Compaq iPAQ Internet Device User manual

Brand: Compaq

Model: iPAQ Internet Device

Category: Keyboards

Type: User manual

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The Compaq iPAQ Internet Device offers mobile access to the Internet, applications, email, calendar and contacts, making it the perfect companion for staying connected and productive on the go. With its compact size and lightweight design, you can easily carry it with you wherever you go. Stay connected with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, or use the built-in modem for high-speed Internet access.

User’s Guide

Foldable Keyboard

Document Part Number: 254454-001

October 2001

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.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could

result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide i

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

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide 1–1

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.

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

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.

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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.

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide 2–3

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.

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

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide 3–1

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 (

! )

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

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide 3–3

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.

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.

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide 4–1

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

Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide A–1

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:

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The keyboard and your iPAQ Pocket PC.

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Serial numbers for both devices.

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Purchase date on your invoice.

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Conditions under which the problem occurred.

■

Error messages that may appear.

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Hardware configuration information.

■

Hardware and software you are using.

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Compaq Foldable Keyboard User’s Guide B–1

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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Model: iPAQ Internet Device

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