K 0 1" i: S S I 0 i\ A I. s !•: K I !• s iTM KB 101 USER'S GUIDE ^JCeyTroimDC Notices The infomiation contained in the KB 101 User's Guide is the property of Key Tronic Corporation and may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic inedium or machine-readable form without prior written consent from Key Tronic Corporation. Trademark Notices PC/XT™ and Personal Systeni/2™ are trademarks and IBM® and PC AT® are registered trademarks of Intemational Business Machines Corporation. Amstrad™ is a trademark of Amstrad Pic. KB 101™ is a trademark and Key Tronic® and Key Tronic Professional Series® are registered trade­ marks of Key Tronic Corporation. Lotus® and 1-2-3® are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation. WordStar® is a registered trademark of MicroPro Intemational Corporation. KB 101 User's Guide Part Number: KTC 31310-2 Comments or correspondence regarding the KB 101 User's Guide should be directed to: Key Tronic Corp. Attn: Mktg. Communications P.O. Box 14687 Spokane, WA 99214-0687 Copyright © 1988, 1991 by Key Tronic Corporation. All rights reserved. Warning This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruc­ tions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B ofthe FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea­ sures: • Reorient the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. • Move the computer away from the receiver. • Plug the computer and receiver into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits. • Move the cables connected to the computer to minimize the interference. Warning If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commis­ sion, helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Govemment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment is supplied with a shielded cable to meet FCC Class "B" emission limits. "THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS "B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMIS­ SIONS SET OUT IN TOE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF TOE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS." "LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N"6MET PAS DE BRUITS RADIO^LECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA CLASSE "B" PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLfeMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE I^DICTE PAR LE MINIST^RE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA." Ill Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction Keyboard Description 1-1 Features 1-3 User's Guide Overview 1-4 User's Guide Conventions 1-5 Section 2i Installation Preliminary Steps 2-1 Keyboard Installation 2-2 Mode Switch Settings 2-5 Section 3 Using the Keyboard Keyboard Organization 3-1 Function Key Area 3-2 LED Panel 3-4 Numeric Keypad 3-5 Cursor Control Keypad 3-7 Typewriter Area 3-8 Keyboard Height Adjustment 3-11 Section Keyboard Maintenance Cleaning the Keyboard 4-1 Keyboard Protection Accessories 4-1 Modifying the Key Feel 4-2 IV List of Appendices Appendix A Technical Information Keyboard Interface Information A-1 Scan Code Processing A-2 PC/XT Scan Codes A-3 AT Scan Codes A-4 Keyboard Specifications A-5 Appendix B Customer Support Information Technical Assistance B-1 Retum for Repair Procedure B-3 Limited Warranty B-5 Appendix C Glossary Glossary Listing C-1 Section 1 INTRODUCTION Section 1 provides a description and a list of standard features for the Key Tronic® KB 101™ Professional Series® keyboard. An overview of the User's Guide and conventions used are also presented. Keyboard Description The KB 101 Professional Series™ keyboard is a plug- compatible replacement for the IBM PC™, XT™ and AT* Personal Computer keyboards (standard and enhanced), as well as most IBM* compatibles. Installation is simply a matter of unplugging your existing keyboard and plugging in the KB 101. The KB 101 is switch selectable from XT to AT. The KB 101 uses the industry-standard 101 key layout and features a smaller enclosure that takes up less desk space than other conventional size keyboards. Keys are placed in easy-to-find locations and keycaps are clearly marked with familiar key legends rather than symbols. Ctrl and Alt keys on each side of the space bar provide additional convenience. Function keys Fl through F12 and the Escape key are placed on the top row for easier access and more accurate operation. Also together in the top row are special function keys: Print Screen, Scroll Lock, and Pause. An LED panel in the upper right-hand comer of the keyboard contains status indicators for the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock keys. In addition to the numeric keypad, a separate cursor control keypad is added with dedicated keys for screen control and cursor movement. An illustration ofthe KB 101 keyboard is shown on the next page. Page 1-1 53 >! keytronfc' Kitoi"! I;v.i,-s.i,.ii,il.s.M,'.'l Loch I LOCK I Loch I 00 Bl BBHBI BBBB BBBB - jl 1 @ » » * I Inmvn 11 Horn* 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 n l: M? 11 Hi 1^ : l~ T.. i?;,| 0 1 w 1 E |R r y u 1 1 0 p ( 1 1 pop o 1 [ 1 \ HH |»°~||t ||lV"| ta CV.L.CII A S D F 0 H J K L : - <_,Em, HHH onn 1 Z X C V B N M « » ? os„m BL \ ?ifl>, 1 1 Ctrl All All 1 1 Ctrl BOB Introduction Features Compatibility The KB 101 is plug-compatible with the IBM PC, XT and AT Personal Computers and most IBM compatibles. No software modifications or special interfaces are needed. With the addition of a PS/2 Cable Adapter Kit, you can use the KB 101 with PS/2™ Models 25, 30, 50,60 and 80. You can also use the KB 101 with the Amstrad* PC 1512 and PC 1640 computers with an Amstrad Cable Adapter Kit. Separate Cursor and Numeric Keypads An additional keypad located between the typewriter area and the numeric keypad contains cursor positioning keys, allowing you to move the cursor while the numeric keypad is in numbers mode. With separate cursor and numeric keypads, you can move around in your spreadsheet or other documents and enter numbers quickly and accurately. Standard 101 Key Layout The KB 101 uses the industry-standard 101-key layout and accepts keyboard templates. Ergonomic Design Designed for optimum operator comfort, with a low profile design, adjustable legs, and a positive tactile feedback, the KB 101 creates an environment allowing for fast data entry speed, a consistent feel, and low fatigue. User Modiflable Key Feel Rubber dome kits that enable you to modify the key feel of your KB 101 are available through the Accessories Catalog or Flyer included with the keyboard. The KB 101 uses a 2.0 ounce mbber dome. If you prefer a lighter feel, you may obtain a 1.0 ounce mbber dome kit. For a firmer feel, order a 2.5 or 3.0 ounce kit. Page 1-3 Features Key Tronic Reliability The KB 101 is designed for reliability and durability, using microprocessor electronics and solid-state capacitive switches rated at 100 million keystrokes each. The keyboard is FCC, UL and VDE certified. User's Guide Overview This User's Guide provides you with detailed informa­ tion on how to install and use your keyboard. After the keyboard is installed and you are familiar with its operation, keep the User's Guide as a reference for technical and customer support information. An overview of the User's Guide is given below. Section 2, Installation, provides step-by-step instmc­ tions for installing the keyboard and setting the mode switches. Section 3, Using the Keyboard, helps you become familiar with the keyboard layout. Each major area of the keyboard is described. Section 4, Keyboard Maintenance, describes how to clean the keyboard and how to purchase keyboard enhancement and protection accessories. This section also describes how to change the key feel with a Rubber Dome kit. Page 1-4 Introduction User's Guide Overview Appendix A, Technical Reference, includes keyboard interface information, scan code listings, and a summary of keyboard specifications. Appendix B, Customer Support Information, describes how to obtain technical assistance and how to retum keyboards for repair. The Key Tronic limited warranty is also listed. Appendix C, Glossary, contains a list of keyboard and technical terms. User's Guide Conventions Throughout the User's Guide, initial references to keyboard and technical terms are indicated in bold, italic type. These terms are defined in the glossary in Appendix C. Page l-S Section 2 INSTALLATION Section 2 provides illustrated step-by-step instmctions for installing the KB 101™ keyboard. This section also describes how to set the keyboard mode switches.