Targus AKB24US User Manual

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AKB24US / 410 -1478-001A

Wireless

2.4GHz
Keyboard

USER GUIDE

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TARGUS WIRELESS 2.4 GHz

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KEYBOARD

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus Wireless

2.4 GHz keyboard. This keyboard utilizes the latest wireless
technology to eliminate interference. Additionally, Free Smart
Link technology provides a plug-n-play experience.

Contents

• Targus Wireless Keyboard

• USB Receiver

• 2 AAA Batteries (included)

• Software Driver CD

• User Guide

System Requirements

Hardware

• PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent

• USB port

Operating System

• Windows® 2000/XP

• Windows Vista™

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Installing the Batteries

Wireless Keyboard

Removing the battery cover

1 Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the
keyboard.

2 Insert the supplied batteries , making sure that the positive
(+) and negative (-) ends of each battery match the polarity
indicators inside the battery compartment.

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Establishing a Communications Link

Plug the USB receiver into an available USB port on your
computer.

• Press any key on the keyboard to connect.

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP THE KEYBOARD AT A DISTANCE OF LESS
THAN (6 FEET / 2 METERS) TO THE RECEIVER AT THE INITIAL CONNECTION.

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Installing the Software driver

The driver can be found on the CD-ROM (included)

or

Download the software driver (Model # AKB24) from the
official Targus web site: http://www.targus.com
Save the setup file to your computer and double click on the
icon to launch the installation process.

NOTE: THE KEYBOARD CAN WORK WITHOUT INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
DRIVER; HOWEVER, NOT ALL FUNCTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

The Installation Wizard window will prompt.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Choose “Wireless Keyboard” and click “Run Setup”

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After the software driver is successfully installed, new icons
will show in the taskbar.

Scroll LOCK - ON

CAP-LOCK - ON

Number LOCK - ON

Keyboard Setup

Double click on the “Keyboard Icon” to launch the key
configuration screen

There are 4 programmable “Hot Keys”. Click on the icons to
assign the new short-cut function.
Follow the on-screen instructions to setup the short-cut keys.

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Using the Hot keys

NOTE: BY DEFAULT, THE HOT KEYS ARE PRESET AS FOLLOWS:

Media keys

Key Function

Launch Default Media Program

Mute

Volume Up

Volume Down

Play / Pause

Stop

Internet and System keys

Key Function

Sleep

Default Internet browser

Default E-mail Program

Favorite

Calculator

My Computer

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Troubleshooting

• Check the receiver connection; try inserting the receiver
to another USB port on your computer.

• No connection between the device(s) and the receiver.
Re-insert the receiver. Remove and reinstall batteries.

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Specications

Operation Frequency

Operating Distance

Operating Voltage

Operating Current

Suspend Mode

Dimensions

Weight

2.4 GHz

Up to 10m

Keyboard: 3V

Receiver: 5V

Keyboard: 3mA maximum

Receiver: 30mA maximum

Keyboard: Below 300 uA

Keyboard: 470 x 147.5 x 22 mm

Receiver: 42 x 14.5 x 7 mm

Keyboard: 70.4g

Receiver: 1g

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Technical Support

For technical questions, please visit:

US Internet: www.targus.com/support.asp
Australia Internet: www.targus.com/au

Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

New Zealand Telephone: [phone]

Product Registration

Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory
shortly after purchasing it. Go to:
http://www.targus.com/registration.asp.
You will need to provide your full name, email address, country of
residence and product information.

Warranty

Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is found
to be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace
it. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear,
or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus
liable for loss of, or damage to devices; nor loss of, or damage
to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or incidental
damages, even if Targus has been informed of their possibility. This
warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

Regulatory Compliance

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.

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FCC Statement
Tested to Comply

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
of 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 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.

Changes or modifications not authorized by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
product.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Targus, declares that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Features
and specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2008. Targus Group International,
Inc. and Targus, Inc., Anaheim, CA 92806 USA