Kinesis Advantage MPC Manuel utilisateur
Kinesis®Advantage MPC™
USB Contoured™Ergonomic Keyboards
(Mac/PC switchable)
USER’S MANUAL
USER’S MANUAL
Kinesis®Advantage™MPC
USB Contoured™Ergonomic Keyboards
Mac/PC Switchable Models
KEYBOARD MODELS COVERED:
KB500USB, Advantage MPC USB keyboard (black)
KB500USB/QD, Advantage MPC/QD USB keyboard (black)
KB510USB, Advantage Pro MPC USB keyboard (black, metallic finish on top)
February 2011 Edition
© 2002-2011 Kinesis Corporation, Bothell, Washington USA. All rights reserved. Printed in
the U.S.A. on recycled paper. Please recycle!
Kinesis, Contoured, Advantage, MPC, 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.
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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 ...................................... 21
Chapter Four: If You Are Injured .............................................. 23
Chapter Five: Customizing Your Keyboard .............................. 25
Chapter Six: Trouble shooting, Technical Support, Repairs,
Accessories, and Upgrades ......................................................... 31
Chapter Seven: Caring for Your Keyboard ................................ 35
Warranty ..................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX
A. Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations ............. 37
B. Kinesis On-board Dvorak Key Layout ................................ 39
C. PC International Key Actions .............................................. 39
D. Mac International Key Actions ............................................ 40
E. Special Instant Configuration Settings ................................. 40
Index ........................................................................................... 42
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!
Preserving your warranty right. You don't need to register your Kinesis product, but please
keep your purchase receipt to be sure you don't lose your warranty rights as an original owner.
We record the serial numbers of all keyboards shipped so if you are the purchaser of record,
you may need no documentation. However, to be safe you should also keep your receipt or a
scan of it.
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
entire manual at least once. It provides suggestions for the adaptation period and explains the
unique features of the Kinesis keyboard, including the embedded numeric keypad, optional
foot switches, and customizing your keyboard. It also includes tips for the ergonomic setup of
your computer workspace.
If you have used an early version of the Kinesis Contoured keyboard. This keyboard has
significant differences in the location of some thumb-activated keys and in the commands used
to customize the keyboard compared to earlier models. Please see CHAPTER ONE:QUICK TOUR
and CHAPTER FIVE:CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYBOARD.
Plugging in your keyboard. The first time you plug in the keyboard (or any USB device
attached to the USB ports on the back of the keyboard), the system will look for and install
drivers. On recent Windows operating systems and on Macintosh systems, this process should
not require any action by the user. USB devices may be safely plugged in and unplugged
without turning off the power to your computer.
Configuring your keyboard for your computer. Your Advantage MPC USB contoured
keyboard is shipped pre-configured for a Windows-PC computer. See CHAPTER ONE:QUICK
TOUR for tips on optimizing for a Mac on non-Windows PC.
Installing foot switches. If you have an optional Kinesis 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 refer to CHAPTER TWO:INSTALLATION. 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. See CHAPTER THREE:ADAPTION
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. Use your Kinesis keyboard in conformance with ergonomic
guidelines. See Appendix for appropriate work surface heights and other ergonomic
recommendations to improve your workspace.
Using palm rests & pads. 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. 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, toggle it on and off
with the Keypad key or press an optional foot switch. Compatibility note: If you plan to use
the = key in the embedded numeric keypad, it is important to configure the keyboard for the
computer type you will be using (Mac or PC). For details, see page 12 & 13.
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 page 30.
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CHAPTER ONE:QUICK TOUR OF THE KINESIS
ADVANTAGE MPC USB CONTOURED KEYBOARD
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. In
1996 Kinesis introduced the first Mac-PC switchable (MPC™) keyboard for ADB-style
Macintosh systems. This Advantage USB MPC Contoured keyboard represents a refined,
second generation design which provides the ultimate in high-performance computing to both
PC and Mac users.
USB Compatibility
The Kinesis Advantage MPC Contoured keyboard is designed for computers having an
available USB port. For Macintosh systems, the operating system must be OS 8.6 or more
recent. For Windows PCs , the operating system must be Windows 98 or newer. No special
driver is required; just use the standard driver provided by the operating system.
Palm rests and palm pads
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. For maximum comfort, be sure to
install the self-adhesive palm pads provided with your new keyboard.
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Traditional PC (Windows) International keyboard. Note the extra international key next to left Shift.
Advantage keyboard configured for Windows PC (factory default)
Familiar key layout (QWERTY standard, Dvorak dual-legended available)
Kinesis Contoured keyboards retain the familiar QWERTY key layout (below). Several
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. As the world becomes smaller, it is nice
to know that your new keyboard also has international capabilities: an “international key” is
located near the Left arrow key. This action of this key changes with different language
drivers. When Keypad is toggled on, this key becomes Insert (PC) or Help (Mac).
Reference drawings of traditional keyboard
Compare the Kinesis QWERTY layout (above) with the alphanumeric and editing portions of
traditional US Windows and Macintosh keyboards (above & opposite). The Windows
keyboard shown has the U.S. International layout with the standard extra “International key”
inserted next to the left Shift key. The Advantage MPC keyboard also has this international
key, located next to the Left Arrow key.
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