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Freedom Pro Keyboard Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2 Page 3 for more information. 4) Battery Cover: Slide the battery cover upwards to open. The Freedom Pro Keyboard takes two AAA batteries. Typical AAA batteries will give up to 80 hours of continuous operation before they need to be replaced.
  • Page 4 BlackBerry Smartphone Users Installation Guide.

  • Page 5: Before Installation

    5) BlackBerry devices connected to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server may require permissions from the BES administrator to change the Keystroke Injection/Input Simulation setting on the device (details on the BES settings can also be found on http://freedom.helpserve.com). BlackBerry Keys and Terminology: Push to “Select”...
  • Page 6 5) Once the drivers are installed click the OK button and exit the browser application. You will now see a new icon on your application menu for Freedom Pro Keyboard on the newer BlackBerrys (such as the Bold and Storm) this will be located in the Downloads folder. When asked if you wish to grant the application trusted status click on yes.
  • Page 7 Connecting the keyboard: 1) Ensure that your Freedom Pro Keyboard is paired to your BlackBerry and switched on. From the main application menu on your BlackBerry (or in the “Downloads” folder on the newer BlackBerrys) click on the “Freedom Pro Keyboard Icon”. You will then see a screen similar to the one below.
  • Page 8 BlackBerry Function Keys. Within the driver software you can also set up shortcut keys to the applications on your BlackBerry. To do this click on the “Shortcut Keys” button, and then click on the key combination you want to use (e.g. FN+1) and select the application you want to open (e.g.

  • Page 9: Installation Guide

    Windows Mobile Pocket PC Users Installation Guide. A “Pocket PC” is a device running “Windows Mobile” and has a “Touch Screen”. If you have a Windows Mobile device without a Touch screen then you have a “Smartphone” (please see the Smartphone installation instructions on page 14).
  • Page 10 1) Open the internet browser on your Pocket PC and go to www.otadrivers.com 2) When asked which keyboard you have, select Freedom Pro Keyboard. 3) The webpage will now detect which device you have and provide you with the link to the correct drivers for your device.
  • Page 11 Bluetooth LED should be flashing around once per second. 5) On your Pocket PC click on Add new device. 6) The Pocket PC will now search for nearby Bluetooth devices. When it has finished click on Freedom Pro Keyboard from the list and click next.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Keyboard. 1) Ensure that your Freedom Pro Keyboard is turned on and that it is set to HID Mode. 2) Run the Freedom Pro Keyboard application. 3) Click on the “Connect” button. 4) After a few seconds you will see the keyboard status change to Connection Established. You can now use the keyboard.
  • Page 13 Windows Mobile Pocket PC Function Keys. Within the driver software you can also set up shortcut keys to the applications on your Pocket PC. To set the user defined shortcut keys click on the Shortcut Keys button. There are also a number of predefined shortcut keys, some of which are listed below. For a full list of keyboard shortcuts please consult the included Shortcut key reference card.
  • Page 14 Windows Mobile Smartphone Users Installation Guide. A “Smartphone” is a device running “Windows Mobile” and does NOT have a “Touch Screen”. If you have a Windows Mobile device with a Touch screen then you have a “Pocket PC” (please see the Windows Mobile Pocket PC installation instructions on page 9).
  • Page 15 Click Install. 7) Once the Drivers are installed you will get a message saying that they were successfully installed on your device. Click on OK and you will now see an Icon for “Freedom Pro Keyboard” in your start menu folder.
  • Page 16 10) When asked for the services ensure the Input device box is ticked and click Done. Connecting the Keyboard. 1) Ensure that your Freedom Pro Keyboard is turned on and that it is set to HID Mode. 2) Run the Freedom Pro Keyboard application.
  • Page 17 Windows Mobile Smartphone Function Keys. Within the driver software you can also set up shortcut keys to the applications on your Smartphone. For more information please see “Within the Launch Tab” under the driver options section. There are also a number of predefined shortcut keys which are listed below. Predefined Shortcut Keys.
  • Page 18 Android Users Installation Guide.

  • Page 19: Installing The Drivers

    5) Click on “Connect” after a few seconds this will change to “disconnect” and your keyboard is now connected. 6) Now you need to select the Freedom Pro keyboard as the input method. Click on the “Type here to test your keyboard”.
  • Page 20 Smartphone. To set the user defined shortcut keys go to “Settings”, “Locale & Text” and then click on the “Freedom Pro Keyboard Settings” to bind F1 – F12 as quick launch keys. There are also a number of predefined shortcut keys, some of which are listed below. For a full list of keyboard shortcuts please consult the included Shortcut key reference card.
  • Page 21 Symbian Users Installation Guide. (Nokia, Sony Ericsson, etc)
  • Page 22 1) Open the internet browser on your Symbian Smartphone and go to www.otadrivers.com 2) When asked which keyboard you have, select Freedom Pro Keyboard. 3) The webpage will now detect which device you have and provide you with the link to the correct drivers for your device.
  • Page 23 9) When asked if you wish to authorise device to make connections automatically select Yes. Connecting the Keyboard. 1) Ensure that your Freedom Pro Keyboard is turned on and that it is set to HID Mode. 2) Run the Freedom Pro Keyboard application.
  • Page 24 Symbian Smartphone Function Keys. Within the driver software you can also set up shortcut keys to the applications on your Symbian Smartphone. To set the user defined shortcut keys click on the Shortcut Keys button. There are also a number of predefined shortcut keys, some of which are listed below. For a full list of keyboard shortcuts please consult the included Shortcut key reference card.
  • Page 25 For technical support on this product please visit: http://freedom.helpserve.com or email: fpksupport@freedominput.com For the latest product announcements please visit: www.freedominput.com...

  • Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Freedom Input Ltd, Jasmine House, 65 Salisbury Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EY, United Kingdom, declare under our own responsibility that the product: Freedom Pro Keyboard Portable, Folding, Dual Standard Bluetooth keyboard for PDA’s, Pocket PC’s and Smartphones.
  • Page 27 First as an Alert button: Simply slide and push the Alert button on the Freedom Personal Safety GPS unit to instantly send your precise GPS co-ordinates and a link to a map of your location to friends, family or colleagues.

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