Savant Elite USB Programmable Foot Switch Family USER’S MANUAL
USER’S MANUAL Savant™ Elite™ Programmable Foot Switch Family Kinesis® USB input devices for use on any system capable of providing generic HID drivers for keyboard & mouse. Programmable in Windows 2000 - Windows 8 (32 bit only).
REGULATORY APPROVALS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Read me first ................................................................................ 6 Repetitive strain safety warning ................................................... 6 Features and compatibility ........................................................... 7 Installation ................................................................................... 11 Custom programming your foot switch actions .......................... 13 Safety, cleaning, and maintenance .............
READ ME FIRST Do NOT install programming software before reading the chapter on Installation. Driver installation is only required if you decide to change the factory programming. Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to your device which would not be covered by warranty. REPETITIVE STRAIN SAFETY WARNING Continuous use of any computer input device may cause aches and pains or a more serious cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) such as tendinitis.
FEATURES AND COMPATIBILITY Overview All Kinesis Savant Elite devices are fully programmable under Windows (32 bit versions) to perform keyboard/mouse emulation, using an onboard, non-volatile memory chip to store keyboard or mouse button actions. A hidden slide switch is used to activate programming mode when changes are desired. Once programmed, these devices will operate on any computer with an active USB port.
Two types of macros may NOT be stored in a single pedal. These are (1) combinations of keyboard and mouse button actions, and (2) multiple mouse button actions (e.g. double click). Advanced features include the following: - Pre-combined modifiers. If you frequently use combinations like Shift-Ctrl left arrow, you can reduce strain and effort by programing a pedal to perform the awkward Shift-Ctrl portion of the key combination.
Optional accessories Some Savant Elite models are equipped with one or more mini-phono jacks, each of which can accept either a single foot pedal or a hand trigger. Jack-equipped models may be used with a Kinesis hand trigger (FS002HT8, 8 foot cable), or with a stand-alone foot pedal (FS007MP, 10 foot cable). Do not attempt to connect any other device to the jack.
Dual pedal models (FS20A, FS20AJ) The dual pedal model provides a blend of versatility, small size and moderate cost. A Jack equipped model is also available if an third Dual pedal Savant Elite. free-standing pedal or a hand trigger is needed.
INSTALLATION Connecting to your computer The Savant Elite USB foot switch may be connected to any USB port. For the first time, it is best to connect it after your computer has booted up and is logged in (if you have a network) so that you can see the “new device detected” message. If you need to use a USB extension cable, connect without it the first time to be sure the foot switch is working correctly, then test it with the extension cable. When working correctly, the green LED should be on continuously.
USB port on the same computer. Play mode for Macintosh, OS X The foot switch should be functional with its factory programming immediately after plugging in the device. No drivers need to be installed. The middle mouse button action will probably not perform any action unless a third-party mouse driver has been installed (e.g USB Overdrive, from usboverdrive.com).
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING YOUR FOOT SWITCH Your Savant Elite programmable foot switch is so versatile, it can be re-programmed to produce virtually any actions of a keyboard or button action of a mouse. However, neither combinations of keyboard with mouse button actions, nor mouse double-click actions are supported. Keyboard actions are sent to the programming driver by the keyboard (either PS/2 or USB) which is attached to your system.
driver file, or click Start, Run, then Browse to find your downloaded driver and run the driver. When the installation is done, restart the computer. Installing programming software on your PC: Step 2 Once the appropriate programming driver has been installed, you can plug the foot switch into your USB port. Turn over your Savant Elite unit to find the programming slide switch on the underside (see drawing opposite), then proceed with the following instructions: 1.
If you exceed the maximum number of keystrokes allowed (which is highly unlikely), the red light will come on and the green light will stop flashing. All keystrokes will be lost in the pedal being programmed. Each pedal can hold approximately 750 keystrokes, but the total available for all three pedals is approximately 1200 keystrokes. Repeating actions when holding down pedal Normally a single keyboard action stored in a pedal will repeat if the pedal is held down.
Mouse click choices - what is possible? The are two ways to perform mouse clicks with the foot switch. Which method you decide to use depends on your operating system, how you use your keyboard, and what kind of mouse actions you want to assign to the foot switch. The keyboard is factory programmed to perform the built-in mouse click emulation. True mouse click emulation using Windows 2000 through Windows 7 In Windows 2000 and XP, special mouse-click actions can be programmed to the foot switch.
slide the programming switch back to the right. Right mouse button: Esc b 2 Hold Esc, tap b, then tap 2 in the number row, then release Esc. Tap the pedal again slide the programming switch back to the right. Scrolling (middle mouse button): Esc b 3 or Esc b 4 Hold Esc, tap b, then tap either 3 or 4 in the number row, then release Esc. In a Windows environment, this action usually performs scrolling when the mouse is moved. If Esc b 3 doesn’t perform correctly, try Esc b 4.
settings as a keyboard key. If you want the stored action not to repeat when the pedal is held down, enter an Esc L-shift sequence before typing the single key action to be stored. For a macro (multiple key actions produced by a single pedal action) the normal mode is not to repeat. If Esc LShift is used, the macro output will repeat at a moderate rate, though neither the repeat rate nor the repeat delay can be modulated using the keyboard section of the control panel. Details: 1.
To activate “Slow Output,” turn on programming mode and tap any pedal (this pedal will need to be re-programmed once you have activated slow output). Inserting “delays” between keystrokes: Esc 5 The foot switch can be programmed with 0.5 second delays. When programming, one 0.5 second delay is inserted for each “Esc 5” sequence.
SAFETY, CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE Medical applications Kinesis Savant Elite devices with the ETL Recognized Component mark, on the product label comply with UL 60601-1 and are certified to CSA std C22.2 NO. 601.1 standards for medical use (near patient testing) in the US and Canada (ETL listing 4007055). This is a standard written by Underwriters Laboratories which is harmonized to the international standard IEC 60601-1 with the title "Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Safety.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Status lights If a problem is suspected, the first place to check is the status lights. If the green LED displays a steady light, the unit is operating normally in “play mode.” If there is no LED illuminated, the system is not powered. If the red LED is illuminated, the unit is not ready and requires attention. If the green LED is flashing, the unit is in programming mode.
excluding holidays. When you contact Kinesis, be prepared to document your purchase date, as well as your product model number and serial number. Also know the brand and model of your computer and your computer’s operating system. Repairs by authorized repair centers only The product may be repaired by authorized, qualified personnel only. Unauthorized or inexpertly carried-out repairs may seriously jeopardize the safety of the user (such as from fire danger) and may invalidate your warranty.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY Kinesis Corporation (“Kinesis”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Kinesis accessory (“Product”) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with the Product documentation for two years from the date of purchase by the user. This Warranty does not apply to software or diskettes enclosed with the product, which are covered by a License Agreement.
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