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Kinesis Advantage 360 KB360 User Manual

Kinesis Advantage 360 KB360
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USER’S MANUAL
SmartSet Programming Engine
KB360

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Kinesis Advantage 360 KB360 Specifications

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BrandKinesis
ModelAdvantage 360 KB360
CategoryKeyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1.0 Read Me First

1.1 Health and Safety Warning

Continuous keyboard use may cause cumulative trauma disorders; follow guidelines for setup and posture.

1.2 Preserving Your Warranty Rights

No product registration is required for warranty benefits, but a purchase receipt is needed for repairs.

2.0 Overview

2.1 Geometry and Key Groupings

The Advantage360's sculpted shape conforms to natural hand postures, reducing physical demands of typing.

2.2 Ergonomic Design and Features

The design traces roots to the first Contoured keyboard, prioritizing comfort, productivity, and minimizing health risk-factors.

2.4 Full Programmability

3.0 Installation and Setup

3.1 In the Box

Lists contents: Quick Start Guide, Link Cable, Main Cable, additional keycaps, keycap removal tool, Bridge Connector.

3.3 Connecting Your Keyboard for the First Time

Step-by-step guide for connecting modules, PC, and initial installation process.

4.0 Getting Started

4.1 Positioning and Work Area Setup

Adopt optimal typing position using separate modules, thumb clusters, and tenting. Adjust workstation for proper posture.

4.3 If You Are Injured

Keyboard is designed to reduce stress, but it's not medical treatment. Consult professionals for injuries.

5.0 Basic Keyboard Use

5.1 Profile 0 Base Layout

Profile 0 is non-programmable, factory default. Load other profiles (1-9) for custom programming.

5.2 Multi-Layer Layouts

Each key performs multiple actions across layers (Base, Fn, Keypad). Navigation can be customized.

5.3 Function Keys (F1-F12) reside in the new Fn Layer

Function keys are secondary actions on the number row, accessed by holding the 'Fn' key.

6.0 Customizing your Keyboard

6.1 Onboard Remapping (SmartSet + Hotkey 1)

Customize key layout by moving key actions within programmable Profiles. Each key can be reprogrammed per layer.

6.2 Onboard Macro recording (SmartSet + Hotkey 2)

Record sequences of key actions as macros triggered by a single key press or combination.

6.3 Accessing the v-Drive (SmartSet + Hotkey 3)

6.9 Hard Reset (SmartSet + Right Ctrl + Enter while plugging in keyboard)

6.11 Direct Programming

7.0 Firmware Update

7.1 Firmware Update Process

Steps to update firmware: obtain file, copy to v-Drive, eject, initiate update via shortcut.

7.2 Firmware Rescue (SmartSet + Hotkey 4 while plugging in)

Install a 'rescue' firmware file to restore keyboard to factory default state if needed.

8.0 Troubleshooting, Support, Warranty, and Care

8.1 Troubleshooting

Lists DIY fixes: replug, load Profile 0, check v-Drive, Soft/Hard/Rescue Reset.

8.2 Contacting Kinesis Technical Support

Provides contact information and how to submit a Trouble Ticket for technical assistance.

8.3 Warranty

Details on Kinesis Limited Warranty terms and requirements for repairs.

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