ViewSonic KU709 User Manual

ViewMate

™

Internet/Multimedia

Slim Keyboard

KU709

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Guida dell’utente

使用手册

使用手册

With enhanced function keys

and USB hub

Contents

Product Registration...................................................2

For Your Records....................................................... 2

Getting Started

Package Contents......................................................3

Requirements.............................................................3

Ergonomic Safety Precautions ................................... 3

Quick Setup................................................................4

Keyboard Functions ................................................... 5

More about the keyboard ...........................................6

Internet Keys ..........................................................6

Multimedia Keys .....................................................6

Application Keys ....................................................6

Other Information

Specifications.............................................................7

Uninstalling Keyboard Software.................................8

Troubleshooting .........................................................8

Cleaning Instructions..................................................8

Customer Support......................................................9

LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................10

06/05/04 A ViewSonic ViewMate™ Slim Keyboard KU709 1

Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the Uni ted States and other countries.

ViewSonic, ViewMate, and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.

Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this
material, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose
without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Product Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available,
please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic

CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registratio n form, which you may mail
or fax to ViewSonic.

For Your Records

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Wizard

Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

ViewMate™ Interrnet/Multimedia Keyboard KU709
VS10191
A-CD-KU709
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Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product
properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

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 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 communicatio ns. 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.

FCC Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the
provided shielded video interface c able with bonded ferrite cores. If a BNC cable is going to be
used, use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this device.

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing a ViewSonic® ViewMate™

Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
needs.

Slim Keyboard KU709.

Package Contents

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM contains the User Guide PDF file and keyboard

drivers for Windows

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98/Me/2000/XP.

Requirements

• Pentium 133 MHz or higher.

• Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.

• PC system requires 32 Mb RAM minimum but 64 Mb is recommended.

• USB port.

• CD-ROM drive (4X or later) for software installation.

Ergonomic Safety Precautions

Some experts believe that repeated use of any mouse or keyboard may cause
serious injury to hands, wrists, arms, neck, and/or back. If you feel pain in any of
these areas, see a qualified health professional.

To reduce risk of injury, please follow these precautions:

• Take frequent breaks from working on the computer. Get up and walk around

several times each hour.

• Vary your tasks throughout the day.

• Keep your shoulders relaxed with your elbows at your side. Position yourself

so that you do not have to reach for the keyboard or mouse.

• Adjust your chair and keyboard so that your upper arms and wrists are level

with the desktop.

• Avoid letting your wrist to rest on sharp edges.

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Quick Setup

The supplied CD-ROM contains important software drivers necessary for your
keyboard (and mouse if included in package) to operate.

To install the software drivers:

1.

Connect the keyboard to the
USB port as shown below.

2.

Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD

into your computer’s CD drive.

Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-

start. If your computer does not
have a CD-ROM drive, contact
Customer Support.

If the CD-ROM does not auto­start: double-click on the CD­ROM icon in Windows Explorer,
then double-click on setup.exe.

Follow the on-screen instructions:
select Software Install or View the
user guide.

USB connector

3. Restart your computer.

To be best prepared for any

future customer service needs:
print this user guide and write
the serial number in

Records”

number is on the bottom of the
keyboard.

You can register your product
online at the website for your
region. See the Customer
Support table in this guide.

The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
also provides an opportunity for
you to print the registration form
which you may mail or fax to
ViewSonic.

on page 2. The serial

“For Your

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Keyboard Functions

(For more information, see page 6.)

Volume down

Volume up

Mute

Previous Track

Email

WWW

Back

Forward

Next track

Media player

Play/Pause

Stop

My Favorites

Stop

Calculator

Refresh

Search

Sleep

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More about the keyboard

Enhanced Function Keys

The Enhanced Function Keys shown on page 5 are controlled by your PC
computer’s setup. Therefore, most keys do not require the drivers to be installed.
However, driver installation is recommended.

Internet Keys

Use these hot keys when logged onto the Internet on Windows Me or 2000: for
example, Email, Back, Forward, Stop, My Favorites, etc. The Internet keys do
not require the driver installation when running Windows Me/2000/XP but is
recommended.

Multimedia Keys

Most of the Applications Keys function without installing the drivers. Driver
installation is required to enable the Media key.

Most keys do not require the drivers to be installed. However, driver installation
is recommended.

Application Keys

Most of the Applications Keys function without installing the drivers. Driver
installation is required to enable the calculator key.

The Sleep hot keys function properly when your PC system and
peripherals support and enable ACPI power management on your system.

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Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP

4.5 to 5.5 Volt
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65 +/- 10 g

0˚ ~ +60˚ C; 90% ~ 95% RH Max.

-10˚ ~ +60˚ C; 90% ~ 90% RH Min.

CE, WHQL, FCC-B, ICES003, CB

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Uninstalling Keyboard Software

To uninstall the keyboard software, click the Start button > select Programs >
select ViewMate Slim Keyboard KU709> select Uninstall ViewMate Slim
Keyboard KU7009. Follow t

to

complete the uninstallation. Restart your system.

he Uninstall instructions and select “Remove

”

Troubleshooting

Function keys, or hot keys do not work properly

• Check to see if there are other keyboard drivers install on your system. If so,
then uninstall all keyboard drivers and re-install your Vi e wS o nic Vi e wMate
keyboard drivers.

• Check to see if one of the LED lights is on. Press the corresponding key to
turn that function off. For example, if the Undo key does not work and the
Scoll LED light is on, press the Scoll Key. The Scroll Lock LED turns off and
the Undo Key functions properly.

Other software applications do not install properly

• Uninstall the keyboard drivers from your system. See the Uninstall keyboard
software section above. To do this, right click on the keyboard icon in the tool
bar and choose EXIT. Install the desired software application. Restart your
sytem. For more information, see the Keyboard Functions diagram on page 5.

• If a key malfunctions, please contact Customer Support. See the Customer
Support table in this guide.

VCD or MPEG files do not display properly

VCD (video CD) titles or MPEG files need Media Player 7 installed on your
system. Media Player 7 can be downloaded from the Microsoft Website.

Cleaning Instructions

To clean the keyboard

Power-OFF the computer and turn the keyboard upside down.

1

Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Or, use a can or air to spray

2

out any loose dirt. Do not spray liquid on the keyboard.

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Customer Support

For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your
reseller.

NOTE:

You will need the product serial number.

Country/
Region

United States

Canada

Web site T = Telephone

F = FAX

viewsonic.com/
support

viewsonic.com/
support

T: [phone]
F: [phone]

T: [phone]
F: [phone]

Email

service.us@
viewsonic.com

service.ca@
viewsonic.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY

VIEWSONIC KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

What the warranty covers:
ViewSonic

warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty
period,

ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product
or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
How long the warranty is effective:

ViewSonic Keyboard and Mouse (if included in package) are warranted for one (1) year for all parts and
one (1) year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been deface d, modified or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

1. For information about receiving ser vice under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Suppor t. You

2. To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b)

3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic ser vice

4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.

Limitation of implied warrantie s :

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS O R IMPL IED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusion of damages:

VIEWSONI C'S L IABI LITY IS LI MITED TO THE COST OF RE PAIR OR REP LACEMEN T O F THE PRODUCT.
VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON

2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effect of state law:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequent ial damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada:

For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada,
contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer.

ViewSonic Keyboard and Mouse Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 02-19-2002

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warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the

a. Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product

modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.
c. Any damage of the product due to shipment.
d. Removal or installation of the product.
e. Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure.
f. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specifications.
g. Normal wear an d tear.
h. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

will need to provide your product's serial number.

your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the
product.

center or ViewSonic.

INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER
COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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