Truly Ergonomic TEK 207 Installation & Quick Start Manual

Setup

We recommend that you read this Guide in its entirety before installing your TEK.
For Model 207 using US layout: you can set DIP switch #4 to OFF
For Model 209 using JIS layout: set DIP switch #1 and #4 to OFF
1. Turn ON your computer, and login if required.
2. Plug in your TEK into a working USB port.
3. The Operating System automatically identifies
your TEK, and after a few seconds a message
is displayed mentioning that your TEK is
installed and ready to use.
Make sure your computer is ON the first time you plug in
your TEK for each computer. Otherwise, the Operating
System might not start. If this happens, simply turn OFF
your computer, unplug your TEK, and follow above steps.

Language selection

The current Language selected in your computer's Operating System is the language you
continue using, and prevails over what is printed on the keycaps of your TEK.
your TEK have a different language, some of the letters
not correspond to the letters and symbols
symbols according to the selected language in your computer.
Supp rt > o Default Layouts
First use
T he TEK is properly designed, and therefore different from other keyboards. We
couple of days to become accustomed using it, preferably, when you are not nearing a deadline. Keys
like the [ Enter ] [ , Backspace ] [ , Shift ] and
conventional keyboards  . s you use your TEK, you will get accustomed to the new key's locations A
and your body will adjust to a healthier typing experience in a short time.
T ype with your wrists as straight as possible
the angle you feel most comfortable, without the need to match the split angle or columnar alignment
of your TEK, as long as your wrists are as straight as possible. As well, only rest your hands on the
included Palmrest when you are not typing; it is better to "float" your hands while typing
Mechanical switches require very low force to activate and provide a gentle tactile feedback when
pressed that helps you feel when each key registers. If you hear a loud sound for each key press, it
means you are using too much force; please press the keys as lightly as possible
D uring the first hour of typing , please look at the keyboard while typing
even if you are a fast touch-typist. This will greatly help you get accustomed to the keys' positions.
C ompared to start typing fast without looking at the keyboard his recommend
typing slowly will allow you to adjust faster.
Installation & Quick Start Guide
Truly Ergonomic Keyboard (TEK)
Models 207 and 209
” to have an additional Tab key.
”
1. Move DIP switch #2 to the OFF position
2. Turn ON your computer, and login if required.
3. Plug in your TEK into a working USB port.
4. The Keyboard Setup Assistant opens.
5. Press the [Esc] key (top leftmost key)
6. Manually select your TEK:
• ANSI for English US
• JIS for Japanese using Model 209
• ISO for all other languages
7. Click OK.
If your
and symbols printed on the keycaps might
used by the computer, as the TEK sends correct letters
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[Ctrl] are located in better different positions compared to
. Feel free to have your wrists, hands, and forearms in
.
and type "s l o w l y"
, t ed first hour
Key Location & Special Functionality
The [Enter] key is at the center-bottom of the layout. Press with either thumb or either index finger.
The [Backspace]
The [Superkey]
Using the Windows Operating System, the Superkey acts as the Windows key.
Using the Linux Operating System, the Superkey becomes the Meta key.
Using the Mac OS
The CapsLock [A]
indicator below this keycap turns on or off accordingly.
.
To select [Insert]
(left of [Fn]) , then release the
The NumLock [1]
.
”
indicator below this keycap turns on or off accordingly.
To select [PrtScr](PrintScreen)
key (right of [Fn])
.
Not labeled: press the
press [Fn] [6^] as the Control+Pause
CapsLock: [A]
computer and
Insert:
and
[Superkey]
(Windows, Meta,
or command key)
NumLock: [1]
you plan a
[PrintScreen]:
[Backspace]
.

Fully Programmable

All keys are fully programmable You can change the logical position of any key, add
keys as you want add special functionality to any key, have
six different lay
TEK to any computer without the need to install any additional software or to reprogram each time.
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key is as well at the center-bottom of the layout. Press with either index finger.
is located at the top-center, represented by a quad-diamond shape.
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X , after configuring your TEK , the Superkey becomes the command key.
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is located at the top-center-left (left of [Fn])
, press the [Fn] (function key) , then press and release the
[Fn] key.
is located at the top-center-right (right of [Fn])
, press the [Fn] (function key)
, then release the [Fn] Key.
[Fn] [Superkey] to select [ScrollLock]
.
Press the [Fn] key along the top row of keys for special functionality.
[Fn]
[Fn] [A]
[Fn] [1]
[Enter]
.
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, represented by [A] . The light
[A] [Insert] key
, represented by [1] . The light
, then press and release the [1] [PrtScr]
, press [Fn] [5%] as the Win+Pause ,
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unique key configurations and have up to ,
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