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Stowaway Portable Keyboard
for Sony CLIÉ
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i Contents The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard ................................................. 1 Setting Up Your Stowaway......................................................................... 2 Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software................................................... 2 Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software................................................. 4 Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard .....................................................
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ii Using International Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 27 Calculator Functions.................................................................................................. 27 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 28 Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................... 28 Warranty.............................
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1 The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and commands into your Sony CLIÉ . This compact, fully functional keyboard: 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 Stylus well Stylus well End End grip grip Application keys Stowaway Portable Keyboard
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2 In addition to this users 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 Info to view the amount of free memory, listed
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3 2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computers CD-ROM drive. 3 If Setup does not begin automatically, click Start, then Run, and enter 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. Macintosh 1 Exit all active programs, including those in the Startup folder, and disable any virus-scanning software. 2 In
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4 Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software If necessary, you can remove the Stowaway software from your CLIÉ: 1 Tap the Home icon to access the application launcher screen. 2 Tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the menu list. 3 Tap Delete. Keyboard and Keyboard Patch appear in the Programs in Storage Memory list. 4 Tap Keyboard and then the Delete... on-screen button. The Delete Application window appears. 5 Tap Yes to remove the keyboard software, or No to cancel the operation. 6
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5 1 Hold the unit and, using your thumb, push the latch down to unlock the case. Stowaway keyboard closed
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6 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. Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together
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7 Attaching Your CLIÉ 1 Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the top of the keyboard. Docking mechanism Docking connector Locating the docking mechanism
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8 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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9 3 Line up the scroll button with the alignment marker on the keyboard docking connector and push down gently to make the connection. Scroll button Alignment marker Sony CLIÉ and Stowaway keyboard alignment markers You can now begin typing. NOTE: Use the keyboard on a firm, flat surface for optimum performance and stability.
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10 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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11 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
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12 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 applicat
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13 Type gently and lightly. Relax your shoulders and keep your elbows at your sides. Adjust the keyboard so that you dont have to stretch to reach it. Adjust your position so that you dont 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 key
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14 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 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
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15 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 clic
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16 To define the Cmd keys: 1 Open the Keyboard application, then tap CmdKeys on the settings list. 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. The Keyboard application automatically saves the assignment. 4 Test the shortcut by pressing the Cmd key and number key to launch the a
