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Brookstone 796246 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Virtual Keyboard You’Ve neVer tYped liKe this before...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    table of contents Warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bluetooth compatibility .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    caution • to reduce the risK of electric shocK, do not reMoVe coVer . there are no serViceable parts inside . • to reduce the risK of fire or electric shocK, do not eXpose this unit to rain or Moisture . the lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 danGer to reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury: do not use while bathing or in a shower . 2 . do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink . 3 .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    8 . never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water . if the unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself . 9 .
  • Page 6 6 . avoid placing any object within the space between the main unit and the laser projection keyboard layout . 7 . please do not use this product on uneven or irregular surfaces . place the product on a flat surface . avoid tables or surfaces that are transparent or reflective such as glass or mirrors .

  • Page 7: Fcc Statement

    fcc stateMent this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 .
  • Page 8 rf eXposure inforMation the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . caution 1 .
  • Page 9 conditions to aVoid 1 . avoid direct sunlight . 2 . avoid low color temperature light source, such as tungsten, halogen, or incandescent lamp . 3 . avoid uneven or irregular surfaces . place the product on flat surfaces . 4 .

  • Page 10: Bluetooth Compatibility

    bluetooth coMpatibilitY ® connection via bluetooth does not require installation of a separate driver . bluetooth coMpatible deVices • ios (iphone 3Gs or later, all versions of ipad & ipad mini) ® ® ® • android * 2 . 0 and later with human interface driver ™...

  • Page 11: Location Of Controls

    location of controls 1 . power button 2 . Keyboard laser projector 3 . sensor 4 . display screen showing: battery status, bluetooth, usb, Keyboard or Mouse Mode, typing Mode, Volume & sensitivity settings 5 . ir light Window 6 . Micro usb port screen icons Keyboard typing Mode bluetooth status level...

  • Page 12: Charging Your Virtual Keyboard

    KeY parts and functions Keyboard laser projector: uses a red laser to project the image of a keyboard onto a flat surface . sensor: picks up the infrared light reflected off the typist’s fingers and triangulates the location of the reflected light to determine which key was pressed . ir light Window: uses an infrared laser to emit an invisible plane of light a few millimeters above the projection surface so that the infrared light can be reflected off of the typist’s fingers to the sensor .

  • Page 13: Connecting To Apple Ios Devices

    . 2 . on your iphone/ipad, locate and select "bluetooth" under settings . 3 . locate and select “brookstone - VK” under devices and follow the on-screen instructions to pair . 4 . successful pairing is indicated by a “connected” message from your host device, and a solid bluetooth icon being displayed on the Virtual Keyboard’s screen .

  • Page 14: Connecting To Android Devices

    . 2 . on your device, locate and select "bluetooth . " 3 . locate and select “brookstone - VK” under devices and follow the on-screen instructions . 4 . successful pairing is indicated by a “connected” message from your host device, and a solid bluetooth icon being displayed on the Virtual Keyboard’s screen .

  • Page 15: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    2 . please check your pc and make sure bluetooth is on . 3 . With bluetooth on, click the bluetooth icon on the task bar . Windows will search and locate “brookstone - VK” highlight “brookstone - VK” by clicking on found device and press next .

  • Page 16: Connecting Via Usb

    connectinG Via usb this device is compatible with all usb hid capable operating systems . usb hid connection allows plug-n-play without installing a separate driver . connect Virtual Keyboard and host device using the supplied usb cable . host device must support usb hid . note: Most Windows devices support usb hid . turn on Virtual Keyboard .

  • Page 17: Adjusting Keyboard Brightness

    adjustinG KeYboard briGhtness the Virtual Keyboard features brightness adjustment for better accuracy and viewing . there are two ways to adjust the sensitivity: press fn and M to enter menu mode . select “settings” by clicking the enter key then use the space bar to choose “bright” and press enter . next, select the desired brightness level .

  • Page 18: Keyboard Typing Modes

    the change in settings will be shown on the Virtual Keyboard screen . sensitivity can also be adjusted through the menu . please see the menu system for details on adjusting brightness using the menu . Setting Number 1 Low Sensitivity - should be used for high light conditions . Setting Number 2 Normal Sensitivity - should be used for normal lighting conditions .
  • Page 19 J+F Down Mode “j+f down” mode allows the j and the f key fingers to remain on the surface . the other fingers must remain raised above the trigger point for key activation . to send a j or an f key, raise and then lower your finger on that key while the other finger (on the j or the f) remains on the surface .

  • Page 20: Power Saving Mode

    poWer saVinG Mode hold down the Win/Mac key and the alt key for 3 seconds to turn off the laser projection and reduce camera intake speed . four double beeps will confirm the three second period has been detected . to reactivate laser projection and return operation to normal, tap or swipe anywhere in the keyboard operational area .

  • Page 21: Menu System

    Menu sYsteM there are two methods to access the Virtual Keyboard’s menu system: if the device is off, press and hold the power on/off button for 5 seconds . if the device is on, press the fn and M keys to enter menu mode . use the space bar or up and down arrow keys to scroll through the selections and the enter key to make a selection .
  • Page 22 Unit Info - displays the current firmware version and serial number of the Virtual Keyboard . (press the enter key or esc key to exit and return to ® keyboard mode) . Games - VK200 has installed games to practice typing . the games display directly on the units screen .

  • Page 23: Virtual Mouse Mode

    Virtual Mouse Mode Virtual mouse mode allows you to use your pointer finger as a mouse . Movements are tracked throughout the center of the keyboard including clicking and double clicking . to change keyboard mode to the Mouse mode on the keyboard, press the Win/Mac key and the alt keys simultaneously .
  • Page 24 below are examples of how to operate the Virtual Keyboard in Mouse Mode . control the cursor click drag & scroll forward & back Zoom in & out note: special keys not all keys displayed on projection keyboard layout correspond to input keys on host device .
  • Page 25 calibratinG (troubleshootinG) mportant: the Virtual Keyboard comes ready to use . however, if you find the keys are not reacting as expected, follow the steps below to calibrate your keyboard . 1 . press the fn button and tap the c key twice . the screen will go in to calibration mode .

  • Page 26: Specifications

    specifications laser KeYboard projector light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . red laser diode Keyboard layout .
  • Page 27 specifications battery charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx . 240 minutes usb interface .
  • Page 28 (“Warranty period”) . if a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty period, at its option, brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product .
  • Page 29 “as is . ” this warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components;...
  • Page 30 796246 Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • Brookstone.com...

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