Technical information
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Keyboard Technical Information
Description
The Bloomberg Keyboard 3 is a standard PC keyboard that has been specially designed for use with
the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service. The Bloomberg Keyboard 3 is easy to install, requiring
only a USB connection to the host PC and the installation of the BSAT driver. It is powered by its
connection to the host USB port.
Keyboard Features
The keyboard can be used with all standard PC applications
The keyboard is equipped with keys that have been specifically designed for use with the
BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service
The keyboard is a USB audio device which has headphone and microphone jacks available
as well as compact speakers for PC multimedia content
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The keyboard features an integrated BSAT (Bloomberg Secure Access Technology) device
based on the latest biometric technology to improve accuracy and quality of finger scans
which ensure secure login to the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service
System Requirements
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Software Requirements
BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service, July 07 version or later
Power Requirements
The Keyboard is powered via USB, and must be plugged directly to a PC USB port, a self-
powered USB hub, or a self-powered compatible USB switchbox. Self-powered devices are
powered by their own AC adaptors. The keyboard cannot be powered by a bus-powered
USB hub or bus-powered USB switchbox.
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Speaker audio levels are internally limited to levels below what is available from the USB power source, which
may cause clipping at momentary peak levels