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Read me first – Kinesis KB210USB Adjustable Ergonomic USB/PS2 Keyboard User Manual

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READ ME FIRST

Important information for those who don’t normally
read manuals — and for those who do!

Congratulations on buying a quality product which will significantly improve
your computer comfort and productivity. Please read the entire manual before
installing or using your new keyboard. However, if you can’t do that right now,
at least read this page to learn some important things!

Registration

By registering online, you validate your warranty and create a communication
link with Kinesis for learning about future products and upgrades. Kinesis
respects your privacy and does not share or sell this information with any other
company.

Health and Safety Warning

We have provided important information on the previous page and in the
Appendix concerning the safe use of this and other computer input devices.
Please read it!

Connecting your keyboard

This keyboard is USB compatible. USB devices are designed to safely connect
and disconnect whether or not your computer is running. However, the first time
you use it, do so when the system is running so you can see the system recognize
it and automatically install the generic driver.

The keyboard is also PS/2 compatible using the attached purple adapter. When
using the adapter, always turn off your computer before connecting the
keyboard.

Ergonomic Setup

You can use your adjustable keyboard just as it comes out the box, but you are
missing out on the most important features! It is easy to adjust the keyboard’s
front split and “tenting” settings for optimal comfort, but the chapter on
“Customizing Your Keyboard” will make it a lot easier.

Palm supports

Most people like supporting the weight of their arms and shoulders on the built
in palm supports. Be sure to stabilize the palm supports with the adjustment
knobs each time that you adjust the keyboard’s tenting settings. Most users