Compaq iPAQ Foldable User manual

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User’s Guide
Foldable Keyboard
Document Part Number: 254454-001
October 2001
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.
Compaq, the Compaq logo and iPAQ are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in
the United States and other countries.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in
this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The
warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such
products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Compaq service tool software, including associated documentation, is the property of and contains
confidential technology of Compaq Computer Corporation. Service customer is hereby licensed to use the
software only for activities directly relating to the delivery of, and only during the term of, the applicable
services delivered by Compaq or its authorized service provider. Customer may not modify or reverse
engineer, remove, or transfer the software or make the software or any resultant diagnosis or system
management data available to other parties without Compaq’s or its authorized service provider’s consent.
Upon termination of the services, customer will, at Compaq’s or its service provider’s option, destroy or
return the software and associated documentation in its possession.
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result
in damage to equipment or loss of information.
Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide
First Edition (October 2001)
Document Part Number: 254454-001
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Contents
Introduction
Foldable Keyboard Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Installing and Removing the Keyboard
Installing the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Removing the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Using the Keyboard
Configuring the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Using the Application Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Assigning Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Adjusting the Backlight Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Technical Support
Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Preparing to Call Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Declaration of Conformity for Products
Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
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Contents
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1
Introduction
The Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard is a convenient, portable input device for your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3800 Series product.
Foldable Keyboard Features
With the Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard, you can:
Easily connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Type text into your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Quickly access your favorite iPAQ Pocket PC applications.
Enter commands with special application keys.
Travel anywhere with your keyboard and iPAQ Pocket PC.
Connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC when it is installed in a Style Pack, Cover Pack, CF
Card Expansion Pack, or PC Card Expansion Pack.
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WARNING: Misuse of this device or failure to establish a safe and comfortable
workstation may result in discomfort or serious injury. Refer to the Safety & Comfort
Guide, included on the CD that came with your keyboard, for information on choosing a
workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment.
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Introduction
Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide 2–1
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Installing and Removing the Keyboard
Installing the Keyboard
To install your Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard, complete the following tasks:
Read the “Before You Begin” section of this guide for pre-installation information.
Install the software and start the application.
Connect the keyboard to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Before You Begin
Before you install the Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard software:
Disable any other keyboard applications that you have installed on your iPAQ Pocket PC.
(Refer to the user guide included with your iPAQ Pocket PC for instructions on this.)
Ensure there is at least 50 Kb of memory (450 Kb for the Japanese iPAQ Pocket PC).
Task 1: Install the Software
1. Connect the iPAQ Pocket PC to a computer using the docking cradle or cable.
2. Establish a connection between the computer and the iPAQ Pocket PC using ActiveSync,
then back up the data on your iPAQ Pocket PC. (Refer to the user guide included with
your iPAQ Pocket PC for instructions on this.)
3. Insert the CD into an optical drive on the computer.
4. Software installation begins automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install
the software.
If installation does not begin automatically, select Start > Run from the Start
Menu on your desktop or notebook computer. In the dialog box, enter X:\Setup
where X is the letter of your optical drive. Select OK. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
5. After the software is installed, disconnect the iPAQ Pocket PC from the docking cradle
or cable.
6. Using the stylus, press the Reset button on the iPAQ Pocket PC for two seconds. This
allows the device to recognize the keyboard software.
For more information on performing a Reset, refer to the user guide included
with your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Installing and Removing the Keyboard
Task 2: Start the Application
1. Turn on the iPAQ Pocket PC.
2. Select Start > Programs.
3. Select the iPAQ Foldable Keyboard icon.
Task 3: Connect the Keyboard to Your iPAQ Pocket PC
To connect the Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard to your iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. Open the keyboard by raising the lid and stand until they are fully extended.
2. Flip up the keyboard connector stand.
3. Pull out the left and right sections of the keyboard until the middle keyboard section pops
up, then push the sections together.
4. Align the iPAQ Pocket PC with the keyboard connector located at the top of the Foldable
Keyboard.
5. Slide the iPAQ Pocket PC onto the keyboard connector as far as it will go.
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Installing and Removing the Keyboard
6. Optional: To use AC power, connect an iPAQ Pocket PC AC Adapter to the pass-through
power port on the Foldable Keyboard.
You can now turn on your iPAQ Pocket PC and begin typing.
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CAUTION: Avoid shaking and other sudden movements to the keyboard while it is
connected to the iPAQ Pocket PC. Such movements can damage the keyboard and iPAQ
Pocket PC.
Removing the Keyboard
To disconnect the iPAQ Pocket PC from the keyboard, gently pull the iPAQ Pocket PC up
from the connector guide rails until it is off the keyboard connector.
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Installing and Removing the Keyboard
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Using the Keyboard
Configuring the Keyboard
You can configure several features on your Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard. To customize
your keyboard:
1. On your iPAQ Pocket PC, navigate to the iPAQ Foldable Keyboard application and
open it.
2. Select the Setting tab.
3. Do one or more of the following:
Tap the Enable Sound check box to hear a click every time you press a key.
Slide the Delay until repeat indicator to lengthen or shorten the time the keyboard
waits before repeating a pressed key. The right side of the scale specifies a longer
delay time.
Slide the Key repeat rate indicator to speed up or slow down the rate at which the
keyboard repeatedly displays a pressed key. The right side of the scale specifies a
slower repeat rate.
Tap in the Test here: field to enter characters from the keyboard.
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Using the Keyboard
Using the Application Keys
The keys on the Foldable Keyboard perform additional functions when pressed in the
combinations indicated.
Keystroke Combination Result
Shift
(
!
)
+ letter key Capital letter
Shift
(
!
)
+ number key Upper left character on key
iPAQ Pocket PC Start Menu
Fn + Q Inbox
Fn + W Pocket Word
Fn + E Pocket Excel
Fn + R Calendar
Fn + T Tasks
Fn + Y Notes
Fn + A Contacts
Fn + iTask
Fn + CapsLock NumLock mode
Fn + Tab Escape
Fn + Backspace Off
Fn + number key Hotkey function
Fn + Enter (
! )
OK
Fn + up arrow Page up
Fn + down arrow Page down
Fn + left arrow Home
Fn + right arrow End
Ctrl + C Copy
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + X Cut
Ctrl + A Select all
Ctrl + Z Undo
Shift
(
!
)
+ right arrow Selects area to the right of the cursor
Shift
(
!
)
+ left arrow Selects area to the left of the cursor
Shift
(
!
)
+ up arrow Selects area above the cursor
Shift
(
!
)
+ down arrow Selects area below the cursor
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Using the Keyboard
Assigning Hotkeys
The hotkeys on the Foldable keyboard work like the application buttons on your iPAQ Pocket
PC. Using hotkey combinations Fn+0 through Fn+9, you can launch a variety of applications
with just a few keystrokes.
By following the procedure below, you can assign different applications to these hotkeys,
1. On your iPAQ Pocket PC, navigate to the iPAQ Foldable Keyboard application and
open it.
2. Select the Hotkeys tab.
3. In the top pane, select the hotkey combination you want to configure.
4. In the bottom pane, select the application you want to assign to the hotkey combination.
5. Select the OK button at the top of the screen to set the assignment and close the window.
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Using the Keyboard
Adjusting the Backlight Setting
You can adjust the backlight setting on the iPAQ Pocket PC so the backlight stays on while
you are using the keyboard. To adjust the backlight setting:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings.
2. Select the System tab.
3. Select Backlight.
4. Select the Battery Power tab.
5. Place a check in the “Turn off backlight if device is not used for...” checkbox.
6. Open the dialog box that shows "1 min" and enter the desired amount of time you want
the backlight to stay on.
7. Select OK. Your changes will take effect immediately and will remain in effect until you
change them again.
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CAUTION: To avoid a battery drain and possible power loss to your iPAQ Pocket PC,
reset the backlight to turn off after 1 minute when you are done using your keyboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and Answers
Below are some questions that are frequently asked when using this device.
How do I uninstall the driver?
Select Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs. Select iPAQ Foldable
Keyboard from the list of applications. Then press the Reset button on the bottom of the
iPAQ Pocket PC for two seconds so your new settings can take effect.
I pressed a key on the keyboard, but the letter did not register.
Be sure the keyboard is securely connected to the iPAQ Pocket PC. If the connection is
secure, delete the keyboard driver from the iPAQ Pocket PC, then reinstall it.
Does the keyboard require batteries?
No, the Compaq iPAQ Foldable Keyboard does not require batteries. It uses a very small
amount of power that is drawn from your iPAQ Pocket PC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Support
Using the World Wide Web
Support services are available on the Internet through the Compaq Support Forum. You can
either browse the postings as a guest, or register as a user and submit your own questions.
Compaq responds to questions within one business day. To access the Compaq Support
Forum, go to the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com.
Preparing to Call Technical Support
If you cannot solve a problem using the tips in this guide, you may need to call technical
support. Contact your local Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for the
technical support number in your area.
To receive the fastest possible solution when you call, have the following information
available:
The keyboard and your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Serial numbers for both devices.
Purchase date on your invoice.
Conditions under which the problem occurred.
Error messages that may appear.
Hardware configuration information.
Hardware and software you are using.
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Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide B–1
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Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI
connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity for Products
Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only
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.
For questions regarding your product, contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113
Houston, Texas 77269-2000
Or, call - 1-800- 652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ)
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For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:
Compaq Computer Corporation
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101
Houston, Texas 77269-2000
Or, call - (281) 514-3333
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.
Canadian Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community,
and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in
parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations):
EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference
EN55024 (IEC61000 - 4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) —Electromagnetic Immunity
EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics
EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker
EN 60950 (IEC60950)—Product Safety
Japanese Notice
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