Kinesis KB133PC Manual de usuario

Kinesis®Contoured™PS/2

Ergonomic Keyboard Family

USER’S MANUAL

Kinesis®Contoured™PS/2

Ergonomic Keyboard Family

VERSIONS COVERED:

Essential™, KB132PC

Classic, KB133PC

Classic QD™(QWERTY/Dvorak dual-legended), KB133PC/QD

Professional, KB134PC

Professional QD, KB134PC/QD

June 2005 Edition

the U.S.A. on recycled paper. Please recycle!

Kinesis is a registered trademark and Contoured, Essential, Advantage, MPC, QD and

HumanKind are trademarks of Kinesis Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft

Corporation. Manufactured under one or more of the following US and international patents

(other patents pending worldwide): 5,610,602, 5,673,040, 5,689,253, 6,005,496,

JP3215419, EP0579,699B1, and NI065504.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document

may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for

any commercial purpose, without the express written permission of Kinesis Corporation.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined 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 technician for help

Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only shielded interfacing

cables when connecting to computer or peripheral. Also, any unauthorized

changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to

operate.

INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interface-

causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet Appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exiginces du

Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Health and safety warning ..................................................... 6

Read-me-first ......................................................................... 7

Chapter One: Quick tour ........................................................ 9

Chapter Two: Installation ..................................................... 17

Chapter Three: Adaptation guidelines .................................. 19

Chapter Four: If you are injured ........................................... 21

Chapter Five: Customizing your keyboard ........................... 23

Chapter Six: Technical support, repairs, accessories,

and upgrades ......................................................................... 29

Chapter Seven: Caring for your keyboard ............................ 31

Warranty ............................................................................... 32

APPENDIX

A. Ergonomic guidelines for computer workstations ............. 33

B. PC International key actions ............................................. 36

Index ....................................................................................... 37

HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING

Continuous use of any keyboard may cause aches and pains or more serious

cumulative trauma disorders such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

#Observe sensible guidelines when using any keyboard to help minimize

the possibility of injury.

#Follow established guidelines for computer and workstation setup. See

Appendix, “Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations.”

#Maintain a relaxed keying posture and use a light touch to press the

keys.

#Exercise good judgment in placing reasonable limits on your

keyboarding time every day.

#Ensure that you take reasonable rest breaks from keyboarding during

the course of the day.

#At the first sign of stress-related injury from keyboard use (aching,

numbness, or tingling of arms, wrists, or hands), consult your health

care professional.

Kinesis Corporation bases its product designs on research, proven features and

user evaluations. However, because of the complex set of factors believed to

contribute to computer-related injuries, the company can make no warranty that its

products will prevent or cure any physical ailment.

Your risk of injury may be affected by workstation and chair design, posture, time

worked without breaks, type of work, activities outside of the workplace, and

individual physiology.

READ ME FIRST

Important information for those who don’t normally read

manuals — and for those who do!

Welcome to the HumanKind™ environment of the Kinesis® contoured ergonomic

keyboard. Designed to fit the shape and movements of your body, the Kinesis contoured

keyboard can significantly reduce the physical demands of keyboard use. And while this

keyboard may look quite different from your traditional keyboard, you’ll find that

making the transition is actually quite easy — just follow a few simple guidelines

documented in this manual (see CHAPTER THREE).

Registration. Please take a moment to register your Kinesis purchase. To ensure that

we have a complete record of your recent purchase, return the filled-out registration card

which was included with your keyboard, or email the information requested on the card

to [email protected]. This information also enables us to notify you of

product enhancements and the release of new products and accessories. Privacy note:

Kinesis does not sell or distribute its customer records to any other company.

If you normally don’t read manuals. Do not stop reading yet! This section will give

you the basic information you need to get started. However, you are strongly

encouraged to read this manual in its entirety, at least once. It explains the features of

the Kinesis keyboard — including the embedded numeric keypad, optional foot

switches, and customizing your keyboard. Also included are suggestions for adaptation

and for the ergonomic setup of your computer workspace.

If you have used a Kinesis Contoured keyboard previously. This keyboard has

significant differences in the location of certain keys and in foot switch features. Please

see CHAPTER ONE,QUICK TOUR.

Plugging in your keyboard. Be sure to first turn off your computer. The keyboard may

be plugged into and used immediately with a PC. No special drivers are required or

available.

Installing foot switches (new). If you have an optional foot switch, plug the attached

coupler into the phone-style foot switch connector extending slightly from the back of

the keyboard. For more detailed information on connecting and using foot switches,

refer to CHAPTER TWO. Compatibility note: foot switches used with earlier models of

Kinesis contoured keyboards may not work correctly with this keyboard.

Adaptation schedule. Many new users of Kinesis contoured keyboards believe it will

be difficult to adapt. However, years of experience has shown us that most users find it

easy and rapid – just try to schedule your first experience with the Kinesis keyboard

during a period when you are not operating under a tight production deadline. The

tension resulting from adjusting to new equipment when under pressure can lead to

unnecessary frustration and even to physical discomfort. See CHAPTER THREE,

ADAPTATION GUIDELINES.

Injured typists. If you are injured or have experienced significant discomfort while

using a traditional keyboard, pay special attention to “CHAPTER FOUR:IF YOU ARE

INJURED.” All users, whether or not they are injured, can benefit from the information

contained in this chapter.

Ergonomic guidelines. Please use your Kinesis keyboard in conformance with

ergonomic guidelines. See the appendix for appropriate work surface heights and other

ergonomic recommendations to improve your workspace.

Using palm rests. 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 to relieve strain on the neck and shoulders. For maximum speed, try

holding your palms slightly above the palm rest 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 rests. And for maximum comfort, be sure to install the self-

adhesive palm pads provided with your new keyboard.

Embedded numeric keypad. To access the embedded numeric keypad, tap the Keypad

key or press an optional foot switch. To deactivate, tap Keypad again or release the foot

switch.

Mouse click key actions. Most operating systems support one or more ways to perform

mouse clicks with a key or foot switch. For more details, see CHAPTER ONE,QUICK

TOUR,AND CHAPTER FIVE:CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD.”

CHAPTER ONE:QUICK TOUR

Welcome to the HumanKind™ environment of the Kinesis® Contoured™ ergonomic

keyboard. In a liberating departure from the constraints of a traditional, flat keyboard,

the sculpted lines of the Kinesis Contoured keyboard fit the shape and movements of

your body — reducing the physical demands of keyboarding. While it may look very

different from the keyboard you have been using, you’ll find that making the transition

is actually quite easy.

The first Kinesis Contoured ergonomic keyboard was developed after extensive research

in collaboration with experts from the fields of medicine, ergonomics and engineering.

Years of commercial use (since 1992) have proven its benefits for both comfort and

productivity. The newly improved Contoured PS/2 keyboard family represents a refined,

sixth generation design which provides the ultimate in high-performance computing for

computers requiring PS/2 keyboards.

PS/2 Compatibility

The Kinesis PS/2 Contoured keyboard family is designed for computers having a PS/2

keyboard port. No special driver is required to operate with any version of Windows

(Windows 98, 2000, XP), Linux, or with most other operating systems supporting a

PS/2 keyboard port. Just use the standard driver provided by the operating system. For

Macintosh and other USB systems, purchase the Kinesis “Advantage MPC” USB

Contoured keyboard or a PS/2-to-USB adapter. See CHAPTER SIX for information on

purchasing accessories).

Contoured keyboard showing default QWERTY key layout.

Familiar key layout (QWERTY standard, Dvorak available)

Kinesis Contoured keyboards retain the familiar QWERTY key layout. Sevl changes in

the location of non-letter keys reduce the work required of your overworked little

fingers and increase the workload for your stronger thumbs. Optional foot switches can

further reduce the work demanded of your hands and fingers.

Alphanumeric keys

The alphanumeric key layout is split into two separate keypads (see figure above).

However, the finger you use to press each alphanumeric key is the same one that you

would use on a traditional keyboard. The middle row of keys is the home row. To help

you to locate the home row, these keys are a different color than the other keys. Because

it is important for you to be able to find the home row from anywhere on the keyboard

by touch, the tops of the home row keys (i.e., the keycaps) are more cupped to fit your

fingertips, and the different heights and angles of all keys within the keypads provide

excellent tactile feedback for positioning your hands.

International / Insert key

Next to the Left Arrow key is the “International key,” which changes action as different

keyboard country layouts are selected in your operating system. See the appendix for a

list of actions for Windows operating systems for selected countries. The Insert action is

available when the embedded layer is active.

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