Targus Stowaway User Manual

Stowaway

™

Portable Keyboard

for Sony CLIÉ

™

Contents

The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard........................... ..... ................. 1

Setting Up Your Stowaway......................................................................... 2

Installing the Stowaway Portable K eyboard Software................................................... 2

Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software................................................. 4

Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard............................................................... 4

Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard.................................................................. 10

Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard................................................ 12

Things to Remember.................................................................................................. 12

Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Fe atures......................................... 13

Typing Keyboard Shortcuts...................................................................... 19

Cursor Movements..................................................................................................... 20

Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts ...................................................................... 21

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Menu Commands....................................................................................................... 22

Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes............................................................................. 22

Changing Character Sets ........................................................................ 24

Adding Diacritical Marks............................................................................................. 24

Creating Extended Characters................................................................................... 25

Creating Symbols....................................................................................................... 26

Using International Keyboard Settings....................................................................... 27

Calculator Functions.................................................................................................. 27

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 28

Frequently Asked Questions ................................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ......... 28

Warranty..................................................................................................................... 30

Technical Support....................................................................................................... 30

Regulatory Compliance........................................................................... 31

FCC Statement........................................................................................................... 31

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The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard

The Stowaway™ Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and
commands into your Sony CLIÉ

• Enables you to type text and special characters into your CLIÉ quickly and

easily

• Lets you instantly launch your favorite applications with simple key

commands

• Folds down to a convenient pocket size for traveling

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. This compact, fully functional keyboard:

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Stylus well

End
grip

Stylus well

End
grip

Application
keys

Stowaway Portable Keyboard

In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains:

• Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard

• Targus Stowaway Software

Setting Up Your Stowaway

Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software

Before installing the software, make sure that:

• You disable any previously installed keyboard software.

• Your CLIÉ has at least 60K free memory.

NOTE: To check the amount of free memory, tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the
menu list. Tap

NOTE: For your convenience, you can beam existing Stowaway software from one CLIÉ to
another. For the Stowaway keyboard to work properly, make sure you beam both Keyboard and
Keyboard Patch files. For more information on beaming files, refer to the documentation that
came with your CLIÉ.

Info to view the amount of free memory, listed at the top of the screen.

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Windows® 95/988/Me/2000 and Windows NT

1 Connect the CLIÉ to your computer and synchronize to back up your files.

NOTE: Refer to the documentation that came with your CLIÉ for instructions on how to
synchronize the CLIÉ with your computer.

CAUTION: If your CLIÉ is synchronizing files, wait for synchronization to complete before
beginning the Stowaway keyboard setup.

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2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

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3 If Setup does not begin automatically, click

D:\setup.exe (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

To copy the software to your CLIÉ, connect the CLIÉ to your computer and
synchronize again.

Start, then Run, and enter

Macintosh

1 Exit all active programs, including those in the Startup folder, and disable

any virus-scanning software.

2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The Stowaway application folder and the Sony folder is added to your desktop.

3 From the Stowaway application folder, select the language folder that you

are most comfortable with and open it.

4 Drag the

are stored, such as the Add-on folder.

5 From the Sony folder, drag the

the stowaway.prc file.

To complete installation, connect the CLIÉ to your computer and synchronize.

NOTE: The stowaway.prc and ClieUpdate.prc files appear as Keyboard and Keyboard Patch,
respectively, on your CLIÉ.

stowaway.prc file into the folder where your handheld applications

ClieUpdate.prc file into the same folder as

Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software

If necessary, you can remove the Stowaway software from your CLIÉ:

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1 Tap the
2 Tap the
3 Tap

Keyboard and Keyboard Patch appear in the Programs in Storage Memory list.

4 Tap

The Delete Application window appears.

5 Tap
6 After removing the keyboard, tap

on-screen button.

7 Tap

operation.

8 Tap

To use the keyboard again, you must reinstall the Stowaway software. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software”
on page 2.

Home icon to access the application launcher screen.
Menu icon, then tap App to display the menu list.

Delete.

Keyboard and then the Delete... on-screen button.

Yes to remove the keyboard software, or No to cancel the operation.

Keyboard Patch and then the Delete...

Yes to remove the keyboard patch software, or No to cancel the

Done to exit the Delete screen.

Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard

Opening the Keyboard

NOTE: You must install the Stowaway software before you can begin using the keyboard. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software” on page 2.

1 Hold the unit and, using your thumb, push the latch down to unlock the

case.

Stowaway keyboard closed

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2 Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface.

Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard

3 Slide the red end-grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together.

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Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together

Attaching Your CLIÉ

1 Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the

top of the keyboard.

Docking
mechanism

Docking
connector

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Locating the docking mechanism

2 Slide the docking mechanism all the way out of the keyboard until the PDA

foot flips up.

NOTE: If the PDA foot does not flip up, check that the docking mechanism is fully extended.

Extending the docking mechanism and PDA foot

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3 Line up the scroll button with the alignment marker on the keyboard

docking connector and push down gently to make the connection.

Scroll

Alignment
marker

Sony CLIÉ and Stowaway keyboard alignment markers

button

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You can now begin typing.

NOTE: Use the keyboard on a firm, flat surface for optimum performance and stability.

Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard

1 Pull your CLIÉ upward to remove it from the docking connector.
2 Fold down the docking connector and PDA foot until flat, then slide the

docking mechanism into the keyboard.

Retracting the docking mechanism

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3 With the keyboard still on a flat surface, slide the red end-grips toward the

ends of the case, separating the keyboard sections as far apart as

possible.

Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends apart

4 Lift the keyboard, push the center up to form a “W,” then close the

keyboard, pressing the four corners of the case together until they click

into place.

Folding the Stowaway keyboard

Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard

Things to Remember

Hardware

• If you are typing with the Stowaway keyboard on an uneven surface, such as

your knees, the keyboard will not provide the same robust feel as typing on a
flat, solid surface and may bow slightly in the center. To stabilize the
Stowaway keyboard, place it on a firm, flat object such as a magazine, book,
or briefcase.

• Use your stylus for selecting list items, for making menu selections, and for

giving commands in applications that are not compatible with the keyboard.
(Palm OS does not support cursor control).

• Use the handy stylus wells in the right and left corners of the keyboard to

keep your stylus within reach.

• Make sure that you fully extend the docking mechanism before attaching your

CLIÉ to the Stowaway keyboard to avoid possible hardware damage.

Comfortable Typing

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Research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and
muscles may be related to repetitive motion, an improperly set up work area,
incorrect body posture, and poor work habits.

To reduce the risk of injury, follow these precautions:

• Stand, stretch, and move around several times every hour.

• Switch hands while performing tasks. Use shortcut keys to move efficiently

and avoid repetitive, awkward movements.

• Type gently and lightly.

• Relax your shoulders and keep your elbows at your sides. Adjust the

keyboard so that you don’t have to stretch to reach it.

• Adjust your position so that you don’t have to bend your wrists to type; avoid

placing your wrists on a sharp edge.

If you feel discomfort or numbness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders,
neck, or back while typing, consult a qualified medical professional.

Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features

After installing the keyboard software on your Sony CLIÉ, you can customize
its options through the Keyboard application.

Opening the Keyboard Application

To open the Keyboard application, tap the Home icon, then Keyboard on your
CLIÉ. To view the settings list, tap the
right corner.

The available settings are:

• General Shows the configuration options

drop-down arrow, located in the upper-

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• Cmd Keys Lists the Cmd key assignments

• Layout Shows the language, tab key and Jog-Dial options

• Help Lists all key commands and functionality

Adjusting General Settings

Open the Keyboard application, then tap General on the settings list. The
General settings allow you to adjust the following preferences:

Keyboard application General settings

Key Repeat Rate

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This option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other
character repeats when you press and hold a key.

Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Fast to increase or Slow to
decrease the repeat rate.

Delay Until Repeat

This option allows you to set the length of time before a letter, number or other
character begins to repeat when you press and hold a key.

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Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Long to increase or Short to
decrease the length of the delay.

Test Repeat Settings

Test the repeat rate and delay by holding down a letter or number key on the
Stowaway keyboard. The character appears according to the settings you have
chosen. Change and test these settings until you achieve the desired outcome.

Enable Key Clicks

This option simulates typewriter clicking sounds when you press keys on the
Stowaway keyboard.

To hear key clicks, tap
prevent key clicks, tap
disappear).

Enable Keyboard

This option allows the Stowaway keyboard to work properly. Disabling the
keyboard suspends keyboard functions and frees memory resources for tasks
that do not require the keyboard. The keyboard is enabled by default.

To suspend keyboard functions, tap
To use the keyboard again, tap
the box).

Enable Key Clicks (places a check mark in the box). To
Enable Key Clicks again (makes the check mark

Enable Keyboard (removes the check mark).

Enable Keyboard again (places a check mark in

Assigning Application Shortcut Cmd Keys

The Stowaway keyboard software provides nine user-definable application
shortcut keys through the use of the Cmd key plus the 1 through 9 keys across
the top of the keyboard.

NOTE: The default setting for the Cmd key assignments is “unassigned”.

To define the Cmd keys:

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1 Open the Keyboard application, then tap

The Application Assignments screen appears.

Application Assignments screen

2 Choose the Cmd + number sequence you want to assign, then tap the

drop-down arrow.

The application list appears.

3 Select the application you want to assign to the Cmd + number sequence.

CmdKeys on the settings list.

The Keyboard application automatically saves the assignment.

4 Test the shortcut by pressing the Cmd key and number key to launch the

assigned application.

Changing Layout Settings

Open the Keyboard application, then tap Layout on the settings list. The Layout
settings allow you to view, change or enable/disable the following options:

Layout settings

Layout

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This option allows you to set the layout of the keyboard to the following
languages:

• English (US)

• US English (US-Dvorak)

• German

• Japanese

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To change the keyboard layout, tap on the drop-down arrow and select a
language from the list.

Tab

This option allows you to set the tab key to either move within fields or move to
a tab stop.

To change the tab key movement, tap on the
selection from the list.

Enable Jog-Dial

This option allows you to use the Jog-Dial™ navigator, instead of the stylus, to
select and open applications and perform other functions with one hand. Jog­Dial is enabled by default.

To suspend the Jog-Dial feature, tap
To use Jog-Dial again, tap

Layout Info

This option displays the current Layout setting, copyright and contact
information for assistance with additional international layouts you may have
installed on your CLIÉ.

To view this information, tap the

Enable Jog-Dial (places a check mark in the box).

Enable Jog-Dial (removes the check mark).

Layout Info on-screen button.

drop-down arrow and make a

Using Help to View Keyboard Shortcuts

To view the shortcut Cmd keys, open the Keyboard application, then tap Help
from the settings list. Press the Fn key and the up or down arrow to scroll
through the list.

Keyboard shortcuts in Help

For a complete list of these shortcuts, refer to the next section.

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Typing Keyboard Shortcuts

The following tables detail the key sequences you can use to issue commands
to your CLIÉ form the Stowaway keyboard.

NOTE: To access keys embedded with blue characters, press Fn + <key>.

Cursor Movements

The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for moving the cursor and
selecting text.

Key Sequence Result

Ctrl – Left arrow Moves the cursor one word to the left.

Ctrl – Right arrow Moves the cursor one word to the right.

Ctrl – Shift – Left arrow Highlights the word to the left of the cursor.

Ctrl – Shift – Right arrow Highlights the word to the right of the cursor.

Shift – Left arrow Highlights the character to the left of the cursor.

Shift – Right arrow Highlights the character to the right of the cursor.

Shift – Up arrow Highlights one line of text above the cursor.

Shift – Down arrow Highlights one line of text below the cursor.

Cmd – Left arrow Emulates the Home key.

Cmd – Right arrow Emulates the End key.

Fn – Up arrow Emulates the Page up key.

Fn – Down arrow Emulates the Page down key.

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Shift – Tab Tabs backward through fields when set to “Inserts

Tab” in Layout Settings.

Tab Tabs forward through fields when set to “Inserts Tab”

in Layout Settings.

NOTE: For more information on changing the Tab function refer to “Changing Layout Settings”
on page 17.

Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts

The following table lists the key combinations to activate on-screen buttons.

NOTE: You can also use on-screen button shortcuts by simultaneously pressing Ctrl – Cmd and
the first letter of the command in the on-screen button. For example, to select the
“Go to” on-screen button command, press Ctrl – Cmd – G at the same time.

Key Sequence On-screen button

Fn – Enter OK

Fn – Del Delete

Fn – Done Cancel

Fn – Small space key New

Fn – Left arrow Show

Fn – Right arrow Details

Fn – Period Send

Fn – Comma Note

NOTE: The comma key on the Stowaway keyboard is not embedded with the blue
on-screen button shortcuts.

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Menu Commands

The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for the editing menu
commands.

Key Sequence Result

Ctrl – x Cuts selected text.

Ctrl – c Copies selected text.

Ctrl – v Pastes cut or copied text.

NOTE: The cut, copy, and paste menu commands may vary between applications.

Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes

The following table lists additional key combinations available for use with the
Stowaway keyboard.

Key Sequence Result

Fn – Cmd Activates defined ShortCuts.

Fn – = Turns the backlight on/off.

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Creating Your Own Shortcuts

This feature allows you to create personalized shortcuts for inserting text to
help minimize keystrokes. For example, in Memo Pad, pressing Fn – Cmd
simultaneously, followed by d – t – s, adds a date/time stamp to your memo.

NOTE: The date/time stamp key combinations d – t – s, d – s, and t – s are preset shortcuts that
you can modify.

From the Preferences ShortCuts screen you can create new, edit and delete
these shortcuts.

To access the Preferences ShortCuts screen:

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1 Tap the
2 Tap the

ShortCuts.

The Preferences ShortCuts screen displays.

Adding a New ShortCut

1 Tap New.

Home icon, then Prefs.
drop-down arrow, located in the upper-right corner, and select

Preferences ShortCuts screen

2 Under ShortCut Name, type the key combination you want to use to

launch your shortcut.

3 Under ShortCut Text, type the text you want to equate with the key

combination you just entered.

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4 Tap

Changing a ShortCut

1 Highlight the ShortCut you want to change and tap Edit.
2 Make the desired changes and tap

Removing a ShortCut

1 Highlight the ShortCut you want to remove and tap Delete.

2 Tap

OK to return to the Preferences ShortCuts screen.

The Stowaway software automatically saves the shortcut.

OK to return to the Preferences

ShortCuts screen.
The Stowaway software automatically saves the changes.

The message “Delete the selected ShortCut” appears.

Yes to delete the ShortCut or No to cancel the operation.

Changing Character Sets

The Stowaway keyboard supports a variety of extended character sets which
you can use with your Sony CLIÉ.

Adding Diacritical Marks

To add diacritical marks, type the letter you want to accent followed by the Fn
key and the character listed in the table.

NOTE: In the following table, “a” represents the letter you want to accent. For example, to type
the umlaut ö in Köln, use the key combination o – Fn – ; (semi-colon).

Mark Key Sequence Description

á a – Fn – ' Acute accent

â a – Shift – Fn – ^ Circumflex

ä a – Fn – ; Umlaut

à a – Fn – ` Grave accent

ã a – Shift – Fn – ~ Tilde

å a – Fn – o Nordic A-ring

NOTE: The key combination for the Nordic A-ring only works for the letter “a”.

Creating Extended Characters

The following table lists the key combinations for generating extended
characters and punctuation marks.

Character Key Sequence Description

Ø Shift – Fn – O Uppercase nought

ø Fn – o Lowercase nought

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¿ Shift – Fn – ? Upside down “?”

¡ Shift – Fn – ! Upside down “!”

Æ Shift – Fn – A Uppercase AE ligature

Character Key Sequence Description

æ Fn – a Lowercase ae ligature

ßFn – b Beta

• Fn – w Bullet

¸ Fn – c Cedilla

Creating Symbols

The following table lists the key combinations for generating symbols.

Character Key Sequence Description

© Fn – g Copyright

° Fn – d Degree

÷

Fn – hyphen (-) Divide

µ Fn – u Micro

¶ Fn – \ Paragraph symbol

£ Fn – p Pound sterling

® Fn – r Registered trademark

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§ Fn – s Section

™ Fn – t Trademark

¥ Fn – y Japanese yen

± Shift – Fn – + Plus or minus

Character Key Sequence Description

½ Fn – 2 One-half

¾ Fn – 3 Three-quarters

¼ Fn – 4 One-quarter

¢ Shift – Fn – $ Cents

ƒ Fn – f Script f

‘ Fn – [ Left single curly quote

’ Fn – ] Right single curly quote

“ Shift – Fn – { Left double curly quote

” Shift – Fn – } Right double curly quote

Using International Keyboard Settings

The Palm OS International keyboard settings are supported by the Stowaway
keyboard software. To use these settings, press the Alt key and the desired
character.

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Calculator Functions

The following table lists the key combinations to use with the calculator feature.

Key Sequence Function

+Add

-Subtract

* Multiply

Key Sequence Function

/ Divide

=Equals

C Clear all

E Clear last entry

M Clear memory

P Set current number on

display in memory

R Recall value in memory

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens?

• Check that your Sony CLIÉ is charged.

• Make sure that your CLIÉ is properly connected to the Stowaway Portable

Keyboard.

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• Verify that the Stowaway keyboard software is installed according to the

instructions.

• Confirm that the Stowaway keyboard software is enabled.

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Why can’t I synchronize my Sony CLIÉ when it is attached to the keyboard?

The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your CLIÉ’s cradle. To
synchronize, remove your CLIÉ from the Stowaway keyboard and insert it into
the cradle. Then, synchronize as usual.

Why does my CLIÉ try to synchronize when I attach it to the keyboard?

If the synchronization application is open when you attach your CLIÉ to the
Stowaway Portable Keyboard, it will automatically try to synchronize. To exit
the synchronization program, use your stylus and tap
another application.

Why can’t I use the keyboard to pick an item from a list or a menu choice?

The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is not meant to replace all of your stylus
functions. For added convenience, there are two stylus wells located in the top
corners of the keyboard.

Can I use my Stowaway Portable Keyboard with other handheld devices?

The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to work only with the
Sony CLIÉ. Your keyboard will operate with the appropriate CLIÉ model after
the corresponding software drivers are installed.

Cancel, then launch

Other versions of Targus Stowaway products are available for different PDAs.
Please check our Web site at www.targus.com/support for more frequently

asked questions, product information, and software updates.

Warranty

Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year. If your Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard 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 or damage to a
computer; 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.

Warranty Registration at http://www.targus.com/product_registration.asp

Technical Support

In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your Targus accessory,
please contact our technical support team at:

Email: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.targus.com/support

Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer your questions through
one of the following telephone numbers.

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North America

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. (08:00) to 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Eastern time:

US & Canada: 800-283-6325

Europe

Belgium [phone]
Denmark [phone]
France [phone]
Germany [phone]
Italy [phone]
Netherlands [phone]
Spain [phone]
Sweden [phone]
Switzerland [phone]
United Kingdom [phone]
Eastern Europe & others [phone]

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

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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

• Move the computer away from the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Stowaway is a trademark of Think Outside, Inc. CLIÉ and Jog-Dial are a trademarks of Sony and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.

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