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Operating Manual

644-0355.02 US Nov 2004

KeyM@n 2.4

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Table of contents1 Introduction to "KeyM@n"............................................................................................... 61.1 "KeyM@n" key ........................................................................................................................... 71.2 Function keys (F1 – F12) ........................................................................................................... 7

2 Supported keyboards and mice.................................................................................... 8

3 Standard "KeyM@n" function of the additional and function keys ................. 93.1 Internet keys............................................................................................................................... 93.2 Program keys ........................................................................................................................... 113.3 Multimedia keys ....................................................................................................................... 123.4 Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs................. 143.5 Standby key/WakeUp key ........................................................................................................ 153.6 Mouse buttons (with mouse support) ....................................................................................... 153.7 "KeyM@n" key and function keys ............................................................................................ 163.8 "KeyM@n" key ......................................................................................................................... 173.9 Num key as currency key......................................................................................................... 173.10 Pressing the Currency key the first time .................................................................................. 173.11 Decimal separation character of the keypad............................................................................ 183.12 Pressing the decimal separation character of the keypad the first time................................... 183.13 Mouse emulation...................................................................................................................... 183.14 XPress keys ............................................................................................................................. 19

4 User interface of "KeyM@n" ........................................................................................ 204.1 "QuickDrop" window................................................................................................................. 204.2 "KeyM@n" icon in the taskbar.................................................................................................. 214.3 Status icon for locked-key functions in the taskbar .................................................................. 224.4 XPressList ................................................................................................................................ 224.5 User information....................................................................................................................... 234.6 Dialog box "Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties"............................................................... 23

4.6.1 "Additional keys" tab ................................................................................................... 244.6.2 "KeyM@n" tab............................................................................................................. 274.6.3 "Wireless" tab.............................................................................................................. 29

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4.7 Dialog boxes ............................................................................................................................ 304.7.1 "Additional keys" ......................................................................................................... 304.7.2 "Assign key" ................................................................................................................ 314.7.3 "Programs found" ........................................................................................................ 324.7.4 "Currency symbol"....................................................................................................... 324.7.5 "Decimal separation character"................................................................................... 324.7.6 "Cherry Macro Recorder" ............................................................................................ 334.7.7 "Selecting categories" ................................................................................................. 334.7.8 "Please select Language" ........................................................................................... 334.7.9 "Select target device" .................................................................................................. 334.7.10 "Keyboard Manager" ................................................................................................... 344.7.11 "Cherry Keyboard Manager" ....................................................................................... 344.7.12 "Charge level of the batteries"..................................................................................... 35

4.8 Program group "Cherry Keyboard Manager" ........................................................................... 354.9 "Device" list .............................................................................................................................. 354.10 "Shutdown" tab......................................................................................................................... 36

5 Assigning keys freely ...................................................................................................... 375.1 Four methods of free key assignment...................................................................................... 38

5.1.1 Via the "Additional keys" tab and the "Assign key" dialog box.................................... 385.1.2 Dragging and dropping onto the "Additional keys" tab................................................ 395.1.3 Dragging and dropping on the "QuickDrop" window ................................................... 405.1.4 With the "Send to" command ...................................................................................... 41

5.2 Assigning with executable objects ........................................................................................... 435.2.1 Assigning with program............................................................................................... 435.2.2 Assigning with file/document....................................................................................... 445.2.3 Assigning with folders ................................................................................................. 455.2.4 Assigning with Internet sites........................................................................................ 46

5.3 Assigning with control functions of the web browser................................................................ 475.4 Assigning with control functions of the multimedia program .................................................... 485.5 Assigning with Power Management function ........................................................................... 48

5.5.1 Assigning with the function "Switch to Standby mode" ............................................... 495.5.2 Assigning with "Log Off User" function........................................................................ 505.5.3 Assigning with "Display 'Exit Windows' dialog box" function....................................... 515.5.4 Assigning with "Run screen saver" function................................................................ 52

5.6 Assigning with system function ................................................................................................ 535.7 Assigning with key macro......................................................................................................... 53

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5.8 Text macro ............................................................................................................................... 555.8.1 Assigning with text macro ........................................................................................... 555.8.2 Assigning with currency symbol .................................................................................. 565.8.3 Assigning with decimal separation character .............................................................. 57

5.9 Assigning with mouse function................................................................................................. 585.10 Changing free assignment ....................................................................................................... 595.11 Printing the assignment............................................................................................................ 59

6 Adapting "KeyM@n" to your requirements ............................................................ 606.1 Locking/releasing "KeyM@n" key ............................................................................................ 606.2 Restoring standard function of a key........................................................................................ 616.3 Displaying "KeyM@n" icon in taskbar ...................................................................................... 616.4 Displaying user information...................................................................................................... 616.5 Changing user information of an assignment........................................................................... 62

6.5.1 Changing user information of a standard function ...................................................... 626.5.2 Changing user information of a free assignment ........................................................ 63

6.6 Changing free assignment (XPressList)................................................................................... 636.6.1 Deleting free assignment of a key............................................................................... 646.6.2 Deactivating free assignment of a key ........................................................................ 646.6.3 Activating free assignment of a key ............................................................................ 656.6.4 Sorting free assignment of a key................................................................................. 666.6.5 Copying free assignment of one key to another key ................................................... 676.6.6 Assigning user information to an XPressList............................................................... 68

6.7 Searching local drives for supported programs........................................................................ 696.8 Selecting language of user interface........................................................................................ 706.9 Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of Standby key .......................................................... 70

6.9.1 Assigning with "Switch to Standby mode"................................................................... 716.9.2 Assigning with "Log Off User" ..................................................................................... 726.9.3 Assigning with "Display 'Exit Windows' dialog box" .................................................... 736.9.4 Assigning with "Run screen saver" ............................................................................. 73

6.10 Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of @ key ................................................................... 746.11 Assigning right Windows key with @ ....................................................................................... 74

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7 The "KeyPort" program .................................................................................................. 757.1 "KeyPort" user interface ........................................................................................................... 75

7.1.1 "KeyPort"..................................................................................................................... 757.1.2 "Select device" ............................................................................................................ 757.1.3 "KeyPort – Advanced"................................................................................................. 75

7.2 Exporting an entire keyboard/mouse configuration file ............................................................ 767.3 Importing an entire keyboard/mouse configuration file ............................................................ 767.4 Exchanging individual assignments between configuration files.............................................. 77

8 FAQs ..................................................................................................................................... 788.1 "KeyM@n" does not work ........................................................................................................ 788.2 Which operating systems are supported?................................................................................ 798.3 Which multimedia programs are supported? ........................................................................... 798.4 Language of the installation package is not supported ............................................................ 798.5 Faxes are no longer displayed ................................................................................................. 798.6 "KeyM@n" detects only a standard keyboard.......................................................................... 808.7 PS/2 mouse does not work ...................................................................................................... 808.8 The scroll wheel of the CyMotion mouse does not work.......................................................... 81

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1 Introduction to "KeyM@n"When you install the KeyM@n software (for Cherry Keyboard Manager), your keyboard/mouse fulfills all of the functions of a standard device. If your device has additional keys, they are also assigned functions by KeyM@n. These functions are called standard KeyM@n functions.KeyM@n detects the connected keyboard and makes only the respective keyboard functions available in the dialog boxes. In these instructions, however, all the functions of the KeyM@n software are described.KeyM@n supports the following additional keys, depending on the keyboard model:• Internet keys – Page 9• Program keys – Page 11• Multimedia keys – Page 12• Standby key/WakeUp key – Page 15• "KeyM@n" key and function keys – Page 16• "KeyM@n" key – Page 17• Num key as currency key – Page 17• Decimal separation character of the keypad – Page 18• Mouse emulation – Page 18• XPress keys – Page 19

KeyM@n supports the Mouse buttons (with mouse support) – Page 15.

Hint

You can freely assign each additional key and combinations with Ctrl and Shift with individual functions. With CyMotion series keyboards, the additional keys can be assigned in combination with the KeyM@n key. Example: start a program.See Assigning keys freely – Page 37.This deactivates the standard KeyM@n function of this additional key, but it can be reactivated.See Restoring standard function of a key – Page 61.You can also assign the standard Windows function to the additional keys. In the standard Windows function, the input of the KeyM@n software is not processed, but rather forwarded to the system. This function depends on the Windows version.See Restoring standard function of a key – Page 61.

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When an additional key is pressed, a User information – Page 23 shows the function of the key and the function is executed. Example: a program is started, a window closed, an Internet site called up or a key macro executed. You can assign several functions to an additional key. When the additional key is pressed, an XPressList – Page 22 appears from which you select the desired function.

1.1 "KeyM@n" key

The KeyM@n key has different functions, depending on the keyboard.There are two keyboard types:• Keyboards which have a key with the KeyM@n symbol ( ) to the left of

the spacebar between the Ctrl key and the Windows key.• Keyboards which have a key with the Windows symbol ( ) or the

KeyM@n symbol ( ) to the right of the right Alt key. The right Windows key is configured as the KeyM@n key by KeyM@n after installation.

See "KeyM@n" key – Page 17.

1.2 Function keys (F1 – F12)

With some keyboards, KeyM@n assigns the function keys F1 through F12 with additional functions. These keyboards have a key with the Windows symbol ( ) or the KeyM@n symbol ( ) to the right of the right Alt key.The right Windows key is configured as the KeyM@n key by KeyM@n after installation. A function is executed when you press the KeyM@n key along with a function key. Example: KeyM@n key + F8 = "Save".See "KeyM@n" key and function keys – Page 16.

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2 Supported keyboards and miceAt present, the KeyM@n software supports the following keyboards:• Standard keyboards (Classic and Green Line)• SmartBoard USB keyboards (Advanced Performance Line)• TouchBoard USB keyboards (Advanced Performance Line)• MultiBoard USB keyboards (Advanced Performance Line)• CyBo@rd keyboards and mice (Trend Line)• CyMotion keyboards and mice (CyMotion Line)

KeyM@n works with all other Cherry keyboards and even with keyboards of other manufacturers, but only the Scroll key may be assigned on these.

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3 Standard "KeyM@n" function of the additional and function keysThis is an overview of the standard function of the additional and function keys after KeyM@n has been installed:• Internet keys – Page 9• Program keys – Page 11• Multimedia keys – Page 12• Standby key/WakeUp key – Page 15• Mouse buttons (with mouse support) – Page 15• "KeyM@n" key and function keys – Page 16• "KeyM@n" key – Page 17• Num key as currency key – Page 17• Decimal separation character of the keypad – Page 18• Mouse emulation – Page 18• XPress keys – Page 19

3.1 Internet keys

The Internet keys assist you in the operation of a web browser.

Remark

When you press an Internet key, your default browser is started.

In the standard KeyM@n function, the Internet keys are assigned with the following functions:

Additional key Standard "KeyM@n" function

Back to the previous Internet site

Forward to the next Internet site

Stop current transmission

Reload Internet site

Call up website www.cymotion.com

Ctrl + Open the find function of the browser in a new window

Open/close favorites in browser

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Web browsers which can be operated with the additional keysYou can operate the following web browsers with KeyM@n and the Internet keys:• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01 and up• Mozilla• Netscape Navigator version 4.01 and up• Opera

Remark

The list of web browsers is continually updated.

Call up the start page of the browser

Ctrl + Call up start page of the browser in a new window

For keyboards where the right Windows key is labeled with @:The @ character is output.This function can be removed. The key then functions as the Windows key. See Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of @ key – Page 74.For keyboards which do not have the @ symbol on the right Windows key:Open e-mail program or the XPressList with the available e-mail programs.The first time the key is pressed after installation, a program starts which searches for the available e-mail programs.See Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14.

Open e-mail program or the XPressList with the available e-mail programs.The first time the key is pressed after installation, a program starts which searches for the available e-mail programs.See Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14.


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E-mail programs which can be started with the additional keysYou can start the following e-mail programs with KeyM@n and the additional keys:• Lotus Notes R5• Microsoft Exchange• Microsoft Outlook• Microsoft Outlook Express• MSN Messenger Service• Netscape Messenger• QUALCOMM Eudora 5.0• Pegasus Mail

Remark

The list of e-mail programs is continually updated.

See also Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14.

3.2 Program keys

The Program keys open preset programs as the standard KeyM@n functions.


Opens the folder "My Computer" in the Windows Explorer.

Starts Windows on the computer

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3.3 Multimedia keys

The multimedia keys assist you in the operation of multimedia programs. Example: Windows Media Player.

Which multimedia program is operated with the keys?

If several multimedia programs are open, the Multimedia keys operate the program last worked with.

In the standard KeyM@n function, the Multimedia keys are assigned with the following functions:


or Display XPressList with the available multimedia programs.The first time the key is pressed after installation, a program starts which searches for the available multimedia programs.See Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14.

Start/pause media playback

Stop media playback

Press briefly: Skip to previous titleHold down: Rewind (not supported by all programs)

Press briefly: Skip to next titleHold down: Fast forward (not supported by all programs)

Change CD (CD drawer opens or closes). You can select the drive. See Assigning with system function – Page 53.

Reduce volume for all multimedia programs

Increase volume for all multimedia programs

Switch sound off/on

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Multimedia programs which can be operated with the additional keysYou can operate the following multimedia programs with KeyM@n and the Multimedia keys:• Creative CD Player• Creative MIDI• Creative WAVE• Intervideo WinDVD V2.1• MusicMatch TM 1.x, 2.x and 6.0• PowerDVD• RealJukeBox8 TM 1.x and 2.x• RealPlayer 4.0/5.0/6.0/G2/7/8• WinAmp V2.x and V3.0• Windows CD Player• Windows Media Player up to Version 8.x• XingMPEG Player V3.30• Yahoo! Player• Zoom Player

Remark

The list of multimedia programs is continually updated.

See also Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14.

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3.4 Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs

KeyM@n automatically searches for the supported e-mail or multimedia programs the first time the E-mail key ( or ) Multimedia key ( or ) is pressed after installation. You can assign the additional keys with the supported programs.

Remark

The search program only searches for supported e-mail or multimedia programs.See:• E-mail programs which can be started with the additional keys – Page 11• Multimedia programs which can be operated with the additional

keys – Page 13

Assigning additional keys with located programsThe search results are displayed in the Programs found window.1. Deactivate the programs which you do not want to start with the additional

key.2. To assign the additional key with the selected program(s), click Apply.

The selected programs are saved to the XPressList of the additional key. You can start the programs with the additional key.

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3.5 Standby key/WakeUp key

The Standby key can be used, for example, to activate the screen saver, switch the PC off or, if your PC supports this function, switch to Standby mode.The PC is reactivated from Standby mode (power-save mode) with the WakeUp key.In the standard KeyM@n function, the Standby key/WakeUp key are assigned with the following functions:

3.6 Mouse buttons (with mouse support)

The mouse wheel button and the left and right mouse buttons can also be assigned with functions, just like the additional keys of the keyboard.


Press briefly: The PC switches into the Standby modeHold down: The PC shuts down after a preset time period. You can cancel the procedure by pressing the ESC key as well

+ Press briefly: The screen saver is startedHold down: The PC shuts down after a preset time period. You can cancel the procedure by pressing the ESC key as well

The PC is reactivated from Standby mode (power-save mode)


Mouse wheel button

Open/close Find files dialog box

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3.7 "KeyM@n" key and function keys

KeyM@n assigns the function keys F1 through F12 with additional functions. You can only use these functions if your keyboard has a key with the Windows symbol ( ) to the right of the right Alt key. The right Windows key is configured as the KeyM@n key by KeyM@n after installation. A function is executed when you press the KeyM@n key along with a function key. Example: KeyM@n key + F8 = "Save".

Right Windows key of keyboard

On some Cherry keyboards, the right Windows key is labeled with the KeyM@n symbol ( ) or @. These standard KeyM@n functions are then not available. Depending on the keyboard, you can assign functions to the key combination KeyM@n key + function key as with any other additional key. See Assigning keys freely – Page 37.

You can lock the KeyM@n key so that the KeyM@n functions can be called up with the function keys directly. See "Additional keys" tab – Page 24.KeyM@n assigns the function keys with the following functions:

Function key Function with "KeyM@n" key

F1 Help

F2 File > New

F3 File > Open

F4 File > Close

F5 Undo last entry

F6 Redo last entry

F7 File > Print

F8 File > Save

F9 Start Windows Explorer

F10 Start Microsoft Word

F11 Start Microsoft Excel

F12 Start e-mail program

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3.8 "KeyM@n" key

Some keyboards have a key with the KeyM@n symbol ( ) to the left of the spacebar between the Ctrl key and the Windows key. When you press and hold this key and press a key configured by you or a key with the KeyM@n frame ( ), the KeyM@n function of this key is executed. Example: KeyM@n key ( ) + Num key ( ) = currency symbol.You can lock the KeyM@n key so that the KeyM@n functions can be called up directly. See Locking/releasing "KeyM@n" key – Page 60.

3.9 Num key as currency key

The Num key functions as a currency key in combination with the KeyM@n key.In the standard KeyM@n function, the Num key is assigned with the following function:

See also Pressing the Currency key the first time – Page 17.The setting can be changed on the Additional keys tab. See "Additional keys" tab – Page 24.

3.10 Pressing the Currency key the first time

When you press the key and the Num key ( ) together for the first time to set the currency symbol, a dialog box appears. In this dialog box, you can select between the symbol for Euro, Dollar, Pound and Yen or enter another character. The selected character is set as the basic setting. See Num key as currency key – Page 17.


+ The set currency symbol appears

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3.11 Decimal separation character of the keypad

The decimal separation character (comma/period key) of the keypad can be configured so that a comma or period is output.See also Pressing the decimal separation character of the keypad the first time – Page 18.The setting can be changed on the Additional keys tab. See "Additional keys" tab – Page 24.

3.12 Pressing the decimal separation character of the keypad the first time

When you press the decimal separation character (comma/period key) of the keypad the first time, a dialog box appears. In this dialog box, you can select between comma and period. The selected character is set as the basic setting. See Decimal separation character of the keypad – Page 18.

3.13 Mouse emulation

With some keyboards you can execute the functions of a mouse with the keyboard if you press the following keys while the KeyM@n key is pressed or locked:

See also Locking/releasing "KeyM@n" key – Page 60.

key + key Mouse function

Arrow keys between the keyboard block and the keypad

Movement of the mouse pointer in the direction of the arrow

I Click the left mouse button

P Double-click left mouse button

O Hold down left mouse button

J Click right mouse button

L Double-click right mouse button

K Hold down right mouse button

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3.14 XPress keys

With some keyboards, XPress keys with a double assignment are found at the left and right edges of the keyboard for quick access. To run the functions marked with a KeyM@n frame ( ), you must also press the KeyM@n key ( ).


Scroll up

+ Ctrl key Scroll right

Scroll down

+ Ctrl key Scroll left

Cut

Paste

Copy

XPressList 1 (My Files)

XPressList 2 (Office programs)

XPressList 3 (Accessories)

Redo

Undo

F1 to F10 Function keys F1 to F10

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4 User interface of "KeyM@n"This is an overview of the KeyM@n windows. In addition, the functions and the method of opening the window are described.• "QuickDrop" window – Page 20• "KeyM@n" icon in the taskbar – Page 21• Status icon for locked-key functions in the taskbar – Page 22• XPressList – Page 22• User information – Page 23• Dialog box "Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties" – Page 23• Dialog boxes – Page 30• Program group "Cherry Keyboard Manager" – Page 35• "Device" list – Page 35• "Shutdown" tab – Page 36

4.1 "QuickDrop" window

The QuickDrop window offers a quick way to assign a function to keys. Example: opening an often required file. Here, the file is dragged from Microsoft Windows Explorer to the QuickDrop window.See Dragging and dropping on the "QuickDrop" window – Page 40.

Assigning mouse buttons (with mouse support)

If you would like to assign the mouse buttons, double-click the QuickDrop window. The mouse icon then appears.

If you click on the QuickDrop window with the right mouse button, a context menu appears:

Menu item Function

Hide Hide QuickDrop window. Show via the context menu of the KeyM@n icon in the taskbar

Other icon ... Select another icon for the QuickDrop window

Help on QuickDrop Call up online help

Send to mouse/Send to keyboard

Switch over between the assignment of the mouse buttons or keyboard keys

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Opening "QuickDrop" window1. Click the KeyM@n icon in the taskbar with the right mouse button.

A context menu appears.

2. Select Display QuickDrop window in the context menu.The QuickDrop window is displayed.

4.2 "KeyM@n" icon in the taskbar

When the program is started, the icon appears in the Windows taskbar.

If the icon does not appear:

See "KeyM@n" tab – Page 27.

You can deactivate and activate KeyM@n by clicking the KeyM@n icon.

If you click on the icon with the right mouse button, a context menu appears:

Keyboard settings Open the Keyboard Properties window

Mouse settings Open Mouse Properties window (with mouse support)

Menu item Function

"KeyM@n" icon

Function

KeyM@n is activated

KeyM@n is deactivated. The function of the key depends on the operating system

Menu item Function

Deactivate/Activate Deactivate KeyM@n

Hide icon Hide KeyM@n icon in the task bar (program is not exited)

Hide/show QuickDrop window

Hide or show QuickDrop window

Documentation Call up online help

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4.3 Status icon for locked-key functions in the taskbar

The 4 bars of the status icon for locked-key functions appear green when the key is pressed:

If the icon does not appear:

See "KeyM@n" tab – Page 27.

4.4 XPressList

If you have assigned a key with several active functions, the XPressList appears when this key is pressed, from which you can select one of the functions. The XPressList also appears in the dialog box "Additional keys" – Page 30. The deactivated functions can also be seen here.

Executing a function from the XPressList➤Double-click the function with the left mouse button.

The function is executed.

or1. Press one of the following keys: assigned key, arrow key or TAB key.

Another function is selected each time the key is pressed.

Keyboard settings Open the Keyboard Properties window

Mouse settings Open Mouse Properties window (with mouse support)

Menu item Function

Icon Locked key

KeyM@nLock (KeyM@n key)

Num lock (number keypad)

Caps lock (capitals)

Scroll lock (scrolling)

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2. Press the Enter key.The function is executed.

See also Changing free assignment (XPressList) – Page 63.

4.5 User information

When you press an assigned key, user information with the function of the key shown appears at the bottom, right edge of the screen.See also:• Displaying user information – Page 61• Changing user information of an assignment – Page 62• Assigning user information to an XPressList – Page 68

4.6 Dialog box "Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties"

The Keyboard Properties and Mouse Properties windows are standard windows in Windows, in which settings are made to adjust your keyboard/mouse. KeyM@n expands the windows by the following tabs, depending on the keyboard connected:• "Additional keys" tab – Page 24• "KeyM@n" tab – Page 27• "Wireless" tab – Page 29

Expansion of the "Mouse Properties" window

The additional tabs only appear with devices with mouse support. See Supported keyboards and mice – Page 8.

Opening "Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties" window1. Click the Start button in the taskbar.2. Choose Settings > Control Panel.

The Control Panel window is displayed.

3. If you would like to assign a key on the keyboard, open Keyboard. If you would like to assign a mouse button, open Mouse.The Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

or

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1. Click the KeyM@n icon in the taskbar with the right mouse button.The context menu appears.

2. If you would like to assign a key on the keyboard, select Keyboard settings. If you would like to assign a mouse button, select Mouse settings.The Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

4.6.1 "Additional keys" tab

On the Additional keys tab, you edit the assignment of the additional keys of the keyboard/mouse, the function keys and the XPressList.

Printing the key assignment

The current key assignment can be printed out by clicking the printer icon next to the selected keyboard.

If necessary, select the connected keyboard in the Device list. Now select the key which you would like to edit and, if necessary, the combination with Ctrl, Shift or the KeyM@n key. You then have the following setting options:• Assigning keys freely – Page 37. (Add additional functions to an

XPressList. Example: programs, Internet sites, system functions and key macros)

• Choose between Standard KeyM@n function, Free assignment (XPressList) and Standard Windows function

• Deleting free assignment of a key – Page 64• Deactivating free assignment of a key – Page 64 (Deactivated functions do

not appear in the XPressList)• Activating free assignment of a key – Page 65• Sorting free assignment of a key – Page 66• Copying free assignment of one key to another key – Page 67• Assigning user information to an XPressList – Page 68• Changing user information of an assignment – Page 62

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In addition, you set the following properties of the KeyM@n:

Assignment of the mouse buttons (with mouse support)

You can assign the mouse wheel button and the left and right mouse buttons various functions in combination with the Ctrl and Shift keys.

Field name Function with checkbox active Standard setting

Lock KeyM@n key The function remains active after the KeyM@n key is pressed. Pressing the KeyM@n key again releases the key.Tip: You can have the status of the KeyM@n key displayed in the taskbar. See "KeyM@n" tab – Page 27.Only with keyboards which have a key with the KeyM@n symbol ( ) to the left of the spacebar between the Ctrl key and the Windows key.

Deactivated

Activate KeyM@n enhancements of function keys

KeyM@n is activated. Pressing a function key (F1 through F12) executes the corresponding function.Only with keyboards which have a key with the Windows symbol ( ) or the KeyM@n ( ) symbol to the right of the right Alt key.

Activated

Assign @ key with right Windows key

The @ key functions as the right Windows key in the standard Windows function. (With the checkbox deactivated, KeyM@n outputs the @ character.)Only with keyboards where the right Windows key is labeled with @:

Deactivated

Assign right Windows key with @

When the right Windows key is pressed, KeyM@n outputs the @ character

Deactivated

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If you delete all functions in the XPressList, the standard KeyM@n function of the additional key is reactivated.

Opening "Additional keys" tab1. Click the Start button in the taskbar.2. Choose Settings > Control Panel.


3. If you would like to assign a key on the keyboard, open Keyboard. If you would like to assign a mouse button, open Mouse (with mouse support).The Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

4. Select the Additional keys tab.The Additional keys tab appears.

or1. Click the KeyM@n icon in the taskbar with the right mouse button.


2. If you would like to assign a key on the keyboard, select Keyboard settings. If you would like to assign a mouse button, select Mouse settings.The Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

3. Select the Additional keys tab.The Additional keys tab appears.

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4.6.2 "KeyM@n" tab

You can set the properties of KeyM@n on the KeyM@n tab in the Keyboard Properties window:

Field name Function with checkbox active Standard setting

Display icon in the taskbar

The KeyM@n icon appears in the taskbar

Activated

Display user information

The user information appears when an assigned key is pressed for the specified time

Activated

Open "QuickDrop" window at program start

The QuickDrop window is automatically displayed after KeyM@n is started

Activated

Deactivate caps lock key

The caps lock key is deactivated and has no function

Deactivated

Display status icon for locked-key functions in taskbar

Display status of locked-key functions in the taskbar for:• KeyM@nLock (KeyM@n key)• Num lock (number keypad)• Caps lock (capitals)• Scroll lock (scrolling)

Activated

Center on screen/Next to mouse cursor

Show XPressList after pressing an assigned key at the set location

Center on screen

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The following buttons can be used to display information on KeyM@n, select the language and search for programs on your PC:

Opening "KeyM@n" tab1. Click the Start button in the taskbar.2. Choose Settings > Control Panel.


3. Open Keyboard.The Keyboard Properties dialog box appears.

4. Select the KeyM@n tab.The KeyM@n tab appears.



2. Select Keyboard settings.The Keyboard Properties dialog box appears.


Button Function

Info Display information on KeyM@n

Version information Display versions of the executable files, DLLs and drivers of KeyM@n

Select language ... Open window in which you can select the language of KeyM@n

Find programs ... Open the window with which you can search for supported web browsers, e-mail and multimedia programs on your PC so that the , / and

/ additional keys can be assigned the desired programs

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4.6.3 "Wireless" tabThe Wireless tab presents information on the charge level of the batteries, the channel setting of the wireless keyboard/mouse and whether the encryption between the keyboard and receiver is active.If necessary, select the connected wireless keyboard/mouse (with mouse support) in the Device list. In addition, use the Wireless tab to set if and for how long the status icon for locked-key functions is displayed in the task bar after a change. This status icon shows the LED display of the keyboard and expands it with the status display of the KeyM@n key. See Status icon for locked-key functions in the taskbar – Page 22.The following locked-key functions are displayed in the taskbar:• KeyM@nLock (KeyM@n key)• Num lock (number keypad)• Caps lock (capitals)• Scroll lock (scrolling)

Calling up status of wireless components1. Click the Start button in the taskbar.2. Choose Settings > Control Panel.


3. Open Keyboard or Mouse (with mouse support).The Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

4. Select the Wireless tab.The Wireless tab appears.

5. Switch to the settings for the keyboard or mouse, if necessary via the Switch to Keyboard/Switch to Mouse button (with mouse support).

6. Update the settings via the corresponding button, Update.



2. Select Keyboard settings or Mouse settings (with mouse support).The Keyboard Properties/Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

3. Select the Wireless tab.The Wireless tab appears.

4. Switch to the settings for the keyboard or mouse, if necessary via the Switch to Keyboard/Switch to Mouse button (with mouse support).

5. Update the settings via the corresponding button, Update.

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4.7 Dialog boxes

This is an overview of the functions of the dialog boxes in KeyM@n:• "Additional keys" – Page 30• "Assign key" – Page 31• "Programs found" – Page 32• "Currency symbol" – Page 32• "Decimal separation character" – Page 32• "Cherry Macro Recorder" – Page 33• "Selecting categories" – Page 33• "Please select Language" – Page 33• "Select target device" – Page 33• "Keyboard Manager" – Page 34• "Cherry Keyboard Manager" – Page 34• "Charge level of the batteries" – Page 35

4.7.1 "Additional keys"

The Additional keys window has the same function as the "Additional keys" tab – Page 24. The window is not fully displayed until you click the Advanced>> button. You access this window when you use the QuickDrop window or the Send to command.See:• Dragging and dropping on the "QuickDrop" window – Page 40• With the "Send to" command – Page 41

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4.7.2 "Assign key"

An additional key/function key is assigned an available function in the Assign key dialog box. The available functions are sorted by group in the left half of the window.

Function group Description

Executable objects Programs, files, directories and Internet sites. You can search for the function via the buttonSee Assigning with executable objects – Page 43

Internet browser controls

Standard functions of web browsersSee Assigning with control functions of the web browser – Page 47

Multimedia program controls

Standard functions of multimedia programsVolume control settingsSee Assigning with control functions of the multimedia program – Page 48

Power Management Functions:• Switch to Standby mode (depends on your PC)• Log off user• Call up Exit Windows dialog box• Run screen saver

See Assigning with Power Management function – Page 48

System functions Functions such as closing or minimizing windowsSee Assigning with system function – Page 53

Key macro Record sequence of key pressesSee Assigning with key macro – Page 53

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Opening "Assign key" windowAdditional keys tab is open.1. Select a key.2. Click the New... or Edit... button.

The Assign key window appears.

4.7.3 "Programs found"

The dialog box Programs found shows the result of the search for programs on your PC.See Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14 and Searching local drives for supported programs – Page 69.

4.7.4 "Currency symbol"

On the Currency symbol tab, you select the symbol which is to be output when you press the key in combination with the Num key. It appears the first time you press the key in combination with the Num key. See Pressing the Currency key the first time – Page 17.

4.7.5 "Decimal separation character"

In the Decimal separation character dialog box, you select the character which is output when you press the comma/period key of the keypad. It appears when you press the comma/period key of the keypad the first time. See Pressing the decimal separation character of the keypad the first time – Page 18.

Text macro Functions:• Assign with text macro• Assign with currency symbol• Assign with decimal separation character

(comma/period)

See Text macro – Page 55

Mouse emulation Button functions of the mouse. Example: Double-clicking the left mouse buttonSee Assigning with mouse function – Page 58

Function group Description

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4.7.6 "Cherry Macro Recorder"

The Cherry Macro Recorder is used to record often needed sequences of key presses. They can be called up later simply by pressing a key. Example: figures of speech in letters.

4.7.7 "Selecting categories"

In the Selecting categories dialog box, you determine the category of programs which are to be sought on your PC by [email protected] can assign the located programs to the corresponding additional keys:• You assign e-mail programs to the or key• You assign multimedia programs to the or key• You assign web browsers to the key

4.7.8 "Please select Language"

In the Please select Language dialog box, you select the language of the software interface of KeyM@n (buttons, menus etc.).

4.7.9 "Select target device"

You access the Select target device dialog box with the Send to command. You set whether the function is linked to a key of the keyboard or a mouse button (with mouse support).

Button Function

0.1, 0.5, 2.0 Enter wait-time of 0.1, 0.5 or 2.0 seconds between key presses. This makes sense if you have to wait between key presses until a window opens up

End recording and return to Assign key window

Pause recording

Continue recording

Open text field of the Macro Recorder. You check your input here

Open keyboard block of the Macro Recorder. Here you check your input and can also enter it via a virtual keyboard on the screen. Here, you can also enter additional keys, hex codes and key delays

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4.7.10 "Keyboard Manager"

The dialog box Keyboard Manager appears after the installation of KeyM@n if KeyM@n has not yet searched for supported programs on your PC.See Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs – Page 14.

4.7.11 "Cherry Keyboard Manager"

In the dialog box Cherry Keyboard Manager, you get information on the files used by the KeyM@n program:• File name• Version• File path

Opening "Cherry Keyboard Manager" dialog box1. Click the Start button in the taskbar.2. Choose Settings > Control Panel.


3. Open Keyboard.The Keyboard Properties dialog box appears.


5. Click on the button Version overview.The Cherry Keyboard Manager dialog box appears.



2. Select Keyboard settings.The Keyboard Properties dialog box appears.


4. Click on the button Version overview.The Cherry Keyboard Manager dialog box appears.

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4.7.12 "Charge level of the batteries"

A dialog box instructs you to replace the batteries of the keyboard or charge the batteries of the mouse. To call up the charge level otherwise, see Calling up status of wireless components – Page 29.

4.8 Program group "Cherry Keyboard Manager"

The program group Cherry Keyboard Manager contains the following menu commands:

Opening program group "Cherry Keyboard Manager"1. Click the Start Windows button in the taskbar.

The Programs menu appears.

2. Select the Cherry Keyboard Manager entry.The program group Cherry Keyboard Manager is opened.

4.9 "Device" list

If necessary, select the connected device from the Device list.

Command Description

Documentation Open online help in the respective language

Keyboard Properties Open Keyboard Properties windows dialog box

Mouse Properties Open Mouse Properties windows dialog box

Keyboard Manager Start KeyM@n

Exit Keyboard Manager

Exit KeyM@n

KeyPort Start The "KeyPort" program – Page 75

Setup Start setup with the following options for KeyM@n installation: • Change• Repair• Remove

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4.10 "Shutdown" tab

On the Shutdown tab, you set the length of time that the Standby key must be pressed until the PC shuts down. See Assigning with "Switch to Standby mode" – Page 71.

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5 Assigning keys freelyDepending on the keyboard, you can assign the standard additional keys (example: Scroll, Insert), Cherry additional keys (example: ), function keys (F1 to F12) or other keys (example: 0 key of the keypad) with functions of your choice. The following is an introduction to the 4 methods you can assign a key with a function. The individual functions are preset afterward.

Which keys can be assigned functions?

Various keys can be assigned functions depending on the keyboard. KeyM@n detects the connected keyboard and only suggests the available keys. The list appears when you select the key combination on the Additional keys tab which you want to use to run the function. Example: Ctrl + key.

Printing the key assignment

The current key assignment can be printed out by clicking the printer icon next to the selected keyboard.

• Four methods of free key assignment – Page 38• Assigning with executable objects – Page 43• Assigning with control functions of the web browser – Page 47• Assigning with control functions of the multimedia program – Page 48• Assigning with Power Management function – Page 48• Assigning with system function – Page 53• Assigning with key macro – Page 53• Changing free assignment – Page 59

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5.1 Four methods of free key assignment

You can assign a function to a key in 4 different ways. When you press the key after assignment, the corresponding command is executed.You can make assignments to the keys in the following ways:• Via the "Additional keys" tab and the "Assign key" dialog box – Page 38• Dragging and dropping onto the "Additional keys" tab – Page 39• Dragging and dropping on the "QuickDrop" window – Page 40• With the "Send to" command – Page 41

Each procedure produces the same result

Try them out to see which one you like best.

5.1.1 Via the "Additional keys" tab and the "Assign key" dialog box

The assignment of keys via the Additional keys tab is especially suited for new users. For this reason, assignment is always described in this way in these instructions. Example: Assigning with program – Page 43.

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5.1.2 Dragging and dropping onto the "Additional keys" tab

The assignment of the keys via drag & drop onto the Additional keys tab is keyboard specific and especially suited for experienced users.In the following example, you assign a key with a program.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function

in the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key which you want to assign.

The key is selected.

Existing assignments appear in the XPressList.

3. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer next to the Additional keys tab.The dialog box of Microsoft Windows Explorer and the Additional keys tab are arranged next to each other on the screen.

4. Navigate in Microsoft Windows Explorer to the start file of the program which you would like to assign to the key.

5. Drag the file with the left mouse button to the XPressList or to the desired key.The file appears in the XPressList.

6. Click on the button Edit....The Assign key dialog box appears.

7. Change the user information which appears in the XPressList if necessary. See Changing user information of an assignment – Page 62.

Remark

Depending on the selected function, additional settings can be changed in the Assign key dialog box. In this example, you can enter command line parameters.

8. Confirm your input with OK.The Assign key dialog box is closed. The Additional keys tab is active.

9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the program is started or can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.1.3 Dragging and dropping on the "QuickDrop" window

Remark

Assignment with drag & drop to the QuickDrop window is possible from each program which complies with the drag & drop standard. Examples:• Microsoft Windows Explorer• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01 and up• Netscape Navigator version 4.01 and up• Opera

The list of programs is continually updated.

The assignment of the keys via drag & drop onto the QuickDrop window is especially suited for experienced users.

Assigning mouse button (with mouse support)

If you would like to assign the mouse wheel button or the left or right mouse button, double-click the QuickDrop window. The mouse icon then appears.

In the following example, you assign a key with a program.Precondition: The QuickDrop window is open.1. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.2. Navigate in Microsoft Windows Explorer to the start file of the program

which you would like to assign to the key.3. Drag the file with the left mouse button to the QuickDrop window.

The Additional keys tab appears.

4. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function in the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.

5. Select the key which you want to assign.The key is selected.

6. When you are finished editing the settings, confirm your input with OK.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the program is started or can be selected via the XPressList.

or

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1. Click on the button Advanced>>.The bottom of the Additional keys tab is expanded and has the same scope as when opening via Start > Control Panel > Keyboard/Mouse Properties.



Remark




5.1.4 With the "Send to" command

The assignment of the keys via the Send to command is especially suited for experienced users. The assignment is only possible from programs which support the Send to command. Microsoft Windows Explorer is used in this example. With this procedure, first select the function and then the key.In the following example, you assign a key with a program.1. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.2. Navigate in Microsoft Windows Explorer to the start file of the program

which you would like to assign to the key.3. Select the file.4. Press the right mouse button.


5. Select the command Send to > KeyM@n in the context menu.The Select target device dialog box appears.

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6. If you would like to assign the key of a keyboard, select the option Keyboard. If you would like to assign a mouse button, select Mouse (with mouse support).The corresponding Additional keys tab appears.


8. Select the key which you want to assign.The key is selected.

9. When you are finished editing the settings, confirm your input with OK.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the program is started or can be selected via the XPressList.

or1. Click on the button Advanced>>.

The bottom of the Additional keys tab is expanded and has the same scope as when opening via Start > Control Panel > Keyboard/Mouse Properties.



Remark




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5.2 Assigning with executable objects

The following functions are available:• Assigning with program – Page 43• Assigning with file/document – Page 44• Assigning with folders – Page 45• Assigning with Internet sites – Page 46

5.2.1 Assigning with program

You can start a program with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function



3. Select the option Free assignment (XPressList).Existing assignments appear in the XPressList.

4. Click on the New... button.The Assign key dialog box appears.

5. In the structure view, select Executable Objects/Program.The Settings area appears.

6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the program is to appear in the XPressList.

7. In the Program input field, enter the path of the program which you wish to assign to the key.

Hint

You can navigate to the file via the button.

8. Enter corresponding parameters into the Command line parameters input field if necessary.


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10.Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the program is started or can be selected via the XPressList.

5.2.2 Assigning with file/document

You can call up a file/document with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. In the structure view, select Executable Objects/Document/Any File.The Settings area appears.

6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the file is to appear in the XPressList.

7. In the Document/Any file input field, enter the path of the file/document you want to assign to the key.

Hint

You can navigate to the file/document via the button.


9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the file/the document is opened or can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.2.3 Assigning with folders

You can open a folder in Microsoft Windows Explorer with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. In the structure view, select Executable Objects/Folder.The Settings area appears.

6. In the Folder input field, enter the path of the folder which you wish to assign to the key.

Hint

You can navigate to the folder via the button.

7. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the folder is to appear in the XPressList.


9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the folder is opened in Microsoft Windows Explorer or can be selected via XPressList.

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5.2.4 Assigning with Internet sites

You can call up an Internet site with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. In the structure view, select Executable Objects/Internet site.The Settings area appears.

6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the Internet site is to appear in the XPressList.

7. In the Web page input field, enter the address of the Internet page that you wish to assign to the key.


9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the Internet site is opened in your default browser or can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.3 Assigning with control functions of the web browser

You can execute control functions of a web browser with a key. Example: refresh site.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select the function you want to assign to the key in the structure view under Web browser controls.The Settings area appears.

6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the control function of the web browser is to appear in the XPressList.


8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the control function is executed in the opened browser or can be selected from the XPressList. If no browsers are open, your default browser is started.

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5.4 Assigning with control functions of the multimedia program

You can execute control functions of a multimedia program with a key. Example: reduce volume.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select the function you want to assign to the key in the structure view under Multimedia program controls.The Settings area appears.

6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the control function of the multimedia program is to appear in the XPressList.


8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the control function is executed in the opened multimedia program or can be selected from the XPressList. If no multimedia programs are open, your standard multimedia program is started.

5.5 Assigning with Power Management function

The following functions are available in Power Management:• Assigning with the function "Switch to Standby mode" – Page 49• Assigning with "Log Off User" function – Page 50• Assigning with "Display 'Exit Windows' dialog box" function – Page 51• Assigning with "Run screen saver" function – Page 52

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5.5.1 Assigning with the function "Switch to Standby mode"

You can execute the Switch to Standby mode function with a key. If the hardware supports the Standby function, the PC enters Standby mode when the key is pressed. The PC does not shut down if the key is pressed and held down. This is only possible via the Standby key. See Assigning with "Switch to Standby mode" – Page 71.

Assigning additional key with "Switch to Standby mode" functionPrecondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key which you want to assign.





5. Select Power Management in the structure view.The Settings tab appears.

6. Select the Switch to Standby mode option.7. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function

is to appear in the XPressList.8. Confirm your input with OK.

The Assign key dialog box is closed. The Additional keys tab is active.

9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the PC enters Standby mode after clicking the key or the function can be selected from the XPressList.

"Shutdown" tab

You can open the Shutdown tab during assignment. Nothing should be changed here. Changes to this tab change the settings of the Standby key. The PC cannot be shut down with another key.

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Testing Standby modeStandby mode can only be activated if your PC supports this function.1. Select Start > Shutdown.

The Shutdown Windows window is displayed.

2. Select Standby mode from the list.3. Confirm with OK.

If the PC enters Standby mode, the function is supported by the PC.

5.5.2 Assigning with "Log Off User" function

You can call up the Log Off User function with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function






6. Select the Log off user option.7. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function



9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, a confirmation window appears or the function can be selected via the XPressList. If you confirm the message, you are logged off the PC.

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5.5.3 Assigning with "Display 'Exit Windows' dialog box" function

You can call up the dialog box Exit Windows with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function






6. Select the Display "Exit Windows" dialog box option.7. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function



9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, a confirmation window appears or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.5.4 Assigning with "Run screen saver" function

You can start the screen saver with a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function






6. Select the Run screen saver option.7. Click on the Screen saver button.

The Display Properties dialog box appears.

8. Select a screen saver and confirm with OK.The Display Properties dialog box is closed. Your input for this area is saved and is also active even if you cancel assignment of the key.

9. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function is to appear in the XPressList.

10.Confirm your input with OK.The Assign key dialog box is closed. The Additional keys tab is active.

11.Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the screen saver runs or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.6 Assigning with system function

You can call up a system function with a key. Example: Minimize all application windows.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select the function you want to assign to the key in the structure view under System functions.The Settings tab appears.



8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the function is executed or a function can be selected via the XPressList.

5.7 Assigning with key macro

You can call up a key macro with a key. Each key press during recording is saved here. Example: Ctrl + c.

Remark

• Only key presses are recorded, i.e. not mouse clicks.• The key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del cannot be recorded.

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Navigating with key macros

You can also navigate and open files, folders and programs with key macros. This is only successful if you are executing the macro at the same place where it was recorded. This procedure is not recommended for this reason. Direct assignment of the key should be used instead.

Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select Key macro in the structure view.The Settings tab appears.

6. If necessary, enter a value in the input field Standard wait-time in milliseconds between characters when executing. With this value you specify the speed at which the key characters are executed when the macro is executed.

7. Click on the Start recording button.The Cherry Macro Recorder dialog box opens, and features the following buttons: 0.1, 0.5 and 2.0 for additional pauses, in seconds, when executing. These pauses are added to standard wait times of the respective key. ends recording. pauses recording. continues recording. opens the Macro Recorder, where you can track your input. opens the keyboard block of the Macro Recorder. Here you check your input and can also enter it via a virtual keyboard on the screen. Here, you can also enter keys, hex codes and key delays.

8. Press the keys which you would like to record.9. End recording with the button.

The Cherry Macro Recorder is closed. The Assign key dialog box appears.

10.In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function is to appear in the XPressList.

11.Confirm your input with OK.The Assign key dialog box is closed. The Additional keys tab is active.

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12.Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the key macro is executed or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

5.8 Text macro

The following functions are available as text macros:• Assigning with text macro – Page 55• Assigning with currency symbol – Page 56• Assigning with decimal separation character – Page 57

5.8.1 Assigning with text macro

You can call up a text macro with a key. Example: "Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,".Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select Text macro in the Text macro structure view.The Settings tab appears.

6. Enter the text which is to appear when the key is pressed in the Text input field.



9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the text macro is executed or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.8.2 Assigning with currency symbol

You can call up a currency symbol with a key. Example: $.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select Text macro > Currency symbol in the structure view.The Settings tab appears.

6. In the Select or enter currency symbol input field, select the currency symbol or enter the symbol which is to appear when the key is pressed.



9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the currency symbol is output or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.8.3 Assigning with decimal separation character

You can input a period or comma with a key. This is not only an option with the comma/period key of the keypad.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select Text macro > Decimal separation character in the structure view.The Settings tab appears.

6. Select comma or period.7. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function



9. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the decimal separation character is output or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.9 Assigning with mouse function

You can call up a mouse function with a key. Example: Double-clicking the left mouse button.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to call up the function





5. Select the function you want to assign to the key in the structure view under Mouse emulation.The Settings tab appears.



8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the function is executed or a function can be selected via the XPressList.

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5.10 Changing free assignment

You can change the free assignment of a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination whose assignment you would like to change

from the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key whose assignment is to be changed.



4. Select the assignment which you would like to change in the XPressList.5. Click on the button Edit....

The Assign key dialog box appears.

6. Change the data.7. Confirm your input with OK.


8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the new function is executed or the function can be selected via the XPressList.

5.11 Printing the assignment

You can print out the free assignment of the keys.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the keyboard whose assignment you would like to print from the

Device list if necessary. Example: CyMotion Master Solar2. Click the printer icon .

The key assignment is printed.

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6 Adapting "KeyM@n" to your requirementsThis will show you how to change the existing settings in KeyM@n:• Locking/releasing "KeyM@n" key – Page 60• Restoring standard function of a key – Page 61• Displaying "KeyM@n" icon in taskbar – Page 61• Displaying user information – Page 61• Changing user information of an assignment – Page 62• Changing free assignment (XPressList) – Page 63• Searching local drives for supported programs – Page 69• Selecting language of user interface – Page 70• Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of Standby key – Page 70• Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of @ key – Page 74• Assigning right Windows key with @ – Page 74

6.1 Locking/releasing "KeyM@n" key

As with the Shift key for uppercase/lowercase letters on a normal keyboard, the KeyM@n key can also be locked/released.With keyboards which have a key with the KeyM@n symbol ( ) to the left of the spacebar between the Ctrl key and the Windows key:➤Press the KeyM@n key and the locking key, i.e. the Shift key.

The KeyM@n key is locked/released. The status is indicated as a vertical bar in the status symbol of the taskbar. See Status icon for locked-key functions in the taskbar – Page 22.

With keyboards which have a key with the Windows symbol ( ) or the KeyM@n ( ) symbol to the right of the right Alt key:➤See "Additional keys" tab – Page 24.

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6.2 Restoring standard function of a key

You can restore the standard Windows function or the standard KeyM@n function.In the standard Windows function, the input of the KeyM@n software is not processed, but forwarded to the system. This function depends on the Windows version.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to restore the

standard function in the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key for which you would like to restore the standard function.


3. Select the option Standard KeyM@n function or Standard Windows function.The existing assignment appears in the User information field.

4. Confirm your input with Apply.The setting is saved. When you press the configured key, the corresponding standard function is executed.

6.3 Displaying "KeyM@n" icon in taskbar

You can insert the KeyM@n icon into the taskbar.Precondition: The KeyM@n tab is open.1. Activate the checkbox Display the icon in the task bar.2. Confirm your input with Apply.

The setting is saved. The KeyM@n icon appears in the taskbar.

6.4 Displaying user information

You can display the user information with the assignment by pressing a key.Precondition: The KeyM@n tab is open.1. Activate the checkbox Display user information.2. Enter the length of time the user information is to appear in the Display

duration input field.3. Confirm your input with Apply.

The setting is saved. The user information appears when an assigned key is clicked. If the key is multiply assigned, the XPressList appears.

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6.5 Changing user information of an assignment

You can change the user information of a standard Windows function, a standard KeyM@n function or a free assignment.See:• Changing user information of a standard function – Page 62• Changing user information of a free assignment – Page 63

6.5.1 Changing user information of a standard function

Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to change the user

information in the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key whose user information is to be changed.


3. Select the option Standard KeyM@n function or Standard Windows function.The existing user information appears in the User information field.

4. Click the Key Settings button.The Assign key dialog box appears.

5. Enter the new information in the User information field.6. Confirm your input with OK.


7. Confirm your input with Apply.The setting is saved. The new user information appears when an assigned key is clicked.

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6.5.2 Changing user information of a free assignment

Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which you would like to change the user

information in the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key whose user information is to be changed.


3. Select the option Free assignment (XPressList).The existing assignments appear under their user information in the XPressList.

4. Select the user information which you would like to change.5. Click on the button Edit....

The Assign key dialog box appears.



8. Confirm your input with Apply.The setting is saved. The new user information appears when an assigned key is clicked.

6.6 Changing free assignment (XPressList)

You can change entries of the XPressList:• Deleting free assignment of a key – Page 64• Deactivating free assignment of a key – Page 64• Activating free assignment of a key – Page 65• Sorting free assignment of a key – Page 66• Copying free assignment of one key to another key – Page 67• Assigning user information to an XPressList – Page 68

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6.6.1 Deleting free assignment of a key

You can delete individual assignments of a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which the function will be called up in the

list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key with which the function is called up.



4. Select the user information of the function you wish to delete.5. Click on the Delete button.

The user information is deleted in the XPressList.

6. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is deleted. When you press the configured key, the function is no longer executed and no longer appears in the XPressList.

6.6.2 Deactivating free assignment of a key

You can deactivate the assignment of a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which the function will be called up in the




4. Deactivate the checkbox of the user information of the function you wish to deactivate.The checkmark is hidden.

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Hint

If you want to deactivate all functions, press the right mouse button in the XPressList. You then access a context menu, in which you can execute the menu command Deactivate all.

5. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is deactivated. When you press the configured key, the function is no longer executed and no longer appears in the XPressList.

6.6.3 Activating free assignment of a key

You can reactivate the deactivated assignment of a key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which the function was called up in the list

next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key with which the function was called up.


3. Select the option Free assignment (XPressList).The existing assignments appear under their user information in the XPressList. The checkbox is empty for deactivated assignments.

4. Activate the checkbox of the user information of the function you wish to reactivate.The checkmark appears.

Hint

If you want to reactivate all functions, press the right mouse button in the XPressList. You then access a context menu, in which you can execute the menu command Activate all.

5. Confirm your input with Apply.Assignment is reactivated. When you press the configured key, the function is executed or appears in the XPressList.

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6.6.4 Sorting free assignment of a key

You can sort the sequence in which the assignments of a key appear in the XPressList.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which the function was called up in the list

next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key with which the function was called up.



4. Activate the user information of the function you wish to move.5. Click the arrow to the right of the XPressList to move the selected user

information.The selected user information jumps one position in the direction of the arrow for each click.

6. Confirm your input with Apply.The setting is saved. When you press the configured key, the XPressList appears in the new order.

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6.6.5 Copying free assignment of one key to another key

You can transfer or copy the assignment of one key to another key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which the function will be called up in the




4. Select the user information of the function which you would like to assign to another key.

5. Press the right mouse button in the XPressList.The context menu with the menu commands Copy and Cut appears.

6. If you would like to remove the function from the key in order to assign it to another key, select Cut.orIf both keys are to be assigned the function, select Copy.

The context menu disappears.

7. Select the key to which you would like to assign the function.The key is selected.

8. Select the key combination with which the function is to be called up in the list next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.

9. Select the option Free assignment (XPressList).The existing assignments appear under their user information in the XPressList, if applicable.

10.Click the right mouse button in the XPressList.The context menu appears.

11.Select Paste.The user information of the function appears in the XPressList.

12.Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the configured key, the function is executed or can be selected via the XPressList.

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6.6.6 Assigning user information to an XPressList

You can provide an XPressList with user information or change this information. The XPressList is then called XPressList - User information.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the key combination with which the XPressList is called up in the list

next to the key icons. Example: Ctrl + key.2. Select the key with which the XPressList is called up.


3. Select the option of the functionality with which the XPressList is linked. Example: free assignment (XPressList).If necessary, the name of the XPressList appears in the User information field.

4. Click the Change User Information... button.The Assign key dialog box appears.



7. Confirm your input with Apply.The setting is saved. When an assigned key is clicked, the new user information appears in the title bar of the XPressList.

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6.7 Searching local drives for supported programs

You can search for supported web browsers, e-mail programs and multimedia programs on your PC with KeyM@n. You can assign the located programs to the XPressLists of the browser key ( ), the E-mail key ( or ) and the multimedia key ( or ).

Remark

The search program only searches for supported programs:• Web browsers which can be operated with the additional keys – Page 10• E-mail programs which can be started with the additional keys – Page 11• Multimedia programs which can be operated with the additional

keys – Page 13

Precondition: The KeyM@n tab is open.1. Click the Find programs button.

The Select categories dialog box, with the Find E-mail applications, Find multimedia applications and Find web browsers categories, opens.

All search categories are active.

2. If applicable, deactivate the categories for which you do not want a search performed by clicking on the appropriate checkbox.

3. Start the search with OK.After the search, the Programs found dialog box appears.

The located programs appear with activated checkboxes in a list.

4. Deactivate the programs which you do not want to start with the key.5. To assign the keys with the selected program(s), click Apply.

The selected programs are saved in the XPressLists of the keys , or and or . You can start the programs with the key.

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6.8 Selecting language of user interface

You can select the language of the user interface.Precondition: The KeyM@n tab is open.1. Click on the Select language button.

The Please select Language dialog box appears.

2. Select the language of the KeyM@n interface.3. Confirm your input with OK.

The Please select Language dialog box is opened. The KeyM@n tab is active. The KeyM@n interface shows the selected language.

4. Confirm your input with Apply.The selected language is saved for the KeyM@n interface.

6.9 Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of Standby key

You can change the following standard KeyM@n function of the Standby key:• Assigning with "Switch to Standby mode" – Page 71• Assigning with "Log Off User" – Page 72• Assigning with "Display 'Exit Windows' dialog box" – Page 73• Assigning with "Run screen saver" – Page 73

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6.9.1 Assigning with "Switch to Standby mode"

You can execute the Switch to Standby mode function with the Standby key. If the hardware supports the Standby function, the PC enters Standby mode when the key is pressed. The PC shuts down if the key is pressed and held down. If the hardware supports this, it switches off after shutdown.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the Standby key.


2. Select the option Standard KeyM@n function.The existing assignment appears in the User information field.



5. Select the Switch to Standby mode option.6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function

is to appear in the XPressList.7. Select the Shutdown tab.8. Enter the length of time the key must be held for the PC to shut down in the

"Shutdown" wait time with key pressed input field.9. Confirm your input with OK.


10.Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the Standby key, the PC enters Standby mode when the key is pressed. If you hold the key pressed for the set amount of time, the PC is shut down.

Remark

If you have pressed the Standby key inadvertently, you can cancel the command. For this, you must press the ESC key while pressing the other key.

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Testing Standby modeStandby mode can only be activated if your PC supports this function.1. Select Start > Shutdown.

The Shutdown Windows window is displayed.

2. Select Standby mode from the list.3. Confirm with OK.

If the PC enters Standby mode, the function is supported by the PC.

6.9.2 Assigning with "Log Off User"

You can execute the Log Off User function with the Standby key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the Standby key.





5. Select the Log off user option.6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function



8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. If you press the Standby key, a confirmation window appears. If you confirm the message, you are logged off the PC.

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6.9.3 Assigning with "Display 'Exit Windows' dialog box"

You can call up the Exit Windows dialog box with the Standby key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the Standby key.





5. Select the Display "Exit Windows" dialog box option.6. In the User information input field, enter the text under which the function



8. Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. If you press the Standby key, a confirmation window appears.

6.9.4 Assigning with "Run screen saver"

You can run the screen saver with the Standby key.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.1. Select the Standby key.


2. Select the option Standard KeyM@n function.The existing assignment appears in the User information window.



5. Select the Run screen saver option.6. Click on the Screen saver button.

The Display Properties dialog box appears.

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7. Select a screen saver and confirm with OK.The Display Properties dialog box is closed. Your input for this area is saved and is even active if you cancel assignment of the Standby key.



10.Confirm your input with Apply.The assignment is saved. When you press the Standby key, the screen saver runs.

6.10 Changing standard "KeyM@n" function of @ key

In the standard KeyM@n function, the right Windows key labeled with the @ symbol on some keyboards outputs the @ character. You can configure the key so that the right Windows key functions with its standard function. See "Additional keys" tab – Page 24.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.➤Activate/deactivate the checkbox Assign @ key with right Windows key.

If the checkbox is activated: The @ key functions as the right Windows key in the standard Windows function. If the checkbox is deactivated: KeyM@n outputs @.

6.11 Assigning right Windows key with @

With keyboards which have right Windows key labeled with the Windows symbol, you can configure the key so that it outputs the @ character. See "Additional keys" tab – Page 24.Precondition: The Additional keys tab is open.➤Activate/deactivate the checkbox Assign right Windows key with @.

If the checkbox is activated: KeyM@n outputs @. If the checkbox is deactivated: The Windows key functions as the right Windows key in the standard Windows function.

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7 The "KeyPort" programUsing the KeyPort program, you can load (import), save (export) and print configuration files (*.csf) from KeyM@n. This allows you to make your individual key configuration available to other users or to use different configurations.• "KeyPort" user interface – Page 75• Exporting an entire keyboard/mouse configuration file – Page 76• Importing an entire keyboard/mouse configuration file – Page 76• Exchanging individual assignments between configuration files – Page 77

7.1 "KeyPort" user interface

This is an overview of the KeyPort dialog boxes:• "KeyPort" – Page 75• "Select device" – Page 75• "KeyPort – Advanced" – Page 75

7.1.1 "KeyPort"

In the KeyPort dialog box, you select how you would like to edit a configuration file. See The "KeyPort" program – Page 75.

7.1.2 "Select device"

In the Select device dialog box, select the device whose assignment you would like to import or export. See The "KeyPort" program – Page 75.

7.1.3 "KeyPort – Advanced"

In the KeyPort – Advanced dialog box, you switch individual assignments between your configuration file and another *.csf file. You can export individual assignments to a *.csf file. See Exchanging individual assignments between configuration files – Page 77.

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7.2 Exporting an entire keyboard/mouse configuration file

You can export the entire configuration file with all settings made for your device in KeyM@n to a file. This makes the configuration of other users available. Your configuration can be installed at other workstations.1. Click the Start Windows button in the taskbar.



3. Select the KeyPort entry.The KeyPort window, with the Export Assignment, Import Assignment and Advanced buttons, appears.

4. Click the Export Assignment button.The Select device window appears.

5. Select the device whose assignment you would like to export.6. Confirm your input with OK.

The Save File As window appears.

7. Enter a file name and a location for the file.8. Confirm your input with Save.

The configuration of the selected device is saved as a *.csf file.

7.3 Importing an entire keyboard/mouse configuration file

You can apply all of the settings of your keyboard from a *.csf file.1. Click the Start Windows button in the taskbar.




4. Click the Import Assignment button.The Select device window appears.

5. Select the device whose assignment you would like to import.

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6. Confirm your input with OK.The Open window is displayed.

7. Enter a file name and the path of the file or navigate to the file.8. Confirm your input with Open.

The configuration of the selected device is imported. The device selected by you has the functions configured in the *.csf file.

7.4 Exchanging individual assignments between configuration files

You can exchange individual assignments between your configuration file and another *.csf file. You can export individual assignments to a *.csf file.1. Click the Start Windows button in the taskbar.




4. Click the button Advanced.The KeyPort window, with the Current assignment and File groups, appears.

5. Select the device whose assignment you would like to export.6. If you would like to create a new *.csf file, click the New button.

orIf you would like to edit an existing *.csf file, click the Open button and open the file.

7. You can select assignments from the menu trees and use Copy and Paste or drag & drop to move them from one window to another. This allows you to edit the files.

8. Confirm your input with OK.The updated *.csf files are saved.

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8 FAQsHere you will find suggestions for solutions to problems and answers to questions often posed to the Cherry Support team:• "KeyM@n" does not work – Page 78• Which operating systems are supported? – Page 79• Which multimedia programs are supported? – Page 79• Language of the installation package is not supported – Page 79• Faxes are no longer displayed – Page 79• "KeyM@n" detects only a standard keyboard – Page 80• PS/2 mouse does not work – Page 80• The scroll wheel of the CyMotion mouse does not work – Page 81

8.1 "KeyM@n" does not work

If the KeyM@n software does not work after installation, you may not be using the current version.

Solution:1. Find out whether a new version of KeyM@n is available in the download

section: http://support.cherry.de2. Download the new version from the Internet.3. Uninstall the old version which was causing problems.4. Install the new version.

If the KeyM@n software does not work after installation, a driver or software for a keyboard may already have been installed. This may also be an older version of KeyM@n.

Solution:1. Uninstall [email protected]. Uninstall the current driver or software for keyboards. In general, the

uninstall is carried out via Windows Start menu/Settings/Control Panel/Software.

3. Install KeyM@n again.

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8.2 Which operating systems are supported?

The KeyM@n software supports the following operating systems:• Windows XP• Windows ME• Windows 2000• Windows 98• Windows NT 4.0 from Service Pack 6

If you would like to install KeyM@n under Windows 95, you must install version 1.7 of KeyM@n. This is available in the download section under: http://support.cherry.de

8.3 Which multimedia programs are supported?

See Multimedia programs which can be operated with the additional keys – Page 13.

8.4 Language of the installation package is not supported

The error message: The language of this installation package is not supported by your system appears if an older version of KeyM@n was already installed on your computer.

Solution:1. Uninstall the old version of KeyM@n. In general, the uninstall is carried out

via Windows Start menu/Settings/Control Panel/Software/Cherry Keyboard Manager.

2. Install the current version of KeyM@n.

8.5 Faxes are no longer displayed

After installing KeyM@n 2.0, fax messages are no longer displayed in the fax client of Windows XP (Service Pack 1). Everything works again properly once KeyM@n is uninstalled.Microsoft offers a solution under: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;de;322011

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8.6 "KeyM@n" detects only a standard keyboard

The PS/2 plug of the keyboard is not connected to the PC directly, but rather through an additional hardware component (example: monitor/keyboard switch box, chip card reader).

Solution:1. Send a support request with a brief description of the problem to: http://

support.cherry.de and request the file ShowKeys.exe.The support team will send you the file ShowKeys.exe.

2. Save the file ShowKeys.exe in the installation directory (usually C:\Program Files\cherry\keyman).

3. Switch off the PC.4. Connect the keyboard directly to the PC.5. Restart the PC.6. Exit the KeyM@n software manually via Windows Start menu/Programs/

Cherry Keyboard Manager/Exit Keyboard Manager. 7. Double-click the file ShowKeys.exe in the installation directory (usually

C:\Program Files\cherry\keyman).The ShowKeys program provides you with two numerical values (Value1 and Value 2).

8. Send a support request with both values and a brief description of the problem to: http://support.cherry.deThe support team will generate a registry file, which, once integrated, allows KeyM@n to work fully.

8.7 PS/2 mouse does not work

A USB mouse and a PS/2 mouse are connected to a system running Windows 98/ME. The PS/2 mouse no longer works when the PC is started.If two mice are connected when the system is started up (one at the USB port and one at the PS/2 port), the operating systems Windows 98/ME activate only the USB mouse, i.e. the PS/2 mouse does not work.

Solution:1. Switch off the PC.2. Ensure that only one mouse is connected (either the USB or the PS/2

mouse).3. Restart the PC.

The connected mouse works.

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8.8 The scroll wheel of the CyMotion mouse does not work

The scroll wheel of the CyMotion mouse does not work under Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 6.

Solution:1. In the HKEY_LOCAL-

MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt\parameters branch of the registry, set the value of EnableWheelDetection to 2.

2. Restart the PC.

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BA KeyMan2-4 US - Cherry · program starts which searches for the available e-mail programs. See Pressing the E-mail/Multimedia key the first time: Search for supported programs –