ACK340 RF+ - Keyboard KeySonic - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ACK340 RF+ KeySonic

Version 1.0 (2008/11/07) ● © 2008 by MaxPoint Handelsges. mbH

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice 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 of 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 particular installations 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:

1. Reorient / Relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the distance between the mouse and Receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that the Receiver is connected.

CAUTION: Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.Version 1.0 (2008/11/07) ● © 2008 by MaxPoint Handelsges. mbH

• Reliable radio-frequency transmission at 2.4 GHz with far range up to approx. 10 m away from the PC

• Novel bidirectional radio technology for an optimal radio link. Thereby a simplified one-way-synchronisation is possible just from the keyboard

• Novel Smart-Touchpad with extended “finger functions”: 2 finger = page-up/-down scrolling like mouse wheel 3 finger = menu pop-up like right mouse button

• Modern design in noble, matt black SoftSkin coating

• Full functionality of a full-size layout keyboard

• Extremely silent stroke and tactile feedback due to high-quality X-Type membrane technology

• Appealing blue status LEDs for pairing, transmitting and low battery in a new light-stripe design

• Power on/off switch to increase operation time

• Plug & Play installation, no special driver necessary

• Optimal for use in Digital Living Rooms (HTPC) as well as in training, conference & presentation rooms etc.

Construction / Key count: X-Type membrane technology 77 (depending on country) Life expectancy: approx. 5 million strokes per key Switch travel / Pressure Point: 1.6 ±0.2 mm (total run) 55 ±15 g Radio transmission: 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz, GFSK, 1,048,576 IDs (possible numbers of keyboards in one room) Effective operation distance: max. 10 m Battery type: 2× AAA 1.5 V Power supply: Keyboard: +2.4 V

±5 % Power consumption (avg.): Keyboard: 17 mA Receiver: 100 mA Keyboard Standby: 14 mA Keyboard Sleep-Mode: 30 µA (after 30 min.) Temperature: Operating: -5 °C up to +50 °C Storage: -20 °C up to +65 °C Humidity: Operating and storage: 10 % up to 85 % RH Interface: USB (for dongle receiver) Scope of delivery: Keyboard, USB dongle receiver , 1 set of batteries, soft-bag, user manual Colour: Black Certified: CE, FCC, BSMI, WEEE/RoHS Compatibility: Win 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / VistaOperation Manual ACK-340 RF+

This keyboard requires a PC with USB connection and one of the following operating systems: Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista For the installation of the keyboard under the above mentioned operating systems you need NO special driver!

2.2 Installation of the USB receiver

In order to install the keyboard, please perform the following steps:

• Connect the included USB receiver (dongle receiver) to a free USB port on your computer. Advice: Please ensure, that the USB receiver has a minimal distance of 20 cm to metallic dividing walls, other computer cases, monitors, ZIP drives, loudspeakers and switching power supplies.

• All above mentioned state-of-the-art operating systems which support the Plug & Play functionality of Windows will recognize your keyboard automatically and load the required drivers. During the installation phase, your operating system will inform you on your current status of installation through alternating pop- up information windows on your task bar. Please be patient, until the system informs you finally about the successful installation. The USB receiver is now ready for operation.

• Older operating systems not always support automatic recognition of USB devices. If you have attached your USB receiver and exactly this error occurs on your system, you have the following alternatives to solve the problem:

• Perform an update of your operating system and return to Step 2.2

• In some cases the installation CD of your operating system is necessary according to the instructions on your screen. In this circumstance please follow these instructions*.

• Check whether your BIOS system supports USB keyboards*. Some main board manufacturers offer BIOS up-dates for download over the Internet.

• Ensure in your system settings, that the used USB connection was not deactivated in your operating system*.

• Should your system updates still be unsuccessful, it is recommendable to test the keyboard with another PC with the same operating system to rule out a hardware damage of the USB receiver.

• Refer to the documentation of your PC for details.Version 1.0 (2008/11/07) ● © 2008 by MaxPoint Handelsges. mbH

2.3 Installation of the keyboard

Recommended requirement for the installation of keyboard is the successful installation of the USB receiver under point 2.2.

• If you haven’t done yet, remove the covering of the battery case on the bottom of your keyboard. Insert the included batteries of type AAA 1.5 V considering the right polarity in the battery case (see picture).

• Switch the I/O sliding switch to ON position!

Advice: The USB receiver and the keyboard are already factory-set to the same radio channel. Normally you do not have to make a new-synchronisation (as described under point 2.4). The keyboard is immediately functional.

• You can now check the functionality by pressing any key of your keyboard. If you, for example, press the Windows key, the Windows pop-up menu should open up at the bottom left hand side of your screen. If so, your wireless keyboard is working correctly now. If not, please synchronise the USB receiver and the keyboard again like described under point 2.4.

Advice: Should the functionality be influenced by other users applying their wireless keyboard close-by, make a new-synchronisation as described under point 2.4.Operation Manual ACK-340 RF+

The ACK-340 RF+ is equipped with the newest radio technology allowing in the easiest manner to make a new-synchronisation.

• In contrast to conventional or older wireless keyboards on the market this keyboard only required you to press the PAIRING key on the back side only 1 time, whereby the new synchronisation signal is transmitted to the USB receiver. Thereby a complete, extremely comfortable handling from the user’s location (e.g. a sofa) is possible without the need to stand up for pressing the synchronisation key of the receiver, which is usually located in the USB port of the PC.

• The process of synchronisation can take up to 10 seconds and is signalised by the flashing of the PAIRING-LED (left LED on front side of the keyboard), which goes out after successful synchronisation. The keyboard is now ready for use and functional.

• Check now the functionality of the keyboard like described under point 2.3.

Advice: One further benefit of this newest radio technology is the provision of a large number of possible, independent from each other „radio channels“ (16 channels *2

Bit = 1.048.576 possible radio connections or even IDs) to ensure a trouble-free and secured operation of several wireless keyboards in one room respectively in a transmitting/receiving sector of approx. 10 m.

If the keyboard does not work even after new-synchronisation, you have the following options to solve this problem:

• Repeat the process including the hardware reset of the USB receiver (conventional synchronisation) by pressing at first the LED key on the USB receiver (blue LED of the USB receiver flashes 3 times in a row) and then the PAIRING key on the back side like mentioned above. In very rare cases it is necessary to repeat this routine several times until the right „radio channel“ was found.

• In case your USB receiver is attached to an USB hub, you should install it directly on the USB connector of your notebook or desktop.

• During the procedure of synchronisation the keyboard should be located close to the USB receiver to make sure, that the immediate environment has no harmful influence on the radio transmission (for instance reduction/interferences due to metal cases, other sources of interferences etc.).

• Ensure that you only use batteries with full loading capacity. In case of doubt change the old batteries before next synchronisation against new ones as a precaution.Version 1.0 (2008/11/07) ● © 2008 by MaxPoint Handelsges. mbH

3. How to use the keyboard

After successful launch of the keyboard enjoy now a free and independent choice of location up to approx. 10 m distance to the PC. More or less range can be caused, like mentioned above, by metallic dividing walls, other computer cases, monitors, ZIP drives, loudspeakers, switching power supplies etc., but also by different loading capacity of the batteries. For this issue the status LEDs on front side of the keyboard give you information about the current operating condition.

3.1 Meaning of status LEDs

• Pairing-LED indicates that the keyboard is in Pairing-Mode with the USB receiver, in other words the manual implementation of a new synchronisation to achieve a shared “radio channel” (ID). It goes out after successful synchronisation.

• Transmitting-LED indicates that during keyboard or touchpad operation all input information all input information have been sent out successfully per radio transmission from the keyboard.

• Battery Low-LED indicates that the load condition of the batteries is below 2.4 Volt. It flashes until a new battery has been inserted or until the battery has been completely used up. Besides that it flashes only when the keyboard is not in Sleep-Modus (idle state).

3.2 Special operation modes of the keyboard

• Sleep-Mode When there is no input on your keyboard or touchpad for over 30 min, the keyboard automatically turns into Sleep Mode (idle state) to save battery capacity.

• Reconnect-Mode After reactivating the keyboard automatically connects to the USB receiver. Depending on the environmental conditions the radio transmission for reconnecting needs from less than 1 second to up to a few minutes.Operation Manual ACK-340 RF+

As a mouse alternative the keyboard is equipped with an improved Smart-Touchpad inclusive two mouse function keys allowing comfortable and ergonomic handling of the PC, for instance from a sofa. Thereby the handling of the touchpad is as simple as brilliant.

• Gently glide over the touchpad surface with your finger in order to move the cursor, and tap on the surface in order to "click".

• Click, double-click, marking, and drag functions can be performed directly by tapping on the surface of the touchpad. You don’t need to apply a lot of pressure in order to do that. You will get the best reaction by clicking gently and rapidly (alternatively you can use the mouse function keys).

• In order to "drag", to draw, or to mark, you must apply a double-click on the touchpad with the finger remaining on the touchpad after the second click. Then, glide over the touchpad with your finger in order to complete the movement.

• Put two fingers on the Touchpad and glide over it to scroll up and down in your application (identical to a mouse scroll wheel).

• Tap with three fingers on the surface of the touchpad to retrieve the context menu at the related position of the cursor (identical to a right mouse button).

• Using notebooks with already integrated touchpad and mouse function keys you have to de-activate these internal control devices in case of error messages or malfunctions*.

• In order to increase or decrease the speed of the cursor movements, change the settings of the mouse options in your system control under Windows*.

Advice: The sensitivity and the deactivation of the click-function of the touchpad cannot be changed. There is also no separate driver supporting these settings.

• Refer to the documentation of your PC for details.

3.4 Keys with double functions

The layout of the keyboard is a special space-saving design with the same virtual numeric keypad also used in notebook keyboards.

• Press the NumLk key in the top key row in to switch on the virtual numeric keypad function (keys are defined with blue imprints: Numeric keypad locked)

• During active Num Lock function, you may keep the Fn key pressed, in order to temporarily de-activate the virtual numeric keypad. This is particularly convenient to quickly enter letters apart from numbers.

• Without previously activating the NumLk key, the holding down of the Fn key will control the integrated position keys in the same way as an external keypad (please refer to the picture).

Note: When starting the PC it should be noted that in the BIOS or in the operation system it is already defined whether the Num Lock function will be booted up automatically in an activated or deactivated status. This can influence the input of a possible password when starting the operating system. So if your system reports after input an incorrect password, perhaps only the Num Lock function is active. Virtual numeric keypadOperation Manual ACK-340 RF+

4. How to clean the keyboard

• Remove dust with a brush, with soft compressed air, or with a vacuum cleaner with brush head nozzle.

• Remove fine dirt with a not-too-damp cloth.

• DO NOT use any aggressive detergents, solvents or gasoline in order to clean the keyboard.

Information on disposal of old batteries (Battery Regulation) The new Regulation obliges battery manufacturers and importers to take back, sort and dispose all old batteries. The consumer is obliged to give back used batteries in retail stores or in municipal collection points. The disposal in municipal waste is explicitly prohibited according to Battery Regulation. You can send batteries purchased from us after consumption to the following address via sufficient stamped mail: MaxPoint Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Kurt-Fischer-Straße 50, D-22926 Ahrensburg Batteries, which contain pollutants, are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out dustbin, similar to the symbol in the illustration. The chemical description of the pollutant is situated below the symbol of the dustbin. “Cd” stands for Cadmium, “Pb” for Lead, “Hg” for Mercury.

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