Belkin G700 Series User manual

Belkin Components
G700 Series
Portable PDA Keyboard
User Guide for Palm OS
Handhelds
P74041

Index
Introduction ..............................................................2
Features and Specifications..................................3
Operating the G700 Keyboard
Opening the Keyboard ........................................4
Closing the Keyboard ..........................................4
On-Keyboard Charging........................................6
Driver and Keyboard Installation
Installing the G700 Keyboard Driver ..................7
Enabling the Driver..............................................9
Connecting and Removing the PDA ....................9
Customizing Keyboard Settings
Configuring the Keyboard..................................10
Combination Keys ..................................................12
Assigning Command Hot Keys ................................15
FCC/CE/Warranty Statement ..................................16

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Introduction
Congratulations! You have just purchased the definitive tool
to extend your handheld’s capabilities. The Belkin G700
Series Portable PDA Keyboard will give you an easy and
convenient way to add data to your Palm OS handheld.
Designed for the mobile professional, the G700 weighs in
at only seven ounces and closes to a size compact enough
to fit easily into a coat pocket.
For our complete selection of PDA accessories and mobile
enhancements, please visit us at belkin.com.

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Features and Specifications
• Easy connection compatibility with your Palm
OS device
• Standard QWERTY keyboard layout
• Shortcut keys for faster operation
• Ultra-portable design
• Pass-through charging capability
Opened: 6.85" x 9.77" x 2.75"
(174mm x 248mm x 70mm)
Closed: 3.74" x 5.83" x .55"
(95mm x 148mm x 14mm)
Weight: 7 ounces (198.4g)
Temperature Endurance: 70º C
Power Consumption:
In Operation: 1mA
In Sleep Mode: 1
µ A

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Operating the G700 Keyboard
Opening the Keyboard
1. Open the keyboard by pressing the button.
2. Raise the lid and stand so that they are
fully extended.
3. Flip up the keyboard connector stand to its full
upright position.
4. Pull out the left and right section of the keyboard until
the middle section pops up.
5-6. Push the left, then the right section of the
keyboard together.
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5) (6)

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Operating the G700 Keyboard (continued)
Closing the Keyboard
1. Gently pull the left and then the right section of the
keyboard apart.
2. Push the left and right section of the keyboard forward
the center of the keyboard. The middle section will
automatically move down and make room for the left
and right sections. DO NOT push down on the
middle section.
3. Flip down the keyboard connector head until it lays flat
within the keyboard.
4. Pull the lid and stand together.
5. Press the lid together with the upper frame.
6. Gently press down on the cover until it snaps in the
closed position.
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5) (6)

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Operating the G700 Keyboard (continued)
On-Keyboard Charger
The G700 keyboard is designed with an electronic circuit
that accepts AC power for your PDA while you use the
keyboard. The power receptacle located on the side of the
keyboard allows you to use the AC adapter included with
your PDA.
Note: Your PDA must be equipped with rechargeable
batteries as standard equipment. This feature is not
compatible with aftermarket recharging products.

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Driver and Keyboard Installation
Installing the G700 Keyboard Driver
Before Installation
1. To prevent potential software conflicts, disable other
keyboard applications or specialized applications
that use the same serial address installed in your
Palm OS device.
2. You must have 100Kb of available memory to install
the driver.
Install the Driver
1. Connect the Palm OS PDA to a computer through its
cradle or cable.
2. Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3. If the CD-ROM has been set to auto-run mode, the
install process will proceed automatically. Please follow
on-screen instructions to finish all steps. Otherwise,
please follow steps 4-7 to install driver manually.

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Driver and Keyboard Installation (continued)
4. Tap twice on the “My Computer” icon and then choose
your CD-ROM drive.
5. Double-click on the “Belkin G700.prc” file to launch the
installer. The Palm OS “Install Tool” window will appear.
6. Select the file (Belkin G700.prc) by clicking on the file
name once.
7. Click “Done”. The driver file will be installed into your
handheld the next time you perform a HotSync®
operation.
To complete your installation onto your handheld, simply
perform the HotSync operation. When complete, the icon
for G700 keyboard will appear on the “Applications”
screen of your handheld.