Kinesis MAXIM USB User manual
KINESIS®MAXIM™USB
Adjustable Ergonomic USB/PS2 Keyboard
USER’S MANUAL
USER’S MANUAL
KINESIS®MAXIM™USB
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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this
document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Kinesis
Corporation.
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. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
#Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
#Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
#Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
#Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only shielded
interfacing cables when connecting to computer or peripheral. Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate.
INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interface-causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet Appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exiginces du
Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
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 ........................................................... 21
Warranty ............................................................................... 24
Product Specifications ........................................................... 25
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HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING
Continuous use of any keyboard may cause aches and pains or more serious
cumulative trauma disorders such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
#Observe sensible guidelines when using any keyboard to help minimize
the possibility of injury.
#Follow established guidelines for computer and workstation setup. See
Appendix, “Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations.”
#Maintain a proper keying posture and use a light touch to press the keys.
#Exercise good judgment in placing reasonable limits on your keyboarding
time every day.
#Ensure that you take reasonable rest breaks from keyboarding during the
course of the day.
#At the first sign of stress-related injury from keyboard use (aching,
numbness, or tingling of arms, wrists, or hands), consult your health care
professional.
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.
Your risk of injury may be affected by workstation and chair design,
posture, time worked without breaks, type of work, activities outside of the
workplace, and individual physiology.
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READ ME FIRST
Important information for those who don’t normally
read manuals — and for those who do!
Congratulations on buying a quality product which will significantly improve
your computer comfort and productivity. Please read the entire manual before
installing or using your new keyboard. However, if you can’t do that right now,
at least read this page to learn some important things!
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.
Health and Safety Warning
We have provided important information on the previous page and in the
Appendix concerning the safe use of this and other computer input devices.
Please read it!
Connecting your keyboard
This keyboard is USB compatible. USB devices are designed to safely connect
and disconnect whether or not your computer is running. However, the first time
you use it, do so when the system is running so you can see the system recognize
it and automatically install the generic driver.
The keyboard is also PS/2 compatible using the attached purple adapter. When
using the adapter, always turn off your computer before connecting the
keyboard.
Ergonomic Setup
You can use your adjustable keyboard just as it comes out the box, but you are
missing out on the most important features! It is easy to adjust the keyboard’s
front split and “tenting” settings for optimal comfort, but the chapter on
“Customizing Your Keyboard” will make it a lot easier.
Palm supports
Most people like supporting the weight of their arms and shoulders on the built
in palm supports. Be sure to stabilize the palm supports with the adjustment
knobs each time that you adjust the keyboard’s tenting settings. Most users
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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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The Maxim adjustable keyboard positioned as traditional compact keyboard,
with palm supports installed (left) and palm supports removed (right).
When the front is opened to a user-preferred angle, the wrists are straightened
which relieves stress to the hands, arms, and shoulders, yet adaptation is
minimal.
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.
Ergonomic features
The Maxim™ergonomic keyboard can be individually adjusted to conform to the
natural positions of your arms and hands. Ergonomic features include:
#Padded, removable palm supports
#Adjustable keyboard front-to-back slope
#Adjustable hand/arm positioning (front opening angle)
#Adjustable lateral slope to relax forearm muscles
Layout of keyboard
The Maxim adjustable ergonomic keyboard has a layout very similar to that of a
traditional keyboard or a full size laptop computer. This provides virtually instant
adaptation for new or occasional users. The few differences in navigation and
editing key arrangement reduce the width of the keyboard. This improves the
positioning of the mouse for right-handed users of the Maxim keyboard,
compared to a traditional keyboard.
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
keys.
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