your particular workflow There are 168 unique key locations on the Advantage2 that can be reprogrammed 84 programmable keys in each of the top...

Страница 22: ...in a small legend printed on the front of the key When keypad layer is activated the right keywell features an embedded numeric 10 key when Num Lock is on and a traditional arrow key cluster when Num Lock is off The keypad layer can also be custom programmed just like the top layer with remaps and macros The keypad layer can be toggled on or off with the Keypad Key An Advantage foot pedal can be u...

Страница 23: ...select a playback speed by tapping a key in the number row 0 to disable macros or 1 to 9 see Fig 25 You may need to experiment with different speeds to find the right one Note Global Macro Playback Speed Adjustment Mode will exit and the LEDs will stop flashing even if you to select an invalid speed setting i e any key besides 1 9 Run a Status Report in a text editing screen to confirm the new pla...

Страница 24: ...irect Editing of a layout file view the layout edit existing macros remaps or create new macros remaps and 3 to perform a firmware update There are three ways to open aka mount the v drive Note Depending on your operating system it may take up to twelve seconds for the v drive to appear Onboard shortcut to open v drive If the keyboard is plugged in and Power User Mode is enabled simply hold the Pr...

Страница 25: ...ayout If you have activated PC or Mac Thumb Key Mode the keyboard automatically creates and stores the appropriate remaps associated with that mode see Section 5 3 3 qwerty txt The qwerty txt file contains any custom changes you have saved to the default QWERTY layout For simplicity the architecture was designed to only display changes i e macros remaps saved to the default QWERTY layout If the Wi...

Страница 26: ...out Examples A QWERTY hotkey layout assigned to trigger key Q will be named q_qwerty txt A Dvorak hotkey layout assigned to trigger key 5 will be named 5_dvorak txt Only the keyboard should create and name hotkey layouts For best results we recommend always using the onboard shortcut progm F2 to create a new hotkey layout Do not create a text file on the v drive from your computer do not cut and p...

Страница 27: ...ch For simplicity each txt file only displays changes to the respective default layout either QWERTY or Dvorak If no changes have been made with respect to the default layout then that txt file will be empty Note Relative to Windows Mode PC Mode features two automatically remapped keys and Mac Mode features eight such keys Macros and Remaps are encoded slightly differently in the layout file see b...

Страница 28: ...ou would like to program the keyboard to directly output a shifted character symbol or capital letter i e without manually holding Shift or Caps Lock you will need to create a macro using either via Program Macro Mode or via Direct Editing see Syntax Examples 6 7 Remaps encoded differently than macros Macros and remaps are encoded slightly differently but they use the same underlying Location and ...

Страница 29: ...g If you are planning to directly edit a newly created layout file without having first done any onboard remapping to that particular layout please review Section 9 1 for guidelines on conditioning files Language requirement for direct editing Your computer must use the English US keyboard layout to edit the layout file Other language drivers use different codes positions for certain keys importan...

Страница 30: ...e the likelihood obtaining the desired playback results on a particular system 1 a faster or slower playback speed can be selected which will override the Global Macro Playback speed setting covered in Section 7 1 and 2 one or more brief delays can be inserted into a macro Individual playback speed settings for macros In Section 7 1 setting the Global Macro Playback Speed is discussed in detail In...

Страница 31: ... an asterisk in front of the appropriate line of code in the txt file The asterisk will cause that macro or remap to be bypassed by the keyboard To reactivate that macro remap simply delete the asterisk save the file and close the v drive Storing notes in a layout configuration file While it is possible to store notes and other non programming text language within a layout file Kinesis does not re...

Страница 32: ...dvantage2 Resource Page you can download the latest version of firmware and read the Tech Notes to learn about new features and bug fixes To determine which version of firmware is currently installed on your keyboard simply run a Status Report progm esc Note If you are uncertain of the process or the benefits of a firmware update consult with our tech support team before attempting to perform an u...

Страница 33: ...doing any direct editing of layout files First determine what firmware version is installed and which size v drive you have by running a Status report With a text editing screen open press the Program key progm plus Esc to generate a report like this which indicates the firmware version and the v drive size in line 2 Model Advantage2 Firmware 1 0 431 us 4MB 11 14 2017 Active layout file qwerty txt...

Страница 34: ...x if possible try to repair the drive before reformatting When reformatting the v drive in Linux be sure to provide a new name for the drive Conditioning the v drive If you plan to use on board programming exclusively no special actions are necessary after reformatting the v drive However if you plan to use direct editing or the SmartSet App we recommend that you first condition the qwerty txt and...

Страница 35: ...in the fastest possible service when contacting Kinesis Technical Support please be prepared to document your purchase date as well as your product model number and your serial number Also please have the brand model and operating system of your computer system handy Return Merchandise Authorizations RMAs For any repair by Kinesis regardless of warranty coverage you must first contact Kinesis Tech...

Страница 36: ...turning 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 Customer will be responsible for all duties and or taxes on international shipments which must be prepaid Repair parts and replacement Product will be either reconditioned or new at K...

Страница 37: ...end Escape escape Calculator calc Print Screen prtscr Shutdown2 shutdn Scroll Lock scroll Interna onal Key intl Caps Lock caps Menu App menu Pause pause No key ac on null Toggle Keypad kptoggle Shi Keypad1 kpshi Keypad 0 kp0 Num Lock numlk Keypad 1 kp1 Keypad kp Keypad 2 kp2 Keypad PC kp Keypad 3 kp3 Keypad Mac kp mac Keypad 4 kp4 Keypad kpdiv Keypad 5 kp5 Keypad kpplus Keypad 6 kp6 Keypad kpmult ...

Страница 38: ...e 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 proper positioning of the furniture and equipment in your office...

Страница 39: ...easure at least 20 from side to side under the work surface 24 is preferred 2 The underside of the work surface or keyboard tray should be higher than your knees If your work surface cannot be raised or lowered the clearance under the work surface should be at least 26 2 3 There should be at least 12 2 of front to back clearance at knee height measured from underneath the front edge of the work su...

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