CTX Virtual Technologies VK200 KEYFOB User Manual

CTX Virtual Technologies VK200 KEYFOB User Manual

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• VK200 KEYFOB
are trademarks or registered trademark of CTX Virtual Technologies Inc.
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• All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• Please refer to host device instruction manual for Bluetooth pairing information.
Copyright 2013 All Rights reserved by CTX Virtual Technologies Inc.
VK200 KEYFOB
User Guide
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  • Page 1 ® User Guide • VK200 KEYFOB are trademarks or registered trademark of CTX Virtual Technologies Inc. ® • All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • Please refer to host device instruction manual for Bluetooth pairing information.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Product Features......2 2. Package Contents......2 3.
  • Page 3: Product Features

    Compatible with latest devices: Windows XP & later, • Windows Phone 7 & later, iOS4 (iPhone 3GS & later, iPad), Android 2.0 and later, Mac OS X & later. 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS • VK200 KEYFOB ® • USB Cable • User’s Guide...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Avoid exposing this product to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, and keep it away from heat sources. 2. There is a risk of malfunction if product is used in places where sudden or extreme temperature changes occur.
  • Page 5 7. Avoid placing any object within the space between the main unit and the laser projection keyboard layout. 8. Please do not use this product on uneven or irregular surfaces. Place the product on a flat surface. Avoid table or surface that is as transparent or reflective as glass or mirror.
  • Page 6 FCC Class B Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply within 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
  • Page 7 • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician FCC Warning This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If this equipment is changed or modified in any way except for modifications approved in this manual, it may cause harmful interference.
  • Page 8 RF Exposure Information The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Caution: 1.
  • Page 9 Capacity: 500mAh (Max) @ 3.7V Charging the Battery: Use supplied USB cable to begin charging the battery. When charging is complete and VK200 KEYFOB ® all battery status bars will be filled in on the VK200 KEYFOB screen.
  • Page 10 4. The battery may not be charged to 100 percent of its rated cell capacity even when the battery status on the VK200 KEYFOB screen indicates all bars. ® 5. Using or storing the battery in high temperature, humidity and pressure environments may cause the battery to explode.
  • Page 11: Quick Reference Guide

    3. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Bluetooth (FN and B) Turns Bluetooth on and off. Bluetooth status icon: 1. Searching Last 3 Device (Bluetooth icon blinking). 2. Searching New Device (Bluetooth icon blinking). 3. Successful Pairing (Bluetooth icon solid). 4. Disconnected (Bluetooth icon not visible). U will be displayed when USB cord is plugged into computer.
  • Page 12 HOW THIS PRODUCT WORKS This product emits infrared light from the lower end of the product to detect objects such as fingers. When an object passes through the area illuminated by the infrared light source, any infrared light reflecting off the object is detected by the sensor. Information on the position and movement of the object is then analyzed to perform the product’s role as a keyboard.
  • Page 13 Conditions to Avoid 1. Avoid direct sunlight. 2. Avoid low color temperature light source, such as tungsten, halogen, or incandescent lamp. 3. Avoid uneven or irregular surfaces. Place the product on flat surfaces. 4. Avoid a table or surface that is as transparent or reflective as glass or mirror.
  • Page 14: Identifying Parts And Their Functions

    4. IDENTIFYING PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS. 1. Projector: Uses a red laser to project the image of a keyboard onto a flat surface in front of the typist. 2. Sensor: Picks up the infrared light reflected off the typist’s fingers and triangulates the location of the reflected light to determine which key was pressed.
  • Page 15: Front View

    FRONT VIEW Power Switch Keyboard Pattern Projector Sensor Display Screen Showing: Battery / Bluetooth/ Keyboard/ Mouse/ Charging/ Operating Settings Infrared invisible Beam DANGER Never point the laser projection or the infrared invisible beam into your eyes. The IR beam is an...
  • Page 16 SIDE VIEW Key Ring Strap Micro USB Port...
  • Page 17 USB Connection Terminal 1. Purpose: USB device connection or power supply. 2. USB Connector: Standard USB Micro type 3. Interface Specification: Compliant with USB HID class specification version 1.11 4. Input Power: 0.5A 5V dedicated DC adapter or USB Bus power from a host device. SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 18: Using The Projection Keyboard

    5. USING THE PROJECTION KEYBOARD This product is used as a keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth HID and USB HID. 5.1 KEYBOARD TYPING MODES There are two keyboard modes available: All Up Factory default keyboard mode is “All Up” meaning all fingers need to be raised above the key press activation level in order to type.
  • Page 19 J&F Down “J&F Down” mode allows the J and the F key fingers to remain on the table. The other fingers must remain raised above the trigger point for key activation. To send an J or an F key raise and then lower your finger on that key while the other finger (on the J or the F) remains on the surface.
  • Page 20: Connecting Via Usb

    ® supplied USB cable. Host device must support USB HID. Note: Most Windows devices support USB HID. 2. Turn on VK200 KEYFOB ® 3. Display Screen of the VK200 will have the U displayed. If no U is displayed please check the connection.
  • Page 21: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    HID compatibility. Bluetooth 2.1 or higher required for connecting to some devices. NOTE The VK200 KEYFOB will automatically attempt to ® re-connect to the last 3 most recently connected devices. If no previous device is found then it will listen for a new connection with any available HID compatible device.
  • Page 22 Windows Phone 7/8 or higher • Mac OS (using Keyboard only) Bluetooth Connection Instruction 1. Power on VK200 KEYFOB ® will be Blinking on VK200 KEYFOB screen ® indicating the VK200 KEYFOB is searching for a ® new device or last 3 previously paired devices within...
  • Page 23 This feature is added for convenience, assuming there is a single host device. Upon successful pairing, the Bluetooth icon will stop blinking and become solid. If VK200 KEYFOB cannot locate the last 3 ® previously paired host device or a new device within...
  • Page 24 Connecting to iPhone and iPad iPhone and iPad connects to VK200 KEYFOB ® Bluetooth HID and a driver is not required. 1. Turn on VK200 KEYFOB by holding the power ® button . Blinking Bluetooth icon on the VK200 screen indicates that the device is ready to pair.
  • Page 25 3. Turn Bluetooth on by tapping the ON button. 4. iPhone/iPad will now search for pairing device.
  • Page 26 5. Locate “CTX - VK200” under Device. 6. Select “CTX - VK200 ” by tapping “CTX - VK200”.
  • Page 27 Bluetooth icon on the VK200 screen becoming solid. 9. To turn off VK200 KEYFOB , press power button. ® 10. With iPhone/iPad Bluetooth on, VK200 KEYFOB ® will connect automatically upon power on once connected. 11. When VK200 KEYFOB is on after initial ®...
  • Page 28 12. Please turn off VK200 KEYFOB when keyboard is ® not in use. If the VK200 KEYFOB does not find your device in ® the first 120 seconds it will stop searching and turn off Bluetooth if the unit is not connected to a USB or charging in order to conserve battery life.
  • Page 29 HID and do not require installation of separate driver. Please visit the website www.ctxtechnologies.com for more information on Android drivers. Pairing your Android device 1. Turn on VK200 KEYFOB by holding the power ® button for 2 seconds. A blinking `Bluetooth icon...
  • Page 30 2. Navigate through Android as follows: Home » Main Menu » Settings » Wireless & Network » Bluetooth setting 3. Turn on Bluetooth on Android by checking the box.
  • Page 31 4. From the same screen, with Bluetooth ON, tap on Scan devices. 5. Android device will detect “CTX - VK200” and display message “Pair with this device”. 6. Tap on “Pair with this device”.
  • Page 32 7. The Android device will show on the screen that it is now paired with the CTX - VK200. KEYBOARD AND MOUSE MODE If your Android OS supports mouse function. To switch from keyboard to mouse mode, press the key and the Alt key at the same time. To change back to keyboard mode press this key combination again.
  • Page 33 VK200.” Highlight ``CTX - VK200`` by clicking on found device and press next. 4.. Successful pairing will be indicated by the solid Bluetooth icon present on the VK200 display. 5. To turn off VK200 KEYFOB , Press the power ® button.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Sensitivity

    PC then you will need to restart the VK200, press FN and B or go into the Menu under settings to restart Bluetooth pairing mode. 6. ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY VK200 KEYFOB features sensitivity adjustment for ® better accuracy. There are two ways to adjust the sensitivity: 1.
  • Page 35 The change in settings will be shown on the VK200 KEYFOB screen. Sensitivity can also be adjusted ® through the menu. Please see the menu system for details on adjusting brightness using the menu. Setting Number 1 Low Sensitivity - Should be used for high light conditions.
  • Page 36: Adjusting Keyboard Brightness

    7. ADJUSTING KEYBOARD BRIGHTNESS The VK200 KEYFOB features brightness adjustment ® for better accuracy and viewing. There are two ways to adjust the sensitivity: 1. Press Fn and M to enter menu mode. Next select “Settings” by clicking the enter key then use the space bar to choose “Bright”...
  • Page 37: Adjusting Volume Settings

    8. KEYBOARD VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The VK200 KEYFOB features volume adjustment for ® better accuracy using key click feedback. There are two ways to adjust the volume: 1. Press Fn and M to enter menu mode. Next select “Settings” by clicking the enter key then use the space bar to choose “Volume”...
  • Page 38: Power Saving Mode

    Any motion in the keyboard area will return the unit to normal function. Automatic power saving mode will only occur when the VK200 KEYFOB is operating ® under battery power.
  • Page 39: Keyboard And Mouse Mode Switching

    10. CHANGING BETWEEN KEYBOARD AND MOUSE MODE To change keyboard mode to the mouse mode on the keyboard, press the key and the Alt key simultaneously. The VK200 KEYFOB screen will ® display “MSE” indicating change to mouse mode has been successful.
  • Page 40 Control the Cursor Click & Right Click Drag & Scroll Forward & Back Zoom In & Out...
  • Page 41: Mouse Clicking

    11. MOUSE CLICKING 1. Left click by lifting and lowering your finger used for moving the mouse anywhere in the keyboard area. 2. Double click by lifting and lowering your finger used for moving the mouse twice quickly in the keyboard area.
  • Page 42: Menu System

    12. MENU SYSTEM To access the VK200 KEYFOB ’s menu system there ® are two methods: 1. Press and hold the power on/off button for 5 seconds when the device was previously off. 2. Press the Fn and the M key to enter menu mode.
  • Page 43 (See Bluetooth section of manual for more details Pg. 18) Unit Info - Displays the current firmware version and serial number of the VK200 KEYFOB . (Press the enter ® key or ESC key to exit and return to keyboard mode).
  • Page 44 Advanced - Goes into a menu screen allowing advanced functions including: Update - The unit changes to a firmware update mode allowing it to accept software/firmware updates when available. Update program must be downloaded from www.ctxtechnologies.com website. Calibrate - For troubleshooting only, this mode allows re-calibration of the keyboard layout.
  • Page 45 Re-Calibration of Unit (Troubleshooting Only) 1. Press the FN button and tap the C key twice. VK200 KEYFOB screen will go into calibration mode. ® Alternatively holding the On/Off button down for 10 seconds after device is powered on will also go into calibration mode.
  • Page 46: Specification

    13. SPECIFICATION Pattern Projector Item Specification Light Source Red Laser Diode Keyboard Layout Approx. 19mm Pitch, QWERTY Layout Keyboard Size Approx. Width : 280mm, Height: 102mm Keyboard Location Approx. 100mm from the bottom of device Project Surface Non-reflective, opaque flat surface Keyboard Sensor Item Specification...
  • Page 47 Electrical Characteristics Item Specification External Power Supply USB Power / less than 5V 500mA Battery & Capacity Lithium-ion Polymer Battery, 500mAh(MAX) @ 3.7V Battery Operating Approx. 120min Time Battery Charging Time Approx. 240min USB Interface USB 1.1 & 2.0, USB HID Ver 1.0 Bluetooth v2.1, HID Profile Ver 1.0 Frequency Range...
  • Page 48 Environmental Conditions Item Specification Operating 0 ~ 35°C / 90%RH Temperature Storage -5 ~ 35°C / ~90%RH Temperature Dimensions and Weight Specifications Item Specification Size (mm) 62mm x 42mm x 16.5mm Weight (g) Approx. 78 g...
  • Page 49 CTX Virtual Technologies Inc. Keeping you in touch with Mobile Technology www.ctxtechnologies.com Sales enquiry: sales@ctxtechnologies.com Technical support: techsupport@ctxtechnologies.com...

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