Kinesis KB133PC Manual de usuario
Kinesis®Contoured™PS/2
Ergonomic Keyboard Family
USER’S MANUAL
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
© 1996-2005 Kinesis Corporation, Bothell, Washington USA. All rights reserved. Printed in
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.”
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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).
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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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