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- Page 1 KINESIS MAXIM ® ™ Adjustable Ergonomic USB/PS2 Keyboard USER’S MANUAL...
- Page 3 USB/PS2 Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard Part number: KB210USB July 2006 Edition © 2006 Kinesis Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. on recycled paper. Please recycle! Kinesis is a registered trademark of Kinesis Corporation. Maxim is a trademark of Kinesis Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
- Page 4 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS Health and Safety Warning ........... 6 Read-Me-First................ 7 Introduction ................9 Connecting the Keyboard to Your Computer ....... 11 Customizing Your Keyboard ..........13 Caring for Your Keyboard ............ 17 Technical Support, Accessories, and Repairs ......19 Ergonomic Guidelines ............ -
Page 6: Health And Safety Warning
Kinesis Corporation bases its product designs on research, proven features, and user evaluations. However, because of the complex set of factors believed to contribute to computer-related injuries, the company can make no warranty that its products will prevent or cure any physical ailment. -
Page 7: Read-Me-First
Registration By registering online, you validate your warranty and create a communication link with Kinesis for learning about future products and upgrades. Kinesis respects your privacy and does not share or sell this information with any other company. - Page 8 really enjoy that added comfort provided by the enclosed self-adhesive pads. If you decide you don’t want palm supports, see “Customizing Your Keyboard” (page 13).
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Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION ™ The Kinesis Maxim adjustable ergonomic keyboard sets a new standard in ® workstation ergonomics, providing quick and reproducible adjustments which result in sturdy and stable configurations. Extensive ergonomic studies have resulted in an adjustable keyboard design which can be optimized by the user for his or her individual requirements and preferences. - Page 10 For intensive numeric data entry, most users will want a separate numeric keypad which can be moved out of the way when using the mouse. Consider the Kinesis AC210USB, which also serves as a USB hub and provides extra productivity...
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Page 11: Connecting The Keyboard To Your Computer
Connecting a numeric keypad If you prefer a separate numeric keypad, a USB model with built-in USB ports, such as the Kinesis AC210USB, can serve as a hub to connect the Maxim keyboard and even a pointing device. If you connect the keyboard to your computer via the PS/2 adapter, you will need to use a USB keypad unless your keypad has been specially designed with a PS/2 pass-through connector. - Page 12 Installing USB keyboard under Windows 98 When you first connect a USB device to your computer’s USB port, the system will report “new device found” and ask you to point it at the location where the drivers are stored. If you have the Windows 98 installation CDROM or have copied the win98 folder from the CDROM to your hard drive, browse to that.
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Page 13: Customizing Your Keyboard
Adjustment options The various adjustment options for the Kinesis Maxim adjustable ergonomic keyboard allow you to achieve a relaxing and neutral hand position and thus reduce stress and increase comfort. Features include:... - Page 14 ) or maximal (14 ) lateral slope setting to reduce or eliminate muscle tension in the forearms. Kinesis recommends that you use the higher tenting setting if you can type comfortably because it provides the most relaxed position for forearm muscles for most individuals. However, if you...
- Page 15 palm supports can be easily removed if you prefer. However, their presence can largely prevent the undesirable practice of “wrist extension” while typing, where the hands are bent upward at the wrist. Stabilizing the palm supports To provide a stable base, the palm supports should be adjusted using the rotary control wheels each time you change one of the keyboards front split or lateral slope settings (see figure, opposite page).
- Page 16 Removing palm supports. Underside of keyboard is shown with arrow indicating one of two locking flanges which are pressed when removing the palm supports. Warranty note concerning the removal of palm supports: Damage caused by incorrect or careless removal of palm supports is not covered by the warranty. Attaching the palm supports Attaching the palm supports The two halves of the keyboard must be pushed together before you attach the...
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Page 17: Caring For Your Keyboard
If you need to remove one or more keycaps for cleaning, a Keycap Removal Tool is available from Kinesis for a modest price. It can be difficult to re-install the widest keycaps (Space bar, Shift, Enter, Backspace) because they include an alignment wire. -
Page 18: Technical Support, Accessories, And Repairs
Purchasing Kinesis Accessories You should have received information about available accessories in the box with your Kinesis keyboard. If you do not have this information, or if you just have questions, please contact your local dealer or Kinesis Sales at 800-454- 6374, or visit our web site at http://www.kinesis.com. - Page 19 If you need to ship the keyboard, transport it only in its original packaging, or in other packaging that protects it against impact and scratches. It is advisable to insure your package since Kinesis is not responsible for items until they are received safely at the Kinesis repair center.
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Page 20: Ergonomic Guidelines
Your experiences with a Kinesis keyboard will be affected by a number of non-keyboard factors, including your stress level, the chair you sit in, and the desk and other work surfaces in your office. - Page 21 If you like to sit forward, try it now. If you must tuck your feet in or stick them out in front of you, consider raising your chair. If you feel the chair seat gives too much, consider tightening your chair’s tilt tension. When you have adjusted your chair, take a look at the standard ranges recommended by ANSI.
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Page 22: Warranty
Reprinted in part with the permission of Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI USA. Herman Miller, Inc. does not necessarily recommend the use of the Kinesis keyboard. Design concept; LANDMARK bv DESIGN & CONSULT, THE NETHERLANDS © 1992 HERMAN MILLER, INC., Zeeland, MI USA... - Page 23 Product, contact Kinesis technical support. If you wish to return the Product to Kinesis for any reason, you must obtain from Kinesis an RMA number and instructions for returning the Product. You are responsible for the cost of shipping the Product to Kinesis.
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Page 24: Product Specifications
RODUCT PECIFICATIONS Compatibility USB compatible PS/2 compatible using provided purple adapter Standards met Product safety: RoHS compliant (free of lead and other toxic metals) Tested and complies with European standards (EN60950 / VDE O8O5) "Safety-tested" marks ZH1/618, IS0 9241-4/EN29241-4, IS0 9995, D1N 2137 Electromagnetic: Interference and interference immunity: CE symbol Tested to EC Guideline 89/336/EWG...