Microsoft Natural Keyboard Gen1/V1The first generation of the Microsoft Natural Keyboard was released in 1994, designed for Microsoft Windows 95 and Novell Netware. It was designed for Microsoft by Ziba Design. The was a split keyboard with each half of the keyboard separated and tilted upwards and down from the center of the keyboard. This key arrangement was designed to prevent and other associated with typing for long periods of time.
Another innovation was the integrated wrist pad helping to ensure correct posture while sitting at the computer and further reducing strain on the neck, arms and wrists.This keyboard also introduced three new keys purposed for Microsoft's: two between the and keys on each side, and a between the right Windows and Ctrl keys.Although it was not the first ergonomic keyboard, it was the first widely available sub-$100 offering. The keyboard gained popularity quickly, selling over 600,000 per month at its peak.As with most Microsoft keyboards, software (Microsoft ) is bundled for both Mac OS X and Windows, allowing users to customize the function keys and modify keys fairly extensively.Natural Keyboard Elite. Microsoft Natural Keyboard EliteThe Microsoft Natural Keyboard has had several upgrades and refreshes since its introduction. The first of these was the Natural Keyboard Elite, introduced in 1998.
The Elite features a nonstandard layout of the key block normally found above the cursor keys. Another common criticism of the Elite is that the arrow keys' inverted-T layout has been changed into a cross-like layout, with left/right arrows keys side by side and up/down keys bracketing them from above and below, increasing the distance between the vertical keys. Another significant change was the keyboard's adjustable feet. While the original Microsoft Natural Keyboard had feet in the front, the Elite and its successors have their feet in the back. The Natural Keyboard Elite was manufactured in at least two different color schemes; white with black lettering and black with white lettering.Natural Keyboard Pro.
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Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro, circa Q4 1999.The third iteration was the Natural Keyboard Pro, introduced in 1999. The Natural Keyboard Pro regained the original inverted-T layout of the cursor keys, and gained a row of program shortcut keys along the top edge of the board, including multimedia keys.
In versions of Windows prior to, Microsoft's software is required to configure the behavior of the shortcut keys. Vista and have the ability to customize shortcut key behavior without additional software when using the 'internet keyboard' keyboard layout. Some other modern operating systems, such as and most distributions, have comparable configuration options. The Natural Keyboard Pro also included an internal two-port, which was commonly used to connect other input devices such as a mouse or trackball, but this was dropped in subsequent iterations.Natural Multimedia Keyboard. Microsoft Natural Multimedia KeyboardIn 2004, Microsoft introduced the restyled Natural Multimedia Keyboard, which reworked the row of multimedia buttons and included the controversial feature, originally debuted in the. Another common criticism is that although the bunched arrow keys of previous generation has been fixed by returning to the standard inverted T layout, the Home/End/Del/Ins/Page up/down set has been changed to 2x3 vertical layout, with the Insert key moved to the 'PrtScn/SysRq' key, and del key expanded. On the Natural Multimedia Keyboard, the status indicator lights for, and were moved from between the banks of alphanumeric keys to a more traditional location above and to the right of the backspace key.
The Natural Multimedia Keyboard was manufactured in at least three different color schemes, including white with blue accents, black with silver accents, and white with black accents.Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000In September 2005, Microsoft introduced the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. This keyboard provides a significantly changed ergonomic design, including an integrated leatherette wrist rest, noticeably concave key banks, and a removable front stand to help straighten the wrist and allow the fingers to drop naturally onto the keys. The multimedia keys have again been redesigned, and the home/end key location set has been fixed by returning to the standard 3x2 horizontal rectangular layout. The F Lock key now defaults to 'on', providing the original function key features rather than the new 'enhanced' functions, and retains its setting across reboots.
The 4000 has the indicator lights for Caps lock, etc. Moved back to between the banks of keys, although they are now below the Space bar, rather than above. The 4000 is also significantly quieter to type on, with less of the distinctive 'click clack' noise that is common with older keyboards. The space bar, however, has been reported by several reviewers to be unusually noisy and difficult to depress. The 4000 is available in two variants, Business and Retail.
The exact differences are not known, although product descriptions imply that the packaging is different, and prices are often slightly higher for the Business edition.Natural Ergonomic 7000 keyboard In June 2007, Microsoft introduced the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 7000. This keyboard has the same key layout as the older Natural Ergonomic 4000. The biggest difference between the two is that the Natural Ergonomic 7000 keyboard is wireless. Besides the color palette, the other difference is that the Natural Ergonomic 4000 includes light indicators that signal when the Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock and F Lock keys have been depressed and active.
In their place, on the Natural Ergonomic 7000 keyboard, resides the battery indicator light.The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 comes with a USB wireless dongle that connects both the mouse and the keyboard. The attachment to elevate the front of the keyboard is separate in the box. The Natural Ergonomic 7000 keyboard also comes with batteries, a very brief user guide, a disk containing the Microsoft Intellitype and Intellipoint software, and is normally bundled with the Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000.Sculpt ergonomic keyboard. 1 February 1994.
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I am not a novice with computer but not an advanced savvy either. I was starting to have problems with my wrists and decided I deserved a good ergonomic keyboard. Well I bought it but I'm very confused with all the new keys. Now that I have it, I'd like to take advantage of it to the fullest. It came with no manual explaining what the different keys are for and that's what I'm looking for. ( a manual ) From what I read of the comments, I'm not the only one and I'm sure Microsoft knows that if they want to sell their product, they need to provide explanation for the 'Dummies'.
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That's all I need. I diagram of the keyboard and explanation of all the keys, numbers, lettering, gadgets function.Hoping I can get this soon,I thank you for your attention and remain,Louise Breton.