Kinesis KB800PB-BT User Manual
Kinesis® Freestyle2™ Blue™
Multichannel™ Bluetooth® Keyboard for PC (KB800PB-BT)
Overview of features
The Freestyle2 Blue keyboard can be used as a cordless one-piece, low-force keyboard with productivity-enhancing driverless hot keys and a
long-lasting rechargeable battery. In addition, the removable Pivot Tether™ allows the choice of adjustable splay or complete separation of
keying modules connected only by the linking cable. Like other Bluetooth keyboards, it creates a secure wireless connection to your bluetooth-ready computer, tablet, or phone. However, the Freestyle2 Blue also offers a powerful new Multichannel™ productivity feature which
allows instant switching between up to three devices.
Compatibility
This keyboard utilizes battery-efficient Bluetooth 3.0 technology and will operate on virtually any computer with built-in Bluetooth (versions
1.0 to 4.0). Inexpensive USB Bluetooth dongles are also widely available for systems such as desktop computers which may not have onboard Bluetooth. No user-installed drivers are required, so you can get started immediately by following the connection instructions below. In
general, the keyboard will work with all recent versions of Windows® including Windows 7 and Windows 8 plus Android and Linux, though
some of the special driverless hot keys will not work on an Android phone or tablet. There is a Mac version of the Freestyle2 Blue that will
provide a more optimized experience if you primarily use Mac computing devices. Additional connection tips may be found under “Support”
at kinesis.com.
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.
Get to know your keyboard
The figure below shows the layout of the keys, with special Bluetooth features identified by numbers. Familiarize yourself briefly with these
special features before charging or connecting your keyboard (details on the following page):
Special Bluetooth features (additional keyboard features described on page 3):
1. Micro-USB charging port.
2. On-off switch, located on back edge of the keyboard. If you look at the switch from the back, it shows green when on and
red when off.
3. Connect button on the underside of the keyboard, aligned with the on/off switch. It is used for creating the initial secure
connection with computer, tablet, or phone. When pressed, all the channel LEDs flash until the desired channel is selected.
Do not use this for switching between channels.
4. LEDs monitor Bluetooth channels (blue), capslock status (green), and power/battery status (green/red). PWR shows
flashing green when charging and solid green when fully charged. Battery shows steady green when remaining charge
exceeds 1%, flashing red when 1% or less.
5. Multichannel channel selection keys (when Fn is held down).
Freestyle2 Blue keyboard for PC
Getting started, getting connected
Charging your battery
Your keyboard should arrive with a partial charge, but it is best to fully charge it before using for any extended period. See “Charging” on
page 3.
Quick start—connecting to a device (computer, tablet, or phone) for the first time
Refer to drawing on the first page for features referenced by a number in parentheses. Additional connection tips may be found under
“Support” at kinesis.com.
A. Turn on the keyboard by sliding the on/off switch (2) towards the middle of the keyboard. The green “ PWR” LED will illuminate briefly
green if the battery has more than 1% of its charge remaining and one of the blue “channel” LEDs will flash briefly, then turn off.
B. Press the “connect” button (3). You should be able to feel it under the back of the keyboard without turning it over. All three “ channel”
LEDs will flash.
C. Select the desired channel. Hold “Fn” (lower left corner) and ta p one of the three channel selection keys (5). That LED will begin fla shing
(it will time out after ~ three minutes if no connection is made to a device). It is a good idea to write down which channel you have selected
and the device to which you are connecting.
D. On your device, find the Bluetooth connection screen. Configure your device to search for available Bluetooth devices (typically select
“Add a device” or “Search for devices.” See details for different operating systems below.
E. On your device, search for available Bluetooth devices. Select
“Bluetooth keyboard” or “KB800PB-BT.” A connection security code
will be offered on screen.
F. On the keyboard, type the security code provided by the device, then hit the “Enter” key. The device should indicate connection is
successful. Within approximately one minute the flashing channel LED should turn briefly steady, then off. Test “Capslock” on the keyboard
to see if the connection is active (Capslock LED should toggle on). Turn Capslock off when not needed to conserve battery.
NOTE FOR MULTI-USER OFFICE: If more th an one KB800PB-BT
appears available for pairing, someone else is in range and also pairing
for the first time. You won’t know which one to select, so to avoid
confusion, turn off your keyboard and try again in a few minutes!
Connecting to a second or third device (computer, tablet, or phone) for the first time
Repeat the process above but select a different channel. You can also change a previously-used channel to connect to different device — the
change only takes effect when the security code has been entered and accepted by the device.
Reconnecting to a previously-connected device (changing channels)
The keyboard will always attempt to connect to the most recently-connected device whenever it is turned on. The connection should be
almost instantaneous. Anytime you want to change channels, just hold Fn and tap the desired channel key. The new channel should be active
almost instantly.
RAPID SWITCHING CAUTION: If you try to change chann els less than 10 seconds after turning on the keyboard or since a prior
channel change, switching will be delayed. It may take about 1 minute, and the channel light will illuminate briefly when a key is typed.
Connection details for different devices
Additional connection tips may be found under “Support” at kinesis.com. If your computer doesn’t have onboard Bluetooth, a USB “dongle”
will usually work. Some systems are known to have compatibility problems with some dongles, so experimentation may be needed.
Connecting to a Windows® PC or tablet (Windows 7, Windows 8)
Go to “Devices & Printers” (from Windows 7 start menu; in Windows 8, go to Control Panel first to find this). Click or tap on “Add a
device.” Select “Keyboard Bluetooth Keyboard” or “Kinesis KB800PB-BT Bluetooth keyboard” and click “Next.” From the keyboard, type
the on-screen security code and hit “Enter.” Device drivers will then be automatically installed by the operating system and your keyboard
will soon be operational.
Connecting to an Android tablet or phone
For Android devices, go to “System Settings” and turn on “Bluetooth” if necessary, then open the Bluetooth screen. Press the “Connect”
button on the keyboard, hold Fn and choose the Bluetooth channel, then on your device select “SEARCH FOR DEVICES.” Your device’s
search should find “Bluetooth keyboard” or Kinesis KB800PB-BT Bluetooth Keyboard.” Select the keyboard, type the on-screen security
code and soon the keyboard will be operational.
Note: F ir st time connections may simp ly show a device identified by a sp ecial nu mer ica l addr ess such as 20:73: 14:05:16:07. If you
select such a device and entering the offered security code from the keyboard creates a successful connection, the keyboard should thereafter
be identified as Kinesis KB800PB-BT. If the connection doesn’t work, start over and look for a different device.
Android usability tip: Navigation with a Bluetooth mouse is supported, but in the absence of a mouse, experiment using “Tab,” the
arrow keys, “Home/End/Pageup/Pagedown,” and “Shift+Enter” to navigate. When texting, “Shift+Enter” can be used to send a text.
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