How to assign a macro or a function to keys on your keyboard

Step 1: Download the current version of the IntelliType software

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Step 2: Open the Keyboard wizard, and change the assignments

1. Open the Keyboard item in Control Panel.
   • In Windows Vista, click Start
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     , type keyboard in the Start Search box, and then click Keyboard (or Microsoft Keyboard) in the Programs list.
   • In Microsoft Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows, click Start, click Run, type Control keyboard, and then click OK.
2. On the Key Settings tab, select the key that you want to change. To change the command or the program assignment, click Configure. To change or to assign a macro to the key, click Assign/Manage Macro.
3. Select the appropriate options, and then follow the steps that appear on the screen.

Notes

• You can specify that a program open with a specific document, a Web site, or similar by adding the appropriate parameter. Here are some examples:
  • iexplore.exe http://www.msn.com - Starts Microsoft Internet Explorer and opens the MSN.com Web site
  • word.exe mydoc.doc - Starts Microsoft Word and opens your mydoc file
  • rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState - Puts your computer into Sleep Mode
    Note To resume/awaken the computer, you must press the power button.
• Use Restore Defaults to remove all customized settings and restart all assignments.
• Under Custom Key Settings, you can rename each bank by using Options or add a program for custom key assignments for that program by using Add.
• Macros can be assigned or changed by using the Assign/Manage Macro button. See Help for more information.

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