AbleNet BigKeys LX Quick Start Manual

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1 2Erase A Message43Quick Start Guide: BigKeys™ LXWarranty/Repair/Return InformationAbleNet offers a limited two-year warranty on BigKeys communication products. For fullwarranty details, visit www.ablenetinc.com.For more information on AbleNet products and services.AbleNet, IncMinneapolis/St Paul, MN800-322-0956 (US & Canada) / www.ablenetinc.com© 2013 AbleNet, Inc., All Rights Reserved.www.ablenetinc.comFor 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 beused 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 MODEThe ASSIST MODE accommodates those who cannot press two (or more) keyssimultaneously. ASSIST MODE works with and enhances the Windows “Sticky Key”Accessibility Option. When not in ASSIST MODE, the function keys are produced bypressing 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 pressanother key. In ASSIST MODE, the F key becomes a “Sticky Key”.Examples of using ASSIST MODE:• To obtain an F1 in ASSIST MODE, press and release the F key, then press and releasethe 1 key.• To obtain an “Alt-F4” in ASSIST MODE, press and release the Alt key, then pressand 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 ASSISTMODE and return the keyboard to normal operation, again press the CAPS LOCK threetimes in a row. Note that while in ASSIST MODE it is necessary to press the F key twice tosend an F to the computer.BIGKEYS LX FEATURESCURSOR KEYS: PgUp, End, PgDn, and HomeTo use these special cursor control keys, hold down the F key and the arrowpad 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 ThisCharacterUse TheseKeysFFF[ F with ; F11 F with /] F with ‘ F12 F with `{ F with : € F with E} F with “ Prt Scrn F with PFor ThisCharacterUse TheseKeysNO RUN-ON OPTIONBigKeys LX is designed to allow only one keystroke to be sent to the computer for each keydepression. This feature prevents multiple characters that might occur inadvertently whenholding down a key too long. See Set Options below to turn the No Run-On Option off.QWERTY AND ABC LAYOUTSBigKeys 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 changefrom QWERTY to ABC or ABC to QWERTY.SET OPTIONSBe sure the computer is powered on and that the BigKeys is unplugged. Hold down thenumeric key for the option desired. While holding down the key, plug the keyboard into aUSB 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 4BigKeys LXUSBFor 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 USERCONNECTION SUGGESTIONSMay be used on any USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port. BigKeys LX USBcan be used in a multiple keyboard configuration with another USBor PS/2 keyboard.NO RUN-ON OPTIONBigKeys is designed to allow only one keystroke to be sent to the computerfor each key depression. This feature prevents multiple characters that mightoccur inadvertently when holding down a key too long.To defeat this feature see belowABC - QWERTY OPTIONYour BigKeys LX keyboard offers either ABC or QWERTY layouts.To select layout see below.ABC LayoutQWERTY LayoutFor instructions on how to remove keycaps see our web page.TO SET THE BIGKEYS OPTIONSBe 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 thecomputer.Release the key after 5 seconds, the option will now be in place.QWERTY Mode use numeric key 1ABC Mode use numeric key 2No-Run-On use numeric key 3Run-On use numeric key 4NO RUN-ON OPTIONBigKeys is designed to allow only one keystroke to be sent to the computerfor each key depression. This feature prevents multiple characters that mightoccur inadvertently when holding down a key too long.To defeat this feature see belowABC - QWERTY OPTIONYour BigKeys LX keyboard offers either ABC or QWERTY layouts.To select layout see below.ABC LayoutQWERTY LayoutFor instructions on how to remove keycaps see our web page.TO SET THE BIGKEYS OPTIONSBe 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 thecomputer.Release the key after 5 seconds, the option will now be in place.QWERTY Mode use numeric key 1ABC Mode use numeric key 2No-Run-On use numeric key 3Run-On use numeric key 409/19/2013

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