Using Your Universal Wireless Keyboard
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1. User Guide Using Your Universal Wireless Keyboard Copyright and Trademark 2004 2005 Palm Inc All rights reserved Palm and Palm OS are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm Inc All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of and are used to identify products or services of their respective owners Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Palm Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide Palm Inc assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software Palm Inc assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction dead battery or repairs Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss IMPORTANT Please read the End User Software License Agreement with this product before using the accompanying software program s Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of the End User Software License Agreement PN 406 10170 01 Universal Wireless Keyboard ii Table of Contents About This Book koueiotistssateeyatoye akasan kiye af ye ve kodase a afe A V Step by step AN SU UCTIONS kk casas tadaesaenndaaesadecs kt pop ian aba desa na ak be apa obi V SIGN AE TE EN E AEA ENE A oR E e on a vi Chapter 1 Customizing the Keyboard2. Pocket Word Opens Pocket Excel Opens the assigned hotkey application OK CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters pen ne e foighanow Wow pa Treta Wow Sow foo Na Oa fone tom an Universal Wireless Keyboard 20 CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters Characters symbols and punctuation marks a la E Sennen KON Ne renn amemo Ne onn Universal Wireless Keyboard 21 CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters on non an onn Ko enn Ko one onon Ome EN on enn ee Pagh ooo emme ome OO saon Universal Wireless Keyboard 22 CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters EN e nn Universal Wireless Keyboard 23 CHAPTER 2 Universal Wireless Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters Accent marks For accent marks first press and release the Alt Gr key and type the letter indicated in the table Then type the letter to be accented arog ioe O O mon O O er en AGAk a Nordic a ring for letter a only 24 CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters Keystrokes for the 5 way navigator ona Palm OS device You can use the following commands on Palm OS devices that support the navigator Keystroke Description Cmd up arrow Navigates up Cmd down arrow Navigates down Cmd left arrow Navigates left Cmd right arrow Navigates right Cmd Enter Navigates select Universal Wireless Keyboard 25 CHAPTER 3 Common
3. Programs Then select Foldable Keyboard SS Start Programs Er 2 37 x Today t ActiveSync Calendar 1E Contacts Home Internet Explorer Keyboard icon Messaging WI Foldable Keyboard 6 File Explorer u Registry Editor 4 Pocket Word si a Programs A Start menu Settings Help NI Continued Universal Wireless Keyboard 12 CHAPTER 1 Universal Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Keyboard Enable or disable the power saving option a Select the Power Management Power m tab b Check or uncheck the Enable Power Saving box c If you checked the Enable Power Saving box drag the slider to select a power saving setting The following information displays for the setting you select Max time to detect keyboard after power on The number of seconds the keyboard driver waits for input after you turn it on before automatically turning off IR auto off after The number of minutes the keyboard driver waits after you stop typing before automatically turning off y Done ae Foldable Keyboard 4 10 38 fok Check box Enable Power Saving Power Saving Slider Max time to detect keyboard after power on 20 seconds IR auto off after 4 minutes Tab 13 CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters Tip Need help finding the shortcut you need Open the keyboard help on your device to view a complete list of keyboard shortcuts See How do
4. Questions Universal Wireless Keyboard by Palm If you have a problem with your Universal Wireless Keyboard by Palm review the questions in this section If you don t find the answer here contact technical support by going to www palm com uwk For users outside the United States visit www palm com intl for further information Why isn t the keyboard working e Check that the keyboard driver is installed on your device The driver icon should appear in the Applications view on Palm OS devices or the Programs view on Pocket PC devices To install the driver refer to the Getting Started guide Check that you have deleted all other external wireless keyboard drivers from your device Do not delete the driver for the built in keyboard if your device has one e Make sure that the IR wand is aligned with the IR port on your device The keyboard may not be receiving a signal from your device e Make sure that keyboard cover is positioned near the center of the keyboard Sliding the cover to the extreme left turns the keyboard off e Make sure that the keyboard driver is turned on On Palm os devices open the Applications view and select Keyboard select Settings from the pick list and then select On On Pocket PC devices go to the Programs view and select Foldable Keyboard and then check the Enable Keyboard box Check that the battery is properly installed See the Getting Started guide for more information Also check that the bat
5. accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded I O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices Failure to do so may violate FCC rules IMPORTANT Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writing by the manufacturer s Regulatory Engineering Department Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user s authority to ope
6. eereeeressrose 1 Changing keyboard settings wew set ae aj a e a e a e a an a a e e a ek a at 2 Changing settings on a Palm OS device ssssseessiserresrerrrerrrrerrrresns 2 Changing settings on a Pocket PC device sssssessessunesrnenrerernrrnnrnerene 4 Assigning key combinations for opening applications eeeereesserssee 6 Assigning command keys for a Palm OS device ccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Assigning hotkeys for a Pocket PC device ccccseeceeeeeeeeeseeseeesaeees 8 Saving power while using the keyboard ou cecesececsseeeeceeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeaes 10 Saving power on a Palm OS device iusceiaedecaies plait eske koka ee sa 10 Saving power on a Pocket PC device cccseseeeseseeeceeeeeceeseeesaneeens 12 Chapter 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters 14 Cursor MOVeMEenNntS il ia lak ie da Ge ti ai n kn ea Aa kk a ap ia a an e aie e gal 15 MEnNU COFHI ANANA S akt dad kaa e a a ka kk A n ben a ae 16 Keyboard TUNCUUON KOY S ava ea sea enpotan k A pan ae BAS ae 18 Characters symbols ANd PUNCTUATION Marks reeteerretrresresstssseossnossoonnoon 21 Accent Mark Soroen ki a kf kl ef ak n e e a rt e in a a a e pa a e l 24 Keystrokes for the 5 way navigator on a Palm OS device rreerreerrere 25 Chapter 3 Common Questions cccccceseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneees 26 Why isn t the keyboard WOrkING c sccsseecseeceseceseeeeeeeaeeseaeeeseeseeees 26 Why do random characters appear
7. on my screen ETE l SUOD VOU e ekta a a an n a ka kl ba kn ka e da 27 How do display the list of keyboard ShHortCUtS vveereeeereeesreoes 27 VV FIV GAN TL DEAN f nk oak tf e tits a e e al vod a a a a a a an n e ii 27 Where can get keyboard driver UpdatES2 v ereerreeresereseseneonooonn 27 Universal Wireless Keyboard iii How do install keyboard driver UpOatES rveereerreerresreosenassnoanonne 27 Can run the keyboard driver from an expansion card 27 How long will my keyboard batteries last cccsccsseesseeseeeeneeenees 28 What devices are compatible with the keyboard eereeereeessress 28 Product Regulatory Information ccscceecsseseeeeeseeeeeeeees 29 Universal Wireless Keyboard iv About This Book Before You Begin Complete the steps in the Getting Started guide to install the Universal Wireless Keyboard driver onto your device and attach your device to the keyboard Universal Wireless Keyboard This guide tells you how to customize the settings on your Universal Wireless Keyboard and use all the shortcuts function keys and special characters that it offers Each chapter contains information and step by step instructions with cues for action and sidebars Follow the instructions for the operating system OS used on your device Step by step instructions How to information Look for these cues in instructions Y Continued at t
8. You can do this in many ways including the following e Ground yourself when you re holding your mobile device by simultaneously touching a metal surface that is at earth ground e For example if your computer has a metal case and is plugged into a standard three prong grounded outlet touching the case should discharge the ESD on your body e Increase the relative humidity of your environment e Install ESD specific prevention items such as grounding mats Conditions that enhance ESD occurrences Conditions that can contribute to the buildup of static electricity in the environment include the following e Low relative humidity e Material type The type of material gathering the charge For example synthetics are more prone to static buildup than natural fibers like cotton e The rapidity with which you touch connect or disconnect electronic devices While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic equipment against ESD 31
9. a Palm OS device and a Mac open Palm Desktop software select the HotSync option select Install Handheld Files add the driver and then synchronize For Pocket PC devices open setup exe The driver is installed to your device the next time you run Activesync Can I run the keyboard driver from an expansion card No the driver must be installed on your device Universal Wireless Keyboard by Palm 27 CHAPTER 3 Common Questions Universal Wireless Keyboard by Palm How long will my keyboard batteries last The batteries last up to four months depending on use and battery type What devices are compatible with the keyboard The keyboard is designed to work with many popular models of Palm OS and Pocket PC devices For a complete list of compatible devices visit www palm com uwk 28 Product Regulatory Information Universal Wireless Keyboard Safety Statement Warning Prolonged or improper use of the keyboard may result in discomfort or injury The keyboard is not intended for extended or intensive use If discomfort develops consider changing your method of input or the manner in which you use the keyboard or stylus If discomfort or pain persists either decrease usage or consult a medical or ergonomics professional FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must
10. cations CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters Shift down arrow Selects text one line below the cursor Menu commands Cmd im Command stroke i Universal Wireless Keyboard 16 CHAPTER 2 Keyboard Shortcuts and Special Characters venn enn menn Aa Me pa enn fe Se on nen onn nen FA Na aa omaso Na Dome fone Wow an Universal Wireless Keyboard 17 Universal Wireless Keyboard Keyboard function keys Palm OS Function Key Fn 1 4 None None Fn 2 E Fn 3 Fn 4 GO Fn 5 Fn 6 Y Fn 7 Fn 8 88 Pocket PC Function Key None ag A None None Fn r Fn a Fn t Fn y None Action Opens Applications view Palm OS Opens Start menu Pocket PC Opens Today Opens pull down menu for screen currently displayed Opens Find Opens Calendar Opens Contacts Opens Tasks Opens Memos Palm OS Notes Pocket PC Opens Calculator Universal Wireless Keyboard Palm OS Function Key Fn 9 Fn 0 None Fn A Fn Ch Fn Fn l Sou None None None Fn Enter Pocket PC Function Key None Fn q Ex Fn e None None Fn None Fn w E Fn e Bg Fn 0 through 9 Fn Enter Action Opens Preferences Opens the mail application Palm OS Inbox Pocket PC Opens Windows Explorer Opens the web browser Rotates screen orientation Displays keyboard battery status Turns the backlight frontlight on or off Opens
11. delay until repeat Drag the slider to lengthen or shorten the time that elapses before a key repeats when you hold it down Key repeat rate Drag the slider to adjust the speed at which a key repeats when you hold it down 4 Test the repeat settings you a keyboard selected by pressing and holding Z Enable Keyboard down a key in the Test here area M ai Rate of delay until repeat Short 1 Key repeat rate ES g Test here Type here y D one Settings pa men y a ou an ten ii Universal Wireless Keyboard 5 CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard Assigning key combinations for opening applications You can quickly open an application by using a key combination that you have assigned to it This section tells you how to assign key combinations to applications on your device Assigning command keys for a Palm OS device 1 Open the Applications view and select Keyboard ES 2 Select CmdKeys from the pick list Keyboard in the upper right corner FOS Application Assignments Cmd 1 None Cmd 2 w None Cmd 3 w None Cmd 4 w None Cmd 5 w None Cmd 6 w None Cmd 7 w None Cmd 8 w None Cmd 9 None NI Continued Universal Wireless Keyboard 6 CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard 3 Assign applications to command keys a Tap the pick list of acommand key combination b Select an application Keyboard w CmdKeys Keyboard w CmdKeys Application Assignments Cmd 1 None Pick
12. display the list of keyboard shortcuts Universal Wireless Keyboard This chapter lists the various keyboard shortcuts you can use for navigating moving the cursor activating menu commands and typing special characters symbols and punctuation The keyboard has four keys Ctrl Fn Cmd and Alt Gr that you use in combination with other keys to execute keyboard shortcuts and type special characters To help you remember the shortcut keys for your device the keyboard has colorcoded keycap icons and text blue or orange for Palm OS black for Pocket PC Blue keycap icons Black keycap icons for Palm OS for Pocket PC Orange keycap icon Blue keycap text for Palm OS for Palm OS Fn key Cmd key Universal Wireless Keyboard Cursor movements Palm os Shortcut Pocket PC Shortcut Fn up arrow Fn up arrow Fn down arrow Fn down arrow None Fn left arrow None Fn right arrow Ctri left arrow None Ctri right arrow None Ctrl Shift left arrow None Ctril Shift right arrow None None Tab None Shift Tab Action Scrolls up Palm OS Page up Pocket PC Scrolls down Palm OS Page down Pocket PC Home End Moves cursor left back one word Moves cursor right forward one word Selects the word to the left of the cursor Selects the word to the right of the cursor Tabs forward to the next field may not work in some applications Tabs backward to the previous field may not work in some appli
13. engthen or shorten the time that elapses before a key repeats when you hold it down Keyboard repeat rate Tap the scale to adjust the speed at which a key repeats when you hold it down Test the repeat settings you selected by pressing and holding down a key in the Test typing here area y Done Keyboard v Settings Status Enable Click Sound Delay until repeat Low T EE High Keyboard repeat rate Slowl I MW I lfost Test string here Type here CHAPTER 1 Universal Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Keyboard Changing settings on a Pocket PC device 1 Start an q 2 37 Today 13 ti ActiveSync formation E Calendar 1E Contacts Home Internet Explorer A Messaging m Foldable Keyboard FO File Explorer u Registry Editor ij Pocket Word a Programs PS Settings Help Select the Settings tab NI Continued Keyboard icon yg Foldable Keyboard 2 lt 3 21 fok Enable Keyboard L Enable Sound Rate of delay until repeat Short Key repeat rate S l d er S r ES a E Slider Settings Settings tab CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard 3 Change the settings Enable Keyboard Check this box to turn the keyboard driver on or uncheck it to turn the keyboard driver off You may need to turn the keyboard driver off to use the IR port for another purpose Enable Sound Check this box if you want to hear a click when you press a key Rate of
14. f the wireless keyboard driver first The keyboard driver uses the IR port so when the driver is turned on the IR port is not available for beaming To turn off the keyboard driver see Changing settings on a Palm OS device Universal Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Keyboard Changing keyboard settings Use the keyboard settings options to turn the keyboard driver on or off and customize the keyboard to your touch The driver must be on for your device to communicate with the keyboard NOTE Ifyou enable the keyboard s power saving option the keyboard driver automatically turns off when the keyboard is not in use Follow these steps to turn the driver on again Changing settings on a Palm OS device 1 2 Open the Applications view and select Keyboard Select Settings from the pick list in the upper right corner NI Continued Keyboard ns Pick list Status O Enable Click Sound Delay until repeat Low T MN lig Keyboard repeat rate Slow Test string here CHAPTER 1 Universal Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Keyboard Change the settings Status Select On or Off to turn the keyboard driver on or off The driver must be on to use the keyboard Enable Click Sound Check this box if you want to hear a click when you press a key To hear clicks the System Sound in Sounds and Alerts Preferences must also be set to Low Medium or High Delay until repeat Tap the scale to l
15. he bottom of a page means the procedure continues on the next page L Done signals the end of the procedure You re done IMPORTANT A step that you must follow otherwise you could experience an error or even lose information NOTE Information that applies only in certain cases or that tells more about a procedure step Sidebars Before You Begin Things you must complete before you can do the steps described in the chapter Tip A suggestion on how to use a feature more fully a shortcut a pointer to a related feature Did You Know An interesting fact about the topic being described may include a pointer to more information Key Term A technical term related to the topic being described It may appear in this guide or only on your handheld Universal Wireless Keyboard vi CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard Universal Wireless Keyboard The Universal Wireless Keyboard is a light foldable keyboard that works with many popular models of Palm OS and Pocket PC devices You can easily customize the keyboard for quick navigation and data entry change the keyboard settings to suit your typing preferences assign applications to key combinations so that you can open them with a few keystrokes and choose a power saving setting that works for you Follow the instructions for the operating system used on your device CHAPTER 1 Tip Need to beam information from your Palm OS device Turn of
16. king over a carpet while scuffing your feet building up electrons on your body you may get a shock the discharge event when you touch a metal doorknob This little shock discharges the built up static electricity 30 Universal Wireless Keyboard ESD susceptible equipment Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry so when working with electronic devices take measures to help protect your electronic devices including your Palm handheld from ESD harm While Palm has built protections against ESD into its products ESD unfortunately exists and unless neutralized could build up to levels that could harm your equipment Any electronic device that contains an external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking stations is susceptible to entry of ESD Devices that you carry with you such as your handheld build up ESD in a unique way because the static electricity that may have built up on your body is automatically passed to the device Then when the device is connected to another device such as a docking station a discharge event can occur Precautions against ESD Make sure to discharge any built up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device or connecting one device to another The recommendation from Palm is that you take this precaution before connecting your handheld to your computer placing the handheld in a cradle or connecting it to any other device
17. list Cmd 2 Cmd 3 Cmd 4 Application Assignments Cmd 5 Cmd 6 Cmd 7 Cmd 8 Use arrow to scroll Cmd 9 the application list y Done Universal Wireless Keyboard 7 CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard Assigning hotkeys for a Pocket PC device Start Today t ActiveSync i Calendar L Contacts A Home Internet Explorer Messaging RI Foldable Keyboard FO File Explorer u Registry Editor L Pocket Word Start menu ig Programs r Settings Help New 2a 2 Select the Hotkeys tab Fn 2 Microsoft Reader fFn 3 Solitaire Hotkeys tab NI Continued Universal Wireless Keyboard CHAPTER 1 Universal Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Keyboard 3 Assign applications to hotkey combinations a Select the hotkey combination in the top pane b In the bottom pane select the application that you want to assign to the hotkey combination y Done En 2 Microsoft Reader f4 Fn 3 Solt E A me PEST Pp D Ctar Calculator Windows Sta Pocket MSN Windows Stai a al a ka PT l alam im EAN Top pane Bottom pane CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard Saving power while using the keyboard You can conserve your device s battery power by turning on the Enable Power Saving option and limiting the length of time that the keyboard driver stays on when the keyboard is not in use As long as the driver is on it uses the IR por
18. rate this equipment 29 Universal Wireless Keyboard Responsible Party Universal Wireless Keyboard by Palm Palm Inc Tested to Comply 950 W Maude Ave With FCC Standards Sunnyvale California 94085 United States of America 408 617 7000 FOR HOME OR OFFICE Canadian ICES 003 Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all of the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada CE CE Compliance Statement This product was tested and found to comply with all the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended Battery Warning Do not mutilate puncture or dispose of batteries in fire The batteries can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and in accordance with your local regulations Do not attempt to recharge the batteries provided with this keyboard Static Electricity ESD and your Palm Handheld Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged into the device so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence Description of ESD Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the buildup of excess electrons on the surface of a material To most people static electricity and ESD are nothing more than annoyances For example after wal
19. t on your device to search for a signal from your keyboard and this activity uses battery power If the Enable Power Saving option is turned off the keyboard driver stays on as long as your device is on Saving power on a Palm OS device 1 Open the Applications view and select Keyboard S33 2 Select Power from the pick list in er w Power E wa Pick list the upper right corner O Enable Power Saving High Low Power Power Saving Saving L MN TI Detect Keyboard within 15 secs IrDa will be released after mins NI Continued Universal Wireless Keyboard 10 CHAPTER 1 Universal Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Keyboard Enable or disable the power saving option a Check or uncheck the Enable Power Saving box b If you checked the Enable Power Saving box select a power saving setting The following information displays for the setting you select Detect keyboard within The number of seconds the keyboard driver waits for input after you turn your device on before automatically turning off IrDa will be released after The number of minutes the keyboard driver waits after you stop typing before automatically turning off y Done Keyboard Enable Power Saving High Low Power Power Power saving setting Detect Keyboard within 15 secs IrDa willbe released after mins 11 CHAPTER 1 Customizing the Keyboard Saving power on a Pocket PC device 1 From the Start menu select
20. tery is sufficiently charged To view the battery status press Fn Check that all other keyboard drivers on your device are turned off Also turn off any over clock applications such as FastCpu 26 CHAPTER 3 Common Questions Why do random characters appear on my screen after stop typing Another IR device such as your computer may be interfering with the IR connection between your device and keyboard Turn off all other IR devices and make sure that the IR wand on the keyboard is aligned with the IR port on your device How do display the list of keyboard shortcuts For Palm OS devices open the Applications view and select Keyboard and then select Help For Pocket PC devices go to the Programs view and select Foldable Keyboard and then select the Info tab Why can t I beam As long as the keyboard driver is turned on it controls your device s IR port To use the IR port for beaming simply turn the keyboard driver off On Palm OS devices open the Applications view and select Keyboard select Settings from the pick list and then select Off On Pocket PC devices go to the Programs view and select Foldable Keyboard and then uncheck the Enable Keyboard box Where can I get keyboard driver updates For software updates visit www palm com uwk How do install keyboard driver updates If you have a Palm OS device and a Windows computer open Quick Install add the driver and then synchronize If you have
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