Kinesis Freestyle Pro KB900 Series - Introduction; Dual Layer Layouts (Embedded Fn Layer); Multimedia Actions; Programming Cluster

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3.0 Introduction
3.1 Dual Layer Layouts (Embedded Fn Layer)
The Freestyle Pro has two separate layers so each of the 95 full-size keys can
be programmed to perform two unique actions per Layout, a top layer action
and an “embedded” Fn layer action. Tap the Fn key to toggle between the top
layer and the Fn layer. The Fn indicator light will illuminate while the Fn layer is
active.
Embedded actions are legended in blue. If a key doesn’t not have a secondary
blue legend, it performs the same action in both layers by default.
Fn Key can be changed to a momentary “hold” action instead of a “tap” using
the SmartSet App (see Section 5).
3.2 Multimedia Actions
Change your audio on the fly by accessing the 6 standard
multimedia actions by using the Fn key to toggle on the Fn layer.
These multimedia actions can be reassigned to any key on the
keyboard in either layer using onboard programming (see Section
4.3) or the SmartSet App (see Section 5).
3.3 Programming Cluster
The four Programming Cluster keys enable quick and easy onboard
reprogramming (see Section 4). Tap the Layout key to toggle between the 3
primary layouts (1, 2, and 3), the Macro key controls on-the-fly macro
recording, and the Remap key controls onboard remapping (aka rebinding).
The SmartSet Key (gear icon) controls all onboard programming shortcuts.
The two Layout LEDs indicate which layout is currently active. The Macro LED
flashes when on-the-fly macro recording is in progress. The Remap LED
flashes when onboard remapping is in progress. The SmartSet LED flashes to
confirm certain programming commands.
The four indicator LEDs in the upper right corner of the right key module are
Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and the Fn Layer.
3.4 SmartSet Programming Engine- Onboard Shortcuts
The SmartSet key is used in conjunction with the F7-F9 & F12 keys to
activate onboard shortcuts. Onboard shortcuts are legended in white to
differentiate them from embedded Fn layer actions in blue. Additional
(unlegended) onboard shortcuts are described in Sections 4.10 - 4.15.
To trigger an onboard shortcut, first press and hold the SmartSet Key and then
tap F7-F9. To prevent against accidentally triggering the Soft Reset shortcut
you must also press and hold Shift along with the SmartSet Key before tapping
F12 (“RESET” appears in all-caps to indicate that it requires the shift key). For
a detailed explanation of onboard shortcuts see Section 4.
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