Stowaway ™ Portable Keyboard for Sony CLIÉ ™
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 ...............................................................
ii Using International Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 27 Calculator Functions.................................................................................................. 27 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 28 Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................... 28 Warranty ........................................
1 The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard The Stowaway™ Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and commands into your Sony CLIÉ™.
2 In addition to this user’s 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.
3 2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s 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.
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.
5 1 Hold the unit and, using your thumb, push the latch down to unlock the case.
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.
7 Attaching Your CLIÉ 1 Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the top of the keyboard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 • Type gently and lightly. • 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. If you feel discomfort or numbness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, or back while typing, consult a qualified medical professional.
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.
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.
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.
17 Changing Layout Settings Open the Keyboard application, then tap Layout on the settings list.
18 To change the keyboard layout, tap on the drop-down arrow and select a language from the list. 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 and make a selection from the list. Enable Jog-Dial This option allows you to use the Jog-Dial™ navigator, instead of the stylus, to select and open applications and perform other functions with one hand. JogDial is enabled by default.
19 Using Help to View Keyboard Shortcuts To view the shortcut Cmd keys, open the Keyboard application, then tap Help from the settings list. Press the Fn key and the up or down arrow to scroll through the list. Keyboard shortcuts in Help For a complete list of these shortcuts, refer to the next section. Typing Keyboard Shortcuts The following tables detail the key sequences you can use to issue commands to your CLIÉ form the Stowaway keyboard.
20 Cursor Movements The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for moving the cursor and selecting text. Key Sequence Result Ctrl – Left arrow Moves the cursor one word to the left. Ctrl – Right arrow Moves the cursor one word to the right. Ctrl – Shift – Left arrow Highlights the word to the left of the cursor. Ctrl – Shift – Right arrow Highlights the word to the right of the cursor. Shift – Left arrow Highlights the character to the left of the cursor.
21 Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts The following table lists the key combinations to activate on-screen buttons. NOTE: You can also use on-screen button shortcuts by simultaneously pressing Ctrl – Cmd and the first letter of the command in the on-screen button. For example, to select the “Go to” on-screen button command, press Ctrl – Cmd – G at the same time.
22 Menu Commands The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for the editing menu commands. Key Sequence Result Ctrl – x Cuts selected text. Ctrl – c Copies selected text. Ctrl – v Pastes cut or copied text. NOTE: The cut, copy, and paste menu commands may vary between applications. Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes The following table lists additional key combinations available for use with the Stowaway keyboard. Key Sequence Result Fn – Cmd Activates defined ShortCuts.
23 From the Preferences ShortCuts screen you can create new, edit and delete these shortcuts. To access the Preferences ShortCuts screen: 1 Tap the Home icon, then Prefs. 2 Tap the drop-down arrow, located in the upper-right corner, and select ShortCuts. The Preferences ShortCuts screen displays. Preferences ShortCuts screen Adding a New ShortCut 1 Tap New. 2 Under ShortCut Name, type the key combination you want to use to launch your shortcut.
24 3 Under ShortCut Text, type the text you want to equate with the key combination you just entered. 4 Tap OK to return to the Preferences ShortCuts screen. The Stowaway software automatically saves the shortcut. Changing a ShortCut 1 Highlight the ShortCut you want to change and tap Edit. 2 Make the desired changes and tap OK to return to the Preferences ShortCuts screen. The Stowaway software automatically saves the changes.
25 NOTE: In the following table, “a” represents the letter you want to accent. For example, to type the umlaut ö in Köln, use the key combination o – Fn – ; (semi-colon). Mark Key Sequence Description á a – Fn – ' Acute accent â a – Shift – Fn – ^ Circumflex ä a – Fn – ; Umlaut à a – Fn – ` Grave accent ã a – Shift – Fn – ~ Tilde å a – Fn – o Nordic A-ring NOTE: The key combination for the Nordic A-ring only works for the letter “a”.
26 Character Key Sequence Description æ Fn – a Lowercase ae ligature ß Fn – b Beta • Fn – w Bullet ¸ Fn – c Cedilla Creating Symbols The following table lists the key combinations for generating symbols.
27 Character Key Sequence Description ½ Fn – 2 One-half ¾ Fn – 3 Three-quarters ¼ Fn – 4 One-quarter ¢ Shift – Fn – $ Cents ƒ Fn – f Script f ‘ Fn – [ Left single curly quote ’ Fn – ] Right single curly quote “ Shift – Fn – { Left double curly quote ” Shift – Fn – } Right double curly quote Using International Keyboard Settings The Palm OS International keyboard settings are supported by the Stowaway keyboard software.
28 Key Sequence Function / Divide = Equals C Clear all E Clear last entry M Clear memory P Set current number on display in memory R Recall value in memory Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens? • Check that your Sony CLIÉ is charged. • Make sure that your CLIÉ is properly connected to the Stowaway Portable Keyboard. • Verify that the Stowaway keyboard software is installed according to the instructions.
29 Why can’t I synchronize my Sony CLIÉ when it is attached to the keyboard? The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your CLIÉ’s cradle. To synchronize, remove your CLIÉ from the Stowaway keyboard and insert it into the cradle. Then, synchronize as usual. Why does my CLIÉ try to synchronize when I attach it to the keyboard? If the synchronization application is open when you attach your CLIÉ to the Stowaway Portable Keyboard, it will automatically try to synchronize.
30 Warranty Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If your Targus 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.
31 Europe Belgium +32 0 02-717-2451 Denmark +45 0 35-25-8751 France +33 0 1-64-53-9151 Germany +49 0 21-16-579-1151 Italy +39 0 24-827-1151 Netherlands +31 0 53-484-9470 Spain +34 0 91-745-6221 Sweden +46 0 8-571-4058 Switzerland +41 0 1-212-0007 United Kingdom +44 0 20-7744-0330 Eastern Europe & others +31 0 53-484-9479 Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
32 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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