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Getting Started

Microsoft® Keyboards

Health Warning

Use of a keyboard or pointing device may be linked to serious injuries or disorders. When using a
computer, as with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms,
shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. However, if you experience symptoms such as persistent or
recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness,

IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

symptoms occur when you are not working at your computer. Symptoms such as these can be associated
with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons,
or other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome,
tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and other conditions.

While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general agreement
that many factors may be linked to their occurrence, including: medical and physical conditions, stress
and how one copes with it, overall health, and how a person positions and uses his or her body during
work and other activities (including use of a keyboard or pointing device). Some studies suggest that the
amount of time a person uses a keyboard may also be a factor. Some guidelines that may help you work
more comfortably with your computer and possibly reduce your risk of experiencing an MSD can be found
in the “Healthy Computing Guide” section later in this document. If you have questions about how your
own lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical condition may be related to MSDs, see a qualified health
professional.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a Microsoft® keyboard.

Connecting your keyboard

The connection procedure depends on your keyboard model and the connectivity
supported for your keyboard as specified on the package.

Important

Only adapter plugs included in the package are supported for use with Microsoft
keyboards.

PS/2 connection

1. Shut down and turn off your computer.

2. If your keyboard cable has a round PS/2 connector, plug it into your computer’s

round PS/2 keyboard port.

If your keyboard has a USB-to-PS/2 adapter, attach it to the rectangular Universal
Serial Bus (USB) connector, and then plug it into your computer’s round PS/2
keyboard port.

USB connection

1. Turn on your computer.

2. If your keyboard cable has a rectangular USB connector, plug it into your

computer’s rectangular USB port.

If your keyboard has a PS/2-to-USB adapter, attach it to the round PS/2 connector,
and then plug it into your computer’s rectangular USB port.

PS/2 connector USB-to-PS/2 adapter USB connector PS/2-to-USB adapter

Using your keyboard

The features for your keyboard depend on the model you are using.

Adjusting your keyboard legs

The keyboard legs are designed to accommodate various body sizes, chairs, and
desks. For more information, see the “Healthy Computing Guide” section later in this
document.

• Pull out or push in the keyboard legs to a position that minimizes bending of your
wrists while typing.

Connecting the palm rest (certain keyboard models only)

• On a level surface, insert the tabs on the palm rest into the slots on the front of the
keyboard, and then snap them together.

Using the Windows Logo key

The key provides quick access to the Windows® Start menu from your keyboard. It
also provides convenient keyboard shortcuts that enable you to more easily use
Windows operating system features, for example:

Opens the Windows Start menu

+BREAK Opens the System Properties control panel

+E Opens Windows Explorer

+F Searches for a file or folder

+CTRL+F Searches for a computer

+F1 Starts Windows Help

+M Minimizes all open windows (that have minimize buttons)

+SHIFT+M

+R Displays the Run dialog box

+TAB

+SHIFT+TAB

Maximizes all windows that were minimized using the
combination

Selects the next open program listed in the taskbar; continue to hold

key while pressing and releasing the TAB key to select each

the
consecutive program on the taskbar. Press ENTER to make the
selected program active.

Selects the previous open program listed in the taskbar; continue to
hold the
select each preceding program on the taskbar. Press ENTER to make
the selected program active.

+SHIFT key while pressing and releasing the TAB key to

+M shortcut

Using the application key

The key displays shortcut menus or other program-specific features, if available.

• Press the

key, and then select the appropriate item from the shortcut menu.

Using the Hot Keys (certain keyboard models only)

Hot Keys are special shortcut keys situated along the top of the keyboard that provide
quick, one-press access to programs, files, or commands. Using Hot Keys can increase
your productivity because you do not have to take your hand off the keyboard—to use a
mouse for example—as frequently.

About the keyboard lights

The keyboard lights indicate the status of the following toggle keys: NUM LOCK, CAPS
LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK. For example, if NUM LOCK is on, the NUM LOCK light is on;
if CAPS LOCK is off, the CAPS LOCK light is off.

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Healthy Computing Guide

This guide is designed to help you be comfortable and productive while
using your computer. It may also help you reduce your risk of experiencing
painful and disabling injuries or disorders described in the “Health Warning”
section. It only takes a moment to read, but the benefits can be lasting.

Position Yourself

Using your body in comfortable, not awkward, postures is important, whether you are
working or playing. Not only can this affect your overall productivity, but also it can
influence how comfortable you are while using your computer and may help you avoid
MSDs. Keep in mind that changing your posture during extended tasks may also help
you avoid discomfort and fatigue. When working or playing at the computer, adapt your
surroundings and arrange your computing equipment to promote a comfortable and
relaxed body posture. Because everyone has a unique body size and work
environment, we cannot tell you exactly how to set up your workstation to avoid
discomfort; however, the following suggestions may help to provide you with a more
comfortable environment.

To support your back, consider the following:

• Choose a chair that provides support for your lower back.

• Adjust your work surface height and your chair to assume a

comfortable and natural body posture.

To promote comfortable leg postures, consider the following:

• Clear away items from beneath your desk to allow comfortable leg positions and
movement.

• Use a footrest if your feet do not rest comfortably on the floor.

To minimize reaching and to promote comfortable shoulder and arm postures,
consider the following:

• Place your keyboard and mouse or trackball at the same height;
these should be at about elbow level. Your upper arms should
fall relaxed at your sides.

• When typing, center your keyboard in front of you with your
mouse or trackball located close to it.

• Place frequently used items comfortably within arm’s reach.

To promote proper wrist and finger postures, consider the following:

• Keep your wrists straight while typing and while using a mouse
or trackball. Avoid bending your wrists up, down, or to the sides.
Use the keyboard legs if they help you maintain a comfortable
and straight wrist position.

• Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard, so
that you can use your whole arm to reach for distant keys
instead of stretching your fingers.

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To minimize neck bending and twisting, consider the following:

• Center your monitor in front of you. Consider placing your
documents directly in front of you and the monitor slightly to the
side. If you refer to your documents more frequently than your
monitor, consider using a document holder to position your
documents near eye level.

• Position the top of the screen near eye level. Bifocal wearers
may need to lower the screen or talk to a qualified health
professional about glasses customized for computer work.

To minimize eyestrain, consider the following:

• Place your monitor at a distance of about arm’s length when seated comfortably in
front of the monitor.

• Avoid glare. Place your monitor away from light sources that produce glare, or use
window blinds to control light levels.

• Remember to clean your screen; if you wear glasses, clean them, also.

• Adjust your monitor brightness, contrast, and font size to levels that are comfortable

for you.

Go Lightly

Physical forces continuously interact with our bodies. We may only think of high-impact
forces, such as car crashes, as injuring our bodies. However, low forces may also
result in injuries, discomfort, and fatigue if they are repeated or experienced over long
periods of time.

Consider the following types of low forces:

• Dynamic force, or a force that you exert through movement. For example, pressing
the keys while typing or clicking the mouse buttons.

• Static force, or a force that you maintain for a period of time. For example, holding
your mouse or cradling the phone.

• Contact force, or pressure that occurs when you rest on an edge or hard surface.
For example, resting your wrists on the edge of your desk.

Consider the following suggestions to reduce the effects of low forces on your
body:

• Type with a light touch, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed, as it takes little
effort to activate keyboard keys. Also, use a light touch when clicking a mouse
button or when using a joystick or other gaming controller.

• Avoid resting your palms or wrists on any type of surface while typing. The palm rest,
if provided, should only be used during breaks from typing.

• Relax your arms and hands when you are not typing. Do not rest on edges, such as
the edge of your desk.

• Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand. Do not grip the mouse tightly.

• Adjust your chair so the seat does not press into the back of your knees.

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Take Breaks

Taking breaks can go a long way in helping your body recover from any activity and
may help you avoid MSDs. The length and frequency of breaks that are right for you
depend on the type of work you are doing. Stopping the activity and relaxing is one way
to take a break, but there are other ways, also. For instance, just changing tasks—
perhaps from sitting while typing to standing while talking on the phone—can help
some muscles relax while others remain productive.

To vary your daily activities and to work productively, consider the following:

• Plan your work and play so that one activity is not performed for extended periods
of time.

• Use different input devices, such as your mouse and keyboard, to accomplish the
same task. For example, to perform a scrolling task, you can use the wheel on the
mouse or the arrow keys on the keyboard.

• Work more efficiently by using software and hardware features to reduce your effort
and increase your productivity. For example, you can press the Windows logo key to
open the Start menu.

• Learn about software and hardware features by reading the information that came
with your software and hardware products.

Be Healthy

A healthy lifestyle can help you perform and enjoy your everyday activities, including
the time spent at your computer.

For overall good health, consider the following:

• Eat a balanced diet and get adequate rest.

• Exercise for overall fitness to give strength and flexibility to your body. Keep in mind

that you should consult a qualified health professional to help you choose the
stretches and exercises that are right for you.

• Learn to manage stress. One way to reduce stress at work is to plan your work area
and schedule so that noise and distractions are kept to a minimum.

• See a qualified health professional if you have questions about how your medical
and physical conditions may be related to MSDs. While researchers are not yet able
to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general agreement that many
factors may be linked to their occurrence, including previous injuries, diabetes,
hormonal changes (such as pregnancy), and rheumatoid arthritis.

Learning more about your health is an important step in staying comfortable and
productive while using your computer. Enjoy your computer experience.

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Microsoft Product Support Services in the United States and
Canada

The services and prices listed are available in the United States and Canada only.
Support outside the United States and Canada may vary. Microsoft support services
are subject to then-current prices, terms, and conditions, which are subject to change
without notice.

Self-help

Help yourself with Microsoft Personal Online Support. Go online and get the most up­to-date answers from Online Support at:
http://microsoft.com/support/

No-charge assisted personal support

If you acquired this product as a standalone retail product, you are eligible for 90 days
(starting the first day you contact a Support Professional) no-charge assisted Personal
Support for this product during business hours. You may receive no-charge personal
support via the Web or telephone. Be prepared to provide your Product ID (“PID”)
number. For Hardware, the PID is a 20-digit number that is typically located on the
bottom of the hardware device or within the battery compartment of the hardware.

In the United States: [phone]
Regular business hours for no-charge assisted Personal Support are 5:00 A.M. to 9:00
P.M. Pacific time, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Pacific time,
Saturdays (excluding holidays). This number is based in Redmond, Washington so your
phone company may charge you for your call. Contact your long distance provider for
rate information.

In Canada: [phone]
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Paid assisted personal support

If you need help after hours, or if you have used up or are not eligible for no-charge
Personal Support, you can use Pay-Per-Incident Support via Personal Online Support or
telephone. Support fees are billed to your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express card.
In the US: $35 US per incident. In Canada: $45 CDN + tax per incident. Both available
24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

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Text telephone (TTY/TDD) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including
holidays. In the United States and Canada, call: [phone].

Assisted support via the Web

Web-based support on Microsoft’s Personal Online Support is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. For information on submitting a no-charge or paid incident via the
Web to a Microsoft Support Professional, go to:
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Radio and TV interference regulations for the United States
and Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device also complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Your Microsoft hardware device(s) can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy. If not installed and used in strict
accordance with the instructions given in this printed documentation, the device may cause harmful interference
with other radio-communications devices (for example AM/FM radios, televisions, baby monitors, cordless
phones, etc.). Any cable that is connected to the device must be a shielded cable that is properly grounded. There
is, however, no guarantee that RF interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Your Microsoft hardware device has been tested, and it complies with the limits for a Class B digital device in
accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful RF interference in a residential installation.

To determine if your hardware device is causing interference to other radio-communications devices, disconnect
the device from your computer. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the device. If the interference
continues after you disconnect the hardware device, turn the computer off and then on again. If the interference
stopped when the computer was off, check to see if one of the input/output (I/O) devices or one of the
computer's internal accessory boards is causing the problem. Disconnect the I/O devices one at a time and see if
the interference stops.

If this hardware device does cause interference, try the following measures to correct it:

• Relocate the antenna of the other radio-communications device (for example AM/FM Radios, televisions, baby

monitors, cordless phones, etc) until the interference stops.

• Move the hardware device farther away from the radio or TV, or move it to one side or the other of the radio or

TV.

• Plug the computer into a different power outlet so that the hardware device and radio or TV are on different

circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses. If necessary, ask your computer dealer or an
experienced radio-TV technician for more suggestions. For more information about interference issues, go to
the FCC Web site at:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/interference.html
You can also call the FCC at 1-888-CALL FCC to request Interference and Telephone Interference fact sheets.

Note Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft could void the user's authority to operate
this device.

For use with UL Listed and GS approved personal computers. Not intended for use in machinery or industrial
applications.

Tested to comply with FCC standards. For home and office use. Model Number: Basic Keyboard (all models),

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Keyboard Elite (all models).

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