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Bluetooth
®
Silicone Keyboard
TK-FBS035E series
User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the ELECOM Bluetooth
®
Silicone 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-FBS035E 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
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.
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. GFSK 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”*
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operating nearby.
If electromagnetic interference occurs between this product and other
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“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-
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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
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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
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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.
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
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AAA alkaline battery x2
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Roll-up strap x1
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User’s Manual x1
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WARNING
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,
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or a place that becomes hot (around a heater, etc.)
In a moist place or a place where condensation may occur
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In an uneven place or a place exposed to vibration
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In a place where a magnetic field is generated (near a magnet,
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etc.)
In a dusty place
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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
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impact in the event this product fails.
When you no longer need to use this product, be sure to dispose of it
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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.
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.
Part Names
Installing/Replacing the Batteries
Before using this product, install two AAA batteries in the keyboard.
Remove the battery
compartment cover.
Insert the batteries.
Basic Instructions
Open the keyboard.
Before using this product for the first time, you
must install the batteries. Refer to “Installing/
Replacing the Batteries” for detailed instructions.
Turn on the keyboard.
Power Switch
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
The connection indicator lamp lights up
green for about 3 seconds.
Enter text from the keyboard.
Make sure that the polarity is correct.
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Do not mix different types of batteries or use old batteries
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with new batteries to avoid battery leakage and failure.
Install the battery
compartment cover.
Turning on the Keyboard
Turn on the keyboard to use it.
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
The connection indicator lamp lights up green 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.
Pair the keyboard.
Connect button
Press the Connect button to pair this product with the
connected device.
For detailed instructions on the pairing
procedure, refer to “Pairing the Keyboard
with a Connected Device”.
To use this product, the connected device
must support the Bluetooth HID profile or
have a Bluetooth adapter that supports the
HID profile connected.
Mute
Stops system sound output.
Press the key again to cancel mute.
Volume
Decreases the system volume.
* When a program such as iTunes is active
Enable to adjust the system volume or operate iTunes, etc by pressing the [F1] to [F6] key while pressing down the
key.
Function key
Volume
Increases the system volume.
Playback/Pause
Plays media such as music.
Pressing this key during playback stops
playback temporarily. *
To previous track
Press this key to skip to the previous track.*
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To next track
Press this key to skip to the next track.*
Using the roll-up strap
When not using this product, you can roll it up and tie it with the roll-up strap
for easy storage.
It is also convenient for carry and transport.
Roll it up with the keyboard side facing up.
Tie it with the roll-up strap.
Press [Command] key + Space bar to switch the
character input mode.
Flashes green when the keyboard is in a pairing standby state.
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Indicates when to replace the batteries.
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Lights red when the remaining battery level gets low during use.
Connection indicator lamp
Power switch
Connect button
While the
key is held down, the func-
tions indicated in the
can be used.
key (Function key)
Inserts a space.
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Converts characters when using two-
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byte fonts.
Space bar
Switches the character input mode for the
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch to
[Eng] English input or
[Jpn] Japanese input.
Jpn, Eng key
Works the same as the Home button on an
iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Home key
Battery compartment cover (rear)
Shows/Hides the software keyboard in the
character input mode for the iPad/iPhone/
iPod touch.
Software keyboard key
