Advantage KB600QD Quick start guide

Brand: Advantage

Model: KB600QD

Type: Quick start guide

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QUICK START GUIDE

Kinesis

Advantage2

Keyboard with SmartSet Technology

Models: KB600, KB600QD, KB600LF, KB605

The Advantage2™ Contoured™ Keyboard has a unique ergonomic design for maximum comfort and productivity. Kinesis proprietary

SmartSet™ technology provides many powerful electronic features that further boost productivity. It provides simple but powerful onboard

programming, plus direct editing, sharing & backup of cong les, all

without any special drivers. The keyboard is plug-and-play with all

operating systems that support full-featured USB keyboards.*

This Quick Start Guide covers the installation and basic setup of the

Advantage2. For detailed instructions on customizing your Advantage2,

Advanced Features, and Warranty Information please download the

Advantage2 User’s Manual at:

kinesis.com/advantage2-resources.

Installation

1. Plug Advantage2 into your computer’s USB port. A device installation notice will appear on your screen.

2. When the auto-installation is completed, you should see a “device is ready to use” notice on your screen.

3. For maximum comfort, install the replaceable adhesive palm pads onto the keyboard’s integrated palm rests.

4. OPTIONAL: If you are connecting an Advantage2 foot pedal to the keyboard, plug it into the telephone-style connector at the back of the

keyboard using the coupler provided with the pedals (FS007RJ11, FS007TAF).

Important Note

SmartSet Technology provides powerful tools for customizing the keyboard’s layout for those looking to maximize productivity. However,

because of the risk of inadvertent reprogramming, Kinesis recommends that ALL USERS read this Quick Start Guide before using the keyboard.

Even users familiar with the original Advantage keyboard are advised to read this guide since some programming commands have changed and

new ones have been added.

Warning

The Advantage2 keyboard is not a medical treatment. Please consult the Advantage2 User’s Manual for Safety & Health Tips (see link above).

*Certain KVM and specialized telephony devices will not support the Advantage2 keyboard. Check the tech support page listed above at Kinesis.com or

contact Kinesis Tech Support if you have compatibility problems.

KINESIS is a registered trademark of Kinesis Corporation. ADVANTAGE2, CONTOURED KEYBOARD,

SMARTSET and V-DRIVE are trademarks of Kinesis Corporation. WINDOWS, MAC, and ANDROID are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Apple, Inc., and Google, Inc., respectively.

KINESIS CORPORATION

22030 20th Avenue SE, Suite 102

Bothell, Washington 98021 USA

[email protected], www.kinesis.com

KB600

Default Layout: QWERTY (U.S.)

All Advantage2 keyboards come precongured from the factory with the familiar QWERTY layout, but customizing is easy with the simple on-board

programming features (see page 3).

Alternate Layout: Dvorak

The Advantage2 also comes preloaded with an onboard Dvorak layout. Dual-legended QWERTY-Dvorak keycaps are standard on the KB600QD, but

they can also be purchased separately and installed on any Advantage2 keyboard.

Thumb Key Modes: Windows, Mac, or PC

Users may also congure the modier keys in the thumb-operated clusters in one of three modes. These modes are optimized for Windows users,

Mac users, and PC users who don’t need a Windows key. Thumb Key Mode is set independently from layout (QWERTY or Dvorak). Thumb Key

Mode defaults to the Windows conguration in the US (PC mode is pre-set for non-US models to allow the right Alt to serve as Alt Gr). Extra

keycaps and a keycap tool are included.

Fig 1. QWERTY Layout: Default (Program+F3)

Fig 2. Dual legended Qwerty/Dvorak keycap layout. Use with on-board Dvorak feature (Program+F4)

Fig 4. Mac Mode: Progm+F5 Fig 5. PC Mode: Progm+F6

Fig 3. Windows Mode: Progm+F7

Basic Features

Basic Programming Actions

The Program Key (“progm”) is used in conjunction with a key in the new mechanical Function Row to access all of the SmartSet features like changing

keyboard layouts or thumb key modes. Press and hold “progm” while tapping the appropriate function key, then release ”progm.” One or more LEDs will

ash to indicate the command was successful. For creating custom key actions (remapping,

macros), LEDs will continue ashing during the process to indicate the status. Exit “programming

mode” at any time by tapping ‘progm.’ Actions legended in lower case require only the Program

Key to activate, whereas actions legended in CAPS require the Program Key plus Shift Key

to activate.

• status (Progm+Esc): Prints detailed conguration Status Report to the screen

Important note: open a text editor before running a status Report!

• qwerty (Progm+F3): Enables the QWERTY Layout, including any customizations

(Fig 1).

• dvorak (Progm+F4): Enables the Dvorak Layout, including any customizations (Fig 2).

• mac (Progm+F5): Enables Mac Thumb Key Mode (Fig 4). Also activates the Mac “keypad =“ key action in the embedded numeric

keypad and converts Scroll Lock to “shut down” action. Caution: On a PC, “shutdown” will initiate complete shutdown without asking.

• pc (Progm+F6): Enables PC Thumb Key Mode (Fig 5). If you want two Ctrl and two Alt keys plus a Win key, Win can be remapped to

another location (not in the top thumb key row) in Win mode before activating PC mode.

• win (Progm+F7): Enables the default Windows Thumb Key Mode (Fig 3).

• click (Progm+F8): Turns on and off the electronic key “click” feature. The click represents the true “trigger point when a key is pressed,

and allows users to avoid unnecessary impact from “bottoming out” the switch.

• TONE (Progm+Shift+F8): Turns on and off the electronic “tone” for special actions which “toggle” (caps lock, num lock, scroll lock,

insert, keypad).

• RESET (Progm+Shift+F9): Performs a “Soft Reset” which erases any key remapping and macros in the active layout. Note: Soft Reset

DOES NOT change the Layout or Thumb Key Mode. A “Hard Reset” restores all defaults and reverts to the QWERTY layout. To perform a hard reset,

hold ctrl+F9 while plugging in keyboard, keep holding keys for several seconds until LEDs stop ashing. Tap ctrl key afterwards if you experience odd

key actions after a hard reset due to a “stuck” Ctrl key action.

• dsable macro (Progm+F10): Disables the playback of any recorded macros. Repeating the action re-enables macros. A soft reset enables macro

playback if it has been disabled.

• progm macro (Progm+F11): Records a macro. LEDs ash fast prompting selection of the trigger key, then slow while macro content is being typed/

recorded. Tapping “progm” ends the recording and exits from program macro mode. An alphanumeric key plus one or more modiers can be

combined to serve as the macro trigger. For details of macro programming including setting playback speed and delays, see User’s Manual.

• progm remap (Progm+F12): Remaps a key from one location to another. LEDs ash fast prompting selection of a source action, then slowly waiting

for the destination key to be selected. Note: Remap mode remains active and will continue to accept key remapping “pairs” until the Program Key is

tapped to exit remap mode. Also, the source action is always the default for QWERTY or Dvorak (whichever layout is active), even if a key has been

previously remapped.

Keypad Key

The Keypad Key toggles on a second virtual keyboard layer (the “keypad layer”) that can be used to be used to remap keys and store macros, or access

the multimedia keys and the embedded numeric 10-key in the right key well (See page 4 for details).

Multimedia Keys

The blue-legended multimedia keys reside in the keypad layer and perform Mute, Volume Down, and Volume Up.

Fig 6. FuncƟon Key Row

Fig 7. Status Report example

Model name> Advantage2 Keyboard

Firmware version> 1.0.0.us (2MB), 06/29/2016

Current keyboard conﬁg ﬁle> qwerty.txt

Current thumb keys mode> win

Macro playback status> acƟve

Macro playback speed> slow=1, normal=3,

fast=9> 3

Keyclick status> clicks on

Toggle acƟon tone status> tones on

Number of stored macros> 0

Number of keys remapped> 0

Print Screen, Scroll Lock & Pause Break

These keys perform standard keyboard functions which will depend on your Operating System and the application.

Custom Layouts

The QWERTY and Dvorak layouts can be independently customized with key remapping and macros. Virtually any key can be remapped, and most single

keys or multi-key combinations (alphanumeric key plus one or more modiers) can be used to trigger macros. Each layout is saved separately to the

onboard memory so changes made to one layout never affect the other.

Keypad Layer

Each layout features a second virtual (embedded) keyboard layer that can be customized by remapping keys or storing

macros. The keypad layer can be easily “toggled” on or off with the Keypad Key. Most keys have the same default action in

each layer, but a numeric keypad (10-key) is located in the right key well, thus the name “keypad layer.” Numeric keypad

actions are legended on the front side of the Advantage2 keys. Note: PC use requires Num lock to be on for numeric actions.

Frequent keypad users will benet from an optional Advantage foot pedal which can be used as “keypad shift” to access the

keypad layer by pressing and holding while typing numbers, then releasing to return to normal typing.

Using advanced programming features, any other key may be remapped to perform keypad toggle or keypad shift actions (see User’s Manual).

Palm pads and integrated palm rest

The palm rests are designed to provide comfortable support for your hands while not actively typing, though many users rest their palms some of the time

while typing in order to relieve strain on the neck and shoulders. For maximum typing speed hold your palms slightly above the palm rests. Do not expect

to reach all of the keys on the keyboard without moving your hands from a stationary position on the palm rests. For maximum comfort, install the self-

adhesive palm pads. Replacement pads are available for purchase.

LED Indicator Lights

The blue LEDs located near the center of the keyboard are used to indicate that status of the keyboard. The lights will

illuminate when one of the four basic modes are active (See image at right). The LED indicator lights also ash during

SmartSet programming actions (slow or fast) to indicate the keyboard’s temporary programming status (4x when a

feature is activated, and 1x or 2x when a feature is deactivated).

Connecting an optional foot pedal

Plug the foot pedal into the telephone-style (RJ11) connector at the back of the keyboard. The single foot pedal (and middle pedal on the triple foot pedal)

“shifts” on the keypad layer and “Keypad “ LED (press to activate keypad layer, release to return to top level). It can also be custom-programmed just

like any key on the keyboard (remapping and macros). The left and right pedals of the triple foot pedal perform the Tab and Enter functions and can also

be custom programmed.

Advanced Features

For information and instructions on Advanced Features of

the Advantage2, please consult the User’s Manual.

Resources

To download the User’s Manual or the latest version of the Advantage2 rmware, please visit the Advantage2 resources page at

kinesis.com/advantage2-resources. To contact Technical Support at Kinesis, either email or call:

• Email [email protected]

• Call 800-454-6374 or 425-402-8100 (8:30-11:30am & 12:30-4:30pm Pacic Time).

Fig 8. 10-Key in Keypad Layer

Version July 18 2016

High Performance Macros Global & individual Macro