Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard - Qualitätsproblem oder .....?

Ich habe mir letzte Woche bei einem Händler in einem namhaften Onlineauktionhaus eine SK-8815 (Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB, PN: 41A4975) im deutschen Tastaturlayout als originalverpackte Neuware gekauft. Als die Lieferung vorgestern hier ankam, musste ich feststellen, dass es an der Qualität der Tastatur ziemlich hapert: die Tasten zur Steuerung des Musikplayers oben links sitzen extrem lose.Was aber noch viel mehr auffällt, ist die Beschriftung der Tastatur - diese ist ziemlich schief aufgebracht und auch unterschiedlich hell.Ich habe mal versucht zumindest die Positionierung der Aufdrucke mit der Kamera meines Smartphones einzufangen:Am meisten fällt es beim 'Ö' und den anderen Umlauten auf, die horizontal und vertikal ziemlich aus der Reihe fallen. Ich habe auch einmal die Seriennummer der Tastatur hier überprüft:Lenovo - Garantiestatus überprüfenwobei mir gemeldet wurde, dass nichts zu vermelden sei 'Kein Ergebnis - Bitte prüfen und erneut versuchen'. Ist nun einfach nur die Qualität relativ mau oder bin ich möglicherweise einer Produktfälschung aufgesessen? Sofern es ein gefälschtes Produkt ist, ist anerkennenswert, dass es einwandfrei mit der Konfigurationssoftware für das EnhancedPerformance Keyobard von der Lenovo-Homepage zusammenarbeitet.

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Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard & Windows Vista

FYI.. the software/driver pak for Vista is still not windows certfied, doesn't always work and often generates errors when you attempt to use even the simplest keys.
Will Lenovo bring out a Windows Certified Driver / Software package any time soon?
Cheers,
JIM

Are you refering to the driver which came with the keyboard or this one which has been available to download since Feb.
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Ibm/lenovo Enhenced Performance USB keyboard

hi!
i've got a question about this keyboard
http://tiny.cc/E3V8h
1. does additional, multimedia keys work under linux?
2. what is the quality of it? i need something that will work for > 2 years (i've already broken my microsoft ergonomic 4000 keyboard :~)
3. is it noisy?
sincerely
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1) don't think so
2) I have 3 year old one, and is still kicking along fine
3) noisy, don't know how to define such thing, around the same as the Microsoft ergonomic 4000.
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Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard - Linux driver

When will the Linux driver be available?
Model: SK-8815
FRU P/N: 41A4970

Are you refering to the driver which came with the keyboard or this one which has been available to download since Feb.
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Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard and Microsoft Officde

Just purchased the above keyboard to use on my new T61 running Vista Business 64. Soon discovered that the assignable keys (Rapid Access) wouldn't open Microsoft Office programs (even though two were by default assingned to spreadsheet and word processor. A complicated conversation with tech support concluded with my being told that that was "as planned" -- the the keyboard software was configured to NOT run with Microsoft Office. Not only am I unhappy that I wasted $39. but I'm astonished that folks at Thinkpad actually let this go through. This all assumes that the person I spoke to at Support was telling the truth; if not, I'm even less happy.

Actually you can assign the keys, I finally figured it out myself after lots of searching and I also had no results from Tec Support, it has only taken two years!!
Anyway, I put the disk that came with the keyboard and mouse in my computer and did not run it. I went to "my computer" and looked to see if there is a manual on it.
Go to the DRIVERS folder, XP folder, KEYBOARD folder, then click on the Readme.txt file, it will give you instructions.
I assumed because the mouse and keyboard worked I did not need to install any software, WRONG.
Good luck, I hope this helps.

Enhanced Perfomance USB Keyboard Model SK-8815 & P/N 41A4961 Windows 7 Driver Installation Fails

I am getting the following error when trying to install the driver came with the keyboard (Windows 7 64-bit enterprise
Error Executing the Specified Program
C:\swtools\drivers\Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard\Setu.exe
I have also tried the driver downloaded from Lenovo Support, exact same issue.

, and welcome to the Lenovo User Community!
Looks like a typo. Try running:
C:\swtools\drivers\Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard\Setup.exe
Tell us how it goes!
I don't work for Lenovo. I'm a crazy volunteer!

Enhanced Performance Wireless Keyboard

I got recently an Enhanced Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with plan to use it with my new ThinkPad W500. Mouse works without problems.
However the keyboard works properly when Language for non-Unicode programs is set to US English. When language changed to Arabic, keyboard loses characters, freezes for several seconds, etc. I tried it with W500 with Vista Business SP1, T41p with XP SP3, and - more interesting - with Dell Latitude D420 with XP SP3. On all those laptops I got identical results. With keyboard language set to Arabic, the Arabic characters do show when typing in Word or Notepad.
However, when connected to my desktop (DELL Optiplex GX520, XP SP3) the keyboard works correctly with US English and Arabic selected as non-Unicode locale.
Keyboard P/N is 41A5219, S/N 00012663.
Tried other wireless keyboard/mouse set (Genius TwinTouch LuxeMate Pro) - it works OK on T41p language independent.
Message Edited by amw on 03-17-2009 10:20 PM
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Thinkpad W500 4058-CTO Win 7 x64 Professional

We purchased 10 ThinkPads with the same keyboard and mouse, the keyboard is a bit slow, but the mouse is absolutely horrible, the choppy motion and falling asleep all the time is killing productivity. Has anyone had any success with the fix for this? need help ASAP.

Deploying USB Enhanced Performance [Wired] Keyboard settings

Hi. Is there any way to deploy the settings of the USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard settings so that all computers with the keyboard get the default settigs? Got 500+ computers to deploy.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi,
there is no easy solution however this might be worth trying sincle I see it as feasible and maybe you can even use Migration Assistant if you do not have any other tool (I'm not expert on Migration Assistant).
1. Manually export the registry settings from the current user.
2. Change “HKEY_CURRENT_USER” to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”, in the exported registry file.
3. Remove any reference to “\users\username”.
4. Then, import the you modified registry file to another machine.
SEE ATTACHAED FILE PLS.
Let me know if this is sufficient and it helps.
Jan Solar
Product Marketing
(not a technical support)
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Lenovo Thinkpad Compact USB Keyboard with Trackpoint: Middle mouse button and scrolling

I got this keyboard (KU-1255).
Unfortunately, it generates bogus mouse button events if I click the middle mouse button and use the trackpoint:
With "thinkpad scrolling mode" disabled, the middle mouse button is released as soon as I move the trackpoint while still pressing the button!
Expected behaviour: The middle mouse button is pressed, the event created. Moving the trackpoint moves the cursor normally. Releasing the middle button creates a corresponding event.
With "thinkpad scrolling mode" enabled, the button is registered as pressed, then scrolling occurs as I move the trackpoint and the button is released if I release it.
Expected behaviour: No middle mouse button event is registered if I move the trackpoint. Pressing and releasing the middle mouse button is only registered if I click the button without moving the trackpoint.
When will there be a firmware update available for the keyboard, like for the SK-8855?
Since I am also using Linux, I would be really interested in fixing this in the firmware, not only getting a new Windows driver.

Help please.

Keyboard - Enhanced Performance vs Preferred Pro - reliability, tactility, etc.

I'm comparing...
73P2620 Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard - US English 39.00
73P5220 Lenovo Preferred Pro USB Keyboard - US English 29.00
I don't need the extra USB hub capability, so judging from the specs, I would choose the Preferred Pro model. However, can anyone having experience using either of them, chime in and comment on everything else that matters - reliability, tactility and feel, lags, joy of using, etc?
Thank you.
~Paul
Lenovo ThinkPad T410s - 2901CTO
IBM ThinkPad T41p - 2373GGU
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apart from the extra features, the feel and tactility of the two keyboard are the same.
The keyboards are okay, but the feel and tactility is not the industry best, reliability is okay they are quite reliable. I rather prefer the Microsoft keyboards.
Regards,
Jin Li
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I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

41A4998 Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard button customizer

I've got a 41A4998 Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard hooked up to my Windows 7 x64 PC. I installed the driver and it's running peachy. However, I've had a couple of nags on the key customization:
1) While I'm able to customize the "application keys", sometimes when I associate them with certain external programs (i.e. explorer.exe, thunderbird.exe), pressing the key will load the correct application but Windows' "Default Beep" sound will be played. I'm thinking the keyboard seems to think the application couldn't be launched, while it in deed did launch. Can I disable this sound from playing when I push the button?
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3) Can I override the media button, and have it launch an other media player instead?
4) Can I override the blue ThinkVantage button on the keyboard? As-is it loads System Information, I'd like to run Services or Device Manager or something.
Thanks in advance!

1) While I'm able to customize the "application keys", sometimes when I associate them with certain external programs (i.e. explorer.exe, thunderbird.exe), pressing the key will load the correct application but Windows' "Default Beep" sound will be played. I'm thinking the keyboard seems to think the application couldn't be launched, while it in deed did launch. Can I disable this sound from playing when I push the button?
I now 'solved' this by having Windows 7's mixer mute the sound of the Skd881x Daemon. Which I actually wanted to kill instead, but it seems to pop up every time I do so anyway...

Using Thinkpad Trackpoint USB Keyboard with MacBook Pro, Air, Retina (with pictures)

Using Thinkpad Trackpoint USB Keyboard with MacBook Pro, Air, Retina (with pictures)
The purpose of this discussion thread is to:
(1) Get community thoughts around using alternative and complimentary mousing approaches with MacBooks
(2) To share a current and searchable set of resources for those interested in leveraging a best-of-both-worlds approach for using a non-Apple Trackpoint Keyboard with an Apple MacBook.
(3) To level-set the fact that a Thinkpad Trackpoint USB Keyboard works with MacBooks automatically and instantly out-of-the-box.
Note: I created this discussion because I found that all the other discussion threads related to using a Thinkpad Trackpoint Keyboard with MacBooks were archived and therefore I could not post my thoughts there.
I have been using MacBooks for 3+ years now. Airs, Pros, Retinas etc. I LOVE the built-in MacBook Apple Trackpad. It is wonderful. Apple has no equal as far as Trackpads go.
In addition, I have been using the Thinkpad Trackpoint USB Keyboard with my MacBooks for ~2 years, and below is why I have found BOTH the Apple Trackpad and Thinkpad Trackpoint to be great.
The Trackpoint and Trackpad both have their sweet spots. Personally I use the built-in Apple Trackpad on my MacBooks when I'm using my MacBook for less than 1 hour, loosely speaking. If I am going to be heads-down for more than 1 hr writing, reading, surfing, graphic designing, programming, workshop facilitating, teaching, mindmapping, presenting, demoing, etc. then I pull out my "Lenovo Thinkpad USB Keyboard with Trackpoint (55Y9003) > https://www.google.com/search?&q=lenovo+thinkpad+trackpoint+usb+keyboard
I know many will laugh at me for using a Thinkpad Trackpoint Keyboard with a MacBook... Keeping an open mind, let's just agree that there is historical precedence for alternative mousing devices. If I could only choose one, I would use the Apple MacBook built-in Trackpad exclusively, however with alternatives come potential benefits. Keep in mind that Apple, Microsoft, Logitech and many other companies make millions of dollars each year providing alternative peripheral devices for computers, and mousing is no exception. Regardless, I just want to share my positive experiences using both. :-)
Why should you care? For *some* people the following is true and meaningful. The Trackpoint (the little red eraser head stick thingy) in the midle of the keyboard enables useful and unique dynamics/use-cases, including:
You don't have to take your hand(s) off the keyboard to mouse
You can independantly click without accidentally moving the mouse (Yes I know some people don't have issues with this)
You don't run out of finger-gesture runway when you're moving your mouse across the screen (I know this is a gray area for some people)
For mouse-movement-heavy applications (e.g. Graphics, drawing, etc.) the Trackpoint *is at times* more exacting
Below I share some pictures (which I know *look* ridiculous to some people, but none-the-less help demystify what this looks like. And, while ridiculous looking, it is actually quite thin and elegant once you get over the initial shock of seeing these two diverse technologies combined in this way.
Rest assured, the keyboard shown below (google "55Y9003") is VERY light, thin and fits in almost any laptop case/backpack easily so it is not a big deal to carry it, if you work on-the-go. In addition:
It is UNCANNY how well it fits on top of the keyboard space of all MacBooks.
It fits perfectly around the corners of the MacBook Pro/Air/Retina keyboard
Note: I took one of the 5 rubber feet/pads off the bottom of my keyboard, the one in the middle
Lastly, you can actually use the built-in Apple Trackpad at the SAME TIME as the Trackpoint Keyboard.
It is quite a nice best-of-both-worlds approach for people that like the benefits of the "Why should you care?" use cases above.
Please reply and comment with your thoughts and please let's keep it positive, constructive and friendly :-)
Pictures Below:
My two Retina MBPs, one with and one without the keyboard, so you can easily see the difference. (As if you wouldn't)
A slightly closer-up shot of just the RMBP with the Trackpoint Keyboard on top
Please reply and comment with your thoughts and please let's keep it positive, constructive and friendly :-)

Newer Bluetooth version of the ThinkPad External Trackpoint Keyboard available...
The new version is smaller, so you can use your MacBook Trackpad at the same time as your Trackpoint keyboard.
Here is the Lenovo model/Part Number# 0B47190
Here is a picture of what it looks like:
Note: Just like the older larger USB model keyboard, there is a rubbery footpad in the middle of the bottom of the keyboard that I just peeled off. Otherwise, it makes the "H" key press accidentally under-neath the keyboard. Once I took that off, it fit perfectly over and around the built-in MacBook keyboard, so I can optionally put it on top of my MacBook for easy typing. :-)

Assigning buttons on Lenovo USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard

I have recently made Mozilla Firefox my default browser (it's much quicker to start up than Explorer), however I would still like the Internet button on my USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard to open Explorer, which my son prefers (it currently opens Firefox). When I try to reconfigure the button I can't find Internet Explorer amongst the choices I am given.
I have reconfigured the Lock desktop button to open Firefox. I am sure I had the keyboard set up to do what I want it to do before I reformatted the hard drive yesterday.

I'm glad to report that I've been using this new driver for a month now with no issues...

USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard utility crash

USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard (Wired) : skd881x daemon has stopped working
What I'm getting here is a consistent crash of the OSD / button management daemon (Skdaemon.exe) on a standard french Vista 32bit install. This might be a duplicate of this unresolved problem, although the OS is 32 bit here.
I can reproduce the crash easily by using either one of the Volume+, Volume- or Mute buttons at any time as long as the Play/Pause button has never been pressed before. If I start the daemon, choose "Play/Pause" (the indication "Play/Pause" appears in the OSD), then the instance of the daemon will never crash afterwards and I will be able to use the volume buttons until the next reboot.
I have tried :
using the keyboard configuration tool to change most of the settings,
clean uninstalling/reinstalling the (latest) driver and utility,
looking up for a solution elsewhere,
to no avail.
I would appreciate any pointer to resolve that annoying problem.
EDIT : updated the title so it appears more explicit from the forum view

I know that bumping my own thread is not really a display of gentleman's manners, but I would like to know if there is a way to reach lenovo directly, at least to make the company aware of this annoying bug (which does seem to be recurrent). I can't seem to find it as I'm lost in the endless cross-references between lenovo and IBM support pages, and a part of the online support doesn't seem to be available in France

W510 Lenovo Bluetooth windows update killed USB Keyboard

Hi all,
Yesterday afternoon (14 M!R 2012) I ran a windows 7 update that included a Lenovo update. It was some kind of bluetooth thing, but I'm not really sure the exact name. Foolishly, I chose to include this in the update. When I performed the updates and restarted the machine my USB keyboard no longer works. There were 13 updates available for install. 9 of them were critical updates and 4 were optional. I installed 3 of the 4 optional and all of the critical. So when I discovered that the keyboard didn't work, I rollback the update to the last good configuration and the problem persisted. When I looked at what updates were available, 12 of the 13 were there, but the Lenovo bluetooth one wasn't on the list, leading me to believe that it didn't get rolled back.
What I've noticed is that the keyboard is recognized by windows, but I can't type anything. Furthermore, when I do type a few characters with it, after about 5 seconds I hear the "disconnected a USB device" sound. So something is definitely strange, but I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any ideas? I really need the full sized ergo keyboard. The tiny laptop keyboard kills my hands. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I really need my big keyboard or my hands are killing me.
Thanks,
Tripp

Totally generic. I have no idea why the bluetooth update would affect it. I'm just pointing the finger there b/c that was the only update that doesn't seem to have been undone by the windows restore operation. At one point last night windows performed an update on the usb drivers, but sadly that didn't solve anything. It's bizarre because windows can see the keyboard, it just doesn't work. Windows doesn't seem to think that there's anything wrong with device and it says the drivers are up to date.

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