Think Outside Stoway Owner's Manual

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Stowaway® Infrared Wireless Keyboard

Owner’s Manual

for

Windows Mobile 2003 (pocket PC 2003

& Pocket PC 2002 Handheld Devices

Includes:
Asus MyPal A620

Asus MyPal A700 Series Devices
Audiovox VX 6600
Dell Axim x3 Series Devices
Dell Axim x5 Series Devices
Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox
i-Mate PDA2K, Jam & XDA II
iPAQ 1900 Series Devices
iPAQ 2200 Series Devices
iPAQ 3800 Series Devices
iPAQ 3900 Series Devices
iPAQ 4100 Series Devices
iPAQ 4300 Series Devices
iPAQ 5100 Series Devices
iPAQ 5400 Series Devices
iPAQ 5500 Series Devices

Keyboard Driver:
Stowaway 4.2T

iPAQ 6300 Series Devices
iPAQ HX Series Devices
iPAQ RX Series Devices
iPAQ RZ Series Devices
O

XDA I & XDA II

2

Orange SPV M1000
Qtek 2020
Samsung i700
T-Mobile MDA I & MDA II
Toshiba e300 Series Devices
Toshiba e400 Series Devices
Toshiba e500 Series Devices
Toshiba e700 Series Devices
Toshiba e800 Series Devices
XDA/MDA (PW10/PH10) Series
Devices

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Congratulations!

You have purchased the definitive tool to extend the capabilities of your
handheld computer. The Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard will provide you
an easy and convenient way to add data to your Palm handheld device.

The Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard is the most convenient portable
solution to typing text and commands quickly and easily into your Palm OS
handheld computer. This compact, yet full-sized keyboard lets you:

¾ Type email, meeting minutes, and classroom notes
¾ Quickly access applications like Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Tasks
¾ Type text and special characters
¾ Access on-screen buttons and menu items
¾ And much more!

This User Guide will help you get the most out of your Stowaway IR Wireless
Keyboard.

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Setting up the Keyboard .................................................4

Before you Begin ....................................................................................4

Installing the Software............................................................................4

Setting Up the Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard..........5

Opening the Keyboard ...........................................................................5

Configuring the Keyboard ..............................................6

Customizing Your Keyboard Options...................................................8

Keyboard Control Panel......................................................................... 8

Input Method Toolbar .............................................................................9

Using the Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard................10

Moving the Cursor/Highlighting Text..................................................10

On-Screen Button and Editing Shortcuts...........................................11

Launching and Navigating Applications.............................................11

Menu and Toolbar Navigation..............................................................12

Other Shortcuts.....................................................................................12

International and Extended Character Set..........................................13

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.................15

Legal Notices..................................................................17

Trademarks............................................................................................17

Warranty ................................................................................................17

Obtaining Warranty Service................................................................. 18

Registering Your Product.....................................................................18

Important Battery Information .............................................................19

Comfortable Typing..............................................................................19

FCC Statement ......................................................................................20

Canadian ICES-003 Statement.............................................................21

CE Compliance Statement ...................................................................21

Features and Technical Specifications Summary......22

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Setting up the Keyboard

Before you Begin

Before you install the Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard software for Windows
Mobile 2003/Pocket PC 2002:

¾ Disable or remove any other keyboard applications that you have

previously installed on your Pocket PC device. (Refer to the User

Guide included with your Pocket PC for instructions on how to do this.)

¾ Ensure there is at least 250 KB of memory on your Pocket PC device. To

check the available memory, tap ‘Start’ then ‘Settings’ then the ‘System’
tab and then ‘Memory’ icon.

¾ Insert the 2 AAA batteries (included) beneath the battery cover of the

Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard.

Installing the Software

1. Connect your Pocket PC device to a computer using the docking cradle or
sync cable.

2. Establish a connection between the computer and your Pocket PC device
using ActiveSync
device.

3. Insert the CD-ROM into the C D-ROM drive on your PC.

4. Double-click the language preferred to start the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to successfully install the software.

5. Tap the on-screen button to reset your Pocket PC device to complete the
installation.

6. After the driver is successfully installed and the Pocket PC device is reset,
the keyboard driver icon will appear in the Programs window.

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and then backup the data stored on the Pocket PC

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Setting Up the Stowaway IR Wireless Keyboard

Opening the Keyboard

¾ Open the keyboard case by lifting the release handle and folding it back,

using it as a stand.

¾ Unfold the keyboard platform on a firm, flat surface and rotate the

infrared wand to align with your device’s infrared port.

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Configuring the Keyboard

1. To enable the Stowaway IR Wireless
Keyboard, select the “Infrared wireless
keyboard” on-screen option on your Pocket
PC and then tap Setup.

2. After tapping Setup, you may see the
following:

3. Select “Let keyboard coexist with other
infrared applications” then tap “Next”.

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4. Select or deselect the Receive all incoming
beams and select discoverable mode and

then tap Next. When checked, this option
lets you receive beamed files, programs, etc.
while the keyboard is enabled.

5. Reset your Pocket PC device by tapping Yes.

NOTE: If you experience difficulties with other applications or beaming

difficulties with other applications while using the “Keyboard coexistence”
option, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers section of this
User Guide for instructions to select the “Keyboard exclusive” option instead.

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