Belkin Components G700 Series Portable PDA Keyboard User Guide for Palm OS Handhelds P74041
Index Introduction ..............................................................2 Features and Specifications..................................3 Operating the G700 Keyboard Opening the Keyboard ........................................4 Closing the Keyboard ..........................................4 On-Keyboard Charging........................................6 Driver and Keyboard Installation Installing the G700 Keyboard Driver ..................7 Enabling the Driver.......................................
Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased the definitive tool to extend your handheld’s capabilities. The Belkin G700 Series Portable PDA Keyboard will give you an easy and convenient way to add data to your Palm OS handheld. Designed for the mobile professional, the G700 weighs in at only seven ounces and closes to a size compact enough to fit easily into a coat pocket. For our complete selection of PDA accessories and mobile enhancements, please visit us at belkin.com.
Features and Specifications • Easy connection compatibility with your Palm OS device • Standard QWERTY keyboard layout • Shortcut keys for faster operation • Ultra-portable design • Pass-through charging capability Opened: 6.85" x 9.77" x 2.75" (174mm x 248mm x 70mm) Closed: 3.74" x 5.83" x .55" (95mm x 148mm x 14mm) Weight: 7 ounces (198.
Operating the G700 Keyboard Opening the Keyboard 1. Open the keyboard by pressing the button. 2. Raise the lid and stand so that they are fully extended. 3. Flip up the keyboard connector stand to its full upright position. 4. Pull out the left and right section of the keyboard until the middle section pops up. 5-6. Push the left, then the right section of the keyboard together.
Operating the G700 Keyboard (continued) Closing the Keyboard 1. Gently pull the left and then the right section of the keyboard apart. 2. Push the left and right section of the keyboard forward the center of the keyboard. The middle section will automatically move down and make room for the left and right sections. DO NOT push down on the middle section. 3. Flip down the keyboard connector head until it lays flat within the keyboard. 4. Pull the lid and stand together. 5.
Operating the G700 Keyboard (continued) On-Keyboard Charger The G700 keyboard is designed with an electronic circuit that accepts AC power for your PDA while you use the keyboard. The power receptacle located on the side of the keyboard allows you to use the AC adapter included with your PDA. Note: Your PDA must be equipped with rechargeable batteries as standard equipment. This feature is not compatible with aftermarket recharging products.
Driver and Keyboard Installation Installing the G700 Keyboard Driver Before Installation 1. To prevent potential software conflicts, disable other keyboard applications or specialized applications that use the same serial address installed in your Palm OS device. 2. You must have 100Kb of available memory to install the driver. Install the Driver 1. Connect the Palm OS PDA to a computer through its cradle or cable. 2. Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3.
Driver and Keyboard Installation (continued) 4. Tap twice on the “My Computer” icon and then choose your CD-ROM drive. 5. Double-click on the “Belkin G700.prc” file to launch the installer. The Palm OS “Install Tool” window will appear. 6. Select the file (Belkin G700.prc) by clicking on the file name once. 7. Click “Done”. The driver file will be installed into your handheld the next time you perform a HotSync® operation.
Driver and Keyboard Installation (continued) Enabling the Driver 1. Power on your PDA. 2. Tap on the “Applications” icon. Your applications window will appear on-screen. 3. Tap on the “Keyboard” icon. The configuration screen will appear. 4. Tap on the “Status” pull-down menu and select “On”. 5. Tap on the “Status” pull-down menu to enable or disable the keyboard. Connecting and Removing the PDA Align the PDA’s connector with the keyboard’s connector.
Customizing Keyboard Settings Configuring the Keyboard You can adjust various keyboard settings to your personal preference. Tap on the “Enable Click Sound” box to hear a click while typing. Tap in the “Delay until repeat” slide scale to lengthen or shorten the time the keyboard will wait before repeatedly displaying a depressed key. Tapping further right on the scale specifies a longer delay time.
Customizing Keyboard Settings (continued) Tap in the “Keyboard repeat rate” slide scale to adjust the rate at which the keyboard will display a character. Tapping further right on the scale specifies a faster repeat rate. Tap in the “Test string here” field to enter characters from the keyboard.
Combination Keys Certain keys on the G700 keyboard can perform additional functions in the combinations listed below.
Combination Keys (continued) Fn + 5 Calendar Fn + 6 Address Book Fn + 7 To do list Fn + 8 Memo Pad Fn + 9 Calculator Fn + 0 New Fn + Q, then release and type A, E, I, O, U, or Y Acute accent: Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý Fn + W, then release and type A, E, I, O, or U Grave accent: À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù Fn + E, then release and type A, E, I, O, or U Circumflex: Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û Fn + R, then release and type A, N, or O Tilde: Ã, Ñ, Õ Fn + T, then release and type A, E, I, O, U, or Y Dieresis (Umlaut): Ä, Ë, Ï,
Combination Keys (continued) Fn + Cmd Quick-access key: For example, Fn + Cmd, then release and press D brings the effect “delete” Fn + Right arrow Details Fn + Left arrow Show Fn + Up arrow Scroll Upward Fn + Down arrow Scroll Downward Cmd + 0~9 Programmable Hot Key 14
Assigning Command Hot Keys Tap the screen at the arrow next to “Setting”, and a popdown setting menu allows you to customize your keyboard set hot key. Tap the screen at the arrow next to “CmdKeys”, and a popdown menu will allow you to define shortcuts.
FCC/CE/Warranty Statement FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F8P3502, F8H1501, F8Y1501 to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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