Cherry G 83-13000 User Manual
G 83-13000
User’s Manual
644-0223.00, UK, Februar 2001
1 General Advice............................................................................. 2
2 Introduction .................................................................................. 2
3 CyBo@rd...................................................................................... 3
3.1 Basic functions ........................................................................................ 3
3.1.1 Internet keys ............................................................................................................ 3
3.1.2 E-mail / Programs.................................................................................................... 4
3.1.3 Multimedia ............................................................................................................... 5
3.1.4 The Standby key...................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Individual functions of the special keys ................................................... 6
4 KeyMan ........................................................................................ 7
4.1 General information................................................................................. 7
4.2 Dialog box Keyboard Properties.............................................................. 7
4.3 Tab KeyMan ............................................................................................ 8
4.4 Tab Internet ............................................................................................. 9
4.5 Tab E-mail / Programs ............................................................................ 9
4.6 Tab Multimedia...................................................................................... 10
4.7 Tab Standby / Power ............................................................................. 10
4.8 Basic mechanisms for the configuration of special keys ....................... 11
4.8.1 User information .................................................................................................... 11
4.8.2 Configuring the launch of a predefined program ................................................... 11
4.8.3 Configuring the opening of a
file / document 12
4.8.4 Configuring the opening of a directory................................................................... 12
4.8.5 Configuring the calling up of an XPressList........................................................... 13
4.8.6 Configuring the calling up of an Internet page....................................................... 13
4.8.7 Configuring the basic functions of a key................................................................ 14
4.9 Dialog box Configure XPressList........................................................... 14
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1 General Advice
2 Introduction
Cherry’s continual developments ensure products that are fully optimised and as such
reserve the right to make any technical alterations. The establishment of reliability together
with the definition of technical performance
are made according to Cherry’s own requirements for meeting internationally recognised
standards. Requirements outside of these can
be reached through mutual co-operation.
Improper usage, handling, storage and external influences could lead to disturbances and
defects during use. We do not grant or warrant any alterations to our product by the user
in any capacity and do not accept any liability
for unauthorized modifications. All repairs
must be made by Cherry or an officially
appointed organisation or persons. To avoid
danger of explosion, the optional lithium battery may only be exchanged by an expert.
Possible compensation claims against Cherry
or it’s nominated officers whatever the legal
justification including physical or stress related injuries are not possible with the exception of negligence on our behalf, and
governing Product Liability Low.
The keyboard CyBo@rd fulfils all the
functions of a standard keyboard and is additionally equipped with 19 special function
keys. These keys assist you in the basic operation of Internet and multimedia programs as
well as with Power Management. Accordingly,
the special keys can be classified into the following function groups:
Internet keys
Multimedia keys
Program keys
These notices & operating instructions only
apply to the accompanying products. Further
details of this can be obtained from your local
Cherry dealer or directly from Cherry GmbH.
Standby key
You can configure each of the special keys
individually with the help of the software
KeyMan (Cherry Keyboard Manager) and can
assign a different function offered by the software to the keys. The basic function of the key
is thereby deactivated, but it can be reactivated at any time.
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The configuration of the special keys with
KeyMan is conducted in tabs within the dialog box Keyboard Properties, which is a
standard dialog box of Microsoft Windows.
3CyBo@rd
3.1 Basic functions
3.1.1 Internet keys
The Internet keys assist you in the operation
of an Internet browser.
If no browser is open, the Internet keys have
the following functions:
• If you press any Internet key, the standard
browser is launched with the preset start
page.
• If the Search key is pressed, the standard
browser is opened with activated Search
window.
• If the Favorites key is pressed, the standard browser is launched with activated
Favorites window.
Opening a further browser instance
If you want to open a second instance of the
browser with the help of the Internet keys, you
must use the key combination CTRL +
Search or CTRL + Start Page.
If a browser has been launched, the Internet
keys fulfil the following functions:
Key Basic function
Browses back to the previous
page.
Browses forward to the next
page.
Aborts the current transmission.
Updates the page opened.
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Key Basic function
Key Basic function
Opens or closes the standard
search function of the browser.
Opens or closes the Favorites
archive in the browser.
Calls up the Start Page of the
browser.
To launch the Internet browser
> Press any Internet key.
The standard browser is opened.
To launch a further instance of the Internet
browser
1 Press the CTRL key and keep it pressed.
2 Press the special key or .
A new instance of the Internet browser is
opened.
KeyMan currently supports the
following e-mail programs:
• AOL Instant Messenger
• Lotus Notes R5
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Outlook Express
• MSN Messenger Service
• Netscape Messenger
• QUALCOMM Eudora 5.0
Opens the folder My Computer
in the Windows Explorer.
Launches the Windows calculator.
To call up an e-mail program
3.1.2 E-mail / Programs
In their basic functions, the Program keys
open preset programs.
Key Basic function
Opens an XPressList displaying
the e-mail programs installed on
your computer. You can select
and launch a program from this
XPressList.
When called up for the first time
When the key is pressed for the first time, the
dialog box Search Disk is opened, and the
local drives are searched for designated email programs. After searching is completed,
the dialog box Configure XPressList is ope-
ned. Here, you can save and configure the
programs found.
1 Press the special key .
A configured XPressList for the key is
opened.
2 Mark the desired program by clicking on it
with the left mouse button or by pressing
the key repeatedly.
3 Press the Enter key.
- OR -
4
Double-click on the desired program.
The selected program is opened.
To open the My Computer folder
> Press the special key .
Media key, this program is activated.
The Multimedia keys fulfil the following basic
functions:
Key Basic function
The Windows Explorer is opened with all
drives and directories of the My Computer
folder.
To call up the calculator
> Press the key.
The Windows calculator is opened.
3.1.3 Multimedia
The Multimedia keys assist you in the operation of multimedia programs.
KeyMan currently supports the following multimedia programs:
• Creative CD-Player
• Intervideo WinDVD V2.2
• Real Player 7 Basic
• Winamp V2.64
• Windows CD Player
• Windows Media Player
• Windows Media Player 2
• Windows Media Player 7
• XingMPEG Player V3.30
• Yahoo! Player
Opens an XPressList of existing
multimedia programs, from which
you can make a selection.
When the XPressList is open,
the key directs the focus to the
next element in the XPressList.
Starts or aborts the current
media playback.
Pauses the media playback.
If you briefly press the key and
release it, it calls up the previous title. If the media player is
activated, the title is automatically played.
The following function is only
used with the KeyMan software
If the key is pressed for a longer
period, it activates scan previous.
If you briefly press the key and
release it, it calls up the next title.
If the media playback is activated, the title is automatically
played.
The processes triggered by the keys relate to
the multimedia program that is focussed on or
was most recently active.
If a multimedia program has already been
started but is inactive, and you press the
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The following function is only
used with the KeyMan software
If the key is pressed for a longer period, it activates scan next.
Reduces the global volume. This
setting has an effect on all media
programs used on the PC.
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