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The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.
What is an instruction?
The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.
Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
What should a perfect user manual contain?
First and foremost, an user manual of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
Why don't we read the manuals?
Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Siig service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus.
Why one should read the manuals?
It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Siig MiniTouch PS/2 Plus item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.
After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.
Table of contents for the manual
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1 Introducing Your MiniTouch Plus The MiniTouch Plus has all the features and functions of a standard 101-key keyboard in two-thirds the size. It provides compact, space-saving benefits without giving up the power and the extended functions offered by a full-sized 101-key keyboard. Features and Benefits • 80-key mini-keyboard with 12 function key[...]
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2 Specifications Electrical characteristics: • Input power: +5V DC • Switch activation mechanism: Conductive rubber Physical & mechanical characteristics: • Connector type : PS/2 or AT (5-pin DIN) • Number of keys: 80 • Key switch life: 20 million cycles • Travel distance: 3.0 + 0.5 mm • Dimensions: 11 5/8" (L) x 6" (W) [...]
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3 Keyboard Functions The MiniTouch Plus' space-saving design requires the dual alpha/numeric function of certain keys. Since the numeric keypad feature is controlled by the Num Lock key, an inconvenient situation will occur when using a computer that automatically enables the Num Lock key with each boot up. Refer to the following solutions: 1.[...]
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4 Fn – Special Function Keys The Fn key is used with the cursor-control (arrow) keys, the F1 and F2 keys, and the embedded numeric keypad to provide several functions. To execute a function defined on a key within an outline box such as F11 , simultaneously press the Fn key with the desired function key. Note : The shaded keys in the following ke[...]
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5 Fn + Shift Keys + Alpha Numeric Keypad To use the alpha character when NUM Lock is turned on: • Press and hold the Fn key to enable the alpha characters • Press and hold the Fn plus the Shift key to enable the uppercase alpha characters[...]
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7 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and one of our technical support[...]
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MiniTouch Plus is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. July, 2005 Copyright © 2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved. PRODUCT NAME MiniT ouch Plus FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPL Y WITH FC[...]