Belkin Mouse F8U1500 User Manual

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Wireless PDA Keyboard  
For Palm & Pocket PC OS Handhelds  
Enter data wirelessly to your PDA  
User Guide  
F8U1500  
 
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INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless PDA Keyboard. Now, if you replace  
your PDA, you wont have to replace your keyboard. Using dual-beam infrared  
technology to communicate with your PDA, this Belkin innovation lets you input  
data to your PDA without physically attaching it to the Keyboard. It works with  
most popular handhelds, including Pocket PC, Palm, and Sony CLIÉ devices. Driver  
updates can allow it to work with future handheld product releases as well. With  
the Wireless PDA Keyboard, Belkin presents you with another long-term  
PDA solution.  
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Specifications  
Dual-beam Universal wireless Infrared (IR) communication  
• 64-key QWERTY keyboard  
• 13mm key-pitch, 3mm key-travel  
• 1 AAA battery provide up to 360 hour of continuous use  
Dimensions opened:  
Dimensions closed:  
Weight:  
10.5" x 3.6' x 0.375"  
5.25" x 3.6" 0.80" (stand attached)  
8.8 ounces  
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
Installing Keyboard on your Pocket PC  
Before installing the software, please note the following:  
You must make sure any keyboard software previously installed on your Pocket  
PC is disabled.  
There must be at least 1.2MB of free memory on your Pocket PC.  
We recommend that you back up all files in your Pocket PC prior to installation.  
1. Close all active windows on your Pocket PC.  
2. Connect your Pocket PC to your desktop computer and make sure Microsoft®  
AcitveSync® is operational.  
3. Insert the Wireless PDA Keyboard Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive of your  
desktop computer; the setup program will launch automatically. (If it does not,  
click “Start”, “Run”, and browse for your CD-ROM drive.)  
4. Choose “Install the Pocket PC software” in the setup dialog box that appears.  
5. The message, Add/ Remove Programs” of Microsoft ActiveSync will appear.  
6. Click “Yes” in response to the message “Install Wireless PDA Keyboard using the  
default application install directory?”  
7. Click “OK” in response to the Application Downloading Complete” message.  
8. The Wireless PDA Keyboard software is successfully installed on your Pocket PC.  
You can disconnect your Pocket PC from the desktop computer at this time.  
9. The “Wireless PDA Keyboard” Configuration page will launch automatically on  
the Pocket PC.  
10. You should see the status “ON” indication, meaning the keyboard function is  
on (Fig. 1). If the status is “OFF, click the “Enable” button to turn on  
the function.  
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
Note: For Pocket PC 2002 users, please disable the beam-receiving mode according to  
the following steps.  
1. Tap “Start Menu” and then tap “Settings.  
2. Tap “Connections” and then tap “Beam.  
3. Uncheck the box “Receive all incoming beams and select discoverable mode”  
and then tap “OK”. (Fig. 2)  
Fig. 2  
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
Removing Keyboard from your Pocket PC  
1. Close all active windows on your Pocket PC.  
2. Disable the screen rotation function by unchecking the box next to option  
“Screen Rotation” on the “Wireless PDA Keyboard” Configuration page. Next,  
perform a soft-reset to the Pocket PC as instructed by your PDA’s user manual.  
3. Go to the “Remove Programs” settings page under the “System” section in the  
“Settings” menu.  
4. Select “Wireless PDA Keyboard” and then tap “Remove.  
5. Tap “Yes” to confirm when the “Remove Program?” message appears.  
Note: In order to use the Wireless PDA Keyboard in the future, you will have to  
reinstall the software.  
Installing Keyboard on Palm OS  
Before installing the software, please note the following:  
You must make sure any keyboard software previously installed on your Palm is  
disabled.  
There must be at least 180KB of free memory on your Palm.  
We recommend that you back up all files on your Palm before installation.  
1. Insert the Wireless PDA Keyboard Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive of your  
desktop computer; the setup program will launch automatically. (If it does not,  
click “Start”, “Run”, and browse for your CD-ROM drive.)  
2. Choose “Install the Palm software” in the setup dialog box that appears.  
3. A dialog box will appear that allows you to choose the device to be installed.  
You will also need to choose the appropriate user for installing the software.  
After doing this, click “OK”.  
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
5. Close all active applications. Place your Palm onto your HotSync cradle, and  
perform a HotSync operation. The Wireless PDA Keyboard software will then be  
installed in your Palm.  
6. After the HotSync operation, you may detach your Palm from the cradle.  
7. To launch the “Wireless PDA Keyboard” Configuration page, tap the “Wireless  
PDA Keyboard” icon on your Palm handhelds main menu.  
8. Status “ON” means the keyboard function is on. If the status is “OFF, tap the  
Enable” button and then the function will be on. (Fig. 3)  
Fig. 3  
Removing Keyboard from Palm OS  
1. Set the “Screen Rotation” to 0º on the “Wireless PDA Keyboard”  
Configuration page.  
2. Close all active applications on your Palm device.  
3. Open the menu bar and then choose “Delete” on the submenu App.  
4. Choose “Wireless PDA Keyboard” and then tap the “Delete” button on the  
Delete” page.  
5. Tap “Yes” in response to the “Delete Application” dialog in confirming the  
removal of the software.  
Note: In order to use the Wireless PDA Keyboard in the future, you will have to  
reinstall the software.  
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USING THE KEYBOARD  
Setting Up the Keyboard  
1. Detach the keyboard from the stand cover.  
2. Hold the keyboard and press the release button to open it. Then place it on a  
flat surface.  
3. Install the battery.  
a) Open the battery compartment located on top of the keyboard.  
b) Insert a AAA battery in the battery compartment; note direction for correct  
battery position, indicated by a “+” and “–“ sign.  
c) Close the battery compartment.  
4. Pull out the metal support wire at the back of the stand and rest it on a flat  
surface. Pull and flip over the reflector to position it toward the IR port of  
your PDA.  
5. Place your PDA on the stand with its IR port on top.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
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USING THE KEYBOARD  
Aligning the Keyboard  
The keyboard automatically detects IR signals from the PDA. Press the two “Shift”  
keys on the keyboard and look for a symbol to appear on the tool bar of the  
PDA. This indicates that the connection is made, that the keyboard detects the  
infrared signals from the PDA, and that you are within the correct distance for  
typing. If the symbol does appear, slide the keyboard vertically and horizontally to  
place it within the correct position. (Fig. 4)  
Fig. 4  
Closing the Keyboard  
To prevent false key entry, please be sure to place the keyboard outside the IR  
receiving distance; or switch off the PDA before closing the keyboard.  
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TYPING WITH THE KEYBOARD  
Typing Lowercase Letters  
To enter lowercase letters with your Wireless PDA Keyboard, simply type them as  
you would on a standard computer keyboard.  
Typing Uppercase Letters  
To capitalize one letter: Press “Shift” while typing the letter.  
To capitalize a block of letters: Press “Caps Lock” then all other letters you enter  
will be capitalized. Symbol  
the PDA screen.  
will appear on the lower right-hand corner of  
To release “Caps Lock”, simply press “Caps Lock” again.  
Typing Numbers and Symbols  
To type a symbol: As on most keyboards, your Wireless PDA Keyboard places many  
common symbols on the uppercase level of the number keys. Press “Shift” and the  
relative number simultaneously to type the symbol on your PDA.  
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CONFIGURING THE KEYBOARD SOFTWARE  
To access the keyboard application, tap “Start” and then “Wireless PDA Keyboard”  
on your handheld device.  
Enable This will allow the Wireless PDA Keyboard driver to accept key input.  
Disable This will turn off the driver. Remember to enable the keyboard again,  
before your next use.  
Repeat Rate This will determine the repeat frequency of a key when you hold it  
down continuously.  
Delay Until Repeat This will determine the delay from your holding down a key  
to the key repeating.  
Close Software Keyboard (for Pocket PC users only) An on-screen keyboard  
will pop up while you type on the Wireless PDA Keyboard. Choose “Yes” to disable  
this feature.  
Click Sound You can enable or disable your key click sound. In order for this  
function to work properly, you must first turn on the hardware-buttons sound in  
your PDA.  
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CONFIGURING THE KEYBOARD SOFTWARE  
Screen Rotation  
Some PDAs have the infrared port on the side, so you must rotate your screen to  
place your PDA on the stand sideways. After enabling the screen-rotation function,  
you can choose to rotate the screen 0º, 90º, 180º, or 270º.  
You can simply choose the settings in your Configuration page or you can use the  
Fn , Fn on the keyboard to rotate the screen.  
For Pocket PC users, during the status of 90º or 270º rotation, you can use the  
keys “ALT-PgUp” and ALT-PgDn” to scroll up and down.  
Note: You need to soft-rest your Pocket PC to enable this function. If the Pocket PC  
does not function properly after enabling screen rotation, soft-reset your Pocket PC to  
return to its normal state of operation.  
Note: The screen rotation function may not be available on all PDA models. Please  
check out our website at www.belkin.com for the latest PDA compatibility list.  
Test Area You can test your Wireless PDA Keyboard by typing in this area.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (POCKET PC)  
After installing the Wireless PDA Keyboard software, the software runs automatically  
and you can use the keyboard at any time. After setup, simply position the IR port  
of your Pocket PC toward the IR port of the keyboard and then start typing.  
Shortcut Keys  
Application Shortcut Keys  
The following application buttons are reproduced on the right-hand side of  
the keyboard.  
...........................................Calendar  
...........................................Contact  
...........................................E-Mail  
..............................................Home  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
.......................................Microsoft Word  
.......................................Microsoft Excel  
......................................Notes  
Fn .......................................MSN Messenger  
Function Keys  
Function keys are printed in orange on the keyboard.  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
......................................Microsoft Word Application  
..........................................Microsoft Excel Application  
......................................Notes  
......................................MSN Messenger  
Fn :-) ........................................FaceBoard  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (POCKET PC)  
Fn Today ......................................Today Schedule  
Fn Off..........................................Turn off the PDA or handheld  
Fn OK ..........................................OK  
Fn  
..........................................Rotate the screen of the PDA clockwise  
Fn ............................................Rotate the screen of the PDA anticlockwise  
Fn PgUP ......................................Page Up  
Fn PgDn ......................................Page Down  
Assigning Quick Launcher  
You can launch different applications quickly. Tap “Options” under the “File” menu  
on your keyboard Configuration page to launch the assigning applications screen.  
You can easily choose which program to launch with different key combinations.  
(Fig. 5 & Fig. 6)  
Fig. 5: Main Configuration Page  
Fig. 6: Options Configuration Page  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (POCKET PC)  
The FaceBoard Button  
Pressing the Fn :-) button will cause a window (Fig. 7) to pop up, which  
contains various, less frequently used symbols and punctuation marks, as well as  
popular “smiley” patterns for your e-mail. To select a symbol, you can either  
touch the on-screen button or press the corresponding key shown below the  
on-screen button.  
You can also use an Alternative FaceBoard by activating the on-screen SIP  
keyboard and then choosing FaceBoard as the input method. (Fig. 8)  
Fig. 8: Alternative FaceBoard  
Fig. 7: Unique extended keyboard,  
the FaceBoard, for easy typing of extra  
symbols and e-mail smiley patterns.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (POCKET PC)  
Customizing the FaceBoard  
You can customize the FaceBoard with any combination of symbols or key string.  
To configure FaceBoard:  
1. Tap on “Edit” tab in the FaceBoard screen to bring up the editing  
screen. (Fig. 9)  
2. Tap on the key you want to redefine, an input screen will come up. (Fig. 10)  
3. Type the desired characters or symbols in the edit box. You can use the  
on-screen SIP keyboard to input special symbols or international characters.  
4. Tap “OK” to confirm the change.  
To restore FaceBoard to its original settings, you can tap on the “Default” button  
on the editing screen. (Fig. 11)  
Fig. 9  
Fig. 10  
Fig. 11  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (PALM OS)  
After installing the Wireless PDA Keyboard software, the software runs automatically  
and you can use the keyboard at any time. Simply set up the keyboard and position  
the IR port of your Pocket PC toward the IR port of the keyboard, and then start  
typing.  
Shortcut Keys  
Application Shortcut Keys  
The following application buttons are reproduced on the right-hand side of  
the keyboard.  
...........................................Date Book  
..............................................Address Book  
...........................................To Do List  
...........................................Memo Pad  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
.......................................Applications  
.......................................Pull-Down Menu  
.......................................Calculator  
.......................................Search  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (PALM OS)  
Function Keys  
Function keys are printed in orange on the keyboard.  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
Fn  
.......................................Applications  
.......................................Pull-Down Menu  
.......................................Calculator  
.......................................Search  
Fn :-) ........................................FaceBoard  
Fn Off..........................................Turn off the PDA handheld  
Fn  
........................................Toggle the back light of the PDA handheld  
Fn OK ......................................OK  
Fn  
Fn  
........................................Rotate the screen of the PDA clockwise  
........................................Rotate the screen of the PDA anticlockwise  
Fn PgUP ......................................Page Up  
Fn PgDn ......................................Page Down  
Fn New ........................................New  
Fn  
........................................Shortcut  
Fn Done ......................................Done  
Fn Cancel ....................................Cancel  
Fn Delete ....................................Delete  
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON THE KEYBOARD (PALM OS)  
FaceBoard  
Pressing the Fn :-) button will cause a window to pop up, which contains various,  
less frequently used symbols and punctuation marks, as well as a selection of  
popular “smiley” patterns for your e-mails. To select a symbol, you can either  
touch the on-screen button or press the corresponding key shown below the  
on-screen button.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with our Wireless PDA  
Keyboard, please contact our technical support team at [email protected]. For  
the most up-to-date Wireless PDA Keyboard driver or more FAQs, please visit  
http:/ / www.belkin.com.  
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INFORMATION  
FCC Statement  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY  
We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the  
product: F8U1500, to which this declaration relates: 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 accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
CE Declaration of Conformity  
We, Belkin Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the F8U1500, to which this declaration relates, is in  
conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with Generic Immunity Standard EN55204:1998 and LVD Low  
Voltage Directive.  
ICES Statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Belkin Corporation Limited 3-Year Product Warranty  
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for three years. If a defect is  
discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty  
period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of  
purchase may be required.  
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product  
has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.  
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,  
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.  
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF  
WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL,  
DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied  
warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and  
you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
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belkin.com  
Belkin Corporation  
501 West Walnut Street  
Compton • CA 90220 • USA  
Tel: 310.898.1100  
Fax: 310.898.1111  
Belkin Components, Ltd.  
Express Business Park  
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United Kingdom  
Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000  
Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000  
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Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300  
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NSW 2250 Australia  
Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600  
Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603  
Tech Support  
US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263  
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Australia: 1800 666 040  
© 2003 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved.  
Belkin is not an authorized distributor of Palm or Sony products.  
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