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Targus Stowaway PA840 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Stowaway Portable Keyboard for Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ... 5 Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard ... 9 Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard ...

  • Page 3: The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and ™ commands into your Compaq iPAQ keyboard: Enables you to type text and special characters into your iPAQ quickly and • easily Lets you instantly launch your favorite applications with simple key •...

  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Stowaway

    In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains: Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard • Targus Stowaway Software • Right angle power connector dongle • Setting Up Your Stowaway Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software Follow these instructions to install the Stowaway keyboard software on your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC.
  • Page 5 If setup does not begin automatically, open Windows Explorer and double-click the CD-ROM icon. Then double-click the setup.exe file to run the installation program. When Microsoft ActiveSync displays the message “Install ‘Targus Stowaway Keyboard’ using the default application install directory?,” click Yes .

  • Page 6: Removing The Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software

    Tap on the System tab and then Remove Programs . The Stowaway keyboard is listed in the Programs in Storage Memory list. Tap Targus Stowaway , then tap Remove . A dialog box appears. Tap Yes to remove the keyboard software, or No to cancel the operation.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard NOTE: You must install the Stowaway keyboard software before you can begin using the keyboard. For more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software” on page 2. Opening the Keyboard Hold the unit in both hands and, using your thumb, push the latch down to unlock the case.
  • Page 8 Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface. Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard Slide the red end-grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together. Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together...
  • Page 9 Attaching Your iPAQ Slide the docking mechanism, located at the top of the keyboard, 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. Extending the docking mechanism and PDA foot Lift the docking connector until it clicks into place.
  • Page 10 If your iPAQ needs charging, connect the AC adapter to the right angle power connector dongle, then connect the dongle to your iPAQ. CAUTION: You must use the right angle power connector dongle that comes with the keyboard. Other connectors will not offer the same stability or fit and may cause interference when using the Stowaway keyboard.

  • Page 11: Closing The Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Pull your iPAQ upward to remove it from the docking connector and dis- connect the right angle power connector (if connected). Fold down the docking connector and PDA foot until flat, then slide the docking mechanism into the keyboard. With the unit 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.
  • Page 12 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. Folding the Stowaway keyboard...

  • Page 13: Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Starting the Keyboard Software After installing the Stowaway keyboard software and restarting your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC, the keyboard software runs automatically and you can use the keyboard at any time to enter characters or commands. NOTE: If the keyboard does not function after installing the Stowaway keyboard software and resetting the iPAQ, check the settings in the Stowaway application.
  • Page 14 Key Sequence Emulates Fn + Caps Lock Num Lock Fn + Backspace Off key Fn + Enter OK key Fn + Tab ESC key Fn + number Hot-keys Fn + Windows Right tap Fn + Delete Insert key Fn + Space bar Fn + Small Space Shortcut Fn + Today...

  • Page 15: Navigation Keys

    Navigation Keys The navigation or arrow keys, located in the lower-right corner of the Stowaway keyboard, enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your iPAQ by using the Fn, Shift, and Ctrl keys in combination with the arrow keys. The following table lists the available navigation key combinations.

  • Page 16: Things To Remember

    Things to Remember Hardware Typing with the Stowaway keyboard on your knee does not provide the same • robust feel as typing on a flat, solid surface. If you set the keyboard on an uneven surface, it will bow slightly in the center. To stabilize the Stowaway keyboard, place it on a firm, flat object such as a magazine, book, or briefcase.

  • Page 17: Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features

    Comfortable Typing Research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles may be related to repetitive motion, an improperly set up work area, incorrect body posture, and poor work habits. To reduce the risk of injury, follow these precautions: Stand, stretch, and move around several times every hour.
  • Page 18 The available Stowaway application tabs are: Config Shows the Stowaway configuration options • Hot-Key Lists the Fn 1 - 0 key assignments • About Shows the software name, version, copyright, and Help button • Configuring Keyboard Settings The Config tab in the Stowaway application allows you to regulate the keystroke speed and enable/disable the following features: Enable Keyboard Allows the keyboard to work properly.
  • Page 19 To change these settings, open the Stowaway application. You will see the Config tab at the bottom of the Stowaway Settings window. Stowaway Config tab Set your preferences and close the window by pressing Fn + Enter on the keyboard or tapping OK on the iPAQ to save your changes.
  • Page 20 Assigning Hot-Keys The Stowaway keyboard software provides ten user-definable hot-keys through the use of the Fn key plus the 1 through 0 keys across the top of the keyboard. To define these hot-keys: Open the Stowaway application, then tap the Hot-Key tab. Stowaway Hot-Key tab...
  • Page 21 Choose the Fn + number you want to assign, then tap on the drop-down menu arrow . An application list appears. Select the application you want to assign to the Fn + number. Closing the window by pressing Fn + Enter on the keyboard or tapping OK on the iPAQ saves the Fn + number assignments automatically.
  • Page 22 To assign an Fn key to open a specific file, such as a Word or Excel document: From the Hot-Key tab, choose the Fn + number you want to assign, then tap on the drop-down menu arrow . Tap C hoose Data File..Fn + number data file list...
  • Page 23 A list of data files appears. Select Hot-Key file screen Tap on the specific file you want to assign to the Fn + number. The Stowaway Hot-Key tab screen appears. Closing the Stowaway application by pressing Fn + Enter on the keyboard or tapping OK on the iPAQ saves the Fn + number assignments automatically.
  • Page 24 Accessing Help from the About Tab The About tab in the Stowaway application allows you to view the Stowaway keyboard software version, copyright and trademark information, and also contains the Stowaway keyboard Help button. To access About, open the Stowaway application, then tap the About tab. To access Stowaway keyboard Help, tap the Help button.
  • Page 25 The Stowaway Help contents screen appears. Stowaway Help contents screen To view all of the Help topics for your iPAQ from the Stowaway Help file, tap View in the lower-left corner, and then tap All Installed Help . You can also access the Stowaway Help file from the Programs window by tapping Start , then Help , and then Stowaway .

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What should I do when I type on the keyboard, and nothing happens? Check that your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is charged, or that you have the • AC adapter firmly connected to a working outlet. Make sure that your iPAQ is properly connected to the Stowaway Portable •...
  • Page 27 AC power. Can I use my keyboard with other Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC devices? The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to work only with the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Your keyboard will operate with the appropriate iPAQ model after the corresponding software drivers are installed.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss or damage to a computer; nor loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or incidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of their possibility.

  • Page 29: Regulatory Compliance

    Europe Belgium Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Eastern Europe & others +31 0 53-484-9479 Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 30: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Tested to Comply This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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.
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