Kinesis Freestyle 2 KB800HMB User Manual

Kinesis® Freestyle®2 Convertible Keyboard (KB800HMB) for Mac®

cut

copy

paste

fn

web

web

undo

tactile ridges

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home

end

page

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

select
all

up

down

abc

abc

link cable

pivot tether
release button

leds

adjustable
separation

or

splay

special

editing

hot

keys

driverless
mac hot keys

fn

key

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ridges

tactile
ridges

pivot tether
(removable)

driverless
mac hot keys

Getting Started
The Freestyle2 keyboard has the unique ability to be used as a one-piece, adjustable keyboard connected by the flexible Pivot

Tether™, or as two separate keying modules connected only by the linking cable (see below). A PDF copy of the User’s Manual
may be found at kinesis.com by clicking the “Support” link. After you're up and running, let us know how the Freestyle2 has
impacted your computing experience. Share your thoughts with us by emailing a brief comment to [e-mail].

Compatibility
This keyboard will operate on
virtually any computer with an
available USB port. No drivers
are required, so you can get
started immediately by just
plugging it in to your computer
(the first time you do this, the
computer should already be
running). However, most of the
special driverless hot keys will
only work with a Mac (OS X).
Only the U.S. layout is available.

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.

Special keys
While most of the keys are exactly what you would expect on a compact Apple-compatible keyboard, there are some special key
actions on the left side and in the function key row that offer increased convenience and productivity and reduce repetitive
motions. The normal navigation keys are in a column on the right side like on laptops and other compact keyboards. A tactile
ridge is present on selected keys in these groups to promote more accurate touch typing.

Left and right side hot keys and navigation keys

web

Internet browser “back” action (cmd-[)

web

Internet browser “forward” action (cmd-])

abc

Performs “beginning of line” or previous track (cmd-left arrow)

abc

Performs “end of line” or “next track” (cmd-right arrow)

undo

Performs “undo” (cmd-z) to undo the previous action

cut

Performs “cut” (cmd-x) on highlighted items

select all

Performs “select all” (cmd-a) in the front finder window or desktop if no open window

copy

Performs “copy” (cmd-c) on highlighted items

fn

Activates the fn led and traditional function keys (embedded layer actions, blue legends)

paste

Performs “paste” (cmd-v) on items in the clipboard

Special top-row driverless hot key

To use the traditional function keys (blue legends on the keyboard, listed in parentheses below), toggle on the fn action. If some
of these don’t work correctly, check that your keyboard shortcut settings are configured as “default” in System Preferences.

dock

*You may customize function keys marked with the* above, using keyboard shortcuts in System Preferences. To do this, select
“show launchpad” and press on e of the *-marked function keys to assign a new function.

Adjusts “brightness” with a compatible monitor, emulates f13 & f14 (with fn on = f1, f2)
Mission Control
Dashboard (cmd-option-d) is toggled between “show” and “hide” (with fn on = f4)*

® (control-up arrow) shows all open windows (with fn on = f3)*

Rewind, play-pause, and fast forward (with fn on = f5, f6, f7)
Audio volume: mute, softer, louder (with fn on = f8, f9, f10)
Show desktop (control-down arrow) minimizes all windows (with fn on = f11)*
Hot key (cmd-opt-d macro) toggles between show and hide dock (with fn on = f12)
Eject CD or DVD if held down
Triggers the “do you want to shut down or sleep?” menu

Freestyle2 keyboard for Mac (standard separation model)

Left hot keys and right nav keys

LEDs

LEDs

The blue LEDs in the upper right corner of the right keying module include four lights: caps lock, numlock (PC), scroll
lock (PC), and fn/sleep. Numlk (numlock) and scrlk (scroll lock) are PC status indicators that are not active on your
Mac. The fn LED indicates when the embedded layer has been activated with the fn key. The Fn LED is also
illuminated when the computer is in sleep mode.

caps

lock

numlk

(pc)

scrlk

(pc)

sleep

fn

fn

USB 2.0 ports

Two bus-powered USB 2.0 ports located at the back of the right keying module enable connection of a mouse or
flash drive, or a self-powered digital camera or printer. Note: these ports provide a maximum of 400 mA and

therefore cannot be used to charge a digital device such as an iPod or iPhone.

Physical configurations (removing pivot tether)

The Freestyle2 convertible keyboard is shipped with the two keying modules connected by a linking cable and by a
removable pivot tether™ (shown at right). To remove the pivot tether, slide the appropriate release button towards the
outside of the keyboard and allow the pivot tether to detach from that keying module. The two keying modules may then
be separated by up to 9 inches with the standard separation model (KB800HMB-us) or by 20 inches with the
KB800HMB-us-20 model. Other physical configurations are possible with optional accessories (see below). To purchase
accessories, inquire with your dealer or visit kinesis.com.

Pivot Tether

Optional accessories

For product details & instructional videos, visit www.kinesis.com, select “keyboards” and navigate to the Freestyle2 page.

VIP3™ Accessory Kit, AC820-blk. V-lifters with integrated palm supports provide three angles of adjustable tenting (5

○

and 15

, instant and sturdy!). These V-lifters must be used with the included palm supports.
V3™ Accessory Kit, AC730-blk. These three-angle V-lifters provide instantly-adjustable and sturdy tenting (5○, 10○, and 15○)
without palm supports. The V3 V-lifters do not require and will not work with Freestyle2 palm supports.
Ascent™ Accessory Kit, AC740-blk. Sturdy and incredibly versatile steel modules support adjustable tenting at 10
increments over a wide range of angles (20-90 degrees). Each side may be tented differently. A rigid steel linking plate may be
attached for fixed separation. Freely adjust splay or completely separate the two sides. Optional Freestyle2 palm supports work
at lower tenting angles.
Freestyle2 palm supports, AC806PS-blk. These are included with AC820-blk but may be ordered separately to use with
KB800PB or with AC740-blk. Includes gel-like, self adhesive, replaceable palm pads (covered with black lycra). Replacement
palm pads (AC700PP-blk) may be purchased separately.

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Warranty

A two-year warranty applies to the original purchaser of the Freestyle keyboard and accessories. For details visit www.kinesis.com and click
on the “support” link to find PDF copies of User Manuals.

Technical Support

Contact Kinesis Technical Support by email ([e-mail]) or by phone (USA 425-402-8100). Staff is on hand 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pacific time, M-F. Please be prepared to provide the serial number of your keyboard, your purchase date, the computer model, and the
operating system of your computer, as well as the details of your question or problem.

Regulatory and legal information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has 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 when the equipment is operated 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 a particular installation. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only shielded interfacing cables when connecting to computer or peripheral. Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate.

INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matérial broilleur du Canada.

Disposal of WEEE in the EU

To ensure that electronic equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of
it by delivering to a collection point designated for recycling electrical and electronic waste equipment, For more information please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service, or the seller from whom you purchased the product.

Trademarks and patents

Kinesis and Freestyle are registered trademarks and Freestyle2, Pivot Tether, VIP3, V3, Ascent, and Kinesis Computer Ergonomics are trademarks of Kinesis
Corporation. Mac and Mission Control are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. The Freestyle2 keyboard and accessory designs are protected under US patents
7,828,489, 8,289,684, 8,454,254 and RE43,485. Other patents pending.

Kinesis Corporation
22030 20
Bothell, WA 98021 USA

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

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Avenue SE, Suite 102

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