Trust EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE User Manual

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Method when using for the first time Chapter
1. Uninstalling old drivers and devices (3.1)
2. Connecting (3.2)
3. Software Installation in Wi ndows (3.3)
1 Introduction
This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD. The TRUST EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD has 33 multifunctional buttons and has been developed to provide greater efficiency and productivity when working with a PC. Now you have more hot keys which makes working with the PC easier and programs (like Office ) are quickly accessible by a simple press of a key. The Trust navigation wheel lets you scroll up & down any (Internet) page. With a simple click and scroll on the integrated wheel you have quick access to your frequently used text, task or application.
2 Safety
Carefully read the following instructions before use:
- The TRUST EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the set.
- Do not use aggressive substances, such as petrol or white spirit, to clean the device. These may harm the material.
- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage the device. Do not use this device near water.
- Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device in an area where the cable can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking over it.
- Do not repair this device yourself.
3 Installation
3.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices
The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a similar, old product. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old devices before installing the new driver.
1. Enter the Windows ‘Safe Mode’ (press F8 before starting Windows and then
select ‘Safe Mode’ from the menu which is displayed).
2. Go to ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the ‘Add/Remove
Programs’ icon.
3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on
the ‘Add/Remove’ button. When in the ‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some programs to appear twice. In that case, remove all the programs that appear twice.
4. Restart the computer.
3.2 Connecting
1. Connect the keyboards purple plug to the PS/2 keyboard connection on your
computer. Read the manual of the pc/mainboard how to do this.
2. Turn the computer on.
3. The keyboard will be installed automatica lly as a standard PS/2 keyboard.
4. Hardware installation is finished, now continue with the software to use the
extra multifunctional buttons.
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3.3 Software installation in Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 /
XP
Note: The latest driver/software can be downloaded from
www.trust.com/13157. Check whether a new driver is available and use this for the installation.
Note: Make sure all other programs are closed during the installation. Note: In the example, ‘D:\’ is used to indicate the CD-ROM drive. This may be
different for your computer, it could be E:\ or another letter.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation program will start automatica lly. If it does not start automatically, carry out the following: a) Select 'Run' from the Start menu. b) Type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on 'OK' to start the Trust Software
Installer.
2. Figure 1 will appear.
3. Click on ‘EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD ‘ to start the installation of the keyboard.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The installation of the software for the keyboard has now been completed.
4 Checking after the installation
After installing the device and the driver, the following are installed on your computer and can be checked: ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the ‘Device Manager’ tab.
- Keyboard – Standard 101/102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and then double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon. Trust EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD Start - Programs - Trust - EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD Trust - EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD v1.0
Note: The information given in this chapter may vary when the user has altered
the installation (for example, not everything has been installed or locations other than the default locations have been selected).
Note: Deviations may also occur as a result of using new drivers available on
the Internet.
Note: The location or name in the ‘Control Panel’ may vary for different
Operating Systems.
5 Usage
5.1 Keyboard buttons
Besides the standard keys, the keyboard also has 33 multimedia buttons. These are listed below. Use the Office Lock Key (fig. 4) to switch between the normal function keys or the office keys.
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Key Function Explanation/remarks
Office lock Fig. 4
Switch the function from the normal function keys to the enhanced function keys. Led under spacebar with fig.4 icon will be lit.
Help Open the Help file (if available) for the active
window
New
Create a new document in programs that support the command
Open Open a document in programs that support
this command
Save Save the file in the active window
Replace Search for and replace the specified text and
formatting
Spelling
Start the spell-checking program in the active document if the document’s program provides this feature.
Redo Redo the previous undo
Reply Reply to the e-mail in the active window
Reply All Reply to all the e-mails in the active window
Forward Forward the e-mail in the active window
Send Send the e-mail in the active window
Print Print the document in the active window
*Bold Bold or un-bold the characters you marked
Euro
Press one key to display Euro sign mark. Office and Num. lock must be on
Word
Open Microsoft Word
This hot key can be configured to another application for user’s need
Excel
Open Microsoft Excel
This hot key can be configured to another application for user’s need
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Key Function Explanation/remarks
Power Point
Open Microsoft PowerPoint
This hot key can be configured to another application for user’s need
Calendar
Opens the Calendar of Microsoft Outlook
This hot key can be configured to another application for user’s need. In the internet options of windows you can also change which calendar should be used
Backward
Go back to the previously viewed item in programs that support the “Back” command, such as a Web browser
Forward
Go to the next item – if it was previously viewed in the same session – in programs that support the “Forward” command, such as a Web browser
Stop Stop loading or refreshing a Web page or the
contents of a particular window
Internet explorer
Start the default Web browser or go to the Home Web page. If the Web browser is already activated it opens the Home Web page. You can reassign the WWW key to start another Web browser, another Home Web page or another application.
Email program
Start the default e-mail program. If you are not sure what the default e-mail program is, press this key to find out. You can reassign the Email key to start another e-mail program or another application. Also you can choice your own email program in the internet options of windows.
Favourites
Open the Internet Explorer Favorites pane. This is where you can store shortcuts to frequently used files, websites or other items for easy access.
Refresh
Update the information on an active Web page or the contents of a particular window.
Search Open the Internet Explorer Search pane
Play/Pause Play or Pause media. Once paused, press
this key again to resume playing.
Stop Stop playing media
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Key Function Explanation/remarks
Volume up Increase the volume. Hold down to increase
the volume more quickly.
Volume down
Decrease the volume. Hold down to decrease the volume more quickly.
Mute Turn off the sound. Press again to turn the
sound back on.
Pre-track Switch to the previous media track. Press
once for each preceding track.
Next track Switch to the next media track. Press once for
each subsequent track.
Eject Eject the CD from the CD-Rom drive
Shut down
Put the system into power-off mode if the PC supports power management and has it enabled. The user can switch off the computer directly by pressing this key. If power management is not enabled, this key will not work. Power-on f unction availab ility depends on the motherboard setup function. For more information on such functions, read the computer manual or contact the computer manufacturer.
Sleep
Put the system into sleep mode if the PC supports power management and has it enabled. The user can put the computer to sleep at the press of any button, protecting data and saving energy. If power management is not enabled, this key will not work.
Log off
Open the Log Off Windows dialog box. Logging off closes all of programs, disconnects the computer from the network and prepares the computer to be used by someone else.
Note: for the “Log Off” key:
For Win 98 / ME / XP: Some applications require a great deal of system resources. This can lead to the delayed reaction of the “Log Off” key. If the Log Off dialog window does not open when the key is pressed or only the “Start” menu opens, press “ESC”, then press the “Log Off” key again.
For Win 2000/XP: The “Log Off” key has to be activated. To do so, proceed as follows: “Settings-Taskbar-Advanced-Display Logoff”:
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Key Function Explanation/remarks
My computer
Open My Computer. My computer shows the contents of your floppy disk, hard disk, CD­ROM drive and network drives. You can also search for and open files and folders, and gain access to options in Control Panel to modify the computer’s settings.
Calculator Start Microsoft Calculator.
Cut
Cut out the selected item
Paste Paste the previously cut out or copied item at
the cursor position
Copy Copy the selected item
Mark
Mark the selected item, and use “Å” or “Æ” to mark the text.
Backward
Go back to the previously viewed item in programs that support the “Back” command, such as a Web browser
Forward
Go to the next item – if it was previously viewed in the same session – in programs that support the “Forward” command, such aw a Web browser.
Switch program
Switch the focus to a previously opened window. Press the key and select the window to be activated.
Close program
Close the active Windows application when the key is pressed.
Navig. Wheel Bar
Move around in a scrollable document as if you were using the scroll arrows or a mouse wheel, but without taking your hand off the keyboard. *Optional function: Press the Scroll Wheel Bar to “Pop-up” an OnScreen Menu.
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5.1.1 Software
The multimedia buttons can be programmed using the keyboard software. Carry out the following:
1. Double-click on the Trust icon on the right-hand side of the taskbar. Figure 3 will appear.
2. The multimedia butt ons will be displayed.
3. Click on the button to change the function of them. Figure 5 will appear.
4. Three choices are given once you click on the button. These are, from top to bottom:
First, the pre-programmed function. Nothing has to be done.
Second, one function you can assign by selecting one from the list.
Click on the triangle to get a list of functions you can click to select.
Third, launch program or website. Select this to have the button
assigned to a special program or website of your choice.
The first and second options are self-explanatory. If you select the third option, carry out the following:
- Click on launch program or website
- You can select a file by clicking on ‘Browse’ and selecting a
file/program.
- Click on open. The program is now assigned.
- You can also type directly type an URL like www.trust.com for
example and click ok. The website is accessible by this button.
Right clicking with the mouse on the icon in the taskbar gives other functions. Using the function onscreen display it is possible to alter settings of the OSD menu that appears when using the multimedia buttons. You can change the colour of the window, size of text etc. In this tab, you can also indicate how long the OSD menu must remain visible after the multimedia button has been released (1 – 10 seconds). After you have made the desired settings, click on ‘ok’ to confirm your settings.
5.1.2 Using the special keys
1. For usage of the special functions buttons turn them with on the special office
button This looks like fig. 4
2. Now you can use all the special functions that are written on the top of the
keys itself. Turning it off will enable the functions written on the front side (F1, F2, F3) of the keys.
5.1.3 Using the scroll wheel
When you click on the wheel you will get a menu (Fig. 7) with a couple of choices. First press configure to enter the data. Yo u will see a menu (Fig. 6) Here you can enter the data for the text in the first five sections. The other four functions are for shortcuts to documents, programs or websites Click on the text shortcut with a number and then browse for the right file and select it, then press ok to assign. For websites just type the URL name inside the empty space (www.trust.com for example)
Press ‘ok’ to finish the configuration and it is ready to be used.
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5.1.4 The Euro sign
The “€” Euro sign key is located on the “Num Lock” key and controlled by the Office Lock Key (fig. 4). The “€” key will work only when both the Office Lock and the Num Lock are on (LED with te xt 1 will turn on). Normally most PC system have by def ault the “Num Lock” always on. After keyboard software installed, the Office Lock is by default on too. For normal Number Pad function, just turn off the Office Lock Key (Office LED ind icator will turn off ). The “€” sign will not appear any more. The Num lock key will be back to normal f unction.
5.1.5 Uninstalling the software
Too uninstall the software, go to the Start - Programs - Trust - EASY SCROLL SILVERLINE KEYBOARD and then select uninstall.
Follow instructions on the screen and uninstallation is completed.
6 Troubleshooting
Method
1. Read the solutions gi ven below.
2. Check for up-to-date FAQ’s, drivers and instruction
manuals on the Internet (www.trust.com/13157).
Problem Cause Possible solution
The software cannot work properly.
Old software is still installed.
Remove the other keyboard driver/software, restart your computer and re-install the Trust software. It will a selection of choices and then select install.
Other application software cannot be installed properly.
Possible conflict.
This may be due to the Trust software. Remo ve it and install the required application, and then reinstall the Trust sof tware.
The shortcut keys default by Microsoft Windows cannot be assigned.
Resources are used by the software.
The software has taken over some system resources for the shortcut keys the following 5 combination keys cannot be used again. “Ctrl + Alt + E”, “Ctrl + Alt + P”, “Ctrl + Alt + O”,
“Ctrl + Alt + D”, “Ctrl + Alt + C”
“Word”, “Excel”, “PowerPoint”, or “Calendar” hot key cannot work.
Programs are not installed.
Install the other Office programs.
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Problem Cause Possible solution
Log Off key does not work.
System has resources in use.
Some software share a lot of system resources. It will cause the system to lose the function of the “Log Off” key sometimes. When you press the “Log Off” key, if the dialog box does not appear or just open the “Start“ menu, you should press the “Esc” key and “Log Off” key again.
For Win2000, you have to enable the function of the “Log Off” key by yourself because the default is disabled.
The office keys do not work.
Not supported by program.
These keys are according to the standard definition of Microsoft shortcut combination keys. Make sure that your software application supports these kinds of functions. Recommend using Office2000 and IE5 or later.
The target items cannot be unmarked.
Function needs to be disabled.
When you press the “Mark” key and roller keys to mark the target items, the “Mark” key will always activate. Press Cut, Paste, Copy keys to edit your document and will stop the “Mark” function. However, it can also be released by pressing the “Esc” key.
Mouse build with similar pop-up function that conflicts with keyboard pop-up function.
Conflict between mouse and keyboard software.
Disable keyboard function or mouse function.
You can disable or enable the keyboard pop-up function by (un) marking the “ Enable Office Keyboard Menu” item in the keyboard configuration.
The multime dia buttons do not react or the scroll function does not work. Windows displays an error message concerning the keyboard when the computer is started.
The keyboard or software has not been installed/ connected (correctly).
Connect the purple PS/2 keyboard plug to the correct port on your computer (check that it is not the mouse port) Read the manual of the pc/mainboard.
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Problem Cause Possible solution
Check whether the port works correctly.
Do not use an adapter between the PC and keyboard if you have an older DIN connection.
The Num. lock key cannot work.
Office lock (fig. 4) is on. Turn off the Office Lock
Key. The Num lock key will return to the normal function.
The Euro sign doesn’t work.
Is not supported by windows.
If you press the “€” key the first time and cannot display “€” mark, make sure f irst that both of the “Office Lock” (fig. 4) and the “Num Lock” are on. If both LED are on, press “€” key again. Recent versions of the Windows family such as Windows XP, Windows 2000, Me and 98 provide you the selection of the font types and currency user settings for the “€” Euro sign. You might need to update the operation system in order to input, display, and print the font correctly. Please download the upgrade file from Microsoft web site:
http://www.microsof t.com/wi ndows/euro.asp
If you still have problems a fter trying these so lutions, please conta ct one of the Trust Customer Care Centers. You can find more information at the back of this instruction manual. Please have the following information available:
The article number. This is 13157 US; 13158 FR; 13159 IT; 13160 GM; 13161 UK; 13162 SP.
A good description of what does not work.
A good description of when the problem occurs.
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