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14.4
HP Bluetooth Keyboard
Maestro (or Trekker) supports the HP Bluetooth Folding keyboard and gives you full access and control of your PDA. You can alternatively use the tactile keyboard or the enabled
external Bluetooth keyboard without having to quit the active Maestro (or Trekker) application. For an updated list of supported external keyboards, visit our website at
www.humanware.ca
.
14.4.1
Software configuration
Do not install the factory driver in the CD included with your HP keyboard
. Maestro (or Trekker) includes a driver, as well as the appropriate settings. You must use the Bluetooth
dialog box in the Configuration Panel to enable and configure your external keyboard.
14.4.2
Setting Up the HP Keyboard
The Setting up operation allows the PDA to identify and establish a one-to-one relationship with the keyboard and should be done and required only on first connection.
Unfold the HP Keyboard. Turn On the PDA. Press the round connect button on the top right corner to power On the HP keyboard. Ensure that the orange indicator is blinking, indicating
that your PDA software can discover the keyboard. Enable the HP keyboard for Bluetooth communication. See the Enabling a Bluetooth device Section.
NOTE:
The HP keyboard cannot connect with the PDA unless it is on. The orange light in the top right corner flashes while the PDA is searching for the keyboard. If the orange light
does not come on when you press the connect button, replace the batteries and try connecting again.
NOTE:
The HP Keyboard Powered On state lasts only about 30 seconds. If it has been open for a while before you try to connect with the PDA, it may have entered the sleep mode.
Press the connect button on the top right corner of the keyboard, and the orange light should begin flashing again.
14.4.3
Using the HP Bluetooth Keyboard
NOTE:
Once the initial connection is set, when both the PDA Bluetooth Radio and the HP Keyboard are on, they will automatically attempt to establish a connection.
Start Maestro (or Trekker), ensure the
Bluetooth Radio
is On and the Bluetooth HP external keyboard is activated. Press the round connect button on the top right corner to power On the
keyboard. Wait for the Audio connection feedback. Start to use the Keyboard.
To get more information on how to use your external keyboard with Maestro (or Trekker), visit our website at:
www.humanware.ca
.
If it does not work verify one of the following items:
The Bluetooth Radio is on. F
rom the
System Bar,
or from the
Configuration Panel
, select
Bluetooth
and turn off the Bluetooth Radio then turn it back on.
The HP keyboard is activated. From the System Bar, or from the Configuration Panel, select the Keyboards option and activate the HP keyboard. See the Keyboard section for more
details.
To shut down the HP Keyboard choose one of the following options:
Turn Off the PDA, after 30 seconds the HP Keyboard will automatically turn Off.
Turn Off the Bluetooth Radio, after 30 seconds the HP Keyboard will automatically turn Off.
From the Configuration Panel, select the Keyboard option then choose Bluetooth HP from the list. Press Tab to the Deactivate External Keyboard and press Enter.
Exit Maestro (or Trekker), after 30 seconds the HP Keyboard will automatically turn Off.
14.5
KeyMaestro
Maestro (or Trekker) supports KeyMaestro the HumanWare Braille Bluetooth Keyboard and gives you full access and control of your PDA. You can alternatively use the tactile keyboard
or the enabled external KeyMaestro Keyboard without having to quit the active Maestro (or Trekker) application.
14.5.1
Software configuration
This Maestro (or Trekker) version includes the KeyMaestro Keyboard driver, as well as its appropriate settings. Use the Keyboard dialog box in the Configuration Panel to enable your
KeyMaestro.
14.5.2
Setting Up the KeyMaestro Bluetooth Keyboard
The Setting up operation allows the PDA to identify and establish a one-to-one relationship with the keyboard and should be done and required only on first connection.
Use the KeyMaestro F1+F3 keys combination as a power switch (F1, F3: Oval shaped keys located respectively at the top left and top right corner). Power On KeyMaestro by pressing
the F1 and F3 keys simultaneously for two seconds. A yellow indicator lighting up and a beep indicating that the keyboard is On and can be discovered by your PDA’s software. Enable
KeyMaestro communication. See the Enabling a Bluetooth device Section.
14.5.3
Using the KeyMaestro Bluetooth Keyboard
While using Maestro (or Trekker), you can alternately use either the tactile keyboard or the KeyMaestro Bluetooth Keyboard without having to quit the active Maestro (or Trekker)
application. Before using verify if the external keyboard is enabled.
NOTE:
Once the initial enabling is set, when both the PDA and the KeyMaestro
Keyboard are On, they will automatically attempt to establish a connection.
Start Maestro (or Trekker), ensure the Bluetooth Radio is On. Power On the KeyMaestro by pressing the F1 and F3 keys simultaneously for two seconds. Wait for the Audio connection
feedback. Start to use the Keyboard.
To get more information on how to use your external keyboard with Maestro (or Trekker), visit our website at:
www.humanware.ca
.
If it does not work verify one of the following items:
The Bluetooth Radio is On. F
rom the
System Bar,
or from the
Configuration Panel
, select the
Bluetooth option
and turn Off the Bluetooth Radio then turn it back On.
KeyMaestro is activated
. From the System Bar, or from the Configuration Panel, select the Keyboards option and activate KeyMaestro. See the Keyboard section for details.
To shut down the KeyMaestro choose one of the following options:
From KeyMaestro press and hold the F1+F3 keys simultaneously. KeyMaestro produces 2 beeps and the yellow indicator stops blinking indicating that the Keyboard is powered Off.
Exit
Maestro
(or Trekker), after 30 seconds KeyMaestro will automatically turn Off.
Turn off the PDA, after 30 seconds KeyMaestro will automatically turn Off.
Turn off the
Bluetooth Radio
, after 30 seconds KeyMaestro will automatically turn Off.
From the
Configuration Panel,
select the
Keyboard
option then choose KeyMaestro from the list. Press Tab to the
Deactivate External keyboard
and press
Enter
.
14.6
Bluetooth Keyboard Troubleshooting
The Bluetooth Keyboard does not work?
The keyboard is powered Off?
Verify if the keyboard is off. Turn it On.
The keyboard’s batteries are dead?
Verify and change the batteries if necessary.
The Bluetooth Radio is turned Off?
Verify the Bluetooth Radio status in the
System Bar
or go to
Configuration
–
Bluetooth
press
Enter
to open the
Bluetooth dialog
and if it is Off press the “
Turn Bluetooth On
” button.
The keyboard is disabled?
Go to
Configuration – Bluetooth – Device Type
. Verify if your keyboard type is disabled; press the
Enable Bluetooth Device
button.
The keyboard service is deactivated?
Go to
Configuration
–
Keyboard – External Keyboard.
Verify if your keyboard is deactivated. Select the desired keyboard service and press the “
Activate external keyboard
” button.
Somebody else mistakenly connect to your keyboard?
After powering On or after closing a connection, the Bluetooth keyboard will stay available about 30 seconds for connection. During this time, if another PDA mistakenly connect to your
keyboard. Walk away from your current position. Turn Off your device, then turn it back On.
None of above