PilotBoard Laser Wireless Desktop Set
Instruction Guide
Important: Computer User Health Information
In recent years, medical attention on occupational injuries has
identifi ed normal, seemingly harmless activities as a potential cause
of a wide range of problems collectively known as Repetitive Stress
Injuries (RSI) or Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD). It is now
recognized that any repetitive motion my contribute to these health
problems. As a computer user, you might also be at risk.
By paying attention to the way you perform your work, use your
computer and phone, play sports, and work around the house, you
can identify the behaviors that may be putting you at risk. If you
experience pain, swelling, numbness, or weakness in your wrists
or hands (especially during sleep), see your physician immediately.
These symptoms could mean that you are developing a repetitive
stress injury that requires prompt medical attention.
For more
detailed information, consult your doctor.
Registration
Be sure to register your new PilotBoard Laser Wireless Desktop
online at www.register.kensington.com. Registration offers you
benefi ts including free access to technical support (other than
applicable long-distance phone charges).
System Requirements
Windows XP® or Windows 2000®
Mac® OS X v. 2.8 or higher
Getting Started
Your Kensington PilotBoard Laser Wireless Keyboard and Mouse are
confi gured to use out of the box. To use the basic functions, all you
need to do is install the batteries and plug the wireless receiver into
your computer.
NOTE: You can install software from the CD to use additional
features of the keyboard and mouse, such as one-touch access to
media and Internet functions. See “Installing the Optional Software”
for details.
1. Install the batteries in the keyboard and mouse according to the
images shown in the battery compartment on each device.
Installing the Optional Software
You can install the KeyboardWorks™ for Desktops software drivers to
use additional features of your keyboard and mouse. The software is
included on the CD; however, if you want to make sure you are using
the most current version, download the software from
www.kensington.com.
Installing this software enables you to do the following on
your keyboard:
• Use the Media and Internet/Task buttons
• Use the F-Lock functions
• View an onscreen alert when the keyboard or mouse battery
is low
• View an onscreen display of Caps Lock, Num Lock, and F-Lock
• Customize your keyboard buttons and functions
This software also enables you to customize your mouse’s buttons
and functions, as well as to use the mouse tilt-wheel function on the
center-click button.
The Media Buttons
These buttons let you quickly access functions when you are viewing
photos or videos or listening to music using a media player on your
computer. The Media buttons work with popular media players such
as the following:
Windows
• Windows Media® Player
• iTunes®
• RealPlayer
Mac®
• iTunes
as well as other popular multimedia applications. The buttons may
not work with all media players.
The Internet/Task Buttons
These buttons let you quickly perform tasks when viewing web
pages in a browser or using an email application. They also perform
common tasks such as opening the My Computer folder or using
your computer’s calculator. The Internet buttons work with most
popular web browsers including:
Windows
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Netscape Navigator®
Mac
• Microsoft Internet Explorer for Macintosh
• Safari
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as well as other popular web browser applications. The buttons may
not work with all web browsers and email applications.
Sleep
Mail
Web|Home
My Computer
Search
Refresh
Calculator
Keyboard Components
G) Media Buttons. See “The Media Buttons” for details.
H) Internet/Task Buttons.
See “The Internet/Task Buttons”
for details
.
I) Function Keys.
See “The Function Keys” for details.
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2. Plug the USB connector of the wireless receiver into an active USB
port on your computer. On a Windows computer, the computer
will display a Found New Hardware wizard the fi rst time you plug
in the receiver.
The keyboard and mouse work within about 10 meters (30 feet) of
the receiver. If the keyboard or mouse is not working properly:
• Make sure that there are no obstructions between the device and
the receiver.
• Try plugging the receiver into a different USB port on
your computer.
Instruction Guide
Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructies
Istruzioni
Instrucciones
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B
C
D E F
Contents
A) Wireless Keyboard
B) 6-Button Mouse
C) USB Wireless Receiver
D) 4 AA Batteries
E) CD
F) Instruction Guide
About the Battery
• Battery life for your PilotBoard Wireless Laser Mouse can be up to
9 months based on 8 hours per day, 5 days per week usage.
• Your mouse includes an optional battery saving feature. To
preserve battery life when not using the mouse for long periods of
time, slide the switch to off.
• Erratic mouse or keyboard behavior may indicate low battery
power. Replace the batteries to solve this issue.
• Always replace the batteries in sets, using the same age and brand
of batteries. Always dispose of batteries properly.
Switch
Media Player dial pad Contains four functions:
Stop Press to stop the media player.
Play/Pause Press to play or pause the media player.
Next Press to skip to the next item or track.
Previous Press to skip to the previous item or track.
Media Starts your computer’s default media player.
Scroll dial pad Press up, down, left, or right to scroll in that direction.
Eject Ejects the media device (such as a CD) that is playing.
Volume controls
:
Press to increase the volume.
Press to decrease the volume.
Press
to mute the sound.
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Mouse Components
J) Left-Click Button
K) Right-Click Button
L) Center-Click Button/Scroll Wheel/Tilt Wheel
M) Customizable Buttons
N) Battery Compartment
O) On/Off Switch
P) Laser Sensor
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Media Player dial pad
• Stop
• Play/Pause
• Next
• Previous
Media
Scroll dial pad
Eject
Volume controls
Sleep Puts your system to sleep.
Mail Starts your email application.
Web/Home
Starts your default web browser and goes to your
home page.
My Computer On a Windows computer, opens the My Computer
folder. On a Mac computer, displays the
Home Folder.
Search Searches your computer for fi les based on the search
criteria you enter.
Refresh Refreshes the current web page or document.
Calculator Starts the calculator application.
NOTE: The Sleep, My Computer, and Calculator buttons are not
supported on computers running Windows 2000.
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Your new Kensington PilotBoard Laser Wireless Desktop Set gives you
more than just wireless keyboard and mouse use. In addition to
standard functions, you can perform many common Internet and
multimedia functions at a single touch of a button. This guide shows
you how to install and use your new desktop set.