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USER'S MANUAL
SmartSet Programming Engine
KB360
Proudly designed and hand-assembled in the USA since 1992

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL SmartSet Programming Engine KB360 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Read this User's Manual………………………………………………………………………. Overview Geometry and Key Groupings………………………………………………………………. Keyboard Diagram………………………………………………………………………………. Ergonomic Design and Features…………………………………………………………... Full Programmability…...………...…………………………………………………………… Genuine Kinesis Accessories……………………………………………………………….. Installa on and setup In the Box…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Compa bility……………………………………………………………………………………….. Connec ng Your Keyboard for the First Time………………………………………. Ge ng Started Posi oning and Work Area Setup………………………………………………………...

  • 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 is a fully-programmable keyboard with powerful tools and features, many of which are brand new.

  • 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 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 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.

  • Page 9: Full Programmability

    Kinesis offers a number of accessories designed to work with your Advantage360 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 • Link Cable (USB-C to USB-C) • Main Cable (USB-C to USB-A) • Additional keycaps for customization • Keycap removal tool • Bridge Connector • 3.2 Compatibility The Advantage360 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.

  • Page 13: Basic Keyboard Use

    5.0 Basic Keyboard Use 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 it can be reconfigured for alternate layouts and operating systems very easily using the SmartSet App and by rearranging any number of keycaps. 5.1 Profile 0 Base Layout The Advantage360 has ten available Profiles, numbered 0-9.

  • Page 14: Default Layout Map

    5.6 Default Layout Map...

  • Page 15: Customizing Your Keyboard

    3. Direct Programming of .txt files on the v-Drive (for Power Users only, download the separate guide) View the list of support actions: kinesis.com/support/kb360/#manuals Onboard Programming All onboard programming begins with the dedicated SmartSet Key (Gear Icon, right module). Shortcuts are triggered using the SmartSet Key and one or more other keys.
  • Page 16 Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and Windows/Command). Notes: Left and right modifier keys are treated separately in triggering macros. The default layer shifting keys cannot trigger a macro via onboard programming, but can trigger a macro via the SmartSet App. The key action is the trigger Unlike on previous Advantage keyboards, the macro trigger key is represented by the trigger action, not the physical position key to give users more flexibility in assignment and playback.

  • Page 17: Accessing The V-Drive

    6.3 Accessing the v-Drive (SmartSet + Hotkey 3) The Advantage360 contains a virtual flash drive named “Adv360” where the all keyboard’s configuration files are stored. The “v-Drive” is normally hidden from your computer and can be ignored access for basic keyboard usage or any of the onboard programming shortcuts.

  • Page 18: Refreshing

    6.10 The SmartSet App for Windows and Mac The Advantage360 features a host of customization options that cannot be accessed through onboard programming. Users can download the SmartSet App from the link below and run it from their desktop after opening the v- Drive. kinesis.com/support/kb360/#smartset...

  • Page 19: Direct Programming

    SmartSet App and assign it to any key in any layer you choose, or program it directly using the Kinesis token. 6.13 Tap and Hold (SmartSet App and Direct Programming only) The Advantage360 supports a new feature that allows you to assign two distinct actions to a single key where the output depends on how long you hold the key.

  • Page 20: Firmware Update

    Kinesis. Your Advantage360 keyboard comes from the factory with the most up to date fully-vetted version of the firmware as of its build date but Kinesis may at times release new versions of firmware to improve performance and/or compatibility.

  • Page 21: 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.

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