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Question: There is no manual or instructions of keyboard keys.  Why is this?
Document: This is a super comfortable keyboard. I love that you can switch from function keys to windows 8 shortcuts. Highly recommend it.
I have been using this keyboard for over a month and typing this review on it!. the keys are responsive and the curves are not extreme. I would recommend this keyboard!
Warning: this keyboard is not FULLY compatible with Windows 7. I will be returning to vendor as I often need to know if my various lock keys (cap, num, scr) are on. Note: it works great, just that since it is wireless, those indicator lights are eliminated from the keyboard. Bummer!
I'm sure it's even more usable with Windows8 with the shortcut keys, but I'm still using 7 on the computer it's connected to.As for the whole split spacebar thing (trying to reduce backspaces). I did not buy this for that, and in fact I think it's probably a stupid idea. People have been using a certain layout of keyboard for so long that trying to change that would be counterproductive.
I have no idea why this had to happen or what I would do differently if I had to go through it again.The keyboard works great with some features I like -- like a split space bar which can be programmed into backspace/space sides. My prior Dell keyboard had such tiny touch bumps on the f and j keys that I could never find them by touch which led to a LOT of typos. This one is better.
It's not the Microsoft Elite keyboard that I enjoyed for years, but it is a good replacement. Being wireless is a huge plus too.Setup was very easy. Insert batteries, plug USB stick into computer where it was instantly recognized. I was typing away with the keyboard less than two minutes out of the box.The keys have a solid feel. The split space/backspace bar is a nice touch, though it does take some adjustment to remember that you have that feature.
This is a review from the standpoint of a programmer. I tried this keyboard and decided to return it. At first the keys seemed too heavy, but I do believe that I would've gotten used to that. The build-quality also seemed nice. The deal-breaker was the lack of a pause/break key though, which I had previously thought to be standard on any keyboard.. Most people might not use that key, but I use it extensively whenever I am testing a program.
There is no longer a pause/break (which is likely fine). Others are combined together.3. About 2/3 of the Windows 8 keys are useless in Windows 7. Unfortunately, because Windows 7 Mouse and Keyboard Center does not support this keyboard, I couldn't customize these keys doing something else (such as track forward/backward)Summary:I bought the keyboard mainly for its ergonomic design, so even there are some design flaws, in my personal opinion, it remains a great keyboard.
The only reason I'm not using it is because I am so accustomed to the standard backspace that I just keep forgetting until I have already hit it. I think that it will be great once my muscle memory kicks in and learns the new position for the back space.I am not an incredibly fast typist, I probably get around 50-60 wpm maybe 70 on a good day but I honestly can tell that I am typing faster and not missing keys as much and my wrists feel great!
The keyboard is o.k. but does not have any indicator lights for number lock or  cap lock. Wich is a PITA.
Answer: Helen, As far as I recall the only instructions were something (I forget what) that said the switch to the right of the function keys (blue or white) is to switch in and out of Windows 8 functionality. Otherwise, there was a blue sticker on the keyboard to tell you how to change the left half of the space bar to backspace. That's all there was and all I needed. The tiny print at the bottom of several keys are keyboard shortcuts, i.e. alternatives to mousing around, which have been common to windows software for many years. Otherwise it is the same as any other keyboard as far as I know. There is a compartment on the bottom for the battery also, but that should be no problem.