IOGear GKM521R User manual

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Wireless RF Keyboard/
Optical Mouse Combo
User Manual (GKM521R)
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Package Contents
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Hardware Installation
Software Installation (Windows 98/ME/2000/XP)
Mouse Configuration
Function Keys
FAQs/Troubleshooting
Specification
Technical Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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Thank you for purchasing the Wireless RF Keyboard/Optical Mouse Combo. Enjoy the freedom of wireless
connectivity with IOGEAR’s wireless keyboard/mouse combo. The keyboard and mouse allow you to work up
to 6 feet away from the USB receiver connected to your computer. In addition, the optical mouse provides
great accuracy over most surfaces and minimal hand movement due to its 800 dpi resolution.
Take complete control of your desktop with hotkeys. The different hotkeys give you quick access to some of
your most common tasks such as e-mail access, volume control, and launching your web browser - at the
push of a button. In addition, the included software makes your web surfing experience much more efficient
with the use of Enhanced function keys. The customizable function keys, allow you to launch your favorite
websites to make your web experience easy and convenient.
We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Wireless RF Keyboard/Optical Mouse Combo, another connectivity
solution from IOGEAR.
Welcome

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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 Wireless keyboard
1 Wireless mouse
1 Charging station/receiver
1 Power adapter
1 Utility software CD
1 User manual
1 Warranty/registration Card
2 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries for the mouse
2 AAA batteries for the keyboard

Features
•Control keyboard and mouse with one single USB receiver
•Less hand movement with 800 dpi mouse
•Ultra thin lightweight keyboardHotkeys give you quick access to some of your most common tasks
such as e-mail access, volume control, and launching your web browser - at the push of a button
•Rechargeable mouse batteries save you time and money; simply place the mouse in the charging
station to charge the batteries
•Reprogrammable function keys let you fully customize the keyboard to fit your web surfing needs
•Optical mouse delivers precise cursor movement and can be used on most surfaces
•Great range offered with up to 6 feet signal distance
•Easy Installation has you running in minutes
•Slim design for comfortable usage
•Solid 3-year limited warranty
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• Available USB port
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• IBM-compatible PC or Mac*
• PC System requires Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP
• Mac System requires MAC OS X (10.2.x or later)*
*Multimedia/Function keys not supported with Mac
Requirements
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Introduction
Keyboard-Front View
01.Battery LED – turn red when batteries are getting weak
02.Volume down button – decreases the volume of your system
03.Volume up button – increases the volume of your system
04.Volume off button – mute button to turn volume off
05.Calculator button – launches Windows calculator program
06.Envelope button – launches your default e-mail client program
07.House button – launches your default web browser
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Introduction
Keyboard-Front View
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Keyboard-Back View
08.Foldable legs – allow you to adjust the angle of the keyboard
09.Channel selection switch – in case of interference, change the channel
10.Connect button – press to connect to the receive
11.Battery compartment – store the two batteries
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Keyboard-Back View
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Mouse
1. Battery Compartment – place the included batteries here
2. Connect Button – press and hold button to establish connection to receiver
3. Optical Sensor – 800 dpi optical sensor
4. ON/OFF Switch – turn mouse ON/OFF for extended battery life
5. Power LED – turns on when the mouse is charging
6. Left-click button
7. Right-click button
8. Scroll Wheel (button #3)
9. Programmable button (button #4)
10. Programmable button (button #5)
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USB Receiver/Charger
1. USB Type A cable – connect cable to USB port on your computer
2. Power Jack – plug the power to charge batteries
3. Connect Button – press this button to connect receiver to keyboard/mouse
4. Caps Lock LED – turns on when Caps Lock key is pressed
5. Num Lock LED - turns on when Num Lock key is pressed
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USB Receiver/Charger
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Introduction

Hardware Installation
1. Batteries installation
The first step is the installation of the batteries.
Open the battery compartment of the mouse and
put the two rechargeable batteries in the
compartment and then close it. Plug the AC/DC
adapter into the charging cradle and allow
batteries to charge for at least 2 hours.
Open up the battery compartment of the
keyboard and install the 2 batteries provided in
the package.
WARNING: Do not place regular AAA batteries into the mouse
battery compartment and try to charge via the USB Charging station
as this will possibly damage your equipment.
Fig1. Finished Setup
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Hardware Installation
2. Replace existing keyboard and
mouse with the new IOGEAR Wireless
Keyboard/Mouse combo
Checklist – please check the following before
proceeding:
•Make sure your system has an available USB
port and the OS supports USB Hot-plugging
•You have connected the USB receiver to your
computer (your computer should detect it and
install all necessary drivers automatically)
CONNECT THE MOUSE
1. Look for the ON/OFF switch on the bottom of
the mouse and make sure that it is set to the
ON position
2. Press the Connect button on the USB
receiver; the connect LED will light up green.
3. Press and hold the connect button, located
on the bottom of the mouse, for a few
seconds
4. Move the mouse around and make sure that
it is functioning properly. If the mouse does
not work, please repeat the procedure again.
CONNECT THE KEYBOARD
1. Press the Connect button on the USB
receiver; the connect LED will light up green
2. Press and hold the connect button, located
on the bottom of the keyboard, for a few
seconds
3. Tap the keys on the keyboard or type
something to verify that it is working properly.
If it doesn’t work, please repeat the
procedure again
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Note: If your system has any problems detecting the wireless keyboard
and mouse, please turn off your computer before following the steps
above. With your computer turned off, connect the USB receiver to an
available USB port, and then power on your computer. Upon boot-up,
the system should detect the wireless keyboard/mouse combo, and
install all necessary drivers automatically.

3. Install the wireless combo on a brand
new computer system
- Before you turn on the system, make sure the
batteries are installed for both keyboard and
mouse and mouse batteries have been charged
for at least two hours;
- Plug the USB charging station/receiver into an
available USB port on your computer
- Power ON your computer
- Upon boot-up, your Operating System should
detect the IOGEAR wireless keyboard/mouse
combo and install any drivers, if necessary.
- Press the connect button on the USB Receiver
Hardware Installation
- Press the connect button located on the bottom
of the mouse for a few seconds
- Move the mouse and make sure it is working
properly
- Press the connect button on the USB Receiver
- Press the connect button located on the bottom
of the keyboard for a few seconds
- Your IOGEAR Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo
should now work wirelessly. If not, repeat the
steps above again.
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Software Installation
Note: There is no software for MAC Operating System;
multimedia/functions keys are not supported on MAC platform.
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
1.Insert the utility software CD into the computer
2.The installation will Auto-start and prompt you
to install the Keyboard and Mouse drivers.
Please make sure both boxes are checked
and click Install.
3. Select your desired language and click Next.
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Software Installation
On the Welcome screen, click Next to
proceed with the driver installation
For the mouse type, please select 5 Button
Mouse and then click Next.
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