Belkin F8D0502 User Manual

Thumb Keyboard for Dell

®

X50/X51 Handhelds

For

Dell Axim

X50/X51

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Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Belkin Thumb

and use, the Thumb Keyboard features a compact design that lets you

start writing your email and notes anywhere you go. Please review this

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Before installing t he Thumb Keyboar d sof tware,

You have saved all documents;

2.

ActiveSync is installed and active on your PC; and

3.

Your Dell handheld has at least 300KB of free memory.

Follow these instructions to install your Belkin Thumb Keyboard

software on your Dell Axim handheld:

Close all active windows on your Axim.

Connect your Axim to your desktop computer and make sure

3.

Insert the Belkin Thumb Keyboard Installation CD into the CD-ROM

drive of the desktop, then the setup program will launch automatically.

4.

Choose the “Next” option in the setup program.

5.

Microsoft ActiveSync’s “Add/Remove Programs” dialog will pop up.

6.

Click “Yes” in response to the question, “Install Belkin ThumbBoard

Click “OK” in response to the “Application Downloading

Complete” dialog.

Note:

For X51 Pocket PC (Window Mobile 5.0), please click “Yes”

when asked if you trust the publisher to continue.

8.

The Thumb Keyboard software is successfully installed on your Axim.

You can disconnect your Axim from the desktop at this time.

9.

On the Axim side, the “ThumbBoard” configuration page will launch

automatically. If not, tap the “Thumb keyboard” icon on the “Start”

Connect the Thumb Keyboard to your Axim and start typing in the test

area. You can also customize the other configurations here to suit

your needs.

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Follow thes e ins truc tion s if you want to remove the Thu mb

Close all active windows on your Axim.

2.

Go to the “Remove Programs” settings page under the “System”

section in the ”Settings” menu.

3.

Select “BelkinThumbBoard” and then tap “Remove”.

4.

Tap “Yes” in response to the “Remove Program” dialog in confirming

the removal of the software.

Note:

Make sure you have reinstalled the software before using the

To reinstall or upgrade the Thumb Keyboard software, you must first

Then follow the steps outlined in the “Software Installation” section.

Atta ching the Thumb Keyboard to your Axim

Hold your Axim face up in the palm of one hand and the Thumb

2.

Slide your Axim into the Thumb Keyboard until the connector

Detaching the Thumb Keyboard from your Axim

Hold your Axim face up in the palm of one hand.

Press the release buttons on both sides of the Thumb Keyboard to

3.

Remove the Axim by sliding away from the Thumb Keyboard.

Charging your A xim with the Thumb Keyboard

The Thumb Keyboard includes a DC jack on the bottom. To charge

your Axim, just insert the AC adapter plug into the DC jack of the

Thumb Keyboard.

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After installing the Thumb Keyboard driver, the software runs automatically

and you can use the Thumb Keyboard at any time. Simply attach the

Thumb Keyboard to your Axim and start typing.

Typing Lowercase Letters

To enter lowe rcase letters with your Thumb Keyboard, simply t ype them

as you would on a standard computer keyboard.

Typing Uppercase Letters

To capitalize one letter: press

once and the next letter you enter will

To capitalize a block of letters: press and hold

enter while holding

will be capitalized.

To turn on Caps Lock: press

and then press

Caps Lock is turned on, all characters will be entered in uppercase.

To release Caps Lock: press

and then press

Typing Numbers and Symbols

To type one number or symbol: press

once—the next key you press

once—the next key you press

will register as the number or symbol printed in orange on the key top.

There are two ways to type a block of numbers or symbols:

Press and hold

will register the number or symbol.

Press

twice—the Keyboard will enter “Symbol Lock” mode. All

twice—the Keyboard will enter “Symbol Lock” mode. All

subsequent keys you press will register as the number or symbol

printed in orange on the key top. To exit “Symbol Lock” mode, press

one more time.

one more time.

The navigation keys enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your

Axim. The following table lists available navigation-key commands.

Applicat ion Key s

Since the Thumb Keyboard covers the application buttons on your Axim,

these buttons are reproduced on the Thumb Keyboard.

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The OK/FaceBoard Butto n

) performs the same

) performs the same

confirmation feature as tapping “OK” on the right-hand

corner of the screen.

and

and

buttons will pop up

a window containing various less frequently used

symbols and punctuation marks. There are also popular

smiley patterns for your email. To select a symbol,

you can either touch the on-screen button or press the

corresponding key shown on the top of the

on-screen button.

The FaceBoard is

a unique extended

you to easily type extra

symbols and email

smiley patterns.

Customizi ng th e FaceBoard

You can customize the FaceBoard with any

combination of symbols or key string. To configure

the FaceBoard:

Tap on the “Edit” tab in the FaceBoard

screen to bring up the editing

screen (Fig. A).

Tap on the key you want to redefine, and an

input screen will come up (Fig. B).

3.

Type the desired characters or symbols in

the edit box. You can use the Axim

on-screen SIP keyboard to input special

symbols or International characte rs.

screen

characters/symbols

Tap “OK” to confirm the change. The new

symbol will be replaced in the relative key in

the FaceBoard (Fig. C).

To restore the FaceBoard to its original settings,

you can tap on the “Default” button on the

editing screen (Fig. A) .

Configuring the Thu mb Keyboard Software

To bring up the Thumb Keyboard configuration screen

(Fig. D), tap “Start” and then “ThumbBoard”(

) on

your Axim.

– tapping on this button will turn on the Thumb

from the Keyboard.

– this will turn off the Thumb Keyboard driver.

– this will determine the repeat frequency

of a key when you hold it down continuously.

– this will determine the delay from your holding down

a key to the key repeating.

Click Sound

– you can enable or disable “key click”. For this function to

work properly, you need to first turn on hardware-buttons sound in your

Axim: tap “Start”, then “Settings”. Select “Sounds & Reminders” and

check the “Hardware buttons” box.

Close Software Keyboard

– this can close the software keyboard when

you type.

Test Area

– you can test your Thumb Keyboard by typing in this area.

configuration screen

What should I do when I ty pe on the Keyboar d and nothing

Thumb Keyboard securely.

Will ActiveSyn c be affec ted?

The Thumb Keyboard is fully compatible with ActiveSync.

Can I send and receive infr ared whil e usi ng th e Thumb Keyboard ?

Yes, infrared will not be affected.

Can I use the st ylus while using the Thu mb Keyboard ?

Yes, you can use the stylus and Keyboard simultaneously.

Technic al Su ppor t

Thum b Keyboard, please contact our technical suppor t team at

supp ort @belkin.com. For the most updated Thumb Key boar d driver or

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belki n will, at its o ption, repair

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