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- Page 1 User Manual KB950 Programmable Split Backlit Mechanical...
- Page 2 Palm Pads (AC900)- Cushioned palm pads for use with Palm Supports © 2017 by Kinesis Corporation, all rights reserved. Kinesis and Freestyle are registered trademarks of Kinesis Corporation. Freestyle Edge, SmartSet, and v-Drive are trademarks of Kinesis Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read Me First………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Health and Safety Warning……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Quick Start Guide………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Read this User's Manual………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Keyboard Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 4 Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 System Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Backlight On/Off……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Dual Layer Layouts (Embedded Fn Layer)………………………………………………………………………………... -
Page 4: Read Me First
KinesisGaming.com/Support. Consult this full manual for advanced features. 1.3 Read This User’s Manual Even if you don’t normally read manuals or you are a long-time user of Kinesis keyboards, we strongly encourage you to review this entire manual. The Freestyle Edge is a fully-programmable keyboard with powerful tools and features. -
Page 5: Keyboard Overview
2.0 Keyboard Overview 2.1 Specifications Compact tenkeyless design with standard US ANSI key layout 6’ USB cable and 20” adjustable linking cable 2 year limited warranty Dimensions: With Palm Supports: 1.25” tall x 15.5” wide x 10.25” deep ... -
Page 6: Introduction
3.0 Introduction 3.1 Backlight On/Off The Freestyle Edge is equipped with brilliant blue LED backlighting for gaming in low-light conditions. Tap the LED key to quickly toggle between Off and the Custom setting. See Section 4.17 for details on adjusting the Custom setting. -
Page 7: Removable Palm Supports
3.6 Removable Palm Supports The palm supports are detachable so you can customize the keyboard based on your typing and gaming preferences. To remove, flip the keyboard over and gently wiggle the palm support to lift the tabs over the bumps on the underside of the keyboard, and then pull straight out. -
Page 8: Smartset Onboard Programming
4.0 SmartSet Onboard Programming The SmartSet Programming Engine allows you to custom program your Freestyle Edge keyboard without installing any software or special drivers on the computer. Custom layouts and settings are saved directly to the keyboard’s v-Drive so they move with the keyboard when you take your game on the road. There are three ways to program your Freestyle Edge: 1) Onboard Programming (all O/S), 2) the SmartSet Programming App (Windows), and Direct Programming (all O/S). -
Page 9: Remapping Keys
Macro Playback To playback a macro, simply press the trigger key(s). Modifier co-triggers should be pressed first and held while the primary trigger key is then tapped. See Sections 4.6 and 6.5 to adjust the playback speed. Erasing a Macro To erase a macro onboard, simply tap the Macro key, then input the trigger key(s) of the macro you wish to erase. -
Page 10: Run Status Report
4.4 Run Status Report (SmartSet + F7) Use the Status Report to “print-to-screen” a convenient report of the current global keyboard settings. Make sure you have a text editing program (e.g., Notepad, Word) Model> FS Edge selected as the active window before running a Status Report. Firmware>... -
Page 11: Adjust Global Macro Speed
4.6 Adjust Global Macro Speed (SmartSet + F9, then number row) The Freestyle Edge can playback macros at one of nine different speeds, ranging from a super-slow 4 actions -per-second (APS) up to a blazing fast 3,000 APS! The default Global speed is Speed 5, which is good for text macros but might be too slow for in-game macros. -
Page 12: Refresh Settings
Program Lock use the same onboard shortcut. 4.12 Update Firmware (SmartSet + Shift + U) Periodically Kinesis Gaming will release new versions of firmware for the Freestyle Edge with new features and bug fixes. Installing new firmware is quick and easy. -
Page 13: Smartset Programming App
5.0 SmartSet Programming App The SmartSet App lets you design custom layouts, build powerful macros, and customize keyboard settings. The App works in conjunction with onboard programming, but it has several additional tools for power users. Remap tools: F13-F24, Fn “Shift”, numeric keypad actions, Dvorak/Colemak layouts and more. ... -
Page 14: Direct Programming
6.0 Direct Programming The keyboard’s layouts and settings are stored on the v-Drive as a series of simple text files (.txt), which can be accessed in Windows, Linux, Mac, and Chrome. Each time a remap or macro is created, it is written to the corresponding layout .txt file as a discrete line of “code”. -
Page 15: Position Token Map
Layout Programming Tips If the keyboard cannot understand the desired remap, then the default action will remain in effect. Do not mix and match square and curly brackets in a single line of code Separate each line of code with Enter/Return ... -
Page 16: Action Token Dictionary
6.3 Action Token Dictionary Alphanumeric ‐ Function Keys Modifiers Le Shi Right Shi Le Alt Right Alt Le Windows Right Windows Le Ctrl Right Ctrl & Command & Command LSHFT RSHFT LALT RALT LWIN RWIN LCTRL RCTRL Punctuation Open Bracket Close Bracket Period Comma Apostrophe Tilde Forward Slash ... -
Page 17: Programming Remaps
6.4 Programming Remaps To program a remap, encode the position token and the action token in square brackets, separated by “>“. Remap Examples: 1. Hotkey 1 performs Q: [hk1]>[q] 2. Escape key performs Caps Lock: [esc]>[caps] 3. The Windows key in the Fn layer performs Right Shift: fn [lwin]>[rshft] 4. -
Page 18: Programming Settings
6.6 Programming Settings Keyboard Settings The current global settings for the keyboard are saved in the “kbd_settings.txt” file in the “settings” sub-folder. Users can update these settings by modifying the fields in this .txt file and then using the Refresh shortcut (SmartSet + Layout) to implement them. ... -
Page 19: Maintenance
(such as from fire danger) and may invalidate your warranty. Packaging and Shipping To ship a product back to Kinesis please use its original packaging or other suitable packaging that protects the device against impact and shock. You should insure the package with your carrier as Kinesis is not responsible for items until they are received at the Kinesis repair center.