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Think Outside Stowaway User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ T H E S T O W A W A Y P O R T A B L E K E Y B O A R D User s Guide ’ F O R P A L M O S A N D P O C K E T P C ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents The Think Outside Stowaway Installing the Software Driver Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Attaching Your Handheld Computer Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard: Things to Remember Customizing Your Options Typing Keyboard Shortcuts Extended Character Set...

  • Page 3: The Think Outside Stowaway

    The Think Outside Stowaway The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is a convenient, portable solution for entering data and commands quickly and easily into your handheld computer. This compact, fully functional keyboard lets you: Type text and special characters into your handheld computer efficiently...

  • Page 4: Installing The Software Driver

    Installing the Software Driver Before installing the software: Note: Remove any keyboard software previously installed on your handheld computer. Make sure that your handheld computer has at least 140K of free memory for Palm devices and 300K of free memory for Pocket PC devices. Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP Operating Systems: Easy Installation with a Windows Setup wizard (Palm OS) Insert the handheld into its cradle and synchronize to back up your files.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard The Stowaway opens and closes easily without to forcing the mechanism. Just follow these instructions. Opening the keyboard Hold the unit in your hands and pull the button down to open the case. Unfold the keyboard and set it on a flat surface.

  • Page 6: Attaching Your Handheld Computer

    Attaching Your Handheld Computer Locate the docking mechanism underneath the docking connectors (each dock is different) at the top of the keyboard. Slide the docking mechanism out of the keyboard until the rear support foot springs upward. Extending the Docking Mechanism and Support Foot For Pocket PC Devices only: are now ready to dock your handheld.

  • Page 7: Closing The Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Lift the keyboard and push up from under the center to form a “W,” and then close. Press the four corners of the case together until they snap into place. Note: Pocket PC users, please skip to page 19 Sliding the Stowaway Keyboard Ends Apart. Folding the Stowaway Keyboard...

  • Page 8: Using The Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Using the Stowaway Portable Keyboard – Things to Remember Use the keyboard on a flat surface which supports the keyboard as well as the attached handheld computer. If you are using the keyboard on your lap, place it on a book or other flat surface.
  • Page 9 Adjusting General Settings: Keyboard Application General Settings Key Repeat Rate This option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other character repeats when you press and hold a key. Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Fast (to increase) or Slow (to decrease) the repeat rate.
  • Page 10 Test Repeat Settings Test the repeat rate and delay by holding down a letter or number key on the Stowaway keyboard. The character appears according to the settings you have chosen. Change and test these settings until you achieve the desired outcome.
  • Page 11 1. In the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen, tap “Cmd Keys” to display the Application Assignments screen. 2. Tap the down-arrow next to a number and select the application to associate with that number. 3. When you press the Command key combination, the assigned application will launch. Changing Layout Settings Open the keyboard application, then tap Layout on the settings list.
  • Page 12 Layout This option a llows you to set the layout of the keyboard to the following languages: • English (US-Standard) • French • German To change the keyboard layout, tap on the drop-down arrow and select a language from the list. Manage Layout Screens •...
  • Page 13 • This option allows you to set the tab key to either move within fields or move to a tab stop. • To change the tab key movement, tap on the drop-down arrow and make a selection from the list. Layout info •...
  • Page 14 • Enable Screen Pointer: Turns the keyboard screen pointer on and off. Press down the Alt key to display the pointer. To move the pointer, press Alt with the arrow keys. To select with the pointer, press Alt with the enter key. •...

  • Page 15: Typing Keyboard Shortcuts

    Typing Keyboard Shortcuts – You can carry out most of your handheld computer’s commands with these key combinations. To access keys embedded with blue characters, press Fn + <key>. Cursor Movements This table lists the shortcuts for moving the cursor and selecting text. Shortcut Moves cursor left one word Moves cursor right one word...
  • Page 16 Button shortcuts This table lists the key combinations to activate onscreen buttons. You can also activate a button by pressing Ctrl - Cmd and a letter Note: unique to the button name, or by tapping the button with your stylus. Equivalent onscreen button Delete Cancel...

  • Page 17: Menu Commands

    Menu commands This table lists the key combinations to activate various commands. Action Cuts selected text Copies selected text Pastes cut or copied text Enters shortcut mode Toggles backlight Notes: Alternatively, use the specific cut, copy, paste menu commands of the current application. For example, pressing Fn-Cmd, and then d-t-s will print a date/time stamp.

  • Page 18: Extended Character Set

    Extended Character Set The following two tables list the function key and character combinations to generate extended characters. Characters, symbols, punctuation marks Character Ø ø ¿ ¡ Æ æ ß • ç © ° ÷ µ ¶ £ ® § ™...
  • Page 19 Character ± ¢ ƒ ‘ ’ “ ” Accent Marks First, type the letter to which you want to add an accent. Then press the function key and the character indicated. For example, to type the ä in Häagen-Dazs, type the a, and then quickly press Fn and ; (function key and semicolon).
  • Page 20 Calculator functions This table lists keystrokes to activate calculator functions. Function Add, subtract, multiply, divide, equals Clear all Clear last entry Clear memory Set current number on display in memory Recall value in memory Keystroke + - * / =...

  • Page 21: Using The Stowaway Portable Keyboard: Pocket Pc

    The Tab key functions as a tab character when you type in text such as in Notes or word, but will also move between fields. Inserting your Pocket PC into the Stowaway before powering on your handheld ensures that the keyboard is recognized for immediate use.

  • Page 22: Starting The Keyboard Software

    Starting the Keyboard Software After installing the Stowaway keyboard software and restarting your Pocket PC device, the keyboard software runs automatically and you can use the keyboard at any time to enter characters or commands. Adjusting General Settings Key Repeat Rate This option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other character repeats when you press and hold the key.
  • Page 23 Test Repeat Settings Test the repeat rate and delay by holding down a letter or number key on the Stowaway keyboard. The character appears according to the settings you have chosen. Change and test these settings until you achieve the desired outcome.
  • Page 24 Enabling Stowaway Connected Keyboard Keyboard Layouts This option allows you to enable the connected serial keyboard. About the Stowaway Keyboard Keyboard About Screen This screen provides information about the software driver.

  • Page 25: Stowaway Key Functions

    Stowaway Key Functions Most keys on the Stowaway keyboard work in the same way as on a standard keyboard. The exceptions are: Application Keys The Inbox/Notes, Contacts/Word, Calendar/Excel and Tasks/Money keys are programmed shortcut keys on the right side of the keyboard.

  • Page 26: Function Keys

    Function Keys The Fn key on the Stowaway keyboard enables additional key functions such as Num Lock and ESC. All keys embedded with blue characters are accessible by pressing Fn+<key>. The following table lists the available Fn key function commands.
  • Page 27 Dedicated Keys There are several keys on the Stowaway keyboard that are dedicated to specific functions: Keypress Today Windows key Inbox Contacts Calendar Tasks Selecting Text On-screen text can be selected (highlighted) from the Stowaway Keyboard by using the following key combinations:...

  • Page 28: Hot Keys

    You can change which applications or documents are assigned to the Hot Keys by launching the Keyboard control panel (Fn + Small Space) and selecting the"Hot Key" tab. Configuring Keyboard Settings The Config tab in the Stowaway application allows you to regulate the keystroke speed and enable/disable the following features: Function...

  • Page 29: Navigation Keys

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

  • Page 30: Pass-Through Charging

    Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Connect the handheld to the Stowaway and use as usual. Always remove the handheld from the Stowaway before disconnnecting the charger accessory connector from the Stowaway.

  • Page 31: Comfortable Typing

    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 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    Why can’t I synchronize my handheld when it is attached to the keyboard? The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your handheld computer’s cradle. To disconnect, remove your handheld from the Stowaway and insert it into the cradle. Then, synchronize as usual.

  • Page 33: More Information

    Under no conditions is Think Outside 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 Think Outside has been informed of their possibility.

  • Page 34: Regulatory Compliance

    The Think Outside Stowaway Portable Keyboard is covered by US Patent #6174097, EP Patent #968464 and GB Patent #2323331. Other US and foreign patents pending. Stowaway is a trademark of Think Outside, Inc. ©2004 Think Outside, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective trademark owners.

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