I-Tech Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard User Manual
I-Tech Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard User Manual

I-Tech Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard User Manual

Bluetooth virtual keyboard for pocket pc (with ivt bluetooth stack)
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Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard
For Pocket PC
(with IVT Bluetooth Stack)
User Guide v1.7
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  • Page 1 Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard For Pocket PC (with IVT Bluetooth Stack) User Guide v1.7...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................... 4 ..............4 ENERAL RODUCT ESCRIPTION ................4 ASER AFETY RECAUTION ....................5 ISCLAIMER ....................5 RADEMARKS Getting Started ................6 ................6 IRTUAL EYBOARD ....................6 VERVIEW ....................7 WITCHING Virtual Keyboard your Pocket PC and Bluetooth ......8 PC D ........8 NSTALLING THE DRIVER ON YOUR OCKET...
  • Page 3 Troubleshooting ................20 Specifications ................22 Short-Cuts ................... 24...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on choosing the VKB Virtual Keyboard for Pocket PC. The keyboard will allow the effortless composition of documents and e-mails and will turn your PDA into a truly indispensable tool whether in the office or on the go. Please take a few minutes to review the simple operating instructions in order to get the most out of your keyboard.
  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by international patent applications and copyright.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Your Virtual Keyboard Unpack and inspect your Virtual Keyboard. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with device using the diagram below. Overview Status indicator (LED) Power Key Charging Socket Reset button Keyboard projection window Keyboard sensing receiver window Figure 1 –...
  • Page 7: Switching On

    Switching On Place the Virtual Keyboard on a flat surface with the Keyboard projection and sensing windows facing you. To switch it on press the On/Off button, located on the upper-left hand side. Once the unit is switched on an image of a keyboard is projected on to the surface.
  • Page 8: Virtual Keyboard Your Pocket Pc And Bluetooth

    1) Insert the VKB CD into a CD-ROM drive on your computer. 2) Open the Microsoft ActiveSync program on your computer. 3) Insert the Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard & User Guide Disk into a CD-ROM drive on your computer. (The CD should run automatically however if it does not start by itself, please open the CD and run setup.exe)
  • Page 9: Preparing Your Keyboard For Pairing

    5) Select the Pocket PC device which matches yours. 6) Select Install Software and follow the onscreen instructions to install the software onto your Pocket PC device. Your Virtual Keyboard Driver is now installed on your Pocket PC device. Preparing your keyboard for pairing Place the Virtual keyboard on a flat surface and turn it on.
  • Page 10 6) Using the keyboard on the screen of the Pocket PC device, enter a passkey of between 1 and 8 digits and then tap Next 7) Listen for the “beep” on the Virtual Keyboard, then, using the keyboard projected by the Virtual Keyboard repeat the passkey and press return [ ].
  • Page 11 Figure 3 – VKB Main menu 12) Select Yes to “First time connecting to to this keyboard? (make sure that No is selected for all subsequent connections. The blue LED will go on to show your successful connection. You are now ready to use the keyboard.
  • Page 12: Application Demonstration

    Application Demonstration Figure 4 - Demonstration application start screen To test the keyboard open any application (e.g. Pocket Word) and start typing.
  • Page 13: Using The Vkb Driver Software

    Using the VKB Driver Software The VKB driver software can be used to adjust the settings of your Virtual Keyboard. VKB Page Figure 5 – VKB Main menu Battery Level The battery level, displays the current level of the battery in the Virtual Keyboard.
  • Page 14: Properties Page

    Properties Page Figure 6 – Properties Page Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the Virtual Keyboard’s key-press detection. The default value for this parameter is 10, however you may need to adjust this for optimal use. If you are experiencing missed key presses, try raising the sensitivity setting.
  • Page 15: Connection Page

    Connection Page Figure 7 – VKB Connection Menu Virtual Keyboard Connection The Virtual Keyboard Driver has been setup to communicate with the Virtual Keyboard via Serial or Bluetooth. This should always be set to Bluetooth. If the drop down box displays Serial use the stylus to change this selection to Bluetooth.
  • Page 16: Autorepeat Page

    AutoRepeat Page Figure 8 – AutoRepeat Menu The AutoRepeat feature employed by the VKB Driver allows the system to automatically repeat a key that is being pressed. Enable AutoRepeat Selecting the Enable AutoRepeat checkbox switches the AutoRepeat function on and off. Repeat Rate The rate at which the key depression occurs is set using the Repeat Rate slider.
  • Page 17: Short-Cuts Page

    Short-Cuts Page The Short-Cuts page, displays the Virtual Keyboard’s special combination keys, which may be accessed without exiting the application with which you may be working. About Page The About Page displays the Virtual Keyboard Driver’s software version as well as the software version of the Virtual Keyboard. If you have encountered, and are reporting a problem, please relay information displayed on this page.
  • Page 18: The Virtual Keyboard Status Icon

    The Virtual Keyboard Status Icon Figure 9 – The Virtual Keyboard Status Indicator Icon When active, the VKB icon is displayed upon encountering one of the following problems. Fix the problem and the icon will disappear. Message Cause Action Not Connected The Virtual Keyboard - Check that the Virtual Driver can not...
  • Page 19: General Handling Instruction

    General Handling Instruction Micro-switch The device is equipped with a micro-switch which disables the Virtual Keyboard lasers when the device is picked up. This is a safety measure. Do not attempt to override this micro-switch. General Maintenance • Avoid touching the keyboard sensing receiver window. •...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective action My keyboard is connected, The detection sensitivity is too low. Raise the detection sensitivity setting and try again. but little or no keys are being detected When typing, multiple The detection sensitivity setting is too Lower the detection sensitivity setting and try again.
  • Page 21 My keyboard is turned on Device is not charged Charge device but no image appears. Device is overheated Move device to a cooler location and wait a few minutes Device is not resting on a firm flat Reposition device to a firm surface and verify that the surface micro-switch is fully depressed.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard Light source Red diode laser Projector Keyboard layout 63 key / full sized QWERTY layout Keyboard size 295 x 95mm projected keyboard size Keyboard position 60mm from VKB unit Projection surface Non-reflective, opaque flat surface Visibility Good contrast up to 600 lux ambient illumination Keystroke Ambient...
  • Page 23 Electrical Power source Integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage 3.6 Volts Battery capacity > 120 minutes continuous typing Interface Bluetooth v1.1 class 2 Connector – Vbat, Gnd charger Software Compatibility MS Windows 2000 / XP, PalmOS5, Pocket PC2003, Smartphone 2003,Symbian Mechanical Dimensions Approximately 35 x 92 x 25 mm &...
  • Page 24 Short-Cuts Short Cuts Pocket PC Note Fn1 through Fn4 App Button #1 - 4 Fn Up Arrow Page Up Fn Down Arrow Page Down Fn M Menu Fn S Toggle Key Clicks on/off Fn B <Break Pairing> Fn R <Reset to default Sensitivity> Fn Up Arrow Increase Projection Intensity Special beep is emitted at...

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