Blomberg Keyboard 2 Installation and operating manual

Bloomberg Keyboard 2
Installation and Reference Guide
November 7, 2005
Version1.2

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Table of Contents
Keyboard Technical Information............................................................................................ 2
Description............................................................................................................................................2
Keyboard Features ...............................................................................................................................2
System Requirements...........................................................................................................................2
Bloomberg Keyboard Installation .......................................................................................... 3
Download Software and Drivers ...........................................................................................................3
Bloomberg Terminal Configuration.......................................................................................................4
Keyboard Functions................................................................................................................ 5
Status LED Display...............................................................................................................................6
Keyboard Adjustments..........................................................................................................................6
Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................6
Tips for Safe and Effective Use of your Bloomberg Keyboard..............................................................6
Keyboard Specifications.........................................................................................................7
Bloomberg Secure Access Technology................................................................................ 8
BLOOMBERG BSAT ENROLLMENT ...................................................................................... 9
Enrolling with Bloomberg Secure Access Technology..........................................................................9
Returning the Former Keyboard .......................................................................................... 10
Approvals............................................................................................................................... 11

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Keyboard Technical Information
Description
The Bloomberg Keyboard 2 is a standard PC keyboard that has been specially designed for use with
the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service. The Bloomberg Keyboard 2 is easy to install, requiring
only a USB connection to the host PC and the installation of the BSAT driver. It is powered by its
connection to the host USB port, eliminating the need for an external power supply.
Keyboard Features
The keyboard can be used with all standard PC applications
The keyboard is equipped with keys that have been specifically designed for use with the
BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service
The keyboard is a USB audio device which has headphone and microphone jacks available
as well as compact speakers for PC multimedia content 1(there is no onboard microphone)
The keyboard has LED indicators for volume level, microphone mute, new message, and the
keyboard lock states
The keyboard features an integrated BSAT (Bloomberg Secure Access Technology) device
based on the latest biometric technology to improve accuracy and quality of finger scans
which ensure secure login to the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service
System Requirements
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Software Requirements
Bloomberg Professional, June 05 version or later
Power Requirements
The Keyboard is powered via USB, and must be plugged directly to a PC USB port, a self-
powered USB hub, or a self-powered compatible USB switchbox. The keyboard cannot be
powered by a bus powered USB hub port.
1Speaker audio levels are internally limited to levels below what is available from the USB power source, which
may cause clipping at momentary peak levels

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Bloomberg Keyboard Installation
Download Software and Drivers
IMPORTANT!When installing the Bloomberg Keyboard 2, it is important that the steps of this
procedure are carefully followed. The Bloomberg Keyboard 2 installation requires Administrator rights.
NOTE:Drivers must be properly installed before connecting the Bloomberg Keyboard 2 to your PC;
therefore, do not disconnect your current keyboard or biometric device (if present) until you reach the
proper step in the following instructions.
Choose one of the following options to install a new Bloomberg Keyboard 2:
Option A: For new Bloomberg installations download and install the full BLOOMBERG
PROFESSIONAL®software, then go to step 5 of the Installation Procedure.
Option B: For existing Bloomberg installations that already have the necessary files go to step 5 of the
following Installation Procedure. If you do not have the file noted in step 5, access the following URL:
http://about.bloomberg.com/software/ info_utilities.html and begin with step 1 of the Installation
Procedure.
Installation Procedure
1. Find Bloomberg Keyboard Win NT/2K/XP keyboard software package and click Download.
2. Choose “Save this program to disk” and select the location of your choice (we recommend your
desktop for easy retrieval).
3. Exit all software applications currently open on your PC.
4. Locate and double-click the bkbdmmyy.exe file on your PC to run and expand the file.
5. Run the setup file by double clicking the tbkinst.exe file (C:\Blp\Wintrv\Extras\Tbk\tbkinst.exe).
6. Shut down your PC.
7. Disconnect your current keyboard and biometric device (if present) from your PC.
8. Remove the Bloomberg Keyboard 2 from its box.
9. Identify the connections at the end of the Bloomberg Keyboard 2's cable (Figure 1).
10. Connect the keyboard USB cable to the PC.
11. (Optional) If a PS/2 switchbox is being used or PS/2 is required for any other reason, connect
the PS/2 cable to the desired device.
12. Power on your PC. Windows will detect and identify the new hardware that has been installed.
If Windows prompts you to locate the driver files, browse to windows/system32/drivers for any
.sys files requested and windows/system32 for any .dll files requested.
13. Launch the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service.

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PS/2 Keyboard
USB
To Keyboard
Figure 1 Cable Connections to the PC
Bloomberg Terminal Configuration
Bloomberg software has several different keyboard configurations. To setup the Bloomberg for use
with the Keyboard, take the following steps:
1. Right-click the mouse over one of the Bloomberg screens on your PC. A contextual menu will
appear.
2. Select the Terminal Defaults menu item.
3. Select the General Tab.
4. Select the Bloomberg Keyboard option under the Keyboard type drop down menu.
NOTE: You do not have to be logged into the Bloomberg to adjust this setting.

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Keyboard Functions
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Figure 2 Keyboard Overhead View
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Figure 3 Keyboard Rear View
1. Speakers for PC audio output.
2. Cancel key cancels the current Bloomberg function.
3. Question key brings up the Analytics Help Desk form.
4. BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service function keys.
5. Currency and Fractional keys.
6. CONN / DFLT key starts the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service login process.
7. Bloomberg navigation keys.
8. Message key sets focus to a BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service window and activate
the message function.
9. LPAD key launches and sets focus to the Bloomberg Launchpad application.
10. LED Indicators
11. BSAT (Bloomberg Secure Access Technology) biometric device.
12. Volume up – Press repeatedly or press and hold to raise the keyboard volume.
13. Volume down – Press repeatedly or press and hold to lower the keyboard volume or double tap
to mute the speakers.
14. Microphone mute sets the mute state of the keyboard microphone jack.
15. VoIP key – reserved for future use.
16. Panel key switches between BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service application windows.
17. Code key activates user programmable functions.
18. 1/8’’ Microphone jack
19. 1/8’’ Stereo Headphone jack
NOTE: Special Bloomberg function keys are disabled when the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL®
application is not running, or in focus.

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Status LED Display
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Figure 4 LED Screen
1. Num, Caps, and Scroll lock icons indicate the lock states of the keyboard.
2. The current overdraw icon illuminates if the current requirements of the keyboard exceed what
the USB interface can supply. If this limit is exceeded, either through high volume, excessive
bass, or lower than 8-Ohm speakers plugged into the headphone jack, this light will illuminate
and warn the user to lower the volume.
3. Microphone mute icon indicates the microphone jack mute state.
4. Volume level indicates the current audio output level.
5. The message indicator will flash when you have received a Bloomberg message.
Keyboard Adjustments
There are retractable legs on the bottom of the Bloomberg Keyboard to adjust the angle of the
keyboard.
Disclaimer
Bloomberg disclaims all responsibility for improper use of the keyboard and any injuries that may
occur as a result of such improper use. The information provided herein is solely for educational
purposes.
Tips for Safe and Effective Use of your Bloomberg Keyboard
Keyboard: Set up your keyboard so it is flat to your work surface. Utilizing a three-quarter inch support
under the keyboard helps to accomplish a flat surface. The mouse should be placed directly to the side
of the keyboard to prevent having to reach unnecessarily.
Chair: Adjust the height of your chair so that your feet are planted firmly on the floor and your knees
are bent at right angles.
Monitor: Position your computer screen directly in front of you (about two feet away) so that the top of
the screen is at or just below your line of vision.
Wrists: Wrists should be straight when typing, keeping forearms parallel to the desk and elbows at
right angles. Wrists should not be rested upon the keyboard at any time during typing; instead, rest your
wrists when you are not typing. Stretching before and after typing may also help.
Breaks: Take brief breaks from typing throughout the day to give your wrists a chance to “recharge.”

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Keyboard Specifications
Properties Dimension
Height: Stand retracted 1.6 In 4.06 Cm
Height: Stand extended 2.09 In 5.31 Cm
Width 21.1 In 53.59 Cm
Depth 6.78 In 17.22 Cm
Weight 4.44 Lbs 2.01 Kg
Typing angles: Stand retracted 7.73°
Typing angles: Stand extended 13.04°
Keyboard Dual Mode keyboard (USB HID or PS/2)
Key Travel 3mm
Key Pitch 19mm
Switch Life 10 Million actuation switch life
Keyboard Layouts US, German, French, Swiss, Spanish, Italian, UK English,
Latin American, Swedish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Danish,
Belgian, Cyrillic, Korean and Japanese
Bloomberg Secure Access Technology (BSAT) Device
BSAT Device Properties Height Width
Sensor Matrix .26 in / 6.5mm .26 in / 6.5mm
Resolution 500 PPI resolution
Operating Temperature 0°C thru 70°C
Keyboard I/O USB Host connector (keyboard, BSAT, audio, power)
PS/2 host connector (optional for keyboard)
1/8in Microphone jack
1/8in Headphone jack
Audio System Frequency Response 350 -12000Hz
Power 4 Watts Max
Speaker Properties Impedance 8±15% Ohms
Power Supply
Power from host USB port DC 5V, 500mA

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Bloomberg Secure Access Technology (BSATTM)
Technical and Operational Details
In order to provide the most secure service possible and to safeguard the privacy of each user,
Bloomberg has implemented a biometric authentication system as part of its login procedure. This
enhanced security system is known as BSAT.
When a user initially enrolls his biometric data in the system, he will be prompted to place his finger
onto a sensor on the Bloomberg keyboard. This sensor analyzes the general directional characteristics
of the patterns of ridges and valleys on the finger of the user. The sensor analyzes these flows at a
relatively coarse level. This process is a correlation-based process and not a minutiae-based process.
At this level, the details of the minutiae are not captured or stored. The BSAT process generates a
binary number based on general characteristics of the patterns of ridges and valleys on the user’s
finger.
The binary number contains 4 to 10 kilobytes of data. The vendor’s software in the Bloomberg terminal
encrypts this binary number using 256 bit AES encryption (the encrypted binary number is referred to
herein as the “template”). Bloomberg does not have access to the key that would permit it to decrypt
this template. The template is then transmitted to Bloomberg's secure servers in New York and New
Jersey using 128- bit SSL and RC4 encryption technology, where it is stored for comparison at the
user’s desktop during future log-ins as further described below. The finger image, the general
characteristics of the patterns of ridges of the user’s finger, and the original binary number are not
transmitted to New York and New Jersey. Only the template is transmitted.
Following initial enrollment, each time the user logs on to the Bloomberg system, he will be asked to
enter his name and password. The system will confirm that the name and password match and, if they
do, it will retrieve the corresponding stored template for this user. The template is transmitted down to
the user’s PC where it is decrypted. The user is then prompted to place his finger on the sensor where
a new binary number is generated. An appropriate score, based on the stored data reference, is
required for authentication. If the new data confirms the user’s identity, he will be granted access to the
Bloomberg network.
The data in Bloomberg’s possession cannot be reverse engineered to generate an image of the user's
fingerprint or the general characteristics of the patterns of the ridges and valleys of the finger that are
enrolled to generate the original binary number. The data is worthless unless it is used in connection
with a user's login and password. The template collected through the BSAT device will be destroyed
when the user account is terminated.

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BLOOMBERG BSAT ENROLLMENT
Enrolling with Bloomberg Secure Access Technology
The Bloomberg Keyboard BSAT device has been designed to be used with the right thumb. If you are
currently enrolled with another finger we recommend you change the finger enrolled to your right thumb.
Contact Global Customer support to have your BSAT enrollment reset. At the next login, you will be
prompted to go through the enrollment procedure.
On entering a username and password, the user will be prompted to enter an image of his or her right
thumb. Refer to Figure 2 for the proper placement of the thumb on the BSAT sensor.
To enroll using Bloomberg Secure Access Technology, take the following steps:
1. Press the RED <DFLT> key and enter your username and password.
2. Click “Accept” to accept the agreement.
3. Click the image of the thumb to enroll.
4. Follow the on screen instructions. It is advisable to practice the placement of your thumb, as
this will assist in registration.
5. Once satisfied with thumb placement, click next to continue.
6. To continue registration, follow the on screen instructions. After completing the registration, you
will be asked to verify your thumb scan.
7. One of two screens will be displayed after verification. If the registration fails, press the GREEN
<PAGE FWD> key to repeat registration process.
8. If you have successfully registered for secure access, press the RED <DFLT> key to log into
the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service.

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Returning the Former Keyboard
When the new Bloomberg Keyboard has been installed, take the following steps:
1. Pack the former keyboard, INCLUDING THE KEYBOARD POWER SUPPLY, using the same
container that the new keyboard was shipped in.
2. Call the RMA Office at one of the following locations that serves your local region:
US [phone] (New York)
US [phone] (Outside New York)
International [phone]
For 24-hour support, press the HELP key twice on your Bloomberg, or you may call the Global
Customer Support Desk at any of the following locations:
New York [phone]
London [phone]
Hong Kong [phone]
San Francisco [phone]
Frankfurt [phone]
Singapore [phone]
Sao Paulo [phone]
Tokyo [phone]
Sydney + 61 2 9777 8600

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Approvals
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 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:
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult Bloomberg or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
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