GyroRemote
and Mobile
RF Keyboard
User Manual
Product Specifications
Spec GyroRemote Keyboard RF Receiver
System Requirements
Size 7.75”L x 2”W x
Weight 6 ounces (186g) 21 ounces (653g)
Operating
Range
Radio 49 MHz (U.S.) with 8 channels and 65,000
Batteries 4 AAA for up to 4
Connector N/A N/A USB with 5’ (1.5m)
Operating Temp +10 to 40 C (+50 to +104 F)
Storage Temp -30 to +70 C (-86 to +158 F)
*GyroRemote: GyroTools software is Windows only. GyroRemote tool buttons not
supported by Macintosh. Cursor control and left mouse button fully functional on
Macintosh.
Keyboard: Internet and Multimedia hot keys not supported by Macintosh or
Windows 98. Standard keyboard keys are functional.
**See inside back cover for international specifications.
T Full functionality on IBM compatible PCs running Windows
2000, ME, XP or higher
T Limited functionality on MAC OS 8.0 and higher and
Windows 98*
T Avail able USB p ort
T CD ROM drive (for GyroTools installation)
T Microsoft or Mac compatible mo u se driver
1.5”H (19.7cm x
5.1cm x 3.8cm)
Up to 100 feet (30.5m) typical with no
line-of-sight requirement**
security addresses**
months of typical
presentation use
12.5”L x 6”W x 1”H
(32cm x 15cm x
4cm)
includes batteries
and keyboard cover
4 AAA for up to 6
months of typical
presentation use
5”L x 4”W x 2”H
(13cm x 10cm x
5cm)
4 ounces (124g)
N/A
N/A
N/A
cable
GyroRemote
To Set Up and Synchronize the GyroRemote and the
Receiver:
1. Power on your computer and connect the Receiver USB cable int o
an available USB port on your computer.
2. Follow standard USB device installation screens.
3. Insert 4 AAA batteries into Gy ro Remot e handset.
4. Press and hold the LEARN bu tton on the Receiv er for 2 sec onds. The
STATUS light will blink slow ly, indicating that the rec e ive r is in
“Learn Mode.”
5. Press the TEACH button on the GyroRemote handset. The status
light on the Receiver will blink rap idl y for 4 se co n ds , the n will blink
slowly. Push the TEACH button on any additional devices (i.e. key -
board or 2
nd
GyroRemot e ) at this time.
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6. OPTIONAL: To exit “Learn Mode,” press the LEARN button on the
Receiver for 2 seconds. Otherwise, after five minutes, Learn Mode
will automatically time ou t.
If more than one Gyratio n re mo te an d/or keyboard is being inst a lle d on the
system, place the Receiver into Lear n M od e (ste p 4 a bove) on ly onc e, then
“Teach” each dev ic e be f ore exiting Learn Mod e. D o n ot push the Learn
button on the re ceiv er f or each dev ic e to b e ad ded. (Al so see “ In sta lli ng 3 o r
More Devices” on page 13.)
When the Receiver is put into L e arn Mode, it erases its memory of lear n ed
devices and looks for new devices. Theref ore, when addin g a new device to a
system it is necess a r y to pu t the Recei ver into Learn Mode the n Teach all
devices that will be used on the system.
Note: After the Teach/L earn sequence is performed, the Receiver and the device will
remain synchronized after powering down and 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 de vi ce s to t h e sy stem.
GyroTools Software
GyroTools software is a suite of professional p resentation tools that enhance
the functionality of GyroRemote. Assign your favorite tools to buttons 1-4 on
GyroRemote and put advanced presentation techniques at your fingertips.
To install the GyroTools sof tware, insert the Gy roTools disk into your CD
drive and follow the on-screen instructions. Once GyroTools is installed, you
can view complete operating instructions by accessing the on-line help
documentation.
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To Determine Which Cha nnel GyroRemote is Usi n g
GyroRemote has eight individual channels available to it. To determine which
channel a device is currently using:
1. Press and quickly release the CHANNEL button on the GyroRemote
handset. Count the number of times the green LED light on the top
of the handset flashes. The number of flashes indicates the channel
the handset is using.
Note: If GyroRemote’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 initiate a “channel
confirm” operation. GyroRemote b roadcasts a message across all eight channels that
informs the receiver what channel it is currently operating on. The receiver then
automatically restores synchronization.
To Change the Channel GyroRemote is Using
When two devices are being used in the same proximity, each device should
be set to operate on a unique channel.
To change the channel:
1. Press and hold the CHANNEL button on the GyroRemote handset for
2 seconds. When you relea s e the bu tt on, Gy roRemote will change
to the next channel and the green LED will flash. The number of
times the green LED flashes indicates the new channel the handset
is using.
If a Teach/Learn sequence has already been performed, it will not be
necessary to re-synchronize the devices after a channel change.
Tip: If you are installing three or more devices on a single receiver, see “Installing 3 or
More Devices” on page 13.
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Using GyroRemote
GyroRemote provide s gr e a t fle xib il ity in how
you control your computer. GyroRemote has
no line-of-sight requirements. This means it’s
not necessary to point th e device at the
computer, receiver, or TV scr ee n. Fi n d a
comfortable, relaxed position and move the
cursor with easy wrist movements.
The following instructions assu me you h ave
already set up and synchronized GyroRemote
and the Receiver (see set up steps above).
1. Hold GyroRemote in a comfortable,
relaxed position with your index finger on the ACTIVATION TRIGGER and your thumb on the SELECT
buttons (see illu st ratio n above ).
2. Press and hold the ACTIVATION TRIGGER with your index finger.
While holding the ACTIVATION TRIGGER, flex your wrist up, down,
sideways, in a manner similar to using a flashlight. The mouse cursor tracks the motions of your hand.
Note: It is not necessary to point GyroRe m ote at the screen so be sure to
place your hand in a relaxed, comfortable position in your lap or by your side.
3. Use your thumb to press the left/right SELECT buttons . These
buttons serve the same func tio ns as the le ft/right mouse button of
a standard computer mouse.
4. Double-click the ACTIVATION TRIGGER to keep the cursor continuously active. To stop the cursor, click the ACTIVATION TRIGGER
once. Another way to keep the cursor continuously active is to click
the crescent shaped GYRO LOCK button.
GyroRemote uses standard Windows and Mac mouse drivers. Cursor tracking
speeds, mouse doub le-click speeds, and other options can be customized
using the Mouse Control Panel under Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT, XP or Mac
OS 8 and above (see operating system documentation for further information about customizing mouse properties).
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Powering Off GyroRemote
After 3 minutes of non-use, GyroRemote enters a Sleep Mode that conserves
battery life. In Sle ep Mode th e uni t only uses bat tery po wer when a butt on is
pushed. It is not necessary to power down the unit when it is idle unless the
unit will be traveling and may encounter inadvertent button presses.
1. To power down GyroRemote, simultane ou s ly pre ss a nd re le a s e the
CHANNEL button and TEACH button on the side of unit. GyroRemote
will immediately en ter de ep sleep mod e and will be unres ponsiv e to
button clicks. The unit will confirm it is powering off by flashing its
LED three times.
2. Repeat this sequence to powe r the unit back on. The unit will
confirm it is powering on by flashing its LED for 1 second.
Note: It may be necessary to power off the unit when traveling on commercial airlines
due to FCC regulations regarding radio-emitting devices.
Installing or Replacing the Batteries
GyroRemote operates on four standard or alkaline
AAA batteries. Wh en GyroRemote’s batte rie s reac h
20% of a full charge the Status LED will blink when
it normally lights so lid. For instance, clicking and
holding a button on a fully charged remote causes
the Status LED to light solid. Clicking and holding a
button on a remote with low batteries will cause the
Status LED to blink intermittently. To replace the
batteries:
1. From the bottom of the remote, slide the
battery cover open by pu s hing firmly
downward with your thumbs.
2. Remove the battery holde r.
3. Insert four new AA A ba tt er ie s int o battery cradle and retur n cra dle
into GyroRemote. When replacing the cradle into the remote, align
the positive (+) labels. See Illustration for proper cradle alignment.
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4. Replace battery cover.
Four alkaline AAA batteries will generally provide up to six months of use in a
typical presentation environment.
Fine-tuning Cursor Control
GyroRemote uses your standard Windo ws mouse driver. Any settings that
are available to a st andard desktop mouse are also av ailable t o GyroR emote.
Multiple factors will determine how you adjust your mouse to suit your
preference including screen resolution, mouse driver version and overall
personal pref er e n ce .
While becoming fami lia r with your Gyr oRemo te an d ge tti ng a feel fo r the
GyroPoint method of cursor control, Gy ratio n re co m m en d s ad ju st in g your
mouse driver to the following se tti ngs :
T Pointer Speed – Average. Some new us ers prefer this setting to be
slightly slowe r tha n averag e. A dvanc e d us ers will increase the
speed so that less wrist movement gives them more screen
coverage with the cursor.
T Acceleration – Low or Off.
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Gyration Mobile Keyboard
To Set Up and Synchronize the Keyboard with the
Receiver
1. Power on your computer and connect the Receiver USB cable into
an available USB port on your computer.
2. Follow standard USB device installation screens.
3. Insert 4 AAA batteries into the Keyboard.
4. Press and hold the LEARN bu tton on the Receiv er for 2 sec onds. The
STATU S ligh t wi ll bli n k sl ow ly, indicating that the rec e ive r is in
“Learn Mode.”
5. Press the TEACH button on the Gyration keyboard (see illustration
above). The status ligh t on th e Receiver will bl in k rapidly for 4 seconds, then will blink s low ly. Push the “Teach” button on any addi-
tional devices (i.e. GyroRemote or 2
nd
Keyboard) at this time.
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6. OPTIONAL: Press the LEARN button on the Receiver for 2 seconds
to exit “Learn Mode.” Otherwise, af ter fi ve m inut es, L earn Mode w ill
automatically time out.
If more than one device is be ing ins ta lle d on th e sam e sy st em , pl a ce the
Receiver i nto Learn Mode (step 4 above) only once, then “Teach” each device
before exiting Learn Mode. Do not push the LEARN button on the receiver for
each device to be added. (See “Installing 3 or More Devices” on page 13.)
After the Teach/Learn sequence is performed, the receiver and the device
will remain synch ro niz ed af te r po we ri n g do wn a nd c h an g ing 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.
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 nec essary to put the Receiver into Learn Mode then
Teach all devices that will be used on the system.
To Determine Which Channel the Keyboard is Using
The Gyration Keyboard has eight individual channels available to it. To
determine which channel a device is cur re n t ly u s ing :
1. Press and quickly release the CHANNEL button on the keyboard.
Count the number of times the gr e en LED light on the top of the
keyboard flashes. The number of flashes indicates the channel the
keyboard is using.
Note: If the keyboard’s channel is chan ged when th e computer i s power ed down or th e
receiver is not connected, the devices will become unsynchronized. When the system is
running, click and release the channel button as described above to initiate a “channel
confirm” operation. 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.
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To Change the Cha nnel 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. To change the channel:
1. Click and hold the CH ANN EL butt on on the RF Keyboard for 2
seconds. When you release the button, the keyboard will change to
the next channel and the green LED will flash. The number of times
the green LED flashes indicates the new channel the keyboard is
using.
If a Teach/Learn sequence has already been performed, it will not be
necessary to re-synchronize the devices.
Tip: If you are installing three or more devices on a single receiver, see “Installing 3 or
More Devices” on page 13.
Powering Off the Keyboard
It is not necessary to power down the keyboard when it is idle unless the unit
will be traveling and may encounter inadvertent key presses.
1. To power down the keyboard, simultaneousl y press and release the
CHANNEL button and TEACH button on the top of the keyboard. The
keyboard will immediately enter deep sleep mode and will be
unresponsive to key or button clicks. The unit will confirm it is
powering off by fla sh in g its LE D three times.
2. Repeat this sequence to power on the unit. The unit will confirm it is
powering on by flashing its LED for 1 second.
Note: If the keyboard’s protective cover is used, power down is not required. The cover
will prevent inadvertent key presses and the unit will rem ain in sleep mode with no
radio transmission.
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Special Keyboard Media Keys
Key OS
Support
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Program
Support
Windows CD
Player, Default
Media Player
Windows CD
Player, Default
Media Player
Windows CD
Player, Default
Media Player
Windows CD
Player, Default
Media Player
Windows sou n d
control
Function
CD or Media player scans for
previously played trac k
Toggles player between Play
and Pause modes
CD or Media player scans for
next track on CD or music file
Puts player into Stop mode
Decreases Windows vol ume
setting
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Windows sou n d
control
Windows sou n d
control
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
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Increases Windows volume
setting
Mutes Windows sound
volume
Loads the last page you
viewed in the browser
window
Re-loads a page you viewed
before clicking the Back
button
Special Keyboard Media Keys (Continued)
Key OS
Support
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Program
Support
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Function
Stops the loadin g process in
the browser window
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Win 2000,
ME, XP
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Default e-mail
client
Re-loads the currently
display e d page in the
browser window
Launches Brower (if closed)
and loads your Home page in
the browser window
Opens the Search frame in
the browser window or, if
closed, launches Windows
search
Opens the F avorites frame in
the browser window
Launches your default e-mail
client
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Gyration RF Receiver
Learn Button
Pressing the LEARN button for 2 seconds puts the receiver into “Learn Mode”
allowing you to synchronize one or more devices with the receiver. After
devices have been synchronized, pressing the LEARN button again for 2
seconds takes the receiver out of Learn mode. If the receiver is not manually
taken out of Learn Mode, it will automatically return to Normal Mode after
five minutes.
Status LED
The Status LED displays useful information about modes of operation and t he
connection between receiver and transmitter(s).
T The Statu s LED remains off when the receiver is operating in
“Normal Mode” and no devices are transm itting.
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T The Status LED flickers rapidly when the receiver is operating in
“Normal Mode” and a synchronized device is transmitting. If there is
radio interference , the flickering light will be inco n s is te nt.
T The Status LED blinks slowly (1 blink per second) when the receiver
is in Learn Mode and is awaiting a Teach instruction from a device.
T The Status LED blinks rapidly for a 4-se cond burst when it is in
Learn Mode and processing a Teach instruction and synchronizing
the receiver with the device.
Keyboard Status LEDs
The Keyboard S tatus LED s indicat e whether the key board h as the Num L ock,
Caps Lock and/or Scroll Lock features activated.
Conflict LED
If an unrecognized Gyration device is attempting to operate on the same
channel as a device that has been synchronized, the red “Conflict” LED on
the receiver will flicke r an d input control may be inte r mi tte nt .
The Conflict Light will only detect interference from another RF device (i.e.
not cordless phones, personal radios, etc.).
Installing 3 or More Devices
The Receiver can be taught to recog nize up to eig ht de vic e s (rem o te s, keyboards, etc.) on a system, but only two of those devices may be used simultaneously. When setting up a system with a single receiver and 3 or more
devices, the foll ow in g guidelines must be fo llowed:
T Select t wo channels that are free of out side interference and install
all devices on either of those two channels. When possible, it is
recommended that the two chosen channels be separated by at
least one unused channel.
T Any of the devices installed on on e ch a nne l ma y be use d
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simultaneously with any of the devices on the other channel. Two
devices that share a channel may not be used simultaneously.
When installing the devices try to determine which devices will be
used simultaneousl y and set them on opposite channels.
The following examp le describes a single-receiver system with two remotes
and a keyboard that requires one remote to be used by a presenter for
cursor control while another presenter inputs data on the keyboard. Remote
#1 is set to channel 3 and the keyboard and remote #2 are set to channel 5.
With this configuration, remote #1 an d the keyboa r d ca n be use d
simultaneously, but remote #2 and the keyboard cannot.
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GyroRemote Troubleshooting Tips
Symptom Reason Solution
GyroRemote LED
comes on when
activate button is
pressed, but receiver
is unresponsive
Cursor is visible but
shows no movement
Cursor movement i s
choppy or erratic
When pressing the
activate button, the
LED on the
GyroRemote is flashing
When pressing the
activate button, the
LED on the
GyroRemote is off
Cursor moves too fast
or too slow
When keyboard is in
use, the GyroRemote
stops working
Remote and Receiver
not Synchronized
Gyro not activated Squeeze the trigger, double-click
Radio Interference 1. Change the device’s channel
Batteries are low
Batteries are dead
Speed or
acceleration not set
properly
The GyroRemote and
Keyboard channels
are too close to each
other
Perform a Teach/Learn sequence.
(See “GyroRemote” on pa ge 1.)
trigger or press crescent shaped
Gyro Lock button on top of
GyroRemote.
setting. (See “To Change the
Channel GyroRemote is Using”
on page 3.)
2. Move receiver away from
other electronic devices (e.g.
monitor, speakers, radio,
etc.).
Replace batteries (see pag e 5).
Change the cursor tracking speed
in the mouse control panel (see OS
documentation for details).
Find out what channel each device
is on (See “GyroTools Software” on
page 2 and “To Determine Which
Channel the Keyboard is Using” on
page 8), then change the channels
on the GyroRemote device to a
channel at least 2 away from the
keyboard channel.
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Keyboard Troubleshooting Tips
Symptom Reason Solution
Computer does not
recognize data input
Keystrokes are not
consistently
recognized
Keyboa rd a nd
Recei ver not
Synchronized
Radio interference 1. Change the device’s channel
Dead batteries Replace batteries.
Radio interference 1. Change the device’s channel
Perform a Teach/Learn sequence
(see page 7).
setting (See “To Change the
Channel the Keyboard is
Using” on page 9).
2. Move receiver away from
other electronic devices (e.g.
monitor, speakers, radio,
etc.).
setting.
2. Move receiver away from
other electronic devices (e.g.
monitor, speakers, radio,
etc.).
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
ATTENTION! THIS DEVICE EMITS RADIO FREQUENCIES AND HAS NOT BEEN
CERTI FIED BY THE FAA FO R USE ONBOARD AIRCRAFT. DO NOT USE THIS
DEVICE AT ANY TIME ONBOARD CIVIL AIRCRAFT. TO MINIMIZE THE
POSSIBILITY OF INTERFERENCE, POWER OFF GYROREMOTE TO ENSURE
THAT GYROREMOTE REMAINS OFF DURING FLIGHT.
FCC Statement
The GyroRemote, Keyboard and Receiver have 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 a nd r adiat es r adio frequ ency en ergy a nd, i f not instal led and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful int erference 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 te levision reception, which can be det e rmined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interferen ce by one or more of the follo wi n g me a s ur es :
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (television, radio, etc.).
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipm e n t to an outle t on a circ uit dif fe r ent from that
to which the recei ver is co n ne c ted.
4. Consult the deale r or an experienced radio/T V te ch nic ian for
additional help.
Caution: Changes or mo difications not expr es s ly a pp rove d by th e par t y
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. Contac t Gy ration , Inc., 12930 Saratoga Avenue, Bldg . C,
Saratoga CA 95070. Technical Support tel: 408 973-7086. These devices
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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1. these devices may not cause harmf ul interf e renc e, and
2. these devices must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operat ion.
The GyroRemot e and Keyboard operate in the frequency band of 49.82 to
49.9 MHz with RF output power of less tha n 30 M icro Watts EIRP (Eff ecti ve
Isotropic Radiated Power).
Warning: Using these products in any way other than as described in this
manual or altering the antenna in any way m ay violate FCC rules.
FCC ID: JJ4-GP241-001 (G yr oRemote ), JJ4 -G P221-001 (Mobile Keyboard)
Receiver: AS00216-001
Canadian Radio Interfere nce Regu la tions
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Cau si ng Equ i pm e nt Regu lati on s . Ce t app a re il nu m é riq ue de la
classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règelement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Contacting Gyration
If you have any questions on your new Gyration product, please use any of
the phone/FAX numbers or addresses below:
Main Office
Gyration, Inc.
12930 Saratoga Avenue, Bldg. C
Saratoga, CA 95070
USA
Phone: 408-255-3016
Fax: 408-255-9075
Sales
Phone: 800-316-5432 (Toll-free in US and Canada)
Fax: 408-351-4433
E-mail: sales@gyration.com
Technical Support
Phone: 408-973-7086
E-mail: support@gyration.com
World Wide Web
www.gyration.com
Warranty Information
Gyration products come with a one-year hardware warranty. Gyration, Inc.,
(Gyration) warrants products against defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of purchase from Gyration or an
authorized Gyration agent . Thi s warra nty a pp lie s on ly to the ori gin a l
purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty does not cover any
incompatibili tie s du e to th e use r ' s co m puter, hardware, software or any
other related system conf igu ration in wh ich the pro duct inte r fac e s. Proof of
purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by Gyration
occurs. This warr anty does not cover any damage caused by negligence,
non-authorized modifications, or parts installed without prior written
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permission from Gyration. This warranty does not apply if the product has
been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication, nor as a result
of service to the product by anyone othe r than by Gyration.
Gyration is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
inability to use, this product. This includes damage to property and,
to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including implied
warranties of merchantability and fitnes s for a particular purpose.
Some states do no t allo w limitation of implied war ranti es , or excl u si on or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
have other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty applie s
only to these pr odu cts, and is gove rned b y the la ws of t he Sta te of Calif ornia .
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International Radio Compatibility
United States, Brazil, Canada, Israel
CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE
8 49mhz 100 ft. (30.5 m)
Australia, European Union, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Hungary, Malaysia,
Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Switzerland,
Thailand
CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE
4 40mhz 30.5 m (100 ft.)
Japan, South Korea
CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE
8 49mhz 7.6 m (25 ft.)
China, Taiwan
CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE
4 40mhz 7.6 m (25 ft.)
GyroRemote & RF Keyboard
User Manual
PA00169-001 Rev. C
Gyration, Inc.
12930 Saratoga Avenue, Bldg. C
Saratoga, CA 95070
1.800.316.5432
www.gyration.com
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