www.thinkoutside.com Stowaway® Sierra Keyboard Owner’s Manual for Pocket PC 2003 and Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Keyboard Driver: Stowaway 4.
Setting up the Keyboard .................................................3 Before You Begin....................................................................................3 Installing the Software............................................................................3 Keyboard Description.............................................................................4 Configuring the Keyboard to Your Device ....................5 Enabling the Keyboard Driver............................................
Setting up the Keyboard Before You Begin Before you install the Stowaway Sierra keyboard and mouse software for Windows Mobile™ 2003/Windows Mobile 5.0 PPC edition: ¾ ActiveSync 4.0 or greater is required to install the keyboard driver application. ¾ Disable or uninstall any other keyboard or mouse applications that you have previously installed on your mobile device. ¾ Ensure there is at least 250 KB of memory on your mobile device. To check the available memory, tap Start¼Settings¼System¼Memory.
Keyboard Description Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Windows Mobile Page 4
Configuring the Keyboard to Your Device NOTE: The Bluetooth connection between the mobile device and keyboard must be set up through the Stowaway keyboard/mouse driver. ENABLING THE KEYBOARD DRIVER 1. To enable the Stowaway Sierra keyboard, tap the Enable button on the Config screen of the keyboard application. This will open the Keyboard Setup Screen. 2. When the Device Setup Screen is shown, select the Bluetooth wireless keyboard option and tap Setup.
The following section deals strictly with Secure Connections. By default the Secure box is checked in the driver and is the recommended method, as it provides the best security and reconnection. SECURED CONNECTIONS 1. On mobile devices with Windows Mobile 5.0 you may see a screen warning that the Stowaway Sierra Keyboard driver will not work with the built-in Bluetooth Keyboard driver. You must tap Disable built-in HID driver in order to get the full functionality of the keyboard. 2.
4. You will be prompted for a passkey and will see a Bluetooth Passkey dialog box. Enter a passkey of your own choosing (of 1-9 digits) using the mobile device’s on-screen keyboard and tap OK. Then, type the same passkey number on the Stowaway Sierra keyboard. When finished, press the key. NOTE: The passkey must contain only digits, for example 111. 5. If the passkey is not entered correctly, the connection will fail. In this case you will need to repeat steps 1-4 from above.
UNSECURED CONNECTIONS The following sequence may depend on the settings in your Bluetooth Manager and which Bluetooth stack is present on your mobile device. For more information see Unsecured Mode Settings. 1. Make the keyboard discoverable by pressing the Discoverable button on the keyboard until the green LED (above the <0> key) flashes once per second. Make sure the Secure box is not checked and tap the Connect button on the screen. 2. The mobile device will scan for the Stowaway Sierra Keyboard. 3.
4. Depending on the mobile device’s Bluetooth Accessibility Settings and Bluetooth Stack you may see this screen next. Tapping Make PDA accessible will set the Bluetooth Accessibility Settings to allow automatic reconnection of the mobile device and the keyboard when both are powered on and in range. NOTE: This is a vulnerable configuration; please see Unsecured Mode Settings for more information. 5.
OTHER FEATURES 1. The Bluetooth Status Page displays the current state of the Bluetooth connection between your mobile device and the Stowaway Sierra keyboard. You can enable and disable the connection, and enter text to test the connection. Keyboard battery strength and firmware version are also displayed here. For more information on the Advanced tab see Power Efficient Modes. 2. On the Bluetooth Status Page the keyboard battery information is displayed. The two states of the battery are: a.
4. If several Stowaway Sierra keyboards happen to be nearby and in Discoverable Mode, the scan will display all of these devices in the list. The keyboard ID (Bluetooth address) printed on the back of the keyboard should be compared with the IDs in the list and the desired keyboard selected. 5. If the application finds more than one Bluetooth stack on the mobile device, it will display a Stack Selection dialog box. If the device has a built-in Bluetooth system, that stack should be used.
POWER EFFICIENT MODES 1. The Advanced tab allows access to different power efficiency modes. 2. The Stowaway Sierra keyboard is designed to operate in Power Efficient Mode in compliance with the Bluetooth specification. However, some mobile devices have difficulty operating effectively with Power Efficient Mode set to ON. The default setting is Auto, this allows the keyboard driver to determine whether to use Power Efficient mode or not.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE Depending on the version of your keyboard, you may see an Upgrade Firmware button on the BT page, and a message advising that the firmware be upgraded. This updates the keyboard’s ROM software and will improve functionality and compatibility with more devices. 1. Tap Upgrade firmware to begin the process. NOTE: This process may also be done from the Advanced page by tapping Upgrade firmware. 2.
Reconnecting the Stowaway Sierra keyboard For information on Unsecured connections and re-connections see Unsecured Mode Settings. Despite a high degree of reliability, the Bluetooth connection could break for many reasons: ¾ The keyboard will power off when the right key panel is slid out and the Bluetooth connection will be lost. ¾ For power efficiency, the keyboard will automatically power down after an idle period (when there is no activity for approximately 5 minutes).
Unsecured Mode Settings For those using Windows Mobile 2003 or a non-Microsoft Bluetooth stack, there are two Bluetooth settings that affect how the keyboard and the mobile device connect in Unsecured mode. All Devices and Paired devices only. In order to automatically reconnect in Unsecured mode, the mobile device’s Bluetooth settings must be set to allow All Devices to connect.
Customizing Your Keyboard Once the keyboard software is installed on the mobile device, you may customize the options. A keyboard icon will appear on the screen while using Calendar, Contacts, or other applications. ¾ Tap the keyboard icon once to display the Input Method Toolbar. ¾ Tap the keyboard icon on the Input Method Toolbar to display the Keyboard Control Panel. NOTE: Tapping the keyboard icon once at the Today screen once will first display the Keyboard Control Panel.
Keyboard Control Panel On the Config tab: ¾ Tap Enable to choose which keyboard to enable. Tap Disable to turn off access to all keyboards. ¾ To see a visual indication if the keyboard is in Caps Lock or Num Lock mode, check or uncheck the Show Capslock/Numlock notification option. ¾ To select whether or not the keyboard icon will appear in the lower right corner of the Today screen, check or uncheck the Show Icon on Today screen option.
Disabling the Stowaway Sierra Keyboard When the Stowaway Sierra keyboard is no longer needed, the keyboard driver may be disabled by tapping the Disable button on the BT or Config page. The Connection is not set up message will then be displayed on the BT page. NOTE: Disabling the keyboard will break the bond between the keyboard and the mobile device. NOTE: Disabling the Stowaway Sierra keyboard will not automatically turn off the Bluetooth radio.
Keyboard Status Light When the keyboard is open and the right panel is slid in, there is a light above the <0> key that indicates the status of the keyboard. ¾ When the keyboard status light flashes a fast green light (approx. once per second) it is in Discoverable mode. This is the state that allows it to be detected by the mobile device. To place the keyboard into Discoverable mode, press the Discoverable button. ¾ When keyboard status light flashes a slow green light (approx.
Using the Stowaway Sierra keyboard • Commands joined by a dash “–” mean that the key combination must be pressed in order and with all keys held down at the same time. • Commands joined by a plus “+” mean that the key following the “+” must be pressed after the initial key combination is pressed and released.
On-Screen Button and Editing Shortcuts From the keyboard, you can activate on-screen buttons such as (OK) or (X) and access application editing functions. Refer to the following table for the appropriate keyboard shortcut.
Windows Mobile 2003 Menu Navigation NOTE: The following table only applies to those using Windows Mobile 2003 (Pocket PC). For users of Windows Mobile 5.0 see below. Action To activate a program’s menu bar at the bottom of the mobile device screen and select a main menu item use one of these 2 methods: 1. Press and release the key, then use the arrow keys to scroll left and right until the main menu item you want is highlighted. or 2.
Toolbar Navigation Action To access a program’s toolbar at the top of the mobile device’s screen: 1. Press and hold the key and then press the key. 2. Use the left and right arrow keys to highlight the Tool bar item you want. 3. Press to select the highlighted tool bar item. 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the submenu item you want. 5. Press to select the highlighted submenu item.
International and Extended Character Set Character å Å ¢ â, ê, î, ô, û Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û æ Æ œ Œ ß ä, ë, ï, ö, ü, ÿ Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ á, é, í, ó, ú, ý Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý ç Ç ø Ø à, è, ì, ò, ù À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù ã, õ, ñ Ã, Õ, Ñ ¡ ½ ¾ ¼ ÷ ± ® ™ ¶ § ° ƒ © • µ ¿ € ¥ £ Description Dot accent Dot accent Cents Circumflex accent Circumflex accent æ Æ œ Œ Beta Dieresis accent (umlaut) Dieresis accent (umlaut) Acute accent Acute accent Cedilla Cedilla Lower case naught Capital naught Grave accent Grave accent Tilde accent Tilde
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens? • • • • • • • Check that mobile device’s batteries are charged. Verify that keyboard has sufficient power to operate. Verify that the right keyboard panel is fully slid inward. Check to make sure that the keyboard software is installed properly according to the instructions. Check the BT tab of the Keyboard Control Panel to make sure the Stowaway BT Keyboard is enabled.
Q: I received an error message saying the keyboard driver cannot find a supported Bluetooth component, what should I do? The current version of the keyboard driver supports Broadcom Bluetooth for Windows CE (BTW-CE) version ≥1.4.x, Drakar (Socket) and Microsoft Bluetooth stacks. If you have a different version, you may need to check for upgrades for either the Bluetooth stack or for the keyboard driver.
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Important Battery Information • • • • • Keep battery away from children. Always replace old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them properly. Before inserting a new battery, the battery compartment should be cleaned. If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with water immediately. Remove the battery if the device will be inactive longer than a month. Do not open, puncture or otherwise damage the battery. Do not use fire to dispose of battery.
Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated In free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communication service.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Stowaway keyboards are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. Class B 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.
FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number(s): STBT01 • Company name: Think Outside, Inc. 10 South Third Street Fifth Floor San Jose, California 95113 United States of America (408) 297-5100 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Stowaway keyboards are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices.
CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Stowaway keyboard to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Stowaway keyboard meets the following technical standards: • • • EN 5502 – “Information Technology Equipment – Radio Disturbance Characteristics – Limits and Methods of Measurement.
Europe – CE Declaration of Conformity EN 301 489-1 (2004), EN 301 489-17 (2002), EN 300 328-1 (2001), EN 300 328-2 (2001), EN 60950 (2001) English Hereby, Think Outside, Inc. declares that this STBT01 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. French Par la présente Think Outside, Inc. Déclare que l’appareil STBT01 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions perinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Portuguese Think Outside, Inc. Declara que este STBT01 está conforme com os requistos essenciais e outra disposições da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Finnish Think Outside, Inc. Vakuuttaa täten että STBT01 tyyppinen laite on direcktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien directiiven muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch Hierbij verklaart Think Outside, Inc. Dat het toestel STBT01 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Europe – WEEE Directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten) Anweisung In der europäischen Union zeigt dieses Etikett, dass dieses Produkt nicht in den Hausmüll gelangen sollte.
Features and Specifications Summary • Small, foldaway design makes it easy to put in your pocket or briefcase. • Simple connection compatibility with your Mobile device via Bluetooth. • 5 row design for greatest comfort and ease of use. • Full size QWERTY keyboard layout for optimum comfort while typing. Meets ISO/IEC Specification 9995 for full-size keyboards. • User-programmable shortcut keys for faster access to applications.
