Power User Tools; Global Macro Playback Speed Adjustment; Hard Reset - Kinesis KB600 User Manual

7.0 Power User Tools

In addition to the Basic Onboard Programming Tools described in Section 6, the SmartSet also has a number
of Power User Tools designed for those looking to get the most out of their Advantage2 programmable
keyboard. To access most of the features listed below, it is first necessary to activate "Power User Mode"
using the onboard programming shortcut (see Section 7.3). Those features are denoted below with "PUM".
Note: Power User Tools utilize functions that are not labeled on the keys and can radically change the
performance of your keyboard so proceed with caution. Even those users familiar with programmable
keyboards in general, or even with a previous Kinesis Contoured keyboard, should read this manual in full
before attempting to access any of the Power User Tools.
7.1 Global Macro Playback Speed Adjustment (progm + F10 + {1-9 & 0})
Adjust the playback speed of your macros so you can optimize macro performance based on your specific
workflow and system. There are 9 different playback speeds, ranging from ~50 words per minute (WPM) up
to a blazing fast ~3,000 WPM, plus 0 to disable macro playback. The default playback speed is 150 WPM,
which is defined as "Speed3". Users can adjust the playback speed for all macros "globally" with a single
onboard programming shortcut. Note: If you are using a number of sophisticated macros, you may wish to set
their playback speeds individually, rather than globally, for optimal performance (see Section 7.10).
To change macro playback speed globally, progm + F10
("macro speed") will enter Global Macro Playback Speed
Adjustment Mode. All four LED indicator lights will flash to
alert you that you are in an active programming mode. Then
select a playback speed by tapping a key in the number row
(0 to disable macros or 1 to 9, see Fig 25). You may need to
experiment with different speeds to find the right one.
Note: Global Macro Playback Speed Adjustment Mode will
exit and the LEDs will stop flashing even if you to select an
invalid speed setting (i.e., any key besides 1-9). Run a Status
Report in a text editing screen to confirm the new playback
speed.
Before attempting to adjust Global playback speed, be sure
the keypad layer is not active. If you have remapped the desired number row key to another location on the
keyboard, you must use the new location for speed assignment, not the default location.
7.2 Hard Reset (progm + F9 while plugging in keyboard)
A Hard Reset erases all of the remaps and macros saved to qwerty.txt and dvorak.txt files, as well as any
configuration changes saved to the state.txt files (see Section 7.5). However, no other files in the "active"
folder are changed or deleted by a hard reset. The keyboard will revert to the default QWERTY layout with
the Windows Thumb Key Mode active.
Note: back up layouts first!
If you wish to save your changes to either the QWERTY or Dvorak layouts for future use, we recommend
backing up these .txt files by copying and pasting them to your computer before performing a Hard Reset.
After a hard reset, cut and paste these files back into the active folder.
To initiate a Hard Reset, hold progm+F9 while plugging the keyboard. Once all four LED Indicator Lights start
to flash, release progm+F9. The LEDs will flash four times to signal that the Hard Reset is complete.
Fig 25. Macro playback speeds
(CPS=characters per second, wpm=words per minute)
Speed1
Speed2
Speed3 (Default) 12.5 CPS
Speed4
Speed5
Speed6
Speed7
Speed8
Speed9
23
4.2 CPS ~50 WPM
8.4 CPS ~100 WPM
~150 WPM
22.7 CPS ~270 WPM
34.2 CPS ~400 WPM
62.5 CPS ~750 WPM
84 CPS ~1,000 WPM
125 CPS ~1,500 WPM
250 CPS ~3,000 WPM