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any custom remaps and/or macros that you have previously saved to this layout.
Note: This action does not
change the Thumb Key Mode or other configuration settings.
6.3 Activate Dvorak Layout (progm + F4)
Loads the “dvorak.txt” configuration file which corresponds to the default Dvorak layout (see Fig 11) plus any
key remaps and/or macros that you have previously saved to this layout.
Note: This action does not change
the Thumb Key Mode or other configuration settings.
6.4 Activate Mac Thumb Key Mode (progm + F5)
Activates Mac Thumb Key Mode (see Fig 14 & 22). Eight additional remapped keys will appear in the Status
Report and the active layout file.
Note: Any custom remaps to any of the ten Thumb Key Mode keys will be
erased from the active layout but other layouts will not be affected.
6.5 Activate PC Thumb Key Mode (progm + F6)
Activates PC Thumb Key Mode (see Figs 15 & 22). Two additional remapped keys will appear in the Status
Report and the active layout file.
Note: Any custom remaps to any of the ten Thumb Key Mode keys will be
erased from the active layout but other layouts will not be affected.
6.6 Activate Windows Thumb Key Mode (progm + F7)
Activates Windows Thumb Key Mode (see Figs 13 & 22). Since this is the default Mode, no additional remaps
will appear in the Status Report or layout files.
Note: Any custom remaps to any of the ten Thumb Key Mode
keys will be erased from the active layout but other layouts will not be affected.
6.7 Disable Key Clicks (progm + F8)
The Advantage2 is equipped with a unique feature that provides a subtle electronic “click” each time 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 feedback “tone” to alert the user when they have “toggled” the keyboard into
special modes such as Keypad, Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and Insert.
Except for Insert, the tone
sounds twice when the special mode has been activated, and once when the mode has been deactivated.
Special Action Tones are enabled by default but they can be toggled off (and on) with progm + shift + F8.
6.9 Soft Reset (progm + shift + F9)
Soft Reset erases all macros and remaps from the currently active layout and re-enables macro playback if it
was disabled.
Note: Thumb Key Mode, Clicks/Tones and other basic settings are not affected.
6.10 Set global Macro Playback Speed (progm + F10)
Use F10, All LEDs will flash rapidly, then a number key row key. The 0 will disable macro playback
and 1-9 will to set a global playback speed. Speed 3 is the default. See Section 7.1 for speed details and
setting different speeds for individual macros.
6.11 Program/Record Macro (progm + F11)
A macro is any string of characters or sequence of key actions that are trigged by a single key action. Macros
are powerful productivity tools that allow users to save time and eliminate repetitive key strokes associated
Le Ctrl
Le Alt
Right Windows/Command
Right Ctrl
Scroll Lock
Keypad Le Ctrl Keypad Le Alt
Keypad Right Windows/Command Keypad Right Ctrl
Keypad Equals
Fig 22. Keys which change with Thumb Key Modes
