Kensington 64382 User manual

PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac
User Manual
Congratulations!
Your new Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac offers you the
freedom to work and play the way that you want to. With Innovative features
like the hot keys and the scroll wheel you can perform many common Internet
and multimedia functions at a single touch of a button.
Please read this short manual to learn how to install and use your new
PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac. Register your new products
on line at www.register.kensington.com.
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READ FIRST!
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• Adjust the keyboard and chair height so your elbows are near your body
your forearms are parallel to the floor and your upper arms hang naturally
at your sides.
• Adjust the keyboard slope so that your wrists are in a natural straight
position while typing.
• Keep your fingers relaxed. Do not strike the keys with excessive force.
• Do not overextend fingers or bend your wrists unnaturally to hit
hard-to-reach keys. Instead move your whole arm.
DON T DO DON T
Your hands and wrists should be in a neutral position. Your wrist should
not bend too much to one side or the other.
DON T DO DON T
You may be more comfortable typing with your wrists floating slightly
above the keyboard.
For more information on good computing habits please visit Healthy
Computing.comTM at www.healthycomputing.com.
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Important: Computer User Health Information
In recent years medical attention on occupational injuries has identified
normal seemingly harmless activities as a potential cause of a wide range of
problems collectively known as Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) or Cumulative
Trauma Disorders (CTD). It is now recognized that any repetitive motion
may contribute to these health problems. As a computer user you might
also be at risk.
By paying attention to the way you perform your work use your computer and
phone play sports and work around the house you can identify the behaviors
that may be putting you at risk. If you experience pain swelling numbness or
weakness in your wrists or hands (especially during sleep) see your physician
immediately. These symptoms could mean that you are developing a repetitive
stress injury that requires prompt medical attention. For more detailed infor-
mation consult your doctor or a reputable book.
HEALTH WARNING: Use of a keyboard or pointing device may be linked to
serious injuries or disorders. Please visit www.healthycomputing.com or
www.kensington.com for important safety tips when using this device.
Using your Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac
Many factors go into creating a comfortable workspace including proper
placement and adjustment of furniture and equipment lighting and other
environmental considerations.
• Computing is more comfortable and your body is more relaxed with the
keyboard placed directly in front of you.
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Plugging in Wireless Receiver
To connect to a Do this:
USB port Kensington PilotBoard Wireless for Mac provides easy connectivity via
PC or Mac® an available USB port. When using the Kensington PilotBoard Wireless
for Mac on a Windows
® PC you will see Windows perform its USB device
ennumerations.
CAUTION: Never force a connection. Turn the connector until it aligns correctly with
the port on the computer.
Connecting PilotBoard Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
The wireless range is about 2 meters (6 feet) between the receiver and the
wireless devices. Moving the wireless receiver is like adjusting the antenna on
an FM radio. Small movements can vastly improve reception. If you find that
you are not getting the normal range of operation try adjusting the position of
the receiver.
Your Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac is configured to use out
of the box. However in some cases (for example if your mouse is not working
properly) it is necessary to manually re-connect the keyboard and mouse to
6 feet
2 m
Important: Battery Information
1. Always dispose of batteries properly.
2. Always replace the batteries in sets using the same age and brand
of batteries.
3. Always Remove the batteries if you will not be using the devices for
more than two weeks.
Installing the Batteries in the Mouse and Keyboard
Please be sure that the batteries are installed properly in both the PilotBoard
wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. The proper orientation for the batteries
is indicated in the battery compartment for each device.
Average battery life for your PilotBoard wireless mouse is 2–3 months
depending on usage.
The wireless receiver indicator light will turn red when low batteries are
detected. You may also notice erratic cursor tracking or missed keystrokes.
Replacing the batteries will solve this issue.
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Installing Kensington KeyboardWorks software
Now that you have successfully connected the wireless keyboard mouse and
receiver please proceed to the following software installation section before
using PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac. Please make sure all PilotBoard
components are connected according to user manual instruction before any
software installation.
Mac OS 10.2X or Windows 98 System
It is required for a Mac OS 10.2x or Windows 98 user to install Kensington
KeyboardWorks software before using the PilotBoard wireless keyboard.
Windows 2000, ME, XP (Optional)
Kensington PilotBoard wireless keyboard will be functional without installing any
software under Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows ME. However if you
desire to further configure your PilotBoard use Kensington KeyboardWorks to:
• Enable F-Lock functions
• Provide and on-screen display of Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock
• Customize your mouse and keyboard buttons and functions
• Provide complete support of the media keys for Windows 98 ME and 2000.
• Provide complete support of the keyboard for Macintosh OS10.2 and higher.
Please visit our Web site:
http://www.kensington.com/html/1491.html to download the
latest version of Kensington KeyboardWorks. Please follow the
on-screen instruction to install the software and refer to the
downloaded manual for instructions on using the software.
the receiver. Connecting the unique ID codes for your keyboard and mouse to
the receiver helps prevent interference from other wireless devices. To connect
your device to the receiver follow these steps:
1. Press the button on the bottom of the Receiver. The Receiver LEDs for Mouse
and Keyboard will light up for about 20 seconds.
CAUTION: The receiver LEDs have a 20-second automatic shut off design. If the Receiver
LEDs turn off before you complete the connection procedure (step 2 and 3), press the
button on the bottom of the Receiver to turn LEDs on, and proceed to next connection.
2. To connect the keyboard press and release the button marked “Connect”
underneath the keyboard. Once connection is complete the Keyboard LED
on the Receiver will go off.
3. To connect the mouse press and release the button underneath the mouse.
Once connection is complete the Mouse LED on the Receiver will go off.
4. You are ready to use both devices when both the LEDs on the receiver are off.
(if you only re-connect one device the other LED will stay on for a short
period of time. Please wait till both LEDs are off before using the devices).
5. If you fail to activate the wireless connection shut down the computer and
repeat the above procedures.
Software Drivers
Software drivers are required for enabling all the features of this keyboard on
Mac and Windows systems. If you have the keyboard plugged in before you have
Kensington KeyboardWorks™ installed press and hold F12 to eject the CD tray.
Follow the software installation procedure to install KeyboardWorks.
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Media Key Icon Description
Calculator Start the calculator application.
Sleep Puts your system to sleep.
Forward Moves forward to the next web browser page.
Back Moves Backward to the previous web browser page.
Volume Adjusts the volume up or down.
Play/Pause Pauses and plays your media player.
Fast Rewind Rewinds to the beginning of the current song.
Stop Stops the media player.
Fast Forward Fast forward to the end of the current song.
The media keys on your PilotBoard are designed to work with Apple iTunes®
music software.
Using the Media keys
Each of the chrome hot keys on your new PilotBoard has a default function.
(Windows98 ME 2000 XP MAC OS10.2.x and higher.)
Media Key Icon Description
User Logs out the current user. Windows will display the
user log on screen. Macintosh systems will swap to
the next user if there is one.
F Lock Turns on and off the “F” function key secondary
function (see F-Lock section).
Action 1 Programmable key.
Eject Ejects the CD tray. If Kensington KeyboardWorks is
not installed press and hold F12 to eject the CD tray.
Stop Stops loading of the current web page or document.
Refresh Refreshes the current web page or document.
Search Searches your computer for files.
Media Starts the system default media player.
Mute Mute Sound.
Favorites Open the favorites folder (Internet Explorer Only).
Web/Home Starts your default web browser and goes to
your home page. If no home page is specified
no action is taken.
Mail Starts your email application.
My Computer On Windows systems this will open My Computer.
On Mac systems this will open the root of the
default hard drive.
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Using the Keyboard Wheel
The keyboard wheel allows you to scroll application windows just as you would
with the wheel on the Kensington PilotMouse. Clicking the keyboard wheel will
toggle the scrolling direction from horizontal to vertical.
Common Troubleshooting Steps
1. Shut down and restart the computer.
2. Un-Plug and re-plug device.
3. Test batteries in another device.
4. If possible test the device on other computers.
5. If wireless adjust the position of the receiver.
6. Some surfaces may trick the optical sensor of a mouse. High gloss and
reflective surfaces such as glass and mirrors for example. The ideal surface
is a bright white non-reflective surface such as paper.
F-Lock Keys
Kensington PilotBoard wireless keyboard includes additional functions in the
traditional F keys found on the top row of the standard keyboard keys. Pressing
the F-Lock key will toggle on and off these functions. For example the traditional
function for F5 is refresh page with F-Lock turned on the F5 key now performs
the ‘Cut’ action. You can use Kensington KeyboardWorks to have the F-Lock
function enabled by default when your computer starts.
Task Description
Help Displays the help information for Windows or the application that has focus.
New Creates a new document in Microsoft Office.
Open Opens an Microsoft Office document.
Save Saves the current document.
Cut Cuts the selected text or graphic from a document.
Copy Copies the selected text or graphic from a document.
Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard to the selected document.
Print Sends the current document to the printer.
Spell Spell checks the current document.
Bold Sets the current text to bold.
Underline Sets the current text to underline.
Italic Sets the current text to Italic.
Prt sc Takes a picture of the current screen and saves it to the clip board. You can
then use the ‘Paste’ button to paste that image to the current document.
Scroll Used in DOS applications.
Pause Used in specialized Windows applications.
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Technical Support
In North America technical support is available to all registered users of
Kensington products. There is no charge for technical support except long
distance charges where applicable. Technical Support Contact information
can be found on the back cover of this manual.
Technical Support Tips
• You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) section of the Support area on the Kensington Web
site: www.support.kensington.com.
• Call from a phone where you have access to your computer.
• Be prepared to provide the following information
- Name address and telephone number
- The name of the Kensington product
- Make and model of your computer
- Your system software and version
- Symptoms of the problem and what led to them
Cleaning your Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac
Depending on how you work and the environment in which you work
every keyboard needs to be cleaned periodically.
To clean the keyboard:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Use the Kensington Dust Guardian ® Keyboard Brush to whisk away crumbs
and dirt or use the Kensington Dust Blaster ® compressed air to blow away
dirt and dust between the keys and in crevices.
3. Wipe tops of keys and the surface of the keyboard with Kensington Surface
Guardian® Cleaning Swabs Surface Guardian Cleaning Wipes or a lightly
dampened cloth.
CAUTION: Never spray liquid cleaner directly on the keyboard.
4. Turn on your computer.
Your Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac requires no other
maintenance.
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
Note: The Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac model no. 64382 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:
• 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.
MODIFICATIONS: Modifications not expressly approved by Kensington may void the user’s
authority to operate the device under FCC regulations and must not be made.
SHIELDED CABLES: In order to meet FCC requirements all connections to equipment using
a Kensington input device should be made using only the shielded cable provided.
Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement for the
Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac
The Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop for Mac model no. 64382 complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation. As defined in Section 2.909
of the FCC Rules the responsible party for this device is Kensington Technology Group
333 Twin Dolphin Drive Sixth Floor Redwood Shores CA 94065 USA [phone].
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5-Year Warranty
KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP (“KENSINGTON”) warrants this PRODUCT against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for five years from the
original date of purchase. KENSINGTON at its option shall repair or replace the defective
unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date
of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service.
In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as
prescribed in the instructions accompanying this warranty. This warranty does not cover
any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence. This warranty is valid only if
the product is used on the computer or system specified on the product box. Please check
product box for details or call technical support.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is your exclusive remedy.
KENSINGTON shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose on this product are
limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
Some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states/countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state and
country to country.
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Contacting Kensington
Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked questions
are available 24 hours a day on the Kensington Web site at
www.support.kensington.com.
Support by Telephone
Technical Support is available by telephone.
Please visit www.kensington.com for hours.
U.S. and Canada 800-535-4242 or 650-572-2700
Mexico 52(55)5384-0620
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This manual is copyright © 2005 Kensington Technology Group a division of ACCO Brands Inc. Any unauthorized
copying duplicating or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent from
Kensington Technology Group. All rights reserved. 2/05
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