Kinesis Advantage360 KB360-Pro User Manual
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- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL ZMK Programming Engine KB360-Pro Proudly designed and hand-assembled in the USA since 1992...
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- Page 3 © 2022 by Kinesis Corporation, all rights reserved. KINESIS is a registered trademark of Kinesis Corporation. ADVANTAGE360, CONTOURED KEYBOARD, SMARTSET, and v-DRIVE are trademarks of Kinesis Corporation. WINDOWS, MAC, MACOS, LINUX, ZMK and ANDROID are property of their respective owners.
- Page 4 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Overview Geometry and Key Groupings………………………………………………………………. Keyboard Diagram………………………………………………………………………………. Ergonomic Design and Features…………………………………………………………... LED Indicator Lights…..………...…………………………………………………………… Full Programmability…...………...…………………………………………………………… Genuine Kinesis Accessories……………………………………………………………….. Installa on and setup In the Box…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Compa bility……………………………………………………………………………………….. Connec ng Your Keyboard for the First Time………………………………………. Ini al Charging…………………………………………………………………………………….. USB Usage……………………………………………………………………………………………. -
Page 6: Read Me First
Advantage360 Resources Page. Consult this full manual for advanced features. 1.4 Read This User’s Manual Even if you don’t normally read manuals or you are a long-time user of Kinesis Contoured keyboards, Kinesis strongly encourages you to review this entire manual. The Advantage360 Professional uses an open-source programming engine called ZMK and features a totally different way of customizing the keyboard from prioer contoured keyboards from Kinesis. -
Page 7: Overview
2.1 Geometry and Key Groupings If you are new to a Kinesis Contoured keyboard, the first thing you will notice about the Advantage360™ keyboard is its sculpted shape, designed to conform to the natural postures and shapes of your hands—... - Page 8 repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Straight wrists can be achieved by a mixture of sliding the modules apart to approximately shoulder-width and/or rotating the modules outward. Experiment with different positions to find what is most comfortable for you body type. We recommend starting with the modules close together and gradually moving them apart.
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Page 9: Led Indicator Lights
Kinesis offers a number of accessories designed to work with your Advantage360 Pro to increase your comfort and productivity, or let you customize the keyboard for a unique look. Please visit the Kinesis Store, Amazon, or one of authorized resellers to learn more. -
Page 10: Installa On And Setup
3.0 Installation and Setup 3.1 In the Box Quick Start Guide • Two Charging Cables (USB-C to USB-A) • Additional keycaps for customization and keycap removal tool • Bridge Connector • 3.2 Compatibility The Advantage360 Pro keyboard is a multimedia USB keyboard that uses generic drivers provided by the operating system, so no special drivers or software is required. -
Page 11: Posi Oning And Work Area Setup
Adapting your “kinesthetic sense” If you are already a touch typist, adapting to the Kinesis Contoured keyboard does not require “re-learning” to type in the traditional sense. You just need to adapt your existing muscle memory or kinesthetic sense. - Page 12 The Advantage360 keyboard is designed for increased thumb usage compared to a traditional keyboard which places more strain on the little fingers. Some new Kinesis contoured keyboard users initially experience fatigue or discomfort as their thumbs adapt to the increased workload. If you have a preexisting thumb injury, be especially careful to move your hands and arms when reaching for thumb keys and consider customizing your layout to reduce thumb workload.
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Page 13: Basic Keyboard Use
5.0 Basic Keyboard Use 5.1 Base Layout The default layout is a great place to start to learn the Advantage360. The keyboard comes pre-configured for QWERTY typing on a Windows PC but the layout can be reconfigured using the web-based GUI and by rearranging any number of keycaps. -
Page 14: Adjust Backligh Ng
5.7 Adjust backlighting The Pro features 5 levels of brightness and Off. Using the backlight will significantly affect battery life so we recommend disabling the backlight except when needed. To adjust the backlight up or down through the 6 settings, hold the Mod key and Tap either set of arrow keys (Up/Left to increase and Down/Right to decrease) You can also quickly toggle backlighting on/off using the shortcut Mod + Delete or Mod + Enter. -
Page 15: Customizing Your Keyboard
6.0 Customizing your Keyboard Custom programming your Advantage360 Pro keyboard happens on Github.com, a 3rd party site where open -source collaborators share and host their projects. 6.1 Setting up your GitHub Account Visit Github.com and click the “Sign up” button. Follow the prompts to create and verify your account Once your account has been set up, log-in to Github and visit the main 360 Pro code “Repository”... -
Page 16: Building Firmware
6.3 Building Firmware Open your GitHub Adv360 Repo and navigate to the actions tab where you will see a new workflow entitled “Updated Keymap”. Github is now automatically building a new set of left and right keyboard firmware files with your custom layout. The yellow dot indicates the build is in progress. Each build will take several minutes so be patient. -
Page 17: Firmware Update
Your Advantage360 Pro keyboard comes from the factory with the most up to date fully-vetted version of the ZMK firmware as of its build date but Kinesis may at times release new versions of firmware to improve performance and/or compatibility. And 3rd party contributors to ZMK may publish experimental features that you wish to test out as well. -
Page 18: Troubleshoo Ng, Support, Warranty, And Care
Proof of purchase is required for warranty repairs. 8.4 Return Merchandise Authorizations (“RMAs”) and Repairs For any repair by Kinesis, regardless of warranty coverage, first submit a Trouble Ticket to explain the problem and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (“RMA”) number and shipping instructions. Packages sent to Kinesis without an RMA number may be refused. -
Page 19: Cleaning
8.6 Cleaning The Advantage360 is hand-assembled in the USA by trained technicians using premium components. It is designed to last for many years with proper care and maintenance, but it is not invincible. To clean your Advantage360 keyboard, use a vacuum or canned air to remove dust from the keywells. Using a water- moistened cloth to wipe the surface will help keep it looking clean.
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