ZAGG ZKBUNIN17 User Manual

Nomad Book

Keyboard Instructions

See the important Health and Safety information on page 7 before using this product.

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*WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Your ZAGG Nomad Book comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. In order to
activate the warranty, you must register your Nomad Book as well as keep your purchase
receipt. If you purchased your Nomad Book from ZAGG.com, ZAGG has already registered it and has a
copy of your proof of purchase.

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IN THE BOX

(1) Nomad Book keyboard and case with stand

(2) Bumpers

• 10.5-inch iPad (already installed on the Nomad case)

• 9.7-inch tablets and iPad Pro including 9.7-inch iPad
(2017-18 models), 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, Samsung Tab S3,
Samsung Tab S2

(4) Button strips

• 10.5-inch iPad Pro (already installed on the Nomad case)

• iPad Air

• iPad Air 2, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad (5th and 6th generation)

• Samsung Tab S2 and Samsung Tab S3

(1) Magnet mounting plate for all tablets (already installed on the Nomad Case)

DETERMINING THE MAKE/MODEL OF YOUR TABLET

The Nomad Book keyboard and case can be customized to fit most tablets,
including the 10.5-inch iPad Pro bumper (already installed), 9.7-inch iPad, 9.7-inch
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, Samsung Tab S3, and Samsung Tab S2.
The first step is determining the make/model of your tablet so you can install the
correct button strip. You can do this by turning your tablet on, going into Settings,
and checking the details under “About Product.” You can also visit this tutorial at

zagg.to/nomad-install.

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INSTALLING THE 10.5-INCH IPAD PRO

If you have a 10.5-inch iPad Pro, the correct bumper and button strip have already been
installed. The last part of the installation is listed below.

1. A magnet has already been installed in the Nomad case. Pull off the protective lining
from the sticky side of the magnet.

2. Set the bottom of your tablet into the groove at the bottom of the case, and then
press the rest of your tablet into place. It should fit snugly against the bumper at the
top of the case.

3. Press against the back of the case to ensure the adhesive side of the magnet
attaches to your tablet.

Removing the

Adhesive Liner

Attaching Your Tablet to the

Magnet

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REMOVING THE 10.5-INCH IPAD FROM THE CASE

Removing your tablet from the Nomad Book case is easy. Simply slip your fingers
between the edge of your tablet and the edge of the case and pull gently until the
tablet disengages from the case.

INSTALLING 9.7-INCH TABLETS

To watch the installation video, please visit zagg.to/nomad-install.

If you have a 9.7-inch iPad, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air,
Samsung Tab S3, or Samsung Tab S2, you will need to remove the

10.5-inch bumper and button strip that were previously installed

in the Nomad Book case.

1.

Remove the pre-installed bumper by pushing on the stylus holder on the back
of the case and pulling the bumper away.

2.

Remove the pre-installed button strip by pushing the buttons from the outside
of the case inwards until it unsnaps. Then pull on the button strip from inside
the case until the strip releases.

3.

Install the correct button strip by inserting the single button on the left side of
the strip into the slot on the upper side of the case first. Then press the rest of
the button strip into the long slot in the top of the case.

4.

A magnet has already been installed in the Nomad Book Case. Install the
bumper for 9.7-inch tablets by pressing the stylus holder on the bumper into
the slot in the back of the case. Press the perimeter of the bumper into place,
checking all sides to make sure it is secure.

5.

Set the bottom of your tablet into the groove at the bottom of the case, and
then press the rest of your tablet into place. It should fit snugly against the
bumper at the top of the case.

6.

Press against the back of the case to ensure the adhesive side of the magnet
attaches to your tablet.

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Removing the Bumper

Installing the Correct Button

Strip

Installing the Bumper

Attaching Your Tablet to the

Magnet Plate

DETACHING THE CASE FROM THE KEYBOARD

Hold one of the top corners of the keyboard with one hand, and with the other hand
on the corresponding top corner of the case, pull directly up. This will disengage
the magnets holding the keyboard and case together.

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POWERING ON AND OFF

1.

To turn your Nomad Book on, press the Power button located at the top right
corner of the keyboard. A green LED will light briefly.

2.

To turn your Nomad Book off, press and hold the Power button for three
seconds. A red LED will flash indicating it has turned off.

DISCONNECTING THE KEYBOARD

When you’d like to use the case without the keyboard, there are three ways you can
switch to your onscreen keyboard.

1.

Press the Keyboard Hide/Show button. This will disengage the Nomad Book
keyboard and allow you to use your device’s on-screen keyboard. Press the
Keyboard Hide/Show button again when you are ready to use your Nomad
Book keyboard.

2.

Turn off the Bluetooth® connection from your device.

3.

Turn your Nomad Book keyboard off.

PAIRING YOUR ZAGG NOMAD BOOK

Your ZAGG Nomad Book can pair with two devices at once. Pairing your Nomad
Book is easy; just follow these instructions.

1.

Ensure your device’s Bluetooth® is on.

2.

Press your Nomad Book’s 1 or 2 keys for three seconds. A blue LED light under
the key being depressed will begin pulsing, indicating your Nomad Book is in
pairing mode.

3.

Your device will display “ZAGG Nomad Book” as an available pairing option.
Select it and complete any other pairing steps based on your device.

4.

To pair your Nomad Book to another device, repeat steps 2 and 3. To toggle
between devices, simply press 1 or 2.

5.

Once paired, the Bluetooth key will stop pulsing and fade to off. Once begun,
if the Nomad Book doesn’t complete pairing after 60 seconds, it will abort the
process. If this happens, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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CHARGING

Your Nomad Book features a powerful lithium polymer battery that lasts up to two
years of normal use between charges.* It comes with a charging cable you can use
to charge your keyboard quickly and conveniently. To charge your Nomad Book,
follow these steps:

1.

Plug the micro USB connector into the charging port on the keyboard.

2.

Plug the regular USB connector into your preferred USB outlet. A red LED light
on the battery key will illuminate to indicate your keyboard is charging. This
LED will turn off when your keyboard is fully charged.

3.

Disconnect the charging cable.

* Based on regular use of one hour per day. Hours depend on a variety of
factors that are dierent for every user.

CHARGING PORT

BATTERY LIFE

To check your Nomad Book’s battery life, press fn + the battery key. The LED light
will flash one of the following three ways:

1.

3 green flashes = 50% or more battery life

2.

3 yellow flashes = 25-49% battery life

3.

3 red flashes = less than 25% battery life

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SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS

Your Nomad Book keyboard features all of the special function keys you’re used
to that help you work and play. Here’s a few of the most useful functions.

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BLUETOOTH 1– Hold for three seconds to pair your Nomad Book with your tablet. If

paired with a second device press 2 to instantly switch between devices.

BLUETOOTH 2– Hold for three seconds to pair your Nomad Book with your tablet. If
paired with a second device press 1 to instantly switch between devices.

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HOME – Displays your tablet’s home screen.

LOCK – Activates and deactivates your tablet’s sleep mode.

APPS RUNNING – Displays all the apps currently running on your tablet.
LANGUAGE SYMBOL – Toggles between keyboard languages (if active on your device);

also, pressing cmd + space bar will do the same.

KEYBOARD HIDE/SHOW – Hides or shows your tablet’s on-screen keyboard.

PREVIOUS TRACK – Skips to the previous track on your selected playlist.

PLAY/PAUSE – Starts or pauses your current playlist.

NEXT TRACK – Skips to the next track on your current playlist.

MUTE – Mutes your tablet’s audio.

VOLUME DOWN – Decreases your tablet’s volume.

VOLUME UP – Increases your tablet’s volume.

POWER – Turns your Nomad Book keyboard on and off.
FN + BATTERY SYMBOL – Indicates remaining battery life.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your device doesn’t respond to Nomad Book, there may be a simple
explanation. Try the following steps.

1.

Restart your tablet.

2.

Turn your Nomad Book off and back on.

3.

Forget and re-pair your Nomad Book.

4.

If your Nomad Book does not establish or maintain a Bluetooth®
connection, reset the Bluetooth® module by charging your keyboard.

5.

If, after charging, your keyboard doesn’t operate correctly, please contact
ZAGG Customer Service.

If you still experience problems, please contact ZAGG Customer Service by
visiting zagg.com/support.

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InvisibleShield®.

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any use of such marks by ZAGG Inc is under license.
ZAGG, InvisibleShield and ZAGG Nomad Book are trademarks of ZAGG IP
Holdings Co., Inc.
Samsung and Tab are trademarks of Samsung Electronics
America, Inc. Ltd.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocated 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies
with Part 1S 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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