Gyration Compact Keyboard User Manual
Gyration™ Compact Keyboard
User Manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Spec Compact Keyboard RF Receiver
System
Requirements
Size 12.5"L x 6"W x 1"H (32cm x
Weight 21 ounces (653g) includes
Radio 49 MHz (U.S.) with 8 channels
Batteries 4 AAA for up to 6 months of
Connector N/A USB with 5' (1.5m) cable
Operating Temp +10 to 40 C (+50 to +104 F)
Storage Temp -30 to +70 C (-86 to +158 F)
*Internet and Multimedia hot keys not supported by Macintosh or Windows 98
(Second Edition). Standard keyboard keys are functional.
Full functionality on IBM compatible PCs running Windows
2000, ME, XP, or higher
Limited functionality on MAC OS 8.0 and higher and Windows
98 (Second Edition)*
Available USB port
15cm x 4cm)
batteries
and 36,800 security addresses
typical presentation use
3.15"L x 2.85"W x .73"H (8cm
x 7.2cm x 1.8cm)
2.16 ounces (67.2g)
N/A
N/A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Compact Keyboard .............................................................1
Key Features .................................................................. .1
Setting Up and Synchronizing ............................................1
Determining the Channel................................................ .. .3
Changing the Channel......................................... ... .. .........3
Powering On and Off.........................................................4
Special Keyboard Media Keys.............................................5
Using the Blue Numeric Keypad............................ ... .. .. .......6
Keyboard Usage Tips ........................................................7
RF Receiver ...................... ...................................................8
Learn Button ...................................................................8
Status LED......................................................................8
Keyboard LEDs ................................................................9
Installing 3 or More Devices............................................... 9
Troubleshooting Tips.........................................................11
Regulatory Information.....................................................12
FCC Statement .............................................................. 12
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations........................... 13
Contacting Gyration...........................................................14
Warranty Information .......................................................15
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Gyration Compact Keyboard
Gyration’s wireless Compact Keyboard is small, ultralight,
and perfect for conference rooms, classrooms, traveling, or
even the living room with your media PC. Having no line-ofsight limitations, its powerful range allows you to control your
PC from anywhere in the room and when you include the whisper quite keys, you have the ultimate in portability and efficiency.
Key Features
Setting Up and Synchronizing the Keyboard and the Gyration RF Receiver
When installing the Compact Keyboard for the first time or when
adding additional Gyration devices to the system, it is necessary to perform a Teach/Learn sequence to synchronize the
devices. To set up and synchronize the Compact Keyboard and
the RF Receiver:
1. Connect the receiver cable into an available USB port and
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power on your computer. Your operating system should
detect the new hardware device and initiate the installation procedure. Continue to follow the standard USB
device installation screens until installation i s complete.
2. Insert four AAA batteries into the keyboard.
3. Press and hold the Learn button on the receiver for two
seconds, and then release it. The Status light will blink
slowly, indicating the receiver is in “Learn Mode.”
4. Press and release the Teach button located at the top of
the keyboard. The Status light on the receiver will blink
rapidly for four seconds, then begin to blink slowly.
Note: At this time, press the Teach button on any additional devices
(such as a second keyboard, an Ultra Mouse, or a GyroRemote).
5. To exit Learn Mode, press the Learn button on the
receiver for two seconds. Otherwise, Learn Mode will
automatically time out after five minutes.
If more than one Gyration device is being installed on the
same system, place the receiver into Learn Mode (ste p 3
above) and then press the Teach button on each device before
exiting Learn Mode. However, do not press the Learn button
on the receiver for each device to be added (see “Keyboard
Troubleshooting Tips” on page 11).
When the receiver is put into Learn Mode, it erases its memory of previously learned devices and looks for new devices.
Therefore when adding a new device to a system, it is necessary to put the receiver into Learn Mode and then press the
Teach button on all the devices that will be used on the system.
After the Teach/Learn sequence is performed, the receiver
and device(s) will remain synchronized after powering down
and/or changing channels. It is only necessary to perform the
Teach/Learn sequence when setting a device up for the first
time or when adding additional devices to the system.
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Determining Which Channel the Keyboard is Using
The Compact Keyboard has eight individual channels
available to it. To determine which channel a device is
currently using:
1. Press and quickly release the Channel button at the top
of the keyboard.
2. Count the number of times the green Status light at the
top of the keyboard flashes. The number of flashes indicates the channel the keyboard is using.
Note: If the keyboard’s channel is changed when the computer is
powered down or the receiver is not connected, the devices
will become unsynchronized. When the system is running,
click and release the Channel button as described above to
confirm the channel. The keyboard broadcasts a message
across all eight channels that informs the receiver what channel it is currently operating on. The receiver then automatically restores synchronization.
Changing the Channel the Keyboard is Using
When two devices are being used in the same proximity, each
device should be set to operate on a unique channel. For the
best reception, space the channels apart by one or more channels. For example, setting the channels to “2” and “4” is recommended over setting the channels to “2” and “3”.
If you are installing three or more devices on a single r eceiver,
see “Installing 3 or More Devices” on page 9. Remember if a
Teach/Learn sequence has already been performed, it is not
necessary to re-synchronize the devices after a channel
change.
To change the channel:
1. Press and quickly release the Channel button located at
the top of the keyboard.
2. When you release the Channel button, the keyboard will
change to the next sequential channel and the green Status light at the top of the keyboard will flash. The number
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