Kinesis Freestyle Solo Quick Manual

Kinesis Freestyle
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Online instructional videos. This mini-manual will get you started, but you may view instructional videos and additional
information such as non-US key layouts at www.kinesis.com/support/manuals.htm. And please talk to us! After you're up and
running, let us know how the Freestyle has impacted your computing experience. Share your thoughts with us and others by
emailing a brief comment to sales@kinesis.com.

Getting Started

The Freestyle Solo keyboard has the unique ability to be used as a one-piece, adjustable keyboard connected by the flexible
Pivot Tether™ (see below), or as two separate keying modules connected only by the linking cable.

Compatibility

This keyboard will operate on virtually any computer with an available USB port. No drivers are required, so you can get
started immediately by just plugging it in to an available USB port on your computer. However, some of the special driverless
hot keys on the far left side will only work within a PC operating system (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Linux). For Macintosh
systems, the Freestyle for Macintosh is a
better choice (KB700MW)
Health Caution
Improper keyboard and/or mouse use may
contribute to painful and permanent injuries.
Read the Health and Safety details on the
bottom label of the keyboard. If you
experience pain, weakness, numbness, or
tingling while or after using your computer,
consult a qualified health professional for
advice.

Special driverless hot keys

While most of the keys are exactly what you would expect from a comfortable compact keyboard, there are some special key
actions on the left side that offer increased productivity and reduced repetitive motions:

Internet hot keys

Back: Internet browser "back" action (previous page, Alt-left arrow)
Fwd: Internet browser "forward" action (to the next page, Alt-right arrow)
Search: Global Windows search screen for your computer, network, or internet (Win-f)
Home: Takes your internet browser to its home page (Alt-home)

Editing hot keys

Cut: Performs the Ctrl-x action on highlighted items
Del: The same as the oversize "Delete" key on the right side
Copy: Performs the Ctrl-c action on highlighted items
Paste: Performs the Ctrl-v action used after Cut or Copy
: The Windows Application key activates a context-sensitive help menu.

Embedded key actions (numeric keypad)

Fn: Toggles ON the embedded (right side) numeric keypad & Fn LED. To turn off the keypad, tap the Fn key
again. Seldom-used actions are also available only when Fn is active (Numlock, Scroll lock, Pause/Break).

Physical configurations

The Freestyle Solo convertible keyboard is shipped with the two keying modules connected by a short linking cable and by a
removable pivot tether (shown below). By removing one or both sides of the pivot tether, the two keying modules may be
separated by up to 8.5 inches. Other physical configurations are possible as well with optional accessories or a special long-
link-cable model (see below).

Removing Pivot Tether

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The Pivot Tether may be removed if you want to completely separate the keying modules. Facing the
keyboard as if to type, use both hands to grip each keying module at the back with thumbs on the pivot
tether release buttons. Slide one or both release buttons outwards and one or both pivot tether elements
will release from the keyboard. To remove the pivot tether completely, slide the other release button and
wiggle the Pivot Tether free.
Solo Convertible Keyboard (KB700PB) optimized for PC
™ ™
Freestyle Solo keyboard for PC(US layout shown)
Driverless
Hot Keys
Pivot Tether