> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Easy steps to start using your ERAM Keyboard

<Info>
  **System Requirements**

  * Windows 10 or 11 or macOS
  * CRC v2.18.3 or later
  * Available USB port on your computer
</Info>

## Setup

Follow these steps to get up and running with your ERAM Keyboard.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Plug it in">
    Connect the keyboard to your computer using the included USB cable, or supply your own if desired.

    Once plugged in, your computer will recognize the keyboard as a USB device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch CRC">
    CRC will automatically recognize the keyboard on startup, or when plugged in during an existing session.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Press the `SISO` key to open the CRC connection dialog. Once connected to the network, press `CTRL + SHIFT + SISO` to activate your session.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start controlling!">
    If signing in worked properly, you're good to go.

    <Note>
      **Note that CRC must be in focus with an active ERAM display for the keyboard to function properly.** CRC does not recognize key presses if a different application is in focus.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign out when finished">
    When you're finished controlling, press the `SISO` key again to sign out. CRC will confirm that you want to disconnect from the network.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## If something isn’t working

View our [Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting) tips, or [contact support](/support).

## Next steps

Learn the layout in [Key Map & Shortcuts](/eram/keymap).

Have a KSD? See [Keyboard Selection Device](/eram/ksd) to connect it.


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