I-tech BLUETOOTH VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 5 User Manual

Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard

For Windows 2000 / XP

User Guide v1.3

Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................................................................ 4

General Production Description........................................................................................4

Laser Safety Precaution.................................................................................................... 4

Disclaimer .........................................................................................................................5

Trademarks.......................................................................................................................5

Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 6

Your Virtual Keyboard....................................................................................................... 6

Overview........................................................................................................................... 6

Switching On.....................................................................................................................7

Virtual Keyboard, your Windows PC and Bluetooth.........................................................8

Installing the driver on your Windows PC......................................................................... 9

Pairing your Keyboard............................................................................................................. 12

Preparing your keyboard for pairing................................................................................12

Pairing with your Computer............................................................................................. 12

Connection with your Computer ..................................................................................... 15

Connecting via HID Profile..................................................................................... 15

Connecting via Serial Port Profile (SPP)................................................................ 15

Running the Driver................................................................................................................... 15

Opening the VKB driver.................................................................................................. 15

Setting up a Connection.................................................................................................. 16

Application Demonstration.............................................................................................. 18

Using the VKB Driver Software ............................................................................................... 19

Enabling the Keyboard.................................................................................................... 19

Battery Level ..........................................................................................................19

Projection intensity................................................................................................. 19

Sound Effects......................................................................................................... 20

Properties........................................................................................................................ 20

Sensitivity............................................................................................................... 20

Reset to Default...................................................................................................... 20

Time-Outs............................................................................................................... 21

AutoRepeat..................................................................................................................... 21

Enable AutoRepeat................................................................................................21

Repeat Rate........................................................................................................... 22

Initial Repeat Delay................................................................................................ 22

Special Short-Cuts.......................................................................................................... 22

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About Page.....................................................................................................................23

The Virtual Keyboard Status Icon ................................................................................... 24

General Handling Instruction................................................................................................... 25

Micro-switch.................................................................................................................... 25

General Maintenance...................................................................................................... 25

Resetting the Device for Bluetooth Pairing..................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 26

Specifications........................................................................................................................... 27

Special Combination Keys....................................................................................................... 29

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Introduction

Congratulations on choosing the VKB Virtual Keyboard for Windows 2000 and
XP systems. So throw away that old clunky keyboard, free up valuable desk
space and put an end to sticky keys.

Please take a few minutes to review the simple operating instructions in order
to get the most out of your keyboard.

General Production Description

The Virtual Keyboard is a miniature, stand-alone accessory that emulates the
function of a standard, full-sized keyboard. The Virtual Keyboard can connect
via Bluetooth to almost any information appliance, including: PCs, Tablet PCs,
Laptops, PDAs and Smartphones, with the use of an appropriate driver.

Laser Safety Precaution

The Virtual Keyboard device emits two laser beams. One beam (red) projects
the keyboard image, and the other beam (invisible) is used for sensing which
keys have been touched.

The radiation levels of both laser beams do not exceed the Accessible
Emission Limits of Class 1, as defined by the international standard IEC
60825-1 (A2) and the American standard 21 CFR 1040.10. The Virtual
Keyboard device is, therefore, a “Class 1 Laser product”.

This means that the Virtual Keyboard device is safe under reasonably
foreseeable conditions of operation.

Although the emitted laser beams are safe (as defined by the above standard),
it is highly recommended not to stare directly into laser beams.

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Disclaimer

The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of this material. This document contains proprietary
information, which is protected by international patent applications and
copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced or translated without prior written consent of the manufacturer. The
manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes
from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person
of such revision or change. The manufacturer also reserves the right to change
the specifications without notice

Trademarks

Windows 2000 and Windows XP, are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

VKB Virtual Keyboard is a registered trademark of VKB Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG.

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Getting Started

Your Virtual Keyboard

Unpack and inspect your Virtual Keyboard. Take a few moments to familiarize
yourself with device using the diagram below.

Overview

Power Key

Status indicator
(LED)

Charging
Socket

Reset
button

Keyboard projection window

Keyboard sensing
receiver window

Figure 1 – Getting to know your Virtual Keyboard

Before using your Virtual Keyboard:

• Ensure that you remove all protection materials including the protection
sheet on the laser windows.

• Your Virtual Keyboard will need to be charged for at least 2 hours.

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Switching On

Place the Virtual Keyboard (VKB) on a flat surface with the Keyboard
projection and sensing windows facing you. To switch it on press the On/Off
button, located on the upper-left hand side.

Once the unit is switched on an image of a keyboard is projected on to the
surface. Notice that the keyboard image is the basic English keyboard,
including 4 Arrow keys, 1 Control, 2 Shift keys, 1 Alt and a VKB dedicated Fn
function key.

A two-color LED located at the top of the unit indicates the current status of the
Virtual Keyboard, where:

Colour Status/Cause Action

Blinking
Blue
Long Flash
Blue

Blinking Red

Virtual Keyboard is ready to
pair to a Bluetooth device
Virtual Keyboard is paired to
a Bluetooth device
Virtual Keyboard’s battery is
low.

Solid Red

The area of the projected
keyboard is exposed to direct
sun-shine or some other
source of direct light.

Table 1 – Functional Status Indicator

Recharge the
Virtual Keyboard
Move the Virtual
Keyboard to a
shaded location

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Virtual Keyboard, your Windows PC and Bluetooth

The Virtual Keyboard you have is equipped with Bluetooth, a short-ranged
wireless communications technology allowing you to communicate with your
Windows PC up to 10 meters away without the need for a physical connection.

The keyboard Bluetooth supports both the HID (i.e. Human Interface Devices)
service as well as the SPP (Serial Port Profile) service. For information on
which Bluetooth services are provided by your computer, refer to the
documentation on the Bluetooth software installed on your PC.

If your computer Bluetooth software supports HID no VKB Driver software
installation is required.

If your computer Bluetooth software does not support HID, you may use SPP
and you’ll need to install the VKB Driver on your computer.

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Installing the driver on your Windows PC

1) Insert the VKB CD into a CD-ROM drive on your computer.

2) Insert the Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard & User Guide Disk into a
CD-ROM drive on your computer. (The CD should run automatically
however if it does not start by itself, please open the CD and run
setup.exe)

3) Follow the onscreen prompts to arrive at the PCs page.

4) Select Install Software and follow the onscreen instructions to install
the software onto your PC.

5) Press Next.

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