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6.4 Refresh Shortcut (SmartSet + Hotkey 4)
Changes made to the via the SmartSet App and/or Direct Programming do not go into effect automatically. To
“push” your changes to the keyboard (after saving changes in the App and following the proper eject protocol)
you can either close the v-Drive or you can use the Refresh Shortcut by holding the SmartSet Key and then
tapping Hotkey 4. Refresh allows use to keep the v-Drive open and make further changes.
6.5 Load one of the 10 Profiles (SmartSet + 0-9)
Use the SmartSet Key in conjunction with the corresponding number in the number row to directly load any of
the 10 Profiles on-the-fly.
6.6 Program Lock/Unlock (SmartSet + Right Ctrl+ L)
If you are worried about accidentally reprogramming your keyboard, we recommend using the above shortcut
to “lock” your keyboard which will disable all onboard programming shortcuts. Use the same shortcut to
unlock the keyboard if you wish to do any onboard programming.
6.7 Status Report (SmartSet + Right Ctrl + Right Shift + /)
The Status Report is a handy feature which allows Advantage360 users to quickly see the current keyboard
settings. This section briefly explains how to interpret the Status Report. For a detailed explanation of the
features referenced below, please read Sections 7 and 8 of this Manual.
Important Note: Before running a Status Report, open a text editing program so that the keyboard can
“print” the Status Report to the screen.
Model: Indicates the model name of the keyboard.
Profile: Indicates which of the 10 Profiles is active
Remaps: Indicates the number of custom key remaps that have been saved to the active Profile
Macros: Indicates the number of macros that have been saved to the active Profile
NKRO: Indicates whether N-key rollover mode is active
Firmware: Indicates which versions of firmware are running on each key module
6.8 Soft Reset (SmartSet + Right Ctrl + Ent)
Soft Reset erases all macros and remaps from the currently active Profile.
6.9 Hard Reset (SmartSet + Right Ctrl + Enter while plugging in keyboard)
A Hard Reset erases all of the remaps and macros saved to all 9 Profiles and restores all keyboard settings
to their factory defaults. To initiate a Hard Reset, hold the SmartSet Key, Right Ctrl and Enter while plugging
the keyboard. Once Indicator LEDs start to flash you can release the keys.
6.10 The SmartSet App for Windows and Mac
The Advantage360 features a host of
customization options that cannot be accessed
through onboard programming. Users can
download the SmartSet App from the link below
and run it from their desktop after opening the v-
Drive.
kinesis.com/support/kb360/#smartset