ViewMate™ Slim Keyboard
KU201
User Guide
USB connection
and two additional USB ports
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United 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 fromViewSonic 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® Wizard
CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail
or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewMate™ Slim Keyboard KU201
VSACC24168-1M
A-CD-KBM-KU-201
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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 communications. 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:
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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.
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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 cable 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™ Slim Keyboard KU201.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping
needs.
Package Contents
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Keyboard
Quick Start Guide
ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM contains the User Guide PDF file and keyboard
drivers for Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP.
System Requirements
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Pentium 133 MHz or higher
Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or later.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
32 Mb RAM minimum
USB port
CD-ROM drive 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.
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Vary your tasks throughout the
day.
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Keep your shoulders relaxed
with your elbows at your side.
Position yourself so that you do
not have to reach for the key-
board or mouse.
Adjust your chair and keyboard
so that your upper arms and
wrists are level with the desk-
top.
To reduce risk of injury, please follow
these precautions:
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Take frequent breaks from working
on the computer. Get up and walk
around several times eachhour.
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. With your computer turned off, 4. Restart your computer.
connect the keyboard to the
USB port as shown below.
To be best prepared for any future
customer service needs: print this
user guide and write the serial
number in “For Your Records” on
page 2. The serial number is on
the bottom of the keyboard.
2. Turn ON your computer and
monitor
3. Once your computer is on,
insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD
into your computer’s CD drive.
You can register your product
online at the website for your
region. See the Customer Support
table in this guide.
Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-
start. If your computer does not
have a CD-ROM drive, contact
Customer Support.
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
also provides an opportunity for
you to print the registration form
which you may mail or fax to
ViewSonic.
If the CD-ROM does not auto-
start: double-click on the CD-
ROM icon in Windows Explorer,
then double-click on setup.exe.
Follow the on-screen instructions:
select Software Install or View the
user guide.
Keyboard to USB port
USB Hub option
Type A
USB Hub option
Type A
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Slim Keyboard Buttons and Keys
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ACPI keys
(power manage
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POWER
WAKE
SLEEP
START on
Windows toolbar
RIGHT mouse click
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Other Information
Specifications
USB connector
V.1.1 (Type A)
Interface
USB Hub with two built-in ports Bus-powered USB spec. V.1.1
(Type A)
104 keys in US QWERTY format
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Standard keys
Multimedia hot keys*1
Internet Hot keys
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Power saving keys*2
Compatibility
Power
3 ACPI keys
Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
Working voltage
Working current
4.5 to 5.5 Volt
100mA
65 +/- 20 g
Operating forces
Operating conditions
Storage conditions
Regulations
-5° ~ +60° C; 90% ~ 95% RH Max.
-10° ~ +60° C; 90% ~ 90% RH Min.
CE, WHQL, FCC-B, ICES003
*1 Run a CD player or an application like MS Media Player to activate the
Multimedia Hot Keys.
*2 The Wake, Sleep, and Power keys work properly with ACPI power
management on your system.
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Uninstall Keyboard Software
To uninstall the keyboard software, click the Start button > select Programs >
select Slim Keyboard KU201 > select Uninstall Slim Keyboard. A confirmation
screen appears. Click OK.
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 ViewSonic ViewMate
keyboard drivers.
Other software applications do not install properly
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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.
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If a key malfunctions, please contact Customer Support. See the Customer
Support table in this guide.
Cleaning Instructions
To clean the keyboard
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Power-OFF the computer and turn the keyboard upside down.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Or, use a can or air to spray
out any loose dirt. Do not spray liquid on the keyboard.
To clean the mouse (if included in package)
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Power-OFF the computer and turn the mouse upside down.
Remove the ball cover and remove the mouse ball.
Wipe the two rollers located inside the ball compartment with your fingers
or a tissue.
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Put the ball back into the compartment and lock the ball cover.
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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
Web site
T = Telephone Email
F = FAX
United States
viewsonic.com/
support
T: (800) 688-6688
F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com
service.us@
Canada
viewsonic.com/
support
T: (800) 688-6688
service.ca@
F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com
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LIMITED WARRANTY
VIEWSONIC KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
What the warranty covers:
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ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the
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 defaced, modified or removed.
2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
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 and tear.
h.Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.
3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
How to get service:
1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You
will need to provide your product's serial number.
2. To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b)
your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the
product.
3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service
center or ViewSonic.
4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.
Limitation of implied warrantie s :
THERE ARE NOWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusion of damages:
VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON
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.
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 consequential 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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