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This short form of the instructions is designed to get you started

working with your new TrackBoard.  A full version of the manual

is available at our website, www.data-desk.com. To take advantage

of updated information regarding your TrackBoard, please retister

your new keyboard on our website or send in the registration

card enclosed. The TrackBoard provides full Apple Extended

105-key functionality with a space-saving 79-key layout by using

TrackBoard’s exclusive dual-purpose keys. TrackBoard also

includes a trackball with a three-button design that puts all point

and click functions within easy reach.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• The TrackBoard keyboard.

• One 6 ft. Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) cable for connecting to

all these series of Macintosh computers; Macintosh II, Power

PC, Performa, Centris, Quadra, SE, SE30, LC, Classic/Classic II

and PowerBook.

• One set of ColorKey™ user-replaceable keys for Command,

Option, Control, Enter and Cursor keys —and a keytop puller.

If any of these items are not present, please contact

Datadesk.

INSTALLATION

Before you begin to install the TrackBoard, make sure your

computer is turned off. Plugging and/or unplugging ADB cables

while your computer is turned on can result in lost or damaged

data and serious damage to the components of your computer.

PLEASE NOTE:

 

The TrackBoard is only compatible with

Macintosh computers that have an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB)

connector. TrackBoard is not compatible with Macintosh Plus

or earlier Macintosh computers.

Plugging In The ADB Cable

1. Plug the ADB cable into one of the TrackBoard’s two ADB

connectors. The connectors are located on both sides of the

TrackBoard, towards the rear of the keyboard.

2. Plug the other end of ADB cable into an ADB connector on
the back of the Macintosh.

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SETTING PREFERENCES

There are several ways in which you can fine tune the TrackBoard

to best suit your preferences.

SHORT FORM INSTRUCTIONS for MACS

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:  If you need further help, please contact Datadesk Technical Support:
PHONE: (206) 842-5480 • FAX: (206) 842-9219  • EMAIL: support@data-desk.com

The Common-Sense Combination Keyboard and Trackball

Congratulations on your purchase
of Datadesk’s TrackBoard.

15 user-definable function

keys for automated single

keystroke operation

Specially-designed "can't

miss" keycaps for all

function and trackball keys

Drag mode key

for trackball

Time saving

"double-click"

key for trackball

User-configurable color-

coded key caps for often-

used keys.  Also, includes

replacable standard

gray key caps

Unique dual-purpose

keys provide extended

keyboard functionality

in a small package

Full-size, 3-button

trackball puts all point, click,

and drag functions

within easy reach

Extra large, easy-

to-use "click-bar"

for trackball

Optional 22-key

calculator-style

numeric keypad with

enlarged Enter key and

4 cursor keys

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