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Installing the Software

Note:

Before installing the software: 

È 

Please disable any keyboard software previously installed on your handheld computer. 

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Make sure that your handheld computer has at least 27K of memory.

To Load the Keyboard Application on Windows 95/98:

1.

Attach your handheld computer to your computer and synchronize to back up your files.

2.

Insert the Stowaway software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the 

CD-ROM icon to open it.

3.

Double-click the keyboard.prc file to run the installation program and prepare the

Stowaway software for installation.

4.

Next click “done” and then “OK” to exit the installation screen.

5.

Attach your handheld computer to your computer and synchronize to complete 

the software installation.

To Load the Keyboard Application on Macintosh:

1.

Exit any open programs, including those in the Startup folder, and disable any 

virus-scanning software.

2.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

3.

When the folder appears on the desktop, drag the stowaway.prc file into the folder where

your handheld applications are stored (e.g., the “Add-on” folder).

4.

Attach your handheld computer to your computer and synchronize to complete the installation.

Now you’re ready to set up your keyboard.

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Setting Up the Stowaway

TM

Portable Keyboard

You will find that you can open and close the keyboard smoothly and 

easily without having to force the mechanism. Just follow these instructions:

Opening

1. 

Hold the unit in your hand and pull the button down to open the case. 

2. 

Unfold and set it on a firm, flat surface.

3. 

Grasp the red end-grips and slide them inward to bring the keyboard sections 

completely together.

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Summary of Contents for Stowaway PA800U

Page 1: ...Portable Keyboard For Handspring USER S GUIDE PORTABLE STOWAWAY KEYBOARD Stowaway Keyboard Guide 3 3 00 6 55 PM Page a1 ...

Page 2: ...t portable solution to typing text and commands quickly and easily into your handheld computer This compact fully functional keyboard lets you È Type text and special characters into your handheld computer È Quickly launch your favorite applications with simple key commands È Enter commands and options with simple key commands È Travel anywhere with a pocket sized keyboard for your handheld comput...

Page 3: ...To Load the Keyboard Application on Macintosh 1 Exit any open programs including those in the Startup folder and disable any virus scanning software 2 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 When the folder appears on the desktop drag the stowaway prc file into the folder where your handheld applications are stored e g the Add on folder 4 Attach your handheld computer to your computer and synchr...

Page 4: ...ocking connector Another suggestion is to line up the bottom right corner of the Visor to the center folding seam of the keyboard Closing the StowawayTM Portable Keyboard 1 Pull your handheld computer upward to remove it from the dock 2 Fold in the dock support fold the dock flat and slide it into the keyboard 3 With the unit still on a flat surface grasp the red end grips and slide the keyboard s...

Page 5: ...ze your options as follows To Adjust General Settings On your handheld computer screen tap the keyboard icon to display the General option screen È To increase repeat speed drag the Key Repeat Rate slider to the right È To decrease repeat speed drag the Key Repeat Rate slider to the left È To increase repeat delay drag the Delay Until Repeat slider to the right È To decrease repeat delay drag the ...

Page 6: ...ge 9 9 Typing Keyboard Shortcuts You can carry out most of your handheld computer s commands with these key combinations Cursor Movements This table lists the shortcuts for moving the cursor and selecting text Shortcut Action Moves cursor left one word Ctrl Left arrow Moves cursor right one word Ctrl Right arrow Selects previous word Ctrl Shift Left arrow Selects next word Ctrl Shift Right arrow S...

Page 7: ... Cmd Toggles backlight Fn Notes 1 Alternatively use the specific cut copy paste menu commands of the current application 2 For example pressing Fn Cmd and then d t s will print a date time stamp 11 10 Extended Character Set The following two tables list the function key and character combinations to generate extended characters Characters symbols punctuation marks Character Description Keystroke Ø...

Page 8: ...cated For example to type the ö in Köln type the o and then quickly press Fn and function key and semi colon The umlaut appears over the o Accent example Description Keystroke á Acute accent Fn â Circumflex Shift Fn ä Umlaut Fn à Grave accent Fn ã Tilde Shift Fn å Nordic A ring letter a only Fn o 13 Calculator functions This table lists keystrokes to activate calculator functions Function Keystrok...

Page 9: ...ion Can I use my Stowaway Portable Keyboard with other handheld devices The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to work with Handspring Visor When the appropriate software drivers are installed your keyboard will operate with the Handspring Visor model for which it was designed Please check our website at www targus com for more frequently asked questions and for product information and ...

Page 10: ...l or incidental damages even if Targus has been informed of their possibility Technical Support In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your Targus accessory please contact our technical support team at Email TechSupport targus com Internet www targus com Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer your questions Monday through Friday 8 a m 08 00 to 8 p m 20 00 eastern time...

Page 11: ...r website at www targus com NEW YORK LOS ANGELES TORONTO TOKYO HONG KONG SINGAPORE SYDNEY LONDON PARIS BRUSSELS HANNOVER Features and specifications are subject to change without notice 2000 Targus Corp PA800UMAN Stowaway Keyboard Guide 3 3 00 6 55 PM Page 18 ...

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