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Belkin SnapNType F8P3500 User Manual
Belkin SnapNType F8P3500 User Manual

Belkin SnapNType F8P3500 User Manual

Pda keyboard for palm handhelds

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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD
5/23/02
1:31 PM
Page 1
SnapNType
PDA Keyboard for
Palm™ Handhelds

User Guide

F8P3500
P73991

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Summary of Contents for Belkin SnapNType F8P3500

  • Page 1: User Guide

    P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 1 SnapNType PDA Keyboard for Palm™ Handhelds User Guide F8P3500 P73991...
  • Page 2 1:31 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SnapNType PDA Keyboard for your Palm handheld. The SnapNType is easy to install and use. With its compact design, you can start writing your e-mails and notes anywhere you go.
  • Page 3 1) You have disabled all other keyboard software installed in your Palm handheld 2) You have performed a HotSync 3) Your Palm handheld has at least 10KB of free memory. Follow these instructions to install SnapNType software on your Palm handheld 1) Insert the SnapNType floppy disk into your computer’s...
  • Page 4 3) Slowly slide in your Palm handheld until the connector on the SnapNType keyboard latches the HotSync port securely. (See Fig. 1) 4) You will hear a “beep” sound from your Palm handheld to indicate proper connection of the keyboard and activation of the SnapNType driver.
  • Page 5 2) While still pressing the side button, flip the keypad backward until it opens completely. (See Fig. 3) 3) In an action similar to removing your Palm handheld from the HotSync cradle, slightly push your Palm handheld toward the keypad and remove it from the keyboard connector.
  • Page 6 The SnapNType software driver has an advanced automatic enable/disable function. The driver will enable itself once you connect the SnapNType keyboard to your Palm handheld. When you disconnect the SnapNType keyboard, the driver will automatically disable itself. There is no need to manually turn on or off the SnapNType driver.
  • Page 7 P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 6 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Typing Numbers and Symbols To type one number or symbol: press once. The next key you press will register as the number or symbol printed in orange on the top of the key.
  • Page 8 P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 7 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Navigation Keys The navigation keys enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your Palm handheld. The following table lists available navigation key commands.
  • Page 9 There are four application buttons on the bottom of the SnapNType keyboard. They will replace the buttons on your Palm that were covered by the keyboard. There are four different functions assigned to each button, you can activate different function by: 1.
  • Page 10 P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 9 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Using the FaceBoard Pressing the “Faceboard” button will pop up a window containing various less frequently used symbols and punctuation marks. There are also popular “smiley” patterns for your e-mails. Simply tap the on-screen buttons or the corresponding key on your SnapNType keyboard to select the symbol you want to enter.
  • Page 11 Click Sound—you can enable or disable “key click”. For this function to work properly, you need to first turn on “System Sound” in your Palm handheld. Please consult your Palm manual on how to turn on “System Sound”. Test Area—you can test your SnapNType by typing in this area.
  • Page 12 P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 11 Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued) Programmable Buttons You can program the four application buttons to launch your favorite applications or emulate different soft buttons. After launching the SnapNType configuration program, press and then to start the menu options. Tap on “Preferences”...
  • Page 13 P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 12 Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued) You can program the application launcher from the right side of your “Preference” screen. You can program the soft-key emulation setting from the left side of your “Preference” screen.
  • Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver before performing HotSync functions? The SnapNType driver is fully compatible with the Palm HotSync function. The driver will not interfere with this function. Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver every time I...
  • Page 15: Fcc Statement

    CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F8P3500, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.
  • Page 16 P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 Belkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components, Ltd.

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