X-keys XK-0981-UCK16-R User manual

XK-16 Stick, XK-8 Stick, XK-4 Stick
Product Manual
This manual covers part numbers:
XK-0981-UCK16-R
XKS-08-USB-R
XKS-04-USB-R
Features
16, 8, or 4 Keys
Individual Key Backlighting
Designed, Sold, and Supported in USA
From P.I Engineering, The No Slogan Company
www.xkeys.com
Box Contents
This package contains:
1- X-keys Stick
1- Installation CD
1- Legend Sheet
1- Product Manual
2- Double-stick pads
Quick Start for Windows
1. Run the MacroWorks 3.1 (MW3.1) installation program from the enclosed
disc.
2. Plug in the X-keys and wait for Windows to recognize it.
3. Slide the programming switch (located next to the cord) toward the cord to
open the MW3.1 programming window (or click on the MW3.1 taskbar icon
and select the device).
4. Press any key on the X-keys (or double-click on the key image) to begin
recording a macro.
5. Type keystrokes or select text, shortcut, or function. Multiple lines of
keystrokes, text, shortcuts, and functions may be entered on a single key.
6. Press the key again (or click Save) to complete programming.
7. When finished, slide the programming switch away from the cord to close
the programming window (or click the exit icon).
To quickly learn how to use MW3.1 watch the brief tutorials on the disc or on
our website. Consult the MW3.1 help file for complete instructions and tips on
programming and using your X-keys.

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Mac Users
Install ControllerMate for X-keys from the enclosed disc or visit the Apple page
in the Software section of our website for a free download. ControllerMate for
X-keys is published by OrderedBytes in partnership with P.I. Engineering. For
full programming instructions and support, please visit
www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/.
Developers
P.I. Engineering offers a free Software Development Kit with code samples in
C#, C++ and .NET. We also offer a Linux SDK. Please visit the Developers
section on our website: xkeys.com/develop.php.
Support
Should you encounter difficulty with the installation or programming, please
open the MacroWorks 3 Help File or check the troubleshooting guide on our
web site (www.xkeys.com). Alternatively, you may contact our technical
support department.
E-mail: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Compatibility
X-keys USB devices require MacroWorks 3 for Windows XP, Vista, or 7 or
ControllerMate for Mac OS X. The X-keys Stick also has a “Hardware Mode”
which gives it the ability to mimic a USB keyboard or mouse on any USB
enabled operating system (including Linux). Learn more about Hardware
Mode on our web site or contact our Technical Support Department
([e-mail]).
Identifying the Keys
Select appropriate icons or use the blank side of the legend sheet to create
your own key legends. The keycaps snap off with a fingernail or small
screwdriver. Apply the label under the keycap, and replace it. The key caps
hold a legend 0.575" wide and 0.5" high (14.6mm x 12.7mm). Other options
are available for printing legends for multiple units. Contact our Sales
Department (s[email protected]) for more information.
Customization
The electronic design of the X-keys Stick is such that the stick may be cut off
to any length after the second key. P.I. Engineering will perform this service in
our lab for a fee including testing to maintain the warranty, or you may contact
us for specific instructions if you wish to do it yourself.

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Compatible Accessories
Please visit the Accessories page on our website for details on the following.
X-keys USB Extender –up to 150 feet via CAT 5 cable
Replacement keycaps
USB powered lamp for studio or performance applications
Other Products from P.I. Engineering
X-keys XK-24 –24 keys with backlighting
X-keys Foot Pedal –three programmable pedals
X-keys Desktop –20 keys
X-keys Pro –58 keys
X-keys Jog & Shuttle Pro –Jog & Shuttle Control + 46 keys
X-keys Joystick Pro –Precision joystick + 46 keys
X-keys LCD Keypad –LCD screen + 16 keys
X-keys Switch Interface –12 switch ports
X-keys Matrix Board –128 switch points
Y-mouse PS/2 to USB adapter
Y-key key –PS/2 dual keyboard adapter
Y-mouse –PS/2 dual mouse adapter
Y-see two –VGA Dual Monitor Adapter
RailDriver Desktop Train Cab Controller (raildriver.com)
ShipDriver Watercraft Controller (shipdriver.com)
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following 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.
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 instruction manual 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 the 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Contact Us
Sales
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone] or
1-517-655-5523
FAX: [phone]
Technical Support
Web: www.piengineering.com
E-mail:
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Our Shipping Address
P.I. Engineering
101 Innovation Parkway
Williamston, MI 48895-1663
USA
Limited Warranty
For all X-keys products purchased and installed in the United States and Canada, P.I. Engineering
warrants that the X-keys product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service, and will meet the specifications presented by P.I. Engineering at the time
of original purchase, for one year as evidenced by a copy of the purchase receipt. Under this
warranty, P.I. Engineering will, at its sole option, repair or replace any X-keys product which is
defective, provided that you are responsible for (i) the cost of transportation of the product to
P.I. Engineering or its designated service facility, and (ii) any loss or damage to the product
resulting from such transportation.
Upon discovery of a defect in the product within the Warranty Period, you should notify
P.I. Engineering Technical Support via telephone to obtain an RMA (return authorization number)
and instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by P.I. Engineering. You
should send the product, shipping charges prepaid, to the designated location, accompanied by
the return authorization number, your name, address, and telephone number, proof of purchase,
and a description of the defect. P.I. Engineering will pay for return of product(s) to the customer.
P.I. Engineering shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the X-keys product if the failure
has resulted from accident, abuse, mutilation, misuse, or repair/modification performed by any
entity other than P.I. Engineering.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
P.I. ENGINEERING DOES NOT WARRANT THIS X-keys PRODUCT FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY. P.I. ENGINEERING AND ITS EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN
LIABILITIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
In the event that the above limitations are held unenforceable, P.I. Engineering’s liability for any damages to you or to any party
shall not exceed the purchase price you paid, regardless of the form of any claim.
This limited warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside the United States (and its territories) and
Canada.
This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Michigan.
X-keys Electronic design: P.I. Engineering, Inc., Williamston, Michigan
Patent # 4964075
© 2012P.I. Engineering, Inc. All rights reserved.
Y-mouse, Y-see two, Y-key key, X-keys, and the “P.I. Eclipse” are trademarks of P.I. Engineering, Inc.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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