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Pairing is completed successfully 
when [TK-FBM032 Series] is shown 
as [Connected].

You can now use the keyboard.

If connection fails

Connection may fail depending on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch status.

In such cases, re-connect by following the procedure below.

 

Touch [Settings].

 

Touch [General].

 

Touch [Bluetooth].

 

Touch [TK-FBM032 Series 
Not Connected].

 

Reconnection is completed 
successfully  when  [TK-
FBM032 Series] is shown as 
[Connected].

Part Names

Pairing the Keyboard with a Connected Device

3

To connect this product to a connected device using Bluetooth, you need to pair the product with the connected device.

Pairing involves registering Bluetooth devices (in this case, this product and connected device) with each other, and authorizing a connection with a registered device.

Using  iPhone/iPad2/iPad/iPod touch

The instructions below are based on iPhone 4 (iOS 5.01) user interface. 

 

*

The procedure is the same for other models.

When using iPhone 3GS or 3G iPod touch, you must update the software to 

 

*

iOS 4.0 or later.

For instructions on updating software, refer to iPhone 3GS or 3G iPod 

touch manual.

This product cannot be used with iPhone 3G or with first and second 

 

*

generation iPod touch.

 

Touch [Settings].

 

Touch [General].

 

Touch [Bluetooth].

 

While the device is searching for 
other devices, press the CONNECT 
button on this product.

The Connect/Battery lamp flashes green 

during the pairing procedure and turns off 

when the procedure is complete (step  ).

 

Touch [TK-FBM032 Series Not 
Paired].

If  iPhone  3GS  or  iPod  touch 

cannot find the keyboard, check 

that  the  software  has  been 

updated to iOS 4.0 or later.

 

Use this product to enter the PIN 
code that displays on the screen.

Enter the PIN code using the keyboard 

numerical keys, and press the “Enter” key.

If the PIN code was not entered 

correctly, the screen shown to the 

right will display.

Touch “OK”, and repeat from step 

.

CONNECT button

Installing/Replacing the Batteries

1

Before using this product, install one AAA battery in the keyboard.

 

Remove the battery 
compartment cover on the 
back of the product.

 

Insert the battery.

Make sure that the polarity is correct.

  Install the battery 

compartment cover.

Turning on the Keyboard

2

Turn on the keyboard to use it.

 

Slide  the  power  switch  to  the  ON 
position.

The Connect/Battery indicator lamp lights for 

about 3 seconds.

When not using the product, turn the keyboard 

off to save battery power.

Slide the power switch to the OFF position.

Power save mode

When key input does not occur for approximately 10 minutes, this 

product will automatically switch to power save mode.

It will return to normal mode once any key is pressed.

Enter characters after this has occurred.

Folding Bluetooth

®

 Keyboard

TK-FBM032EBK

User’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the ELECOM Folding Bluetooth

®

 Keyboard.

This product employs an English keyboard layout and Bluetooth

®

 wireless 

technology.

This manual describes the operating instructions and safety precautions 

for using this product. Ensure that you have read this manual before using 

the product. After reading this manual, store it somewhere safe for future 

reference.

*  Except in certain cases, the TK-FBM032E Series is referred to as “this 

product” in this manual.

Meaning of symbols

 

„

 WARNING

Failure to observe precautions may result in 

serious personal injury or death due to fire, 

electric shock, or other causes.

CAUTION

Failure to observe precautions may result in 

personal injury due to electric shock or other 

causes, and may damage other equipment.

Prohibited action

Mandatory action

Situation that needs attention

Notes and reference information

Package Contents

This product’s packaging contains the items listed below. Before using the 

product, check that all items are present. We make every effort to ensure that all 

products are packaged correctly. However, in the event that an item is missing 

or damaged, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product.

Keyboard x1

• 

AAA alkaline battery x1

• 

Storage case  x1

• 

User’s Manual x1

• 

Cleaning the Keyboard

 

„

If the product becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

Use of a volatile liquid (paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc.) may 

affect the material quality and colour of the product.

Cautions for Wireless Equipment

This product is wireless equipment using the entire range 

of the 2.4 GHz band and it is possible to avoid the band of 

mobile object identification systems. FH-SS is used for the 

radio wave method. The interference distance is 10 m.

The 2.4 GHz band is also used by medical equipment, and wireless LAN 

equipment conforming to the IEEE 802.11b/11g/11n standard.

Before using this product, check that there are no other “radio stations”* 

• 

operating nearby.

If electromagnetic interference occurs between this product and other 

• 

“radio stations”, move this product to another location or stop using this 

product.

*  Other “radio stations” refer to industrial, scientific and medical devices using 

the 2.4 GHz band like this product, other radio stations of this type, licensed 

radio station premises for mobile object identification system that is used in 

factory production lines, certain non-licensed low power radio stations and 

amateur radio stations.

WARNING

Do not use this product with any device that may have a seri-

• 

ous impact in the event of a malfunction. There are rare cases 

where an external radio wave at the same frequency or the 

radio wave emitted from a mobile phone causes this product to 

malfunction, slow down, or fail to operate.

Do not use this product in a hospital or other locations where the 

• 

use of radio waves is prohibited. The radio waves of this product 

may affect electronic and medical devices (e.g. pacemaker).

The use of a wireless keyboard in an aircraft is prohibited by 

• 

aviation law because doing so may interfere with flight safety. 

Turn off the keyboard before boarding an aircraft and do not 

use it in the aircraft.

*  ELECOM is not liable for any accident or social damages 

incurred by the failure of this product.

Initial Setup Procedure

When using this product for the first time, operate and configure this 

product and the PC in the order shown below.

To  use  this  product  the  connected  device  must  support  the 

Bluetooth HID profile or have a Bluetooth adapter that supports the 

HID profile connected.

Installing/Replacing the Batteries

1

Turning on the Keyboard

2

Pairing the Keyboard with a Connected Device

3

Safety Precautions

Observe these precautions carefully to avoid personal injury, damage, fire, 
and other problems.

WARNING

If a foreign object (water, metal chip, etc.) enters the product, 

immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries 

from the keyboard. If you continue to use the product under these 

conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
If an abnormality is found with this product (emission of heat, 

smoke or abnormal smell from the product), immediately stop 

using the product, shut down connected devices, and after 

thoroughly checking that heat from the product will not cause 

burns, remove the batteries from the keyboard. After doing this, 

contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product. If you 

continue to use the product under these conditions, it may cause 

a fire or electric shock.
Do not drop or hit this product.

If this product is damaged, immediately stop using it, turn it off, 

and remove the batteries.

If you continue to use the product in a damaged condition, it may 

cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair this product by 

yourself. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock, or product 

damage and may void the warranty.
Do not put this product in fire, as the product may burst, resulting 

in a fire or injury.

CAUTION

Do not place this product in any of the following environments:

In a car exposed to sunlight, a place exposed to direct sunlight, 

• 

or a place that becomes hot (around a heater, etc.)

In a moist place or a place where condensation may occur

• 

In an uneven place or a place exposed to vibration

• 

In a place where a magnetic field is generated (near a magnet, 

• 

etc.)

In a dusty place

• 

This product does not have a waterproof structure. Use and 

store this product in a place where the product body will not be 

splashed with water or other liquid.

Rain, water mist, juice, coffee, steam or sweat may also cause 

product damage.

Do not use this product with any device that may have a serious 

 

impact in the event this product fails.

When you no longer need to use this product, be sure to dispose of it 

 

in accordance with the local ordinances and laws of your area.

Batteries

 

„

 CAUTION

Use AAA alkaline batteries, AAA manganese batteries, or 

rechargeable AAA nickel hydride batteries with this product.

If this product will be unused for a long period of time, remove the 

batteries to avoid battery leakage and failure.

Battery compartment

Stores the stand.

Pull the stand out to use it.

The stand can be stored in the compartment when 

not in use.
*  The stand cannot be used with large size portable 

devices.

Stand storage compartment

CONNECT button

Connect/Battery lamp

Flashes green when the keyboard is in a pairing standby 

• 

state.

Indicates when to replace the batteries. Flashes red when 

• 

the remaining battery level gets low during use.

While the 

 

key is held down, the functions 

indicated in the

 

 on the bottom of other 

keys can be used. 

 key (Function key)

Switches the character input mode for 
the iPad2/iPad/iPhone/iPod touch to
[Alphanumeric] English input or

[Kana] Japanese input.

Alphanumeric/Kana key

Enter an underscore (_) character by pressing [Shift]+

.

Power switch

 

Press the Open and close 

button to open the keyboard

 

Use the slider to move 

the keyboard on the right 
side to the left.

To use the keyboard

* Refer to the back of this sheet.

Inserts a space.

• 

Converts  characters  when 

• 

using two-byte fonts.

Space bar

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