Options by IBM: Rapid Access Keyboard IBM Europe Middle East Africa Table of Contents IBM Announcement Letter No. ZG98-0345 dated July 14, 1998. Title Overview Intended Customers Key Prerequisites At a Glance Description Product Number Supplemental Information (discretionary information) Options by IBM Products Product Name Product Specific Overview At a Glance - Product Specific Product Number Marketing Information Official Published Specifications - Start Technical Information Planning Information Official Published Specifications - End Security, Auditability, and Control Product Structure Help and Service Information Charges Professional & Technical Services Terms and Conditions Offering Warranty Maintenance Offering Announcement Countries IBM Announcement Letter No. ZG98-0345 dated July 14, 1998. See final section for details of availability and limitations, if applicable. Title Options by IBM: Rapid Access Keyboard Overview At the touch of a button, you can launch your favorite programs using the IBM Rapid Access Keyboard. In addition to having all the features of a modern 104-key keyboard, the Rapid Access Keyboard integrates a comfortable keyboard layout with the added ease of 14 convenient Rapid Access Buttons. The Rapid Access Buttons function like "hot keys" giving instant access to programs or files that may normally only be accessible beneath several menus. Four of the buttons can be customized through a simple software interface. Other buttons are preset to control: Volume up and down Mute Play, stop, or pause CD CD track forward or track backward Access help Suspend the PC European language versions include the euro sign on the appropriate key. The Rapid Access Keyboard is available in pearl white to coordinate with most PCs and compatible computer equipment. Its enhanced features provide the most solidly-engineered keyboard in its class. Intended Customers Designed for retail customers who value speed and convenience and who want easier control of their computers or for commercial customers who seek ease of use and better productivity Key Prerequisites IBM-compatible PC with Windows 95 or Windows 98 and a CD-ROM drive Advanced Power Management (APM) required for use of the Suspend button Sound card required for use of the audio functions At a Glance The Rapid Access Keyboard features: Fourteen one-button control keys for computers running Windows 95 or Windows 98, including: Volume control CD control Program launch Help screens Mute and Suspend indicator lights Customizable labels for programmable buttons Classic 104-key layout in an innovative design Quiet rubber dome key action Detachable palm rest Euro sign included for denoting currency on appropriate European language keyboards Pearl white finish Easy-to-load multilingual drivers on a single CD-ROM Easy-to-follow documentation Planned Availability Date July 14, 1998 Description None Product Number Part Description Number ----------------------------------------- ------- Rapid Access Keyboard - United Kingdom 00K8660 Rapid Access Keyboard - France 00K8661 Rapid Access Keyboard - Netherlands-Dutch 00K8662 Rapid Access Keyboard - Denmark 00K8663 Rapid Access Keyboard - Sweden/Finland 00K8664 Rapid Access Keyboard - Germany 00K8665 Rapid Access Keyboard - 00K8666 Swiss German/Swiss French Rapid Access Keyboard - Spain 00K8667 Rapid Access keyboard - Norway 00K8668 Rapid Access Keyboard - Belgian French 00K8669 Rapid Access Keyboard - 00K8670 Belgian English/Flemish Rapid Access Keyboard - Italian 00K8671 Rapid Access Keyboard - Russian 00K8672 Supplemental Information (discretionary information) Options by IBM Products Product Name Rapid Access Keyboard Product Specific Overview None At a Glance - Product Specific None Product Positioning The IBM Rapid Access Keyboard delivers new convenience with dependability from the most reputable keyboard maker. Product Number Part Description Number ----------------------------------------- ------- Rapid Access Keyboard - United Kingdom 00K8660 Rapid Access Keyboard - France 00K8661 Rapid Access Keyboard - Netherlands-Dutch 00K8662 Rapid Access Keyboard - Denmark 00K8663 Rapid Access Keyboard - Sweden/Finland 00K8664 Rapid Access Keyboard - Germany 00K8665 Rapid Access Keyboard - 00K8666 Swiss German/Swiss French Rapid Access Keyboard - Spain 00K8667 Rapid Access keyboard - Norway 00K8668 Rapid Access Keyboard - Belgian French 00K8669 Rapid Access Keyboard - 00K8670 Belgian English/Flemish Rapid Access Keyboard - Italian 00K8671 Rapid Access Keyboard - Russian 00K8672 Marketing Information Marketing information can be found in the IBM PC Marketing Essentials database on PC PartnerInfo, and also on the IBM PC Company website at http://www.europe.pc.ibm.com/options Official Published Specifications - Start Technical Information Physical Specifications Approximate Height : 31 mm (1.25 in) Approximate Width : 485 mm (19 in) Approximate Depth : 165 mm (6.5 in) Operating Environment Temperature : 10 to 40 deg (C) (50 to 104 deg (F)) Relative humidity : 8% to 80% Agency Approvals UL 1950 CSA-C22.2 950 FCC Class B parts 15 CE Mark (including IEC 801-2, 801-3, and 801-4) TUV TUV GS VCCI MOC BCIQ Microsoft PC97 C-Tick Energy Star-Compliant No Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Hardware Requirements IBM-compatible PC with: CD-ROM drive Sound card (for audio functions) Software Requirements Windows 95 or Windows 98 (for Rapid Access Buttons) Advanced Power Management (APM) (for Suspend button) Note: The Suspend button may not be compatible with power management on some PCs, particularly laptops. Compatibility Some configurations may not be compatible. Planning Information Cable Orders Required No Installation Time Approximately 5 minutes Official Published Specifications - End Packaging One box Shipment Group Rapid Access Keyboard Consumer design packaging Optional wrist rest CD-ROM with setup software PS/2 to PC-AT adapter Setup guide User's Guide Note: Drivers are available on the Options by IBM Web site, in addition to being included with the shipment group. Security, Auditability, and Control This product uses the security and auditability features of the system on which it is installed. Product Structure Plant of Manufacture: Greenock Plant of Control: Raleigh Help and Service Information Contact your IBM HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or your local IBM office. Charges N/A Professional & Technical Services Please contact your IBM Marketing Representative for the list of selected Services available in your Country, either as standard or customized offerings for the efficient installation, implementation and/or integration of this product. Terms and Conditions Offering This product is available from IBM under the Terms & Conditions for Purchase. Warranty The warranty period is: 12 Months. Maintenance Offering Customer Set-Up: Yes Customer Set-Up allowance is: None Announcement Countries All European, Middle Eastern and African Countries. The data in this letter is subject to the disclaimer in Letter ZS90-0112, which is available from IBM on request. Please note this is an international announcement letter. If applicable you should also refer to your local country complementary document to check for country specific information. ************ End of Document ************