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Stowaway

TM

Portable Keyboard

for Compaq iPAQ

TM

Pocket PC

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Summary of Contents for Stowaway PA840

Page 1: ...StowawayTM Portable Keyboard for Compaq iPAQTM Pocket PC ...

Page 2: ...Software 4 Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard 5 Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard 9 Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard 11 Starting the Keyboard Software 11 Things to Remember 14 Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features 15 Troubleshooting 24 Frequently Asked Questions 24 Warranty 26 Technical Support 26 Regulatory Compliance 27 FCC Statement 28 ...

Page 3: ...is compact fully functional keyboard Enables you to type text and special characters into your iPAQ quickly and easily Lets you instantly launch your favorite applications with simple key commands Folds down to a convenient pocket size for traveling Stowaway Portable Keyboard and Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Stylus well Stylus well End grip End grip Application keys ...

Page 4: ...PC Before installing the software make sure that You save all open documents ActiveSync is installed and active on your PC Your iPAQ has at least 80 KB free memory NOTE To check the amount of free memory tap Start and select Settings Tap the System tab then Memory To Load the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Application in Windows 1 Insert the iPAQ into your synchronizing cradle and back up your files C...

Page 5: ...p exe file to run the installation program Installing Applications screen 4 When Microsoft ActiveSync displays the message Install Targus Stowaway Keyboard using the default application install directory click Yes The application files are then sent to your iPAQ Application Downloading Complete screen 5 When the Application Downloading Complete screen appears click OK The Stowaway keyboard softwar...

Page 6: ...rd software from your iPAQ 1 Tap Start then select Settings 2 Tap on the System tab and then Remove Programs The Stowaway keyboard is listed in the Programs in Storage Memory list 3 Tap Targus Stowaway then tap Remove A dialog box appears 4 Tap Yes to remove the keyboard software or No to cancel the operation To use the keyboard again you must reinstall the Stowaway Portable Keyboard software For ...

Page 7: ... keyboard software before you can begin using the keyboard For more information see Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software on page 2 Opening the Keyboard 1 Hold the unit in both hands and using your thumb push the latch down to unlock the case Stowaway keyboard closed ...

Page 8: ...2 Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm flat surface Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard 3 Slide the red end grips inward bringing the keyboard sections together Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together ...

Page 9: ...oard all the way out of the keyboard until the PDA foot flips up NOTE If the PDA foot does not flip up check that the docking mechanism is fully extended Extending the docking mechanism and PDA foot 2 Lift the docking connector until it clicks into place Lifting the docking connector ...

Page 10: ...l not offer the same stability or fit and may cause interference when using the Stowaway keyboard 4 Line up the bottom speaker hole with the alignment marker on the keyboard docking connector and push down gently to make the connection Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and Stowaway keyboard alignment markers You can now begin typing NOTE Use the keyboard on a firm flat surface for optimum performance and stab...

Page 11: ...ctor if connected 2 Fold down the docking connector and PDA foot until flat then slide the docking mechanism into the keyboard Retracting the docking mechanism 3 With the unit still on a flat surface slide the red end grips toward the ends of the case separating the keyboard sections as far apart as possible Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends apart ...

Page 12: ...10 4 Lift the keyboard push the center up to form a W then close the keyboard pressing the four corners of the case together until they click into place Folding the Stowaway keyboard ...

Page 13: ...pplication on page 15 Stowaway Key Functions Most keys on the Stowaway keyboard work in the same way as on a standard keyboard The exceptions are Application keys The Inbox Notes Contacts Word Calendar Excel and Tasks Money keys are preprogrammed shortcut keys on the right side of the keyboard Today key The Today key activates the Today application Caps Lock key The Caps Lock key toggles the Caps ...

Page 14: ...y between applications Fn number Hot keys Launches a specific user defined application For more information see Assigning Hot Keys on page 18 Fn Windows Right tap Brings up menu options Same as tap and hold or right click Fn Delete Insert key Toggles the Insert Overwrite mode of the application if supported The use of the Insert key may vary between applications Fn Space bar Selects the Show Hide ...

Page 15: ... Result Fn Emulates the Page up key Emulates the Page down key Emulates the Home key Emulates the End key Shift Highlights one line of text upward from the cursor position Highlights one line of text downward from the cursor position Highlights one character to the left of the cursor position Highlights one character to the right of the cursor position Ctrl Moves the cursor up one paragraph Moves ...

Page 16: ...ully extend the docking mechanism and click the docking connector into place before attaching your iPAQ to the Stowaway keyboard to avoid possible hardware damage Software The Tab key functions as a tab character when you type in text such as in Notes or Word but will also move between fields Inserting your iPAQ into the Stowaway before powering on your iPAQ ensures that the keyboard is recognized...

Page 17: ...d keep your elbows at your sides Adjust the keyboard so that you don t have to stretch to reach it 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 consult a qualified medical professional Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Featu...

Page 18: ...e keyboard to work properly Disabling the keyboard suspends keyboard functions and frees memory resources for tasks that do not require the keyboard such as the voice recorder To disable the keyboard open the Stowaway application and tap on the box next to Enable Keyboard so that the check mark disappears Hot Dock Allows for keyboard detection at any time while the iPAQ is on Disabling Hot Dock ca...

Page 19: ...towaway application You will see the Config tab at the bottom of the Stowaway Settings window Stowaway Config tab Set your preferences and close the window by pressing Fn Enter on the keyboard or tapping OK on the iPAQ to save your changes ...

Page 20: ...oard software provides ten user definable hot keys through the use of the Fn key plus the 1 through 0 keys across the top of the keyboard To define these hot keys 1 Open the Stowaway application then tap the Hot Key tab Stowaway Hot Key tab ...

Page 21: ...ppears Fn number assignment screen 3 Select the application you want to assign to the Fn number Closing the window by pressing Fn Enter on the keyboard or tapping OK on the iPAQ saves the Fn number assignments automatically NOTE Use the programmable Fn keys for applications you use the most such as QMenu ...

Page 22: ...an Fn key to open a specific file such as a Word or Excel document 1 From the Hot Key tab choose the Fn number you want to assign then tap on the drop down menu arrow 2 Tap Choose Data File Fn number data file list ...

Page 23: ... screen 3 Tap on the specific file you want to assign to the Fn number The Stowaway Hot Key tab screen appears Closing the Stowaway application by pressing Fn Enter on the keyboard or tapping OK on the iPAQ saves the Fn number assignments automatically ...

Page 24: ...ows you to view the Stowaway keyboard software version copyright and trademark information and also contains the Stowaway keyboard Help button To access About open the Stowaway application then tap the About tab To access Stowaway keyboard Help tap the Help button Stowaway About tab ...

Page 25: ...tents screen To view all of the Help topics for your iPAQ from the Stowaway Help file tap View in the lower left corner and then tap All Installed Help You can also access the Stowaway Help file from the Programs window by tapping Start then Help and then Stowaway ...

Page 26: ...your stylus to access the Stowaway Help button from the Stowaway application For more detailed information see Accessing Help from the About Tab on page 22 Why can t I synchronize my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC when it is attached to the keyboard The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your iPAQ computer s cradle To synchronize remove your iPAQ from the Stowaway keyboard and insert it into the c...

Page 27: ...er Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC devices The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to work only with the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC Your keyboard will operate with the appropriate iPAQ model after the corresponding software drivers are installed Other versions of Targus Stowaway products are available for different PDAs Please check our Web site at www targus com for more frequently asked questions pro...

Page 28: ... any consequential or incidental damages even if Targus has been informed of their possibility This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Warranty Registration at http www targus com product_registration asp 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 http...

Page 29: ... 8 571 4058 Switzerland 41 0 1 212 0007 United Kingdom 44 0 20 7744 0330 Eastern Europe others 31 0 53 484 9479 Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 30: ...stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Conn...

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