Kinesis AC730-blk User Manual

V3™ Accessory Kit (AC730-blk) for Kinesis® Freestyle® and Freestyle2™
Convertible Keyboards... providing adjustable tenting without palm supports…

Online User’s Manual and Freestyle instructional videos. This manual will get you started, but if you

have questions that aren't answered here, check for updates and warranty details, plus online videos demonstrating
various Freestyle
features and acces­sories, at http://
www. kinesis.com/
support/
manuals.htm.

Introduction

The Freestyle V3
Accessory kit
(AC730-blk) pro­vides a pair of 3-angle V-lifters™ that clip onto your Freestyle or Freestyle2 keyboard. Three levels of tenting*
(5, 10, or 15 degrees) can be selected. Each keying module can be adjusted independently and V-lifters are equally
effective whether the keying modules are splayed (using the pivot tether which came with your keyboard) or com­pletely separated.

*Tenting is the elevation of the center portion of a split keyboard. By raising your thumbs, your forearm muscles
become relaxed, resulting in significantly improved comfort and blood flow.

Contents of kit

The Freestyle V3 Accessory Kit includes a pair of 3-angle V-lifters which clip securely
to the underside of the keyboard.

Installing V3 V-lifters

Note: Disconnect your keyboard from the computer or shut down your computer before
installing V-lifters.

Pivot Tether: The pivot tether which comes installed on the Freestyle2 keyboard is fully
compatible with all V-lifters, so it does not need to be removed before installing your
V3 V-lifters. However, if you want to completely separate the two keying modules, the
pivot tether can be easily removed. See next page for details.

To install: Flip the keyboard front-to-back on a flat, padded surface, so that it is upside-down with the right keying
module to your right. Each V-lifter is labeled “Right” or “Left.” Note that when positioned on the correct side, the
long support leg of the V-lifter will point towards the array of five screw holes on the underside of the keyboard.

Insert the two end tabs of each V-lifter into the two rectangular holes on the bottom of the keying module. Lower
the other end against the underside of the keying module and squeeze the lip of the V-lifter to the front of the key­board until they snap together.

If you don’t hear a snap, check
that the lip is centered on the
trapezoidal opening located on the
front edge of the keying module.

Repeat with the other side. When
both V-lifters are installed, flip the
keyboard gently into the upright
position, taking care not to twist
the cable linking the two keying
modules.

Long legs towards five screw holes (arrows)

Freestyle2 with V3 V-lifters,
set to 10 degree tenting

Package contents

Installation, continued

Repeat with the other side. When both V-lifters are installed, flip the keyboard gently into the upright posi­tion, taking care not to twist the cable linking the two keying modules.

To remove V-lifters: Pull the front lip gently away from the front edge of the keying module. Lift the V­lifter away from the keyboard until the two end tabs are free.

Adjusting the V-lifter tenting angle

The V3 V-lifters each have two hinged legs which when unsnapped provide 5 degree tenting. The legs may
be snapped together to form a rigid “V,” providing 10 or 15 degree tenting.

5 degree tenting: To use the 5 degree angle, pull the short and long support legs apart to release the snaps.
The legs will fold flat from the weight of the keyboard to provide a stable 5 degree tenting angle.

10 and 15 degree tenting: To change from 5 degree tenting, simply snap the two legs of each V-lifter to­gether to form a rigid “V.” To change between the 10 and 15 degree angles, lift each keying module
slightly and flip its V-lifter to the higher (15 degree, single leg support) or lower (10 degree, two leg sup­port) position.

Removing Pivot Tether

The Pivot Tether may be removed if you want to completely
separate the keying modules. Place the keyboard on a flat, pad­ded surface and slide the release button on the top rear of a key­ing module. Lift that keying module to release it from the pivot
tether. To remove the pivot tether completely, slide the other
release button and the Pivot Tether should fall out.

Pivot tether

Slide release button

Trouble shooting and Technical Support

If the V-lifters seem unstable or protrude beyond the edge of the keyboard, you may have installed them on
the “wrong” sides. Try swapping left and right V-lifters to see if that solves the problem. The image on the
previous page shows the underside of a Freestyle keyboard with correctly-installed V3 V-lifters.

For technical support, first download the latest User’s Manual and view instructional videos for various
Freestyle products at the Kinesis website (http://www.kinesis.com/support/manuals.htm). If you still have
questions or problems, email Kinesis Technical Support ([e-mail]), or call during business hours
(M-F, 8:00AM to 4:30PM Pacific Time).

Health Caution

Improper keyboard and/or mouse use may contribute to painful and permanent injuries. Read the Health
and Safety details on the bottom label of the keyboard. If you experience pain, weakness, numbness, or
tingling while or after using your computer, consult a qualified health professional for advice.

Warranty and Legal

Kinesis warrants these keyboard accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to
perform substantially in accordance with the Product documentation for two years from the date of pur­chase. If Product fails due to accident, abuse, inappropriate use or normal wear, Kinesis shall have no re­sponsibility under this Limited Warranty. For complete warranty details, see http://www.kinesis.com/
support/manuals.htm.

Kinesis and Freestyle are registered trademarks and Freestyle2, V3, and Pivot Tether are trademarks of
Kinesis Corporation. Patents are pending.

Kinesis Corporation
22030 20th Avenue SE, Suite 102
Bothell, WA 98021 USA

www.kinesis.com [e-mail] phone: [phone] (USA only) 425-402-8100

4-27-12