Think Outside Stowaway User Manual
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T H E S T O W A W A Y
P O R T A B L E K E Y B O A R D
User’s Guide
F O R P A L M O S® A N D P O C K E T P C
H A N D H E L D C O M P U T E R S
Contents
The Think Outside Stowaway™ Portable Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Software Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Your Handheld Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard: Palm OS
Things to Remember
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Customizing Your Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typing Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Character Set
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Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard: Pocket PC
Things to Remember
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Starting the Keyboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowaway Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pass-through Charging
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Comfortable Typing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Think Outside Stowaway
Portable Keyboard
The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is a convenient, portable solution for
entering
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data and commands quickly and easily into your handheld computer.
compact, fully functional keyboard lets you:
Type text and special characters into your handheld computer efficiently
Quickly launch your favorite applications with simple key combinations
Enter commands and options with simple key commands
Travel anywhere with a full-sized keyboard for your handheld computer
Stylus
Well
Application
End-Grips
The
Stowaway and Your Handheld Computer:
A Mobile Computing Solution
Keys
Stylus
Well
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Installing the Software Driver
Note: Before installing the software:
Remove any keyboard software previously installed on your handheld computer.
Make sure that your handheld computer has at least 140K of free memory for Palm
devices and 300K of free memory for Pocket PC devices.
Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP Operating Systems:
Easy Installation with a Windows Setup wizard (Palm OS)
1. Insert the handheld into its cradle and synchronize to back up your files.
2. Insert the CD enclosed with your keyboard and select the operating system that is on your handheld device.
3. Select the operating system on your handheld from the operating system chooser screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to succesfully install the software.
4. Once you have finished with the installer HotSync your device
Easy Installation with a Windows Setup wizard (Pocket PC OS)
1. Establish an ActiveSync connection to your handheld and back up your files.
2. Insert the CD enclosed with your keyboard and select the operating system that is on your handheld device.
3. Select the operating system on your handheld from the operating system chooser screen.
Follow the
onscreen instructions to complete the installation of the software.
4.
Once you have finished with the installer follow the instruction on your handheld device to reset your
handheld device
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5. To enable the keyboard driver locate the Keyboard icon in the Programs window on the handheld
device.
6. Tap the “Enable” button.
7. Select “Connected serial keyboard” and tap the “Setup” button.
Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
The Stowaway opens and closes easily without to forcing the mechanism. Just
follow these instructions.
Opening the keyboard
1. Hold the unit in your hands and pull the button down to open the case.
Unlocking the Stowaway Keyboard
2. Unfold the keyboard and set it on a flat surface.
Unfolding the Stowaway Keyboard
3. Slide the red end-grips inward to bring the keyboard sections completely together.
Sliding the Stowaway Keyboard Ends Together
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Attaching Your Handheld Computer
1. Locate the docking mechanism underneath the docking connectors (each dock is
different) at the top of the keyboard.
2. Slide the docking mechanism out of the keyboard until the rear support foot
springs upward.
Extending the Docking Mechanism and Support Foot
3. For Pocket PC Devices only: Rotate the connector upward until it snaps into place. You
are now ready to dock your handheld.
4. Line up your handheld computer with the dock connector and insert firmly to make
the connection.
Inserting the Handheld Computer
5. Some handhelds can be used immediately after being connected to the keyboard, while
others will need to be turned off, then back on (power-cycled), before the keyboard can
be used.
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Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
1. Pull your handheld computer upward to remove it from the docking connector.
2. For Pocket PC users, fold down the docking connector.
3. Fold the rear support foot flat, and slide it into the keyboard.
4. With the unit still on a flat surface, slide the red end-grips apart and toward the ends of
the case. Make sure to slide the keyboard sections as wide apart as possible.
Sliding the Stowaway Keyboard Ends Apart.
5. Lift the keyboard and push up from under the center to form a “W,” and then close.
Folding the Stowaway Keyboard
6. Press the four corners of the case together until they snap into place.
Note: Pocket PC users, please skip to page 19
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Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard – Palm OS
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Things to Remember
Use the keyboard on a flat surface which supports the keyboard as well as the attached
handheld
computer. If you are using the keyboard on your lap, place it on a book or
other flat surface.
Use your stylus for selecting list items, making menu selections, and 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 the dock mechanism is fully extended and upright before attaching your
handheld. Do not try to attach your handheld before raising the dock to the upright position.
Customizing Your Options
Once you have installed the software on your handheld, you can customize
your
options as follows.
Opening the Keyboard Application
To open the keyboard application, first tap Home, then tap the keyboard icon
on
your handheld computer. To view the settings list, tap the drop-down arrow
located
in the upper right corner.
The available settings are:
General:
Lists the Configuration Options
Connect Config: Access to enabling the connected keyboard
Command
Key: Lists the Command Key Assignments
Layout: Lists the Language, Tab key and Jog-dial options
Pointer Page: Configures the onscreen pointer
Help (4 Row): Lists all Key Commands and Functionality
Help (5 Row): Lists all Key Commands and Functionality
Adjusting General Settings:
Keyboard Application General Settings
Key Repeat Rate
option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other character repeats when
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press and hold a key.
you
your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Fast (to increase) or Slow (to decrease) the
Use
repeat rate.
Until Repeat
Delay
option allows you to set the length of time before a letter, number or other character begins
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repeat when you press and hold a key.
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Repeat Rate
Key
This
option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other character repeats when
you
press and hold a key.
your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Fast (to increase) or Slow (to decrease) the repeat
Use
.
rate
Until Repeat
Delay
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.
your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Long (to increase) or Short (to decrease) the length
Use
the delay.
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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
rd Application Shortcut
Keyboa
Command
Settings
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1. In the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen, tap “Cmd Keys” to display the Application
Assignments
screen.
2.
Tap the down-arrow next to a number and select the application to associate with
that
number.
3. When
you press the Command key combination, the assigned application will launch.
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
:
Keyboard Application Layout Settings
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