Focus RM-518 plus User Manual

The Magical remote

User Guide

V.990907

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Contents

 Introduction of Remote Control P. 3

 Specification P. 4
 Start the Remote control set up P. 5

1 Prepare P. 5
2 Set ID P. 5
3 Notice P. 6
4 Trouble shooting P. 7

 Remote Key description P. 8

1 Key location: P. 8
2 Key Description P. 9

 How to install Emitta Smart Commander? P. 10

 Make sure before Installation P. 10
 Start the installation P. 11
 After Installation P. 13

 Introduction for Key Remap P. 14

 Emitta setup Control panel P. 14

1 Find out the control panel P. 14
2 General setting P. 14

2.1 Set Key delay P. 14

2.2 TEXT Typing P. 17

2.3 Characters selection P. 17

2.4 Automatic hint for text typing on window P. 17

2.5 Symbol table setting P. 19

2.6 Caps lock P. 20

3 Hot key setting: P. 21

3.1 Application list P. 21

3.2 Remap keys list P. 22

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3.3 Remap key’s Shortcut: P. 23

3.4 Remap key with macro command P. 24

3.4.1 Normal Characters: P. 24

3.4.2 System Characters P. 24

3.4.3 Special Characters P. 25

 FCC Information P. 27
 Production Notice P. 28

 Introduction of Remote Control

This remote is not only a RF 2.4GHz wireless remote, but also it combines the radio

frequency wireless technology and an optical trackball with mouse keys and MCE start Key.
When you use it under Vista platform, you can press the MCE direct keys, and you can use
the multimedia keys as your media controller.

Installation CD

Remote control

Receiver

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 Specification:

1 Remote control:

 2.4GHz wireless with 8 channels,
 ID: 65536 ID per channel.
 Working range: 10 meters360 degree navigation
 Key numbers: 47 keys included, 2 mouse key, 4 arrow key , 26 function key and 15

characters key.

 Trackball: 19mm Optical, 800DPI
 Battery: AA size of Alkali batteries x 2pcs
 Dimension: 178 x 50 x32 mm

2 Receiver:

 USB interface
 Dimension: 78 x 21.5 x 10mm

3 Installation CD:

 Dimension: 120 x 120mm
 Soft program:

 Emitta smart commander SC-503
 User manual - PDF type
 User manual - Flash type

4 Patent No.

 ZL 2005 2 0115609.X
 ZL 2005 3 0120667.7

 Start the Remote control set up:

1 Prepare:

1.1 Turn on the power of computer, and plug USB receiver into USB port of your
computer.

1.2 Open the battery cover under the remote and place 2 AA batteries inside the
battery compartment.

2 Set ID:

2.1 Press the ID button on Receiver, the LED will be flashing; which means receiver
is sourcing ID.

2.2 Continuously, Press the ID button on the back of remote, the LED on receiver will
be off, which means the setting is successful.

ID Button

LED light

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3 Notice:

3.1 RF signal LED light on the receiver will be flashing when the remote is being
used.

3.2 When Battery Low LED light on Remote is lighting, it means the remote requires
changing batteries.

3.3 When doing the ID setting, please make sure the distance between the receiver
and remote is within 60 cm (2 feet).

Battery Low caution

LED light

60cm

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4 Trouble shooting:

If your remote cannot work after installation, please check followings:

4.1 Make sure you have connected the receiver correctly to the computer, The
receiver has been properly plugged into computer’s USB port.

4.2 Make sure you have inserted two AA batteries into its compartment correctly.

4.3 If without any interference, such as other computer peripherals, the working
distance ( distance between remote and the receiver) is about 10 meters.

4.4 If using more than two unit and interfere occurred, please reset ID again. (see
section at Page 6)

 Remote Key description:

1 Key location:

This remote control has 4 areas of keys with different functions

1. First area is the MCE direct keys. (In
the red block)

2. Second area is the Multimedia control
keys. (In the yellow blocks)

3. Third area is the Mouse & arrows
keys. (The keys in blue round)

4. Forth area is the number keys with
TEXT typing function. (In the Green
block) map them as any function
keys.

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3

2

4

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2 Key Description:

2.1 First area is the MCE direct keys. (In the red block)

 You can use those keys into Vista Multimedia Center directly before you

remap keys as other function, or you can remap any one of them as your
customized function key.

2.2 Second area is the Multimedia control keys. (In the yellow blocks)
 You can use those keys to control your multimedia application, such as

change volume, change channel, record, stop, Play/Pause, backward, forward,
rewind, Mute... or you can remap any one of them as your customized function
key on different application

2.3 Third area is the Mouse & arrows keys. (The keys in blue round)
 They are the most convenient and important keys on this remote, you can use

the track ball and mouse keys as a thumb mouse, move the trackball by
thumb to any where on screen, and the arrows keys help you up, down, left
and right, also you can remap the arrows as function keys as you hope.

 = key and i key help you back or get information, the functions are same as

backspace on desktop keyboard and the mouse's right key. Also you can
remap them as different functions

2.4 Forth area is the number keys with TEXT typing function. (In the Green block)

 They are similar with your cell phone, you can use this remote as a palm

keyboard, easily type characters or numbers, and also, you can remap them
as any function keys

 How to install Emitta Smart Commander?

 Make sure below before Installation:

1. Please check your box package should be included Installation CD, Remote control
and USB Receiver.

2. Please make sure your remote control is the right version, difference version or
model will be stopped when you install Emitta Smart Commander SC-503.

3. Please make sure you have connected the receiver correctly to the computer. The
receiver has been properly plugged onto computer's USB Port, otherwise the
installation will be stopped in process

Installation CD Receiver

Remote control

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 Start the installation

1. Install the installation CD

2. Screen will pop up the installation icons. If not pop up, please click Autorun.exe from
CD for installation.

3. Click first icon “Install now” for installation.

Click for
installation

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4. Select the language for process

Select
language

5. Installation will keep on till finished. Please process according with the instruction in
installation.
(For more introduce, please check the User guide - flash file in this CD)

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 After Installation:

1. After installation, please restart your computer to register the hardware and software
into your computer system.

2. Please plug the USB receiver at the same USB port on your computer, in case you
plug on different USB port, installation will be required by system again.

3. Please keep the CD driver and serial number sticker for future use, when computer
system restores, the hardware and software will be required to re-install.

4. One serial number is for one computer use only, if one serial number is used for two
or more machines at same time, the software will be blocked as an illegally copied
S/N.

5. For the reason of security , Please do not use this RF remote control when you are on
an airplane.

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 Introduction for Key Remap:

Emitta smart commander is wonderful software; it can remap any key on the remote control

RM-518, makes it as a palm keyboard, makes it as a gaming controller, and remap keys as
different function for different application, it support not only remap key code, but also
support macro command and shortcut keys.
Short to say, RM-518plus with Emitta smart commander, you will have a highly versatility of
remote control.

 Emitta setup Control panel:

1 Find out the control panel.

1.1 Find out the Emitta smart commander setup icon from Control panel of your
computer.

1.2 Double click the icon to enter the Emitta's control panel, and then the Control
panel will show up.
(See picture 1-A at page 15)

2 General setting:

2.1 Set Key delay:

 Switch the first bar to change the key delay to set the Key input speed which

suitable for you.

 Switch the second bar to change the Macro Command key’s speed; you can

set the speed for game use. (See picture 2-A at page 16)

Picture 1-A:

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Picture 2-A:

High

speed

Low

speed

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2.2 TEXT Typing:

 Use number pad on remote for TEXT typing.

2.3 Characters selection:

 Click first check box in first block for alphabetic character prior to numerical

character. Ex.: abc2, def3, chi4...and so on, Otherwise 2abc, 3def, 4chi…etc

 When enable the option, press 1, you will get a symbol table.
 When disable the option, press 11 (double click the key of 1) you will get

character a.

 When enable the option, press 2:

One click to get a
Two clicks to get b
Three clicks to get c
Four clicks to get 2

 When disable the option, press button 2:

One click to get 2
Two clicks to get a
Three clicks to get b
Four clicks to get c

2.4 Automatic hint for text typing on window:

 Click first check box in first block to have a hint on window when you press a b

c 2 to make you know which letter you are pressing.

 Off the check to forbid the hint on window

(See Picture 2-B at page 15)

Picture 2-B

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2.5 Symbol table setting:

 When press 1, symbol table will show up.
 Select the color from the selection bar to change the table’s color.
 Change the bar in second block to change to table’s opacity rate.

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Caps lock:

2.5.1 PressÀ as a Caps lock key on desktop keyboard.

2.5.2 Enable the keyboard LEDs remind, you will know the keys are capital
letters or lowercase.

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3 Hot key setting:

3.1 Application list:

 Emitta default 19 applications in list, you can select any one to remap its

special hot keys, or you can remap key for all of application

 You can add more into the list or delete some from the list.

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3.2 Remap keys list:

 Find out the key from the list, then double click the Hotkey/Shortcut to set the

key new code.

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3.3 Remap key’s Shortcut:

 You can easily select key from list to remap any key as any hot keys or

shortcut, you can also set key to quick launch application.
Example:

Original printings New Shortcut Remark

 My Video to My Computer Keyboard’s hotkey
 My Music to Print Screen Keyboard’s hotkey
 My TV to E-Mail application Internet hot key
 My Picture to F1 Help key
 Recorded TV to Ctrl + C Shortcut for copy
 Live TV to Ctrl + V Shortcut for paste
 DVD Menu to Quick launch "Pinball" game Favorite program.

 After remap:

 Your remote control is not only a remote control.
 You can use it as palm keyboard because the number pad can type with

text, just like a cell phone typing. You can switch key to capital letters and
small letters.

 You can copy, paste, and you can go "My computer" or check E-mail.
 You can watch TV, Video, turn on the Radio... all of Multimedia

applications.

 You can chat on MSN or Skype with this remote.
 You can play a game with macro command setting; give several shoots via

only one press.

 You have a highly versatility of remote control.

 To learn more for reset hot keys, please find the flash file in this CD

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3.4 Remap key with macro command.

You can remap key with macro command, it can be set as Normal Characters,
System Characters, and Special Characters.

3.4.1 Normal Characters:

 Normal characters are A – Z, a – z, 0 – 9, space key and symbol keys

(~`!@#$%^&*()-=[]\;’,./_+{}|:”<>?)

 For examples:

 s gives you a lower case “s” character.
 S gives you a capital case “S” character.
 To output a “\” character , use double backslash characters

3.4.2 System Characters:

A system character is Control, Shift, Alt or WIN key.
A system character starts with an escape sequence character “\”
(Backslash) and followed by a capital case character “L” or “R” represents
a left or right system key.

 Control key – Use “\L^” or “\R^” character to represent a Control key
 Control key – Use “\L^” or “\R^” character to represent a Control key.
 Shift key – Use “\L$” or “\R$” character to represent a Shift key.
 Alt key – Use “\L%” or “\R%” character to represent an Alt key.
 WIN key – Use “\L&” or “\R&” character to represent a WIN key.
 For examples:

 \L^c means Left Control-C.
 \R^\L%p means Right Control-Left Alt-P.
 \L$o gives you a capital case “O” character

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3.4.3 Special Characters:

A special character starts with an escape sequence character “\”
(Backslash) and followed by a character (case sensitive) defined as
following:

 \ – Use “\\” character to represent a “\” Backslash key.
 a – Use “\a” character to represent a Pause key.
 b – Use “\b” character to represent a Backspace key.
 c – Use “\c” character to represent a Caps Lock key.
 d – Use “\d” character to represent a Delete key.
 e – Use “\e” character to represent an Escape key.
 i – Use “\i” character to represent an Insert key.
 k – Use “\k” character to represent a Break key.
 l – Use “\l” character to represent a Num Lock key.
 n – Use “\n” character to represent an Enter key.
 N – Use “\N” character to represent a Keypad Enter key.
 p – Use “\p” character to represent a Print Screen key.
 q – Use “\q” character to represent a Home key.
 r – Use “\r” character to represent an End key.
 s – Use “\s” character to represent a Scroll Lock key.
 t – Use “\t” character to represent a Tab key.
 u – Use “\u” character to represent a Page Up key.
 v – Use “\v” character to represent a Page Down key.
 w – Use “\w” character to represent a Right Arrow key.
 x – Use “\x” character to represent a Left Arrow key.
 y – Use “\y” character to represent a Down Arrow key.
 z – Use “\z” character to represent an Up Arrow key.
 / – Use “\/” character to represent a Keypad Slash (/) key.
 * – Use “\*” character to represent a Keypad Asterisk (*) key.
 - – Use “\-” character to represent a Keypad Minus (-) key.

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 + – Use “\+” character to represent a Keypad Plus (+) key.
 . – Use “\.” character to represent a Keypad Period (.) key.
 1 – Use “\1” character to represent a Keypad 1 key.
 2 – Use “\2” character to represent a Keypad 2 key.
 3 – Use “\3” character to represent a Keypad 3 key.
 4 – Use “\4” character to represent a Keypad 4 key.
 5 – Use “\5” character to represent a Keypad 5 key.
 6 – Use “\6” character to represent a Keypad 6 key.
 7 – Use “\7” character to represent a Keypad 7 key.
 8 – Use “\8” character to represent a Keypad 8 key.
 9 – Use “\9” character to represent a Keypad 9 key.
 0 – Use “\0” character to represent a Keypad 0 key.
 A – Use “\A” character to represent a F1 key.
 B – Use “\B” character to represent a F2 key.
 C – Use “\C” character to represent a F3 key.
 D – Use “\D” character to represent a F4 key.
 E – Use “\E” character to represent a F5 key.
 F – Use “\F” character to represent a F6 key.
 G – Use “\G” character to represent a F7 key.
 H – Use “\H” character to represent a F8 key.
 I – Use “\I” character to represent a F9 key.
 J – Use “\J” character to represent a F10 key.
 K – Use “\K” character to represent a F11 key.
 M – Use “\M” character to represent a F12 key.

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 FCC Information:

The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes
the following paragraph:
The 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 instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no grantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment dose 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.
 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/TV technician for help.

 Production Notice:

1 The Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2 Modification could void authority to use this equipment.
3 To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the

antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could

result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s

authority to operate the device.
4 WEEE Directive & Product Disposal

4.1 At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household
or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for
disposal.

4.2 Internal / Supplied Batteries

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected
separately.
This battery is designed for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point.

 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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