AbleNet BigKeys LX Quick Start Manual
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Quick Start Guide:
BigKeys™ LX
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For all Computers with USB:
BigKeys LX may be used on any USB 1.1, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 port. BigKeys LX can be
used in a multiple keyboard configuration with another USB or PS/2 keyboard.
• Contains all essential keys: 97 character keyset.
• Function Keys F1 – F12
• Compatible with all major software packages.
• No special software required!
ASSIST MODE
The ASSIST MODE accommodates those who cannot press two (or more) keys
simultaneously. ASSIST MODE works with and enhances the Windows “Sticky Key”
Accessibility Option. When not in ASSIST MODE, the function keys are produced by
pressing simultaneously the F key and a number key. (F+1 produces the F1 function, etc.)
Assist Mode enables you to press the F key and have it remain active until you press
another key. In ASSIST MODE, the F key becomes a “Sticky Key”.
Examples of using ASSIST MODE:
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To obtain an F1 in ASSIST MODE, press and release the F key, then press and release
the 1 key.
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To obtain an “Alt-F4” in ASSIST MODE, press and release the Alt key, then press
and release the F key, then press and release the 4 key. The Windows “Sticky Keys”
Accessibility Option must be turned ON for this example.
To enter ASSIST MODE press the CAPS LOCK key three times in a row. To exit ASSIST
MODE and return the keyboard to normal operation, again press the CAPS LOCK three
times in a row. Note that while in ASSIST MODE it is necessary to press the F key twice to
send an F to the computer.
BIGKEYS LX FEATURES
CURSOR KEYS: PgUp, End, PgDn, and Home
To use these special cursor control keys, hold down the F key and the arrow
pad keys become PgUp, End, PgDn and Home.
FUNCTION KEYS: This feature lets you access the Function keys F1 - F10.
Simply hold down the F key and the numeric row becomes F1 through F10.
SPECIAL CHARACTERS:
For This
Character
Use These
Keys
F
F
F
[
F with ;
F11
F with /
]
F with ‘
F12
F with `
{
F with :
€
F with E
}
F with “
Prt Scrn
F with P
For This
Character
Use These
Keys
NO RUN-ON OPTION
BigKeys LX is designed to allow only one keystroke to be sent to the computer for each key
depression. This feature prevents multiple characters that might occur inadvertently when
holding down a key too long. See Set Options below to turn the No Run-On Option off.
QWERTY AND ABC LAYOUTS
BigKeys LX offers a QWERTY and ABC layout. By removing and rearranging the key caps,
you can reprogram your BigKeys LX to use either layout. See Set Options below to change
from QWERTY to ABC or ABC to QWERTY.
SET OPTIONS
Be sure the computer is powered on and that the BigKeys is unplugged. Hold down the
numeric key for the option desired. While holding down the key, plug the keyboard into a
USB port on the computer. Release the key after 5 seconds, the option will now be in place.
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QWERTY Mode use numeric key 1
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ABC Mode use numeric key 2
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No-Run-On use numeric key 3
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Run-On use numeric key 4
BigKeys
LX
USB
For all Computers with USB:
Contains all essential keys: 97 character keyset.
Function Keys F1 – F12
Compatible with all major software packages.
No special software required!
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
CONNECTION SUGGESTIONS
May be used on any USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port. BigKeys LX USB
can be used in a multiple keyboard configuration with another USB
or PS/2 keyboard.
NO RUN-ON OPTION
BigKeys is designed to allow only one keystroke to be sent to the computer
for each key depression. This feature prevents multiple characters that might
occur inadvertently when holding down a key too long.
To defeat this feature see below
ABC - QWERTY OPTION
Your BigKeys LX keyboard offers either ABC or QWERTY layouts.
To select layout see below.
ABC Layout
QWERTY Layout
For instructions on how to remove keycaps see our web page.
TO SET THE BIGKEYS OPTIONS
Be sure the computer is powered on and that the BigKeys is unplugged.
Hold down the numeric key for the option desired.
While holding down the key, plug the keyboard into a USB port on the
computer.
Release the key after 5 seconds, the option will now be in place.
QWERTY Mode
use numeric key
1
ABC Mode
use numeric key
2
No-Run-On
use numeric key
3
Run-On
use numeric key
4
NO RUN-ON OPTION
BigKeys is designed to allow only one keystroke to be sent to the computer
for each key depression. This feature prevents multiple characters that might
occur inadvertently when holding down a key too long.
To defeat this feature see below
ABC - QWERTY OPTION
Your BigKeys LX keyboard offers either ABC or QWERTY layouts.
To select layout see below.
ABC Layout
QWERTY Layout
For instructions on how to remove keycaps see our web page.
TO SET THE BIGKEYS OPTIONS
Be sure the computer is powered on and that the BigKeys is unplugged.
Hold down the numeric key for the option desired.
While holding down the key, plug the keyboard into a USB port on the
computer.
Release the key after 5 seconds, the option will now be in place.
QWERTY Mode
use numeric key
1
ABC Mode
use numeric key
2
No-Run-On
use numeric key
3
Run-On
use numeric key
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