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- Page 1 User Manual — KB900 V03.10.20...
- Page 2 Desk Mat (MP8040)- Extra large, multipurpose desk mat /mouse pad. © 2020 by Kinesis Corporation, all rights reserved. Kinesis and Freestyle are registered trademarks of Kinesis Corporation. Freestyle Pro, 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 Disable All Programming………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Keyboard Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 4 Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Package Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 System Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. -
Page 4: Read Me First
For more getting started tips, visit: kinesis.com/freestyle-pro-getting-started/ 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 Pro 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 and embedded numeric keypad 6’ USB cable and 20” adjustable linking cable 2 year limited warranty Dimensions: 1.25” tall x 15.5” wide x 7.25” deep ... -
Page 6: Introduction
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. -
Page 7: Adjustable Linking Cable
Start with a small separation or modest rotation and work your way up to the position that feels most comfortable. For more information on typing postures visit: www.kinesis.com/solutions/keyboard-risk-factors/ 3.6 Hotkeys The Freestyle Pro features 8 pre-programmed hotkeys designed to eliminate repetitive key strokes and awkward key combinations. -
Page 8: Smartset Onboard Programming
4.0 SmartSet Onboard Programming The SmartSet Engine lets you custom program the Freestyle Pro without installing any software or special drivers on your computer. All layouts and settings are saved directly to the v-Drive so they move with the keyboard. There are three ways to program the keyboard: 1) Onboard Programming (all O/S), 2) the SmartSet App (Windows &... -
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 Pro 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 Pro can playback macros at one of nine different speeds, ranging from a super-slow 4 characters-per-second (CPS) up to a blazing fast 3,000 CPS! The default Global speed is Speed 5, which is good for text macros but might be too fast or slow for certain key combinations depending on your computer and the application. -
Page 12: Program Lock
Note: Indicator LEDs flash 4x upon Lock, and 2x upon Unlock. 4.11 Update Firmware (SmartSet + Shift + U) Periodically Kinesis will release new versions of firmware for the Freestyle Pro with new features and bug fixes. Check here for firmware updates: www.kinesis-com/support/freestyle-pro/#firmware-updates Installing new firmware is quick and easy. -
Page 13: Smartset Programming App
Note: Mac users who have upgraded to a 64 bit version of macOS will need to download the 64 bit version of the SmartSet App at the URL below. Downloading New Versions Newer versions of the App may be available here: www.Kinesis.com/support/freestyle-pro/#smartset-app Detailed App Usage Instructions For detailed App programming instructions consult the Freestyle Pro SmartSet App Manual available here:... -
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 Position tokens are always based on the default QWERTY Windows layout 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 ... -
Page 16: Action Token Dictionary
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 17: Programming Remaps
6.3 Action Token Dictionary Alphanumeric ‐ Function Keys Modifiers Le Shi Right Shi Le Alt Right Alt Le Windows & Right Windows & Le Right Shi + Ctrl Shi + Ctrl Command Command Ctrl Ctrl + Win +Alt + Alt LSHFT RSHFT LALT RALT LWIN RWIN LCTRL RCTRL HYPER Punctuation... -
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
For FAQs, troubleshooting tips and links to other resources visit: www.kinesis.com/support/freestyle-pro/. Kinesis offers free, lifetime technical support on all of our devices. Please submit a ticket and provide all of the requested information so we can diagnose your issue as fast as possible.