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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens?

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Check your handheld batteries.

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Check to make sure that your handheld is properly connected to the Stowaway

Portable Keyboard.

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Check to make sure that the software is installed according to instructions.

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Check to make sure the keyboard driver is enabled.

Why can’t I use the keyboard to pick an item from a list or a menu choice?

The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is not meant to replace all of your stylus functions. 
Keep your stylus handy by putting it into the stylus well in the upper right or left corner.

Why can’t I synchronize my handheld when it is attached to the keyboard?

The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your handheld computer’s cradle. To 
synchronize, remove your handheld and insert it into the cradle. Then, synchronize as usual. 

Why does my handheld try to synchronize when I attach it to the keyboard?

If the synchronization application is open when you attach your handheld to the Stowaway
Portable Keyboard, it will automatically try to synchronize. To exit the synchronization
program, just tap Cancel on your handheld screen and launch another application.

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 software updates.

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Comfortable Typing

Research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and
muscles may be related to repetitive motion, an improperly set up work area,
incorrect body posture, and poor work habits.

To reduce the risk of injury, follow these precautions:

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Stand, stretch, and move around several times every hour.

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Every once in a while, work on a different task with your hands. Avoid repetitious motions.

Use shortcut keys to move efficiently and avoid repetitive, awkward movement.

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Type gently and lightly.

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Relax your shoulders and keep your elbows at your sides. Adjust the keyboard so that 

you don’t have to stretch to reach it.

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Adjust your position so that you don’t have to bend your wrists to type; avoid placing

your wrists on a sharp edge. 

If you feel discomfort or numbness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck
or back while typing, get the advice of a qualified medical professional.

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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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