Overview; Geometry And Key Groupings; Keyboard Diagram; Ergonomic Design And Features - Kinesis Advantage360 KB360-Pro User Manual

2.0 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—
which reduces the physical demands of keyboarding. Many have imitated this striking design but there is no
substitute for its unique three-dimensional shape. While the Advantage360 looks very different from other
keyboards, you'll find that making the transition is actually quite easy because of its intuitive form factor,
thoughtful key layout, and its unparalleled electronic configurability. The Advantage360 keyboard features
distinctive key groupings not found on traditional or "natural style" keyboards.

2.1 Keyboard Diagram

On/Off Switches
Keypad Layer Key Mod Key
Charging Ports
Mod
Hotkeys
LED
Indicator
Lights
Thumb
Clusters
Fn Layer Keys

2.2 Ergonomic Design and Features

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The design of the Advantage360 keyboard traces its roots to the very first Contoured keyboard introduced
by Kinesis in 1992. The original objective was to develop a design informed by generally accepted ergonomic
design principles to maximize comfort and productivity, and minimize the major health risk-factors associated
with typing. Every aspect of the form factor was thoroughly researched and tested.
Learn More: kinesis.com/solutions/keyboard-risk-factors/
Fully split design
Separating the keyboard into two independent modules allows you to position the keyboard so you can type
with straight wrists which reduces abduction and ulnar deviation which are harmful postures that can lead to
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