Adonit Writer User manual
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Writer for iPad 2 Instructions
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Glossary
1. MAGNETIC CLOSURE
The closing mechanism of the
Writer
2. COVER
The external body of the Writer
3. FRAME CUTOUTS
The parts of the frame which have
been cut out to give access to the
iPad
4. MICRO-USB PORT
The micro-USB port at the top right
side of keyboard
5. UNDERSIDE
The underneath of the keyboard
6. CENTER PIECE
The center piece of the frame which
connects the keyboard to the frame
7. DOCKING TAB
The part of the keyboard into which
the center piece of the frame is
inserted
8. INDICATOR LED
The LED at the top right corner of
the keyboard
9. PAIRING BUTTON
The button at the top right corner
of the keyboard
10. KEYBOARD
The keyboard of the Writer
11. RUBBER BUMPERS
The rubber bumpers on the
keyboard which prevent screen
damage
12. PROTECTIVE FABRIC
The inner surface of the Writer
13. MAGNETIC PLATE
The magnet inside the Writer on
which the keyboard sits
14. FRAME
The frame of the Writer in which the
iPad sits
15. ON/OFF SWITCH
The on/off switch on the underside
of the keyboard
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Figure 4 Figure 5
Setting Up
Follow these steps to place your iPad in your Writer.
1. Open the Writer cover, and lay it flat on a level surface. Figure 1
2. Insert your iPad into the frame. Figure 2
3. Check that the iPad is properly aligned with the frame cutouts, and sits in
the frame securely.
4. Raise the iPad to the angle at which you want to work. Figure 4
5. Holding your iPad in place with one hand, use your other hand to position
the keyboard on the magnetic plate, until it is at an angle which supports
the frame and ensures it does not move. Figure 5
The magnetic plate keeps the Writer stable when it is set up. To hold your
iPad up when typing, there are magnets in the keyboard. Pull the keyboard
towards you, along the magnetic plate. When you feel the keyboard’s
magnets holding on to the magnetic plate, you can move the keyboard back
and forth to adjust the viewing angle.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 4
ONOFF
Powering Up
Follow these steps to turn on your Writer.
1. Lift the keyboard so you can see the underside. Figure 1
2. Locate the on/off switch, and slide it to the ‘on’ position. Figure 2
3. Put the keyboard down again so you can see the top.
4. Press and hold the pairing button on the top right of the keyboard, for
four seconds (count to 4). Figure 4
5. The indicator LED should show a green blinking light; your Writer has
enough power to function.
6. If the indicator LED blinks showing a red light, you need to recharge your
Writer using the USB port.
Figure 2
Getting Connected
Follow these steps to connect your Writer wirelessly to your iPad.
1. On your iPad, navigate to Settings > General > Bluetooth, then turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Press and hold the pairing button on the top right of the keyboard, for
several seconds (count to 10). The indicator LED should show a green
blinking light; your Writer 2 is ready to pair with your iPad. Figure 2
3. The iPad will recognize the Writer, but will say ‘not paired’.
4. Tap on the words ‘Adonit Writer’ on your iPad screen; the iPad will ask you
to accept the connection.
5. Using the Writer keyboard, enter the numerical code shown on your iPad,
and press return.
6. Your iPad settings will show the Writer is connected.
Once you pair the Writer successfully, you do not need to repeat these steps
each time you use it; you can just open the Writer and start typing.
Figure 2Figure 1
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ONOFF
Resetting Your Bluetooth
Sometimes you may need to reset your Bluetooth settings and try pairing
again. Use the following steps.
1. Lift the keyboard so you can see the underside. Figure 1
2. Locate the on/off switch, and slide it to the ‘off’ position. Figure 2
3. On your iPad, navigate to Settings > General > Bluetooth, then turn on
Bluetooth.
4. Touch the small right arrow next to ‘Adonit Writer’, then touch ‘Forget this
Device’, and finally touch OK’.
5. Locate the on/off switch on the underside of the keyboard, and slide it to
the ‘on’ position.
6. Put the keyboard down again so you can see the top.
7. Press and hold the power button until it starts to blink (count to 10).
Figure 7
8. Complete the connection process again.
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Keyboard Removal & Re-attachment
You can remove or re-attach the keyboard using these steps.
1. Open the Writer cover, and lay it flat on a level surface.
2. With one hand, hold down the Writer by firmly holding the iPad.
3. With the other hand, raise the keyboard so it is pointing up at a slight
angle. Figure 3
4. Pull firmly on the keyboard; it will slide out of the center piece and
become detached from the Writer frame. Figure 4
5. Press docking tab down flat to reingage with the magnetic plate.
6. To re-attach the keyboard, start with the Writer laying flat on a level
surface. The docking tab should be laying flat. Figure 6
7. With one hand, hold down the Writer frame by firmly holding the iPad.
8. With the other hand, slide the keyboard along the Writer’s protective
surface on to the docking tab. Figure 8
Function Keys
Your Writer has a row of fourteen keys along the top row of the keyboard. You
can use the following table to understand the special functions of these keys.
Press to return to the iPad’s ‘Home’ screen
Press to bring up the iPad’s search window
Press to bring up the iPad’s image gallery
Press to bring up the iPad’s on screen virtual keyboard
Press to perform a text ‘cut’ function when an app permits text input
Press to perform a text ‘copy’ function when an app permits text input
Press to perform a text ‘paste’ function when an app permits text input
Press quickly to move to the next song; hold to fast forward while
playing a song
Press to pause or play a song
Press quickly to move to the previous song; hold to fast rewind while
playing a song
Press to mute sound volume
Press and hold to reduce sound volume
Press and hold to increase sound volume
Press to lock the iPad screen
Figure 2Figure 1
Recharging
Your Writer has an internal rechargeable battery, which does not need to be
removed. Follow these steps to recharge your Writer’s battery.
1. Locate the micro-USB port at the top right side of the Writer. Figure 1
2. Insert the smallest end of the micro-USB cable provided with the Writer,
into the port. Figure 2
3. Insert the largest end of the micro-USB cable, into a USB compatible
power source such as a USB port on a computer or laptop. Take care that
the power source is USB compatible.
4. A red light will indicate that the Writer is charging.
5. When the red light turns off your Writer is fully charged and ready to use.
Turning Off & On
When your iPad is positioned correctly in the Writer frame, the Writer will
turn on and off automatically when you open and close the cover. Use the
following instructions to understand how the Writer operates when the
cover is opened and closed.
1. When you close the cover, the Writer will turn off its Bluetooth connection
and will not use any battery power; you will see the Bluetooth icon on
your iPad change to the ‘off’ status. The Writer will also turn off your iPad.
2. When you open the cover, the Writer will wake up and you can begin
typing; you do not need to re-connect it with the iPad.
Cleaning
If you just want to remove specs and small dust particles, use clear tape or a
lint-roller designed for clothing or furniture. To remove fingerprints, dirt, and
smudges, clean the cover with a moist towelette or a damp soft rag; avoid
getting any area too wet, or scrubbing too hard.
Support
If you have any questions or problems, please contact us at
suppor[email protected]; it's helpful if you can provide us with your order
number. You can also check our forum FAQs at the following link.
http://support.adonit.net/forums
Specification
Bluetooth version: 2.0
Frequncy range: 2402-2480 MHz
Modulation Type: FHSS
Bit Rate of Transmitter GFSK (1Mbps)
Number of Channel: 79 CH
Antenna Gain (Peak): 0 dBi
Output Power (Conducted): 2.71 dBm (Max.)
EIRP: 2.71 dBm (Max.)
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