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- Page 1 Zipit™ Wireless Messenger Why talk when you can Chat? ETTING TARTED UIDE SERS UIDE...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2004, 2005 Aeronix, Inc. All rights reserved. K-Byte is a registered trademark of All Components, Inc. The “Z” logo, Zipit Wireless Messenger, MyFriendz, MyFriendz Key, MyEmoticonz, IMessage Alert and IMessage Response are trademarks of Aeronix, Inc. and may be registered in some jurisdictions.
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Page 3: Product Features
_________________________________________________________________________ Zipit™ Wireless Messenger Why talk when you can Chat? Product Features Portable Instant Messaging Works with your existing IM accounts and friend lists Connects to wireless 802.11b or g home networks & public hotspots Compatible with popular IM services... -
Page 4: Messaging Screen
OVERVIEW _________________________________________________________________________ Messaging Screen Header Bar - The top portion of the screen is called the Header Bar. From left to right, the Header Bar provides the following information: the IM service and screen name of the friend you are chatting with, the Conversation Counter, the incoming message indicator, the ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT status indicators, and the battery meter. - Page 5 _________________________________________________________________________ Keyboard MyFriendz Key – Opens and closes the MyFriendz List. (The MyFriendz List is a pop-up window that displays the screen names of your friends currently logged on to the same Instant Messenger services that you are logged in to.) PREV &...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Outside the home, many businesses are now offering wireless access. Such locations are frequently called “hotspots”. In order to use Zipit Wireless Messenger outside the home, you will need to access a “hotspot” that doesn’t require you to pay a subscription fee. -
Page 7: Charging The Battery
Plug the AC-Adapter into the DC input jack on the back side of the unit and into an AC Power outlet. Zipit Wireless Messenger can be used while it is being charged. The Lithium Ion battery in Zipit Wireless Messenger should be charged for 3 hours before portable use. -
Page 8: Network Basics
SSID so that the network is not easily available to other users. If your network does not broadcast the SSID, you will be able to enter the SSID manually on Zipit Wireless Messenger. Encryption: Wireless Access Points can be configured to encrypt network traffic so that unauthorized users can’t use the networks. -
Page 9: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Wireless Messenger is designed to make the Wireless connection process as automated and simple as possible. When the device is turned on, Zipit Wireless Messenger will search for all available wireless networks and attempt to connect to the strongest unencrypted networks first, followed by the strongest encrypted networks. - Page 10 After successfully connecting to the Internet and checking for software updates, you will need to setup your Instant Messenger accounts. Remember: Before using your Zipit Wireless Messenger, you must have an existing IM account. The Setup Wizard will ask if you have AOL, Yahoo, and MSN accounts. You will then be asked to enter the Screen Name and Password for each of your accounts.
- Page 11 ENTER YOUR IM ACCOUNT INFORMATION The Setup Wizard will ask if you have existing IM accounts with AOL, MSN, and Yahoo. When prompted (as shown below), press Y if you have an existing Screen Name and Password. Otherwise, press N. After pressing Y, you will be asked to type in your Screen Name and Password (as shown below).
- Page 12 Note: The keyboard also has three dedicated keys that enable you to quickly enter the most commonly used Emoticons. The Emoticons provided on the Zipit Wireless Messenger keyboard are the Smiley Face, Sad Face, and Surprised Face. Use the LEFT or RIGHT cursor keys to cycle through and assign one of the available Emoticons to a programmable key.
- Page 13 MyFriendz KEY _________________________________________________________________________ Once the Setup Wizard is complete, you will see the following screen: Press the MyFriendz Key to start messaging!
- Page 14 MESSAGING _________________________________________________________________________ Initiate a Conversation To start a new conversation, press the MyFriendz Key™ to open the MyFriendz List, highlight the desired friend using the UP and DOWN cursor keys, and press ENTER. Respond to a New Message Anyone on your MyFriendz List can initiate a new conversation with you by sending you a message.
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Page 15: Using The Myfriendz List
_________________________________________________________________________ Using the MyFriendz List The MyFriendz List is a pop-up window that displays the screen names of friends that are currently logged on to the instant messenger services that you are using. You can open or close the MyFriendz List at any time by pressing the MyFriendz Key. -
Page 16: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU _________________________________________________________________________ The Setup Menu can be opened and closed by pressing the MENU key on the keyboard. To cancel a Setup function at any time, press MENU prior to completing the directions on the screen. Add and Delete MyFriendz Enables you to add and delete friends on the IM services that you are currently logged into. -
Page 17: System Information
_________________________________________________________________________ Enable or Disable Password Protection Enables you to enable or disable password protection on your Zipit Wireless Messenger. If password protection is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the Password in order to 1) make modifications to the Owner information, the... -
Page 18: Volume Control
VOLUME CONTROL _________________________________________________________________________ To raise and lower the volume on Zipit Wireless Messenger, press and release the ALT key followed by either the UP or DOWN cursor keys. A pop- up window will be displayed showing a volume indicator that changes each time you press UP or DOWN. -
Page 19: Supported Networks
SSID broadcast screen that allows you to enter an SSID. After entering the correct SSID, Zipit Encrypted Wireless Messenger will connect to the network and the Setup Wizard will DHCP enabled advance to the next step. -
Page 20: Network Troubleshooting
NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING _________________________________________________________________________ No networks found – the device was unable to detect any wireless networks Possible 1) Your device is not in range of any wireless access points causes: 2) Available access points are not broadcasting their SSID Solutions: 1) Move closer to known wireless access points. - Page 21 _________________________________________________________________________ Failed to connect due to a DHCP error – Zipit Wireless Messenger was unable to connect to a wireless access point Possible causes: 1) You may have entered an invalid SSID 2) You may have entered an invalid WEP key...
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Page 22: Technical Support
TECHNICAL SUPPORT _________________________________________________________________________ K-Byte technical support is available Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm EST at 1-800-840-9212. For online support please visit www.kbytememory.com...
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