www.igo.com iGo™ Stowaway® Ultra-Slim Bluetooth® Keyboard Owner’s Manual for Palm OS® Keyboard Driver: Stowaway 4.
Setting up the Keyboard .................................................3 Before you Begin ....................................................................................3 Installing the Software............................................................................3 Configuring the Keyboard to Your Handheld ...............4 Enabling the Keyboard Driver................................................................4 Secured Connections ...........................................................
Setting up the Keyboard Before you Begin Before you install the Stowaway Keyboard software for Palm: ¾ Disable or remove any other keyboard applications that you have previously installed on your Palm device. (Please refer to the User Guide included with your Palm for instructions on how to do this.) ¾ Ensure there is at least 200 KB of memory on your Palm device. To check the available memory: On the Application Launcher screen tap the clock, then tap Info.
Configuring the Keyboard to Your Handheld Once you have installed the keyboard software on your handheld, it is possible to Enable the Stowaway application. NOTE: The Bluetooth connection between the mobile device and keyboard must be set up through the Stowaway keyboard driver. ENABLING THE KEYBOARD DRIVER 1. From the General screen of the keyboard application, checkmark Keyboard Driver. 2. From the Keyboard application pick list, select Bluetooth Config.
The following section deals strictly with Secure Connections. This is the recommended method, as it provides encryption to prevent eavesdropping. SECURED CONNECTIONS 1. Make sure that the Bluetooth Keyboard and Secure boxes are checked. 2. Before starting the connection make sure the keyboard is Discoverable by your handheld. To do this, press the keys together on the keyboard until the green LED (above the key) flashes once per second.
4. You will be prompted for a passkey and will see a Bluetooth Passkey dialog box. Make sure Add to trusted device list is checked then, enter a passkey of your own choosing (of 1-9 digits) using Graffiti. NOTE: The passkey must contain only digits, for example 12345. 5. Type the same passkey number on the Stowaway keyboard. When finished, press the key. 6. If the passkey is not entered correctly, the connection will fail. In this case you will need to repeat steps 1-5 from above.
. The keyboard is now paired and available for use. If the keyboard is closed, the handheld is turned off or either is idle too long the connection will be broken. To reconnect, make sure both devices are powered on and within range, then press a key to reestablish the connection. If reconnection fails tap the Connect button. NOTE: It may take 2-3 seconds for the connection to be reestablished after a key press. UNSECURED CONNECTIONS 1.
OTHER FEATURES 1. If several Stowaway keyboards happen to be nearby and in Discoverable Mode, the scan will display all of these devices in the list. The keyboard ID (Bluetooth address) printed on the back of the keyboard should be compared with the IDs in the list and the desired keyboard selected. 2. On the General screen, you can turn off Key Click sounds, adjust the Key Repeat and Delay Until Repeat rates and test the Settings or the connectivity of the Stowaway keyboard. 3.
4. On the Layout screen, you can change the Layout, change the way Tab functions, view Layout Information or Manage any separately installed Layouts. NOTE: On the Tab setting, whichever option you choose, pressing Fn + performs the other action. 5. On the Help screen, you can find the complete list of keyboard shortcuts for performing handheld functions. 6. Connected Config, Wireless Config and Fn-App Keys are not used with the Stowaway Ultra-Slim keyboard.
7. Tap on the Keyboard title in the upper left of the Keyboard application screen to open the Keyboard Options list. To quickly reset all keyboard characteristics back to their defaults tap Reset Defaults. 8. View the About Keyboard screen to determine the keyboard software version installed on your handheld device.
Keyboard Status Light When the keyboard is open there is a light above the key that indicates the status of the keyboard. ¾ When the keyboard status light flashes a fast green light (approx. once per second) it is in Discoverable mode. This is the state that allows it to be detected by the mobile device. To place the keyboard into Discoverable mode, use the key combination. ¾ When keyboard status light flashes a slow green light (approx.
Using the Stowaway keyboard Using the Navigator This functionality emulates the 5-way button on the Palm handheld. For handhelds that support the navigator, you can use the following commands: + + + + + Command <× > <Ø > <Õ > <Ö > Action Navigates Navigates Navigates Navigates Select up down left right This section lists the various shortcuts that are available on your keyboard.
On-Screen Button and Editing Shortcuts From the keyboard, you can activate on-screen buttons such as OK or Done and access application editing functions. Refer to the following table for the appropriate keyboard shortcut. On-Screen Button or Editing Function OK Done.
Other Shortcuts Several shortcuts below provide you additional flexibility when using the Stowaway Keyboard: Action Show/hide onscreen International keyboard Command Stroke Change screen brightness (where available) Shortcut – – International and Extended Character Set Character Description Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý Acute accent á, é, í, ó, ú, ý Acute accent Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û Circumflex accent â, ê, î, ô, û Circumflex accent Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ Dieresis accent (umlaut) ä
Character ? ¿ ! ¡ • ° µ ¶ § @ © ™ ® £ ¥ ƒ € ¢ $ ½ ¾ ¼ Description Question Mark Inverted Question Mark Exclamation Inverted Exclamation Bullet Degrees Micro Paragraph symbol Section At sign Copyright Trademark Registered sign Pound (Sterling) Yen Script F Euro Cents Dollar sign One-half Three-quarters One-quarter ± Plus-Minus ÷ # % ^ & * ( ) { } [ ] | Division Number sign Percent Caret Ampersand Asterisk Left parenthesis Right parenthesis Left curly bracket Right curly bracket Left square bracket Right
Alternately, characters may be created in the following way consistent with the Palm on-screen keyboard: Character á à ä â å ã æ ç ñ ø é è ë ê í ì ï î ß ý ÿ ó ò ö ô õ ú ù ü û Shortcut – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –<;> –<’> – – – – – – – –<,> –<.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens? • • • • • • Check that your Palm OS device’s batteries are charged. Check the keyboard’s two AAA batteries. Check to make sure that your Palm device is powered on and within range (~10m) of your Bluetooth keyboard. Check to make sure that the keyboard software is installed properly according to the instructions.
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Important Battery Information • • • • • Keep battery away from children. Always replace old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them properly. Before inserting a new battery, the battery compartment should be cleaned. If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with water immediately. Remove the battery if the device will be inactive longer than a month. Do not open, puncture or otherwise damage the battery. Do not use fire to dispose of battery.
Important Notes about Bluetooth Devices The Stowaway keyboard can emit radio frequency (RF) energy whenever the green LED is flashing. Care should be taken when used around medical devices or equipment. For specific information, consult with the product manufacturer or your physician before use. To stop interference, close the keyboard or remove its battery. The Stowaway keyboard should not be used on any aircraft. Before boarding an aircraft, close the keyboard to ensure there is no RF transmission.
Wireless Regulatory Information The Stowaway device must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Mobility California, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Mobility California, Inc.
FCC Notices 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 manufacturer’s instruction manual, may case interference with radio communications.
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France Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is: 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz). 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz (NOTE— Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz).
Features and Specifications Summary • Small, foldaway design makes it easy to put in your pocket or briefcase. • Simple connection compatibility with your Pocket PC device via Bluetooth. • Full size QWERTY keyboard layout for optimum comfort while typing. Meets ISO/IEC Specification 9995 for full-size keyboards. • User-programmable shortcut keys for faster access to applications. • On-screen menu and toolbar navigation via keyboard • Does not draw power from your Pocket PC device.
