Bloomberg Keyboard Installation and Reference Guide 16 May 2005 Version: 2.
1 Table of Contents Keyboard Technical Information............................................................................................ 2 Description............................................................................................................................................2 Keyboard Features ...............................................................................................................................2 System Requirements...............................................
2 Keyboard Technical Information Description The Bloomberg Keyboard is a standard PC keyboard that has been specially designed for use with the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service.
3 Bloomberg Keyboard Installation Download Software and Drivers IMPORTANT! When installing the Bloomberg Keyboard, it is important that the steps of this procedure are carefully followed; the Bloomberg Keyboard installation requires Administrator rights. NOTE: Drivers must be properly installed before connecting the Bloomberg Keyboard to your PC; therefore, do not disconnect your current keyboard or biometric device (if present).
4 NOTE: An audio extension cable is provided in the event that your PC has its microphone Input jack located on the front panel of the PC. Figure 1 Cable Connections to the PC and Power Supply 15. 16. Power on your PC. Windows will detect and identify the new hardware that has been installed. Launch the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service. When the Bloomberg software is launched, the Keyboard will automatically update its firmware if an update is available.
5 Keyboard Firmware Update When the Bloomberg software is launched, the Keyboard will automatically update its firmware if an update is available. Bloomberg Terminal Configuration Bloomberg software has several different keyboard configurations. To setup the Bloomberg for use with the Keyboard, take the following steps: 1. Right-click the mouse over one of the Bloomberg screens on your PC; a contextual menu will appear. 2. Select the Keyboard menu item. 3. Select the Bloomberg Keyboard option.
6 Keyboard Functions Figure 2 Keyboard Overhead View Figure 3 Keyboard Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Speakers for PC or Bloomberg VoIP audio output. Cancel key cancels the current Bloomberg function. Question key brings up the Analytics Help Desk form. BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service function keys. Currency and Fractional keys. CONN / DFLT key starts the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service login process.
7 Status LCD Screen Figure 4 LCD Screen 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Speaker icon indicates that the speakers are not muted. Microphone icon indicates that the microphone is not muted. Speaker mute icon indicates that the speakers have been muted. Microphone mute icon indicates that the microphone has been muted. The message indicator will flash when you have received a Bloomberg message. Bloomberg connect icon indicates that the keyboard has connected to the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service.
8 Keyboard Specifications Properties Dimension Height: Stand retracted Height: Stand extended Width Depth Weight Typing angles: Stand retracted Typing angles: Stand extended 1.6 In 2.09 In 21.1 In 6.78 In 6.50 Lbs 7.73° 13.04° 4.06 Cm 5.31 Cm 53.59 Cm 17.22 Cm 2.
9 Bloomberg Secure Access Technology What is the Technology used to capture finger scans? The Bloomberg Biometric device uses Active Array Sensing (also knows as E-Field or Linear-field) technology for acquiring accurate finger scans. The sensor in the Biometric device contains a drivering, which emits a small signal that is detected by the sensor array. The sensor array detects minute differences in the sub dermal layer of the skin.
10 BLOOMBERG BSAT ENROLLMENT Enrolling with Bloomberg Secure Access Technology The Bloomberg Keyboard BSAT device has been designed to be used with the right thumb. If you are currently enrolled with another finger you must change the finger enrolled to your right thumb. Contact Global Customer support to have your BSAT enrollment reset. At the next login, you will be prompted to go through the enrollment procedure.
11 Returning the Former Keyboard When the new Bloomberg Keyboard has been installed, take the following steps: 1. 2. Pack the former keyboard, INCLUDING THE KEYBOARD POWER SUPPLY, using the same container that the new keyboard was shipped in.
12 Approvals This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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