P.I. Engineering X-keys Desktop Product Manual

Manual is about: PS/2 Programmable Keyboards

Summary of X-keys Desktop

  • Page 1

    X-keys ® ps/2 programmable keyboards by p.I. Engineering, inc. X-keys ® pro (58 keys) x-keys ® desktop (20 keys) x-keys ® stick (16 keys) x-keys ® foot pedal (3 keys) product manual p.I. Engineering, inc. 101 innovation parkway williamston, michigan 48895-1663 517•655•5523 fax 517•655•4926 e-mail: i...

  • Page 2: Compatibility:

    2 x-keys ps/2 programmable keyboards - quick start compatibility: the ps/2 x-keys will work on any system with a ps/2 keyboard port. This includes the vast majority of windows based pcs as well as some unix based systems. How to install your ps/2 x-keys device: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Unplug y...

  • Page 3: How to Use Your X-Keys:

    3 how to use your x-keys: each key on the x-keys can record a series of keystrokes or key combinations, as they are typed on the keyboard and accurately reproduce the sequence every time the key is hit. From your computer's point of view, playback from the x-keys is the same as rapid typing from the...

  • Page 4: Command Symbol Legend

    4 special programming features: all special programming features on the x-keys are accessed by the same steps: 1. Slide the programming switch to put the x-keys into programming mode (the layer indicator will blink). 2. Tap the key that you want to program (the layer indicator will double-blink). 3....

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    5 single key special programming features: all numbers referred to in combination with the esc key are number keys on the alpha-numeric section of the keyboard (not the num pad). Programming a layer-toggle key (esc + 2): assigning one key as a layer toggle or layer shift, doubles the capability of t...

  • Page 6: Caps Lock Features

    6 erasing a key (esc esc esc): reprogramming a key on the x-keys automatically erases the previously saved keystrokes. When using a double keycap, it is necessary to leave one of the keys blank so that the x-keys does not send an extra set of commands when the key is pressed. To erase a key and leav...

  • Page 7: Programming Errors:

    7 back-lighting on the x-keys stick (esc + b) (esc + l): the led back-lighting on the x-keys stick can be controlled by one or both of these settings. To create a key which will toggle the back-lighting on and off, program a key with the esc + b combination. To turn the back- lighting on when the x-...

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    8 fcc declaration of conformity this device complies with part 15 of the 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 ope...

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    9 products from p.I. Engineering visit our web site (www.Xkeys.Com) for detailed descriptions y-mouse ® dual mouse adapter: • use a mouse and a trackball simultaneously on a single port (ps/2 or serial) • great for adding an alternative pointing device to your system y-key key ® dual keyboard adapte...