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Print Screen, Scroll Lock & Pause Break
These keys perform standard keyboard functions which will depend on your Operating System and the application.
Multimedia Keys
The multimedia keys reside in the keypad layer and perform Mute, Volume Down, and Volume Up.
Keypad Key & Keypad Layer
The Keypad Key toggles on a second virtual keyboard layer (the "keypad layer") that can be used to remap
keys and store macros, or access the multimedia keys and the embedded numeric 10-key in the right keywell.
Each QWERTY and Dvorak Layout contains its own keypad layer that can be customized (see Fig 8). Keypad
Layer actions are legended on the front of the main keys and in blue on the function keys. PC Note: Num Lock
must to be on for 10-Key actions to register.
Remapping to or from the Keypad Layer
You may remap keys from Keypad Layer to the Top Layer and vice versa. Simply tap the Keypad Key before
or during the remap process to move between the two keyboard layers. For example, to remap from the
Keypad Layer to the Top Layer, press the Keypad Key to enter the Keypad Layer, enter Remap Mode, select
the source action, press the Keypad Key to enter the Top Layer, and then select the destination key.
Optional foot pedal or remapping keypad "Toggle" or "Shift" action to access keypad layer
Frequent Keypad Layer users will benefit from an Advantage foot pedal (purchased separately) which can be used to temporarily
"shift" the Keypad Layer on by pressing and holding the pedal. Other keyboard keys may be assigned to perform either the keypad
"shift" or "toggle" action, using the SmartSet App when available, or via Direct Editing (see User's Manual).
Palm pads and integrated palm rest
The palm rests are designed to provide comfortable support for your hands while not actively typing, though many users do rest their
palms while typing to relieve strain on the neck and shoulders. For maximum typing speed hold your palms slightly above the palm
rests. Do not expect to reach all of the keys while resting palms on the palm rests. For maximum comfort, install the self-adhesive
palm pads. Replacement pads are available for purchase.
LED Indicator Lights
The blue LEDs located near the center of the keyboard indicate the status of the keyboard. The LEDs will
illuminate when each of the four basic modes is active (see image at right). These LEDs also flash during
SmartSet programming actions (slow or fast) to indicate the keyboard's temporary programming status.
Connecting an optional foot pedal
Plug the foot pedal into the telephone-style (RJ11) connector at the back of the keyboard. The
single foot pedal (and middle pedal on the triple foot pedal) acts as "keypad shift" — press to
activate keypad layer and keypad LED, release to return to top level. It can also be custom-
programmed just like any key on the keyboard.
Power User Mode - Advanced features
For information on enabling Power User Mode to access Advanced Features, please consult the User's Manual.
Fig 11. Advanced features
Heavy Duty Macros
View/Share/Backup Layouts
Resources
To download the User's Manual or the latest version of the Advantage2 firmware, please visit kinesis.com/advantage2-resources.
For further support, please contact Kinesis at tech@kinesis.com or 425-402-8100 (8:30-11:30am & 12:30-4:30pm Pacific Time).
Macro Playback Speed Adjustment
Custom Key Actions with Tokens & Hex Codes
Firmware Updates
Direct Editing of Layout .txt files
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Fig 7. Volume keys in keypad layer
Fig 8. 10-Key in Keypad Layer
Fig 9. Keyboard LEDs
Caps lock Num lock Scroll lock Keypad
Fig 10. Advantage2 triple pedal (FS007TAF)
*or with single pedal (FS007RJ11)
Hotkey Layouts
Accessing the V-Drive™
Version January 29, 2018
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