Related Manuals for Think Outside Stowaway Stowaway Sierra Keyboard
Summary of Contents for Think Outside Stowaway Stowaway Sierra Keyboard
- Page 1 www.thinkoutside.com ® Stowaway Sierra Keyboard Owner’s Manual ™ Pocket PC 2003 and Windows Mobile Keyboard Driver: Stowaway 4.5 Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Windows Mobile Page 1...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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...5 Secured Connections ...6 Unsecured Connections...8 Other Features ...10 Power Efficient Modes...12 Firmware Upgrade ...13 Reconnecting the Stowaway Sierra keyboard ...14 Unsecured Mode Settings ...15 Customizing Your Keyboard ...16 Input Method Toolbar ...16... -
Page 3: Setting Up The Keyboard
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: ActiveSync 4.0 or greater is required to install the keyboard driver application. Disable or uninstall any other keyboard or mouse applications that you have previously installed on your mobile device. -
Page 4: Keyboard Description
Keyboard Description Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Windows Mobile Page 4... -
Page 5: Configuring The Keyboard To Your Device
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. -
Page 6: Secured Connections
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 2. A Secure connection requires authentication by entering the same passkey on the mobile device and then on the keyboard. - Page 7 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.
-
Page 8: Unsecured Connections
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 2. The mobile device will scan for the Stowaway Sierra Keyboard. Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Windows Mobile Settings. - Page 9 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.
-
Page 10: Other Features
2. On the Bluetooth Status Page the keyboard battery information is displayed. The two states of the battery are: a. Normal – This is the most common state of the battery. b. Critical – This means the batteries are in imminent danger of no longer functioning. - Page 11 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.
-
Page 12: Power Efficient Modes
POWER EFFICIENT 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. -
Page 13: 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. 2. -
Page 14: Reconnecting The Stowaway Sierra Keyboard
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: The keyboard will power off when the right key panel is slid out and the Bluetooth connection will be lost. -
Page 15: Unsecured Mode Settings
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. -
Page 16: Customizing Your Keyboard
Customizing Your Keyboard Once the keyboard software is installed on the mobile device, you may customize the options. A keyboard icon while using Calendar, Contacts, or other applications. Tap the keyboard icon once to display the Input Method Toolbar. Tap the keyboard icon on the Input Method Toolbar to display the Keyboard Control Panel. -
Page 17: Keyboard Control Panel
Keyboard Control Panel On the Config tab: Tap Enable to choose which keyboard to enable. Tap Disable to turn off access to all keyboards. 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. -
Page 18: Disabling The Stowaway Sierra Keyboard
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. -
Page 19: Keyboard Status Light
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. When the keyboard status light flashes a fast green light (approx. once per second) it is in Discoverable mode. -
Page 20: Using The Stowaway Sierra Keyboard
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. -
Page 21: On-Screen Button And Editing Shortcuts
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. On-Screen Button or Editing Function Generate an ESC Turns on NumLock mode Send (simulates a screen tap on Send) Close a window or application... -
Page 22: Windows Mobile 2003 Menu Navigation
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. -
Page 23: Toolbar Navigation
Toolbar Navigation Action To access a program’s toolbar at the top of the mobile device’s screen: 1. Press and hold the <AltGr> key and then press the <Tab> key. 2. Use the left and right arrow keys to highlight the Tool bar item you want. -
Page 24: International And Extended Character Set
International and Extended Character Set Character Description å Dot accent Å Dot accent ¢ Cents â, ê, î, ô, û Circumflex accent Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û Circumflex accent æ æ Æ Æ œ œ Œ Œ ß Beta ä, ë, ï, ö, ü, ÿ Dieresis accent (umlaut) Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ... -
Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions
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. •... - Page 26 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.
-
Page 27: Legal Notices
Legal Notices Think Outside shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages whatsoever in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this document is provided “as is” without... -
Page 28: Obtaining Warranty Service
Dated proof of original purchase will be required for warranty service, repair, or replacement. Products or parts shipped by Customer to Think Outside must be sent postage-paid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Think Outside is not responsible for Customer products received without a warranty service authorization and may be rejected. -
Page 29: Important Battery Information
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. -
Page 30: Regulatory Notices
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. Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). - Page 31 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.
- Page 32 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...
- Page 33 NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications: • Class A is for typical commercial areas. • Class B is for typical domestic areas. This Think Outside device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label.
- Page 34 Con la presente Think Outside, Inc. Dichiara che questo STBT01 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni perteinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Think Outside, Inc. Declara que Spanish el STBT01 cumple con los requisots esenciales y cualesquirea otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
- Page 35 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.
- Page 36 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 –...
-
Page 37: Features And Specifications Summary
Type of Modulation: GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying) Signal Type: FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) ©2006 Think Outside, Inc. Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Windows Mobile 13.8” x 5.1” x 0.5” 350mm x 129mm x 12mm 5.0” x 3.5” x 0.9”...