Kinesis Advantage 360 KB360 Series Quick Start Manual

Kinesis Advantage 360 KB360 Series Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide is designed to get you up and running with
keyboard basics. For additional details and full programming
instructions please read the User's Manual and consult the other
support resources before embarking on this journey.
All Support Resources:
kinesis.com/support/kb360
Visit the Kinesis Official YouTube channel for short tutorial videos

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  • Page 1 This Quick Start Guide is designed to get you up and running with keyboard basics. For additional details and full programming instructions please read the User’s Manual and consult the other support resources before embarking on this journey. All Support Resources: kinesis.com/support/kb360 Visit the Kinesis Official YouTube channel for short tutorial videos...
  • Page 2 SmartSet Programming Engine Keyboard models covered by this guide include all KB360 series keyboards (KB360-xxx). © 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.
  • Page 3 In the Box - Keyboard (KB360-XXX) - Main Cable (USB-C to USB-A) - Link Cable (USB-C to USB-C) - Bridge Connector - Extra Keycaps & Keycap Removal Tool System Requirements - Keyboard: Computer with full-size USB-A port and Windows 7-12®, macOS®, Linux®, or Chrome® operating system - SmartSet App: Windows or macOS Getting Started Start by connecting the “Link Cable”...
  • Page 4 Ergonomics The Kinesis contoured keyboard has stood the test of time since its first introduction in 1992. The Advantage360 takes those same core design principles and adds adjustable separation, rotation, and tenting to suit any body type. Learn More: kinesis.com/solutions/keyboard-risk-factors...
  • Page 5 Customizing Keycaps Extra keycaps like macOS modifiers and “blanks” are included to support keyboard customization. Use the keycap removal tool to grasp the sides of a keycap and gently pull straight up to remove. Carefully align the new keycap over the stem of the key switch and press down gently.
  • Page 6 Default Keyboard Layout The Advantage360 may look intimidating at first, but the layout is designed to work with your body and most keys are accessed with the same fingers touch-typists are accustomed to using. - Concave keywells place alphanumeric keys within easy reach - Heavily-used editing keys are positioned under your thumbs - F1- F12 are accessed by holding...
  • Page 7 Onboard Programming The Kinesis SmartSet Engine is designed to let you quickly and easily re-program the keyboard layout without downloading any software by using the SmartSet Key in conjunction with the 4 Hotkeys. Remember to toggle to one of the 9 programmable profiles first, and then follow the steps below.
  • Page 8 (including rapid Dvorak & Colemak configurations), and indicator LEDs. Download the App: kinesis.com/support/kb360/#smartset-app Simply launch the SmartSet App and follow the prompts to connect the keyboard’s v-Drive to your computer. Save your changes in the App and then use the Refresh shortcut to push those changes to the keyboard.

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