Chapter Seven: Caring For Your Keyboard; Warranty - Kinesis KB133PC User Manual

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HAPTER SEVEN ARING FOR YOUR KEYBOARD
A few simple precautions can help to ensure the trouble-free operation of your Kinesis
keyboard. The most important precautions are to avoid eating or drinking over your
keyboard.
Cleaning
Clean your keyboard's exterior surfaces on a regular basis. First, always unplug your
Kinesis keyboard before cleaning it. To remove dirt marks and residue that accumulate
during normal use, wipe the keyboard with a soft cloth that has been dampened with
water or rubbing alcohol (70% isopropanol). Avoid applying alcohol to keyboard labels.
If you use palm pads and notice any adhesive buildup when you remove them for
replacement, wipe the palm rests with a soft cloth that has been dampened with rubbing
alcohol.
Accidental spills
If you spill any type of liquid onto your Kinesis keyboard, unplug the keyboard
immediately to reduce the likelihood of electrical damage. Do not use the keyboard
until it has dried completely.
If you spill water on your Kinesis keyboard, tilt the keyboard so that the liquid can
drain. Avoid getting the function keys wet in the process. Shake the keyboard
vigorously to remove liquid trapped inside the switches. Air dry the keyboard at room
temperature at least overnight (preferably for several days). If the keyboard does not
operate after it has dried completely, please contact Kinesis.
A sticky spill can sometimes be washed away but may require replacement of a module
and/or professional servicing. Contact Kinesis Corporation for instructions on returning
your keyboard for servicing (see C ).
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Defective switches
If a particular key frequently produces multiple characters with a single key press, it can
often be fixed (at least temporarily) by removing the keycap and spraying an electronic-
grade contact cleaner into the switch. Be careful when removing keycaps to pull them
straight off (using a keycap removal tool or two bent paper clips) to avoid causing
permanent mechanical damage to the internal switch mechanism. If the problem
persists, contact Kinesis technical support.
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