Think Outside Stowaway Mouse User Manual
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1. THE STOWAWAY PORTABLE KEYBOARD ser s Guide FOR PALM OS AND POCKET PC HANDHELD COMPUTERS Contents The Think Outside Stowaway Portable Keyboard Installing the Software Driver Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Attaching Your Handheld Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Things to Remember Customizing Your Typing Keyboard 5 5 Extended Character Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Things to Remember Starting the Keyboard Software Stowaway Key Navigation Keys Pass through Comfortable Frequently Asked Questions More Information The Think Outside Stowaway Portable Keyboard The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is a convenient portable solution for entering data and commands quickly and easily into your handheld computer This compact fully functional keyboard lets you gt Type text and special characters into your handheld computer efficiently Quickly launch your favor2. If you feel discomfort or numbness in your hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back while typing get the advice of a qualified medical professional Frequently Asked Questions What should do when type on the keyboard and nothing happens gt Check that your handheld computer is charged gt Make sure that your handheld is properly connected to the Stowaway Portable Keyboard gt Turn your handheld off then back power cycleq Verify that the software is installed according to instructions Confirm that the keyboard driver is enabled by resetting the handheld Turn on the handheld and make sure that the driver is enabled Why can t use the keyboard to pick an item from a list or a menu choice The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is not meant to replace your stylus entirely because of operating system limitations Keep your stylus handy by putting it into the stylus well in the corner of the Stowaway Why can t synchronize my handheld when it is attached to the keyboard The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your handheld computer s cradle disconnect remove your handheld from the Stowaway and insert it into the cradle Then synchronize as usual Why does my handheld try to synchronize when attach it to the keyboard First check that the driver is installed properly If the synchronization application is open when you attach your handheld to the Stowaway Portable Keyboard it will automatically try
3. to synchronize To exit the synchronization program tap Cancel on your handheld screen and launch another application Can use my Stowaway Portable Keyboard with other handheld devices The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to work with specific handheld models Each handheld device has unique electrical and mechanical characteristics For optimal performance specific keyboards are required for each device When the appropriate software drivers are installed your keyboard will operate with the model for which it was designed Please check our website at www thinkoutside com for more product information and software updates More Information Warranty Think Outside warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase In addition if purchased on the Think Outside web site there is a 30 day money back guarantee If your Think Outside 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 Think Outside 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 Think Outside has been informed of their possibility Think Outside does not cover intentional damage from neglect This warranty does not affect your
4. keystroke speed and enable disable the following features Function Enable Keyboard Hot Dock Function Allows the keyboard to work properly Disabling the keyboard suspends keyboard functions To disable the keyboard open the Stowaway application and tap the box next to Enable Keyboard so that the check mark disappears Allows for keyboard detection at any time while the Pocket PC device is on Disabling Hot dock causes the software to detect the keyboard only when the Pocket PC powers up To enable Hot Dock open the Stowaway application and tap on the box next to Hot Dock so that the check mark appears Note This feature is not available on Casio handheld devices Navigation Keys The navigation arrow keys located in the lower right corner of the Stowaway keyboard enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your handheld by using them in conjunction Fn Shift and Ctrl keys in combination with the arrow keys The following table lists the available navigation key combinations Result Emulates the Page Up key Emulates the Page Down key Emulates the Home key Emulates the End key Highlights one line of text upward from the curser position Highlights one line of text downward from the curser position Highlights one character to the left of the curser position Highlights one character to the right of the curser position Moves the cursor up one paragraph Moves the cursor down one paragraph Moves t
5. statutory rights Warranty registration at http www thinkoutside com Technical Support In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your Stowaway please contact our technical support team at Email support thinkoutside com Internet http www thinkoutside com 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 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 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 s
6. 4 s More Enable Screen Pointer Pointer Size Y Small Keyboard Application Pointer Settings Pointer Acceleration Adjusts how quickly the on screen pointer reaches its maximum speed e Maximum Speed Adjusts the on screen pointer s maximum speed Enable Screen Pointer Turns the keyboard screen pointer on and off Press down the Alt key to display the pointer To move the pointer press Alt with the arrow keys To select with the pointer press Alt with the enter key Pointer Size Adjusts the size of the keyboard pointer To View the Online Help 1 On your handheld computer screen tap the keyboard icon to display the keyboard software 2 In the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen tap Help to display the Help screen Keyboard 5 Row Keyboard Help Index Palm Portable Keyboard General Screen Connected Config Screen Wireless Config Screen Cmd Keys Screen Layout Screen Manage Layouts Screen Pointer Screen Pointer Movement Help Screen Keyboard Application Help Settings Typing Keyboard Shortcuts Palm OS Devices You can carry out most of your handheld computer s commands with these key combinations To access keys embedded with blue characters press Fn key Cursor Movements This table lists the shortcuts for moving the cursor and selecting text Shortcut Action Moves cursor left one word Ctrl Left arrow Moves cursor right one word Ctrl Right arrow Sel
7. 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 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 Snap TE Note Pocket PC users please skip to page 19 o Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Palm OS Things to Remember gt Use the keyboard on 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 gt 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 r
8. d Character Set The following two tables list the function key and character combinations to generate extended characters Characters symbols punctuation marks Character Description Keystroke Uppercase Nordic O Slash Shift Fn O 2 Lowercase Nordic O Slash Fn o Upside down Shift Fn i Upside down Shift Fn Beta Fn b Micro Fn u Section Fn s Character Description Keystroke Plus minus Shift Fn 1 2 Half Fn 2 3 4 Three quarters Fn 3 One quarter Fn 4 Cents Shift Fn Script f Fn f Left single curly quote Fn Right single curly quote Fn Left double curly quote Shift Fn Right double curly quote Shift Fn Accent Marks First type the letter to which you want to add an accent Then press the function key and the character indicated For example to type the in Haagen Dazs type the a and then quickly press Fn and function key and semicolon The umlaut appears over the a Accent example Description Keystroke a Acute accent Fn Tilde Shift Fn a Nordic A ring letter a only Fn o Calculator functions This table lists keystrokes to activate calculator functions Function Keystroke Add subtract multiply divide equals Clear all Clear last entry E Clear memory M Set current number on display in memory P Recall value in memory R Using The Stowaway Portable Keyboard Pocket Things
9. e length of time before a letter number or other character begins to repeat when you press and hold a key 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 the length of time before a letter number or other character begins to repeat when you press and hold a key 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 Keyboard v CmdKeys Application Assignments lt Unassigned gt Address Applications Calc Card Info Date Book Documents Ke y boat Keyboard Keyboard Application Shortcut Command Settings 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 Ope
10. each 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 f Keyboard Driver Key Clicks Key Repeat Rate Slow Fast Delay Until Repeat Short Hi 4 Long Test Repeat Settings 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 th
11. ects previous word Ctrl Shift Left arrow Selects next word Ctrl Shift Right arrow Selects text to left of cursor Shift Left arrow Selects text to right of cursor Shift Right arrow Selects previous line Shift Up arrow Selects next line Shift Down arrow Moves cursor to beginning of line Cmd Left arrow Moves cursor to end of line Cmd Right arrow Scrolls up Fn Up arrow Scrolls down Fn Down arrow Tabs forward Tab Tabs backward Shift Tab Insert a tab Fn Tab Button shortcuts This table lists the key combinations to activate onscreen buttons Note You can also activate a button by pressing Ctrl Cmd and a letter unique to the button name or by tapping the button with your stylus Equivalent onscreen button Keystroke OK Fn Enter Delete Fn Del Cancel Fn Done New Fn Small space key Key to Right of the Space Bar Show Fn Left arrow Details Fn Right arrow Note Fn comma Send period Edit Fn back slash Menu commands This table lists the key combinations to activate various commands Action Keystroke Cuts selected text Ctrl x Copies selected Ctrl Pastes cut or copied text Ctrl v Enters shortcut mode Fn Cmd Toggles backlight Fn Notes 1 Alternatively use the specific cut copy paste menu commands of the current application 2 For example pressing Fn Cmd and then d t s will print a date time stamp Extende
12. endar Excel and Tasks Money keys are programmed shortcut keys on the right side of the keyboard gt Today The Today Key activates the Today application y Key y Key y app Function Keys The Fn key on the Stowaway keyboard enables additional key functions such as Num Lock and ESC All keys embedded with blue characters are accessible by pressing lt gt The following table lists the available Fn key function commands Key Sequence Emulates Result Fn Caps Lock Num Lock key All keys embedded with brown characters are accessible by enabling the Num Lock setting Enabling Num Lock emulates a keypad interface found on most standard keyboards Fn Backspace Off key Turns off your device To turn it back on press the Power button on your handheld Fn Enter OK key Selects the OK in the top right corner of the display Selecting or tapping OK usually closes the window Fn Tab ESC key Closes the current window exiting the application if supported Esc functions may vary between applications Launches a specific user defined application Fn Delete Insert key Toggles the Insert Overwrite mode of the application if supported The use of the insert key may vary between applications Fn Space Bar Selects the Show Hide option for the on screen keyboard Hiding the on screen key board increases the working area Same as tapping on the keyboard icon Fn Small Space Shortcut key Launches the S
13. eparation between the equipment and the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Patent Information The Think Outside Stowaway Portable Keyboard is covered by US Patent 6174097 EP Patent 968464 and GB Patent 2323331 Other US and foreign patents pending Stowaway is a trademark of Think Outside Inc 2004 Think Outside Inc All other product or service names are the property of their respective trademark owners 2004 Think Outside Inc All rights reserved P N 101853A 9 V ien c
14. he cursor to the left one word Moves the cursor to the right one word Pass Through Charging You can charge your handheld s battery while the handheld is attached to the Stowaway portable keyboard 1 For Compaq iPAQ The iPAQ can be charged using the right angle power connector adaptor that comes with the keyboard If your iPAQ needs charging connect the AC adapter to the right angle power connector dongle then connect your iPAQ 2 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet 3 Connect the handheld to the Stowaway and use as usual Always remove the handheld from the Stowaway before disconnnecting the charger accessory connector from the Stowaway Comfortable Typing 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 gt Every once in a while work on a different task with your hands Avoid repetitious motions Use shortcut keys to move efficiently and avoid repetitive awkward movement Type gently and lightly gt 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
15. ite applications with simple key combinations gt Enter commands and options with simple key commands Travel anywhere with a full sized keyboard for your handheld computer The Stowaway and Your Handheld Computer A Mobile Computing Solution Installing the Software Driver Note Before installing the software Remove any keyboard software previously installed on your handheld computer gt 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
16. n 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 v Layout Layout English US Tab wv Moves to Next Field Layout Info Manage Layouts Keyboard Application Layout Settings Layout This option a llows you to set the layout of the keyboard to the following languages English US Standard French German To change the keyboard layout tap on the drop down arrow select a language from the list Manage Layout Screens Beam Beams the layout database Info Displays database contents Delete Deletes the layout database Keyboard Layout English US Tab Moves to Next Field Layout Info Manage Layouts Keyboard Application Manage Layouts 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 drop down arrow make a selection from the list 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 handheld computer view the information tap the Layout Info on screen button Pointer Screen Available on Palm OS 4 0 and lower 4 SY Pointer Pointer Acceleration Slow en Fast Maximum Speed Less
17. nable Keyboard Hat Dack Show Capslock Mumlack notification Show Icon on Todays screen Key Repeat Rate 150 ms Fast 0 9 Slow key Repeat Delay 550 ms Short k Long cae Key Repeat This option allows you to set the speed at which a letter number or other character repeats when you press and hold the key Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow Fast increase 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 the key Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Long 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 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 Enable Keyboard removes checkmark To use the keyboard again tap Enable Keyboard again places a checkmark in the box Assigning Hot Keys y Keyboard gt 2 20 Pick program to run with Fn Key Al
18. of the software 4 Once you have finished with the installer follow the instruction on your handheld device to reset your handheld device 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 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
19. t Fn 1 Alt Fn 2 Alt Fn 3 Alt Fn 4 Keyboard Settings Keyboard Settings Keyboard Settings Alt Fn 5 Alt Fn 6 Keyboard Settings Keyboard Settings Alt Fn Keyboard Settings Alt Fn 8 Keyboard Settings Alt Fn 9 Keyboard Settings Alt Fn 0 Keyboard Settings uo i Keyboard Application Hot Keys 1 Tap on the pull down menu to display the application assignment screen 2 Tap the down arrow to select the application 3 When you press the Hot Key the assigned application will launch Enabling Stowaway Connected Keyboard You just installed Stowaway keyboard driver Please choose what keyboard type your are going to use Infrared wireless keyboard Connected serial keyboard Next time to launch keyboard settings use keyboard icon in the bottom right corner of the screen or vel Keyboard Layouts This option allows you to enable the connected serial keyboard About the Stowaway Keyboard 2D A Thinkggoutside 2003 Think Outside Inc www thinkoutside com Software Copyright 2000 2003 Think Outside Inc Rights Reserved Version 2 0 Alpha 1 el Keyboard About Screen This screen provides information about the software driver Stowaway Key Functions Most keys on the Stowaway keyboard work in the same way as on a standard keyboard The exceptions are gt Application Keys The Inbox Notes Contacts Word Cal
20. to Remember gt Use the keyboard on 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 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 The Tab key functions as a tab character when you type in text such as in Notes or word but will also move between fields gt Inserting your Pocket PC into the Stowaway before powering on your handheld ensures that the keyboard is recognized for immediate use Key combination results are based on Pocket Word and Notepad Other applications may not support the key combinations or may have varying results gt Plugging in the ActiveSync cable can temporarily disable the Stowaway keyboard software To enable the keyboard software disconnect the ActiveSync cable and power cycle your Pocket PC Starting the Keyboard Software After installing the Stowaway keyboard software and restarting your Pocket PC device the keyboard software runs automatically and you can use the keyboard at any time to enter characters or commands Adjusting General Settings Km Ey Keyboard E
21. towaway keyboard application Fn Today Shortcut key Launches the handheld devices home screen Dedicated Keys There are several keys on the Stowaway keyboard that are dedicated to specific functions Keypress Function Today Launches the Today screen Windows key Brings up the Windows Start menu Inbox Launches the Inbox application Contacts Launches the Contacts application Calendar Launches the Calendar application Tasks Launches the Tasks application Selecting Text On screen text can be selected highlighted from the Stowaway Keyboard by using the following key combinations Keypress Function Shift Up Arrow Selects the previous line of text Shift Down Arrow Selects the next line of text Shift Left Arrow Selects the previous character Shift Right Arrow Selects the next character Ctrl Shift Left Arrow Selects the previous word Ctrl Shift Right Arrow Selects the next word Hot Keys Ten application Hot keys Function key plus a number 1 through 0 provide a quick and productive way to jump between your main working applications You can customize the quick launch keys to launch any application or document on your Pocket PC handheld You can change which applications or documents are assigned to the Hot Keys by launching the Keyboard control panel Fn Small Space and selecting the Hot Key tab Configuring Keyboard Settings The Config tab in the Stowaway application allows you to regulate the
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