Belkin m500 User manual

User Guide for the
Portable PDA Keyboard
for Palm™m500
series Handhelds
P73836 F8P3501
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Belkin Portable PDA Keyboard
Section Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Adjusting the Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . . .7
Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
FCC/CE/Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Introduction
Congratulations! You have just purchased the
definitive tool to extend your handheld computer’s
capabilities. The Belkin Portable PDA Keyboard will
give you an easy and convenient way to add data to
your Palm™m500 Series Handheld.
Designed for the mobile professional, the Belkin PDA
Keyboard weighs in at only seven ounces and folds
small enough to fit easily into a coat pocket or travel
case. With Plug-and-Play convenience, and
unparalleled compatibility, you’ll enjoy the
most reliable and flexible PDA keyboard
solution available.
For our complete selection of PDA accessories and
mobile enhancements, please visit us at belkin.com.
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Features
• Application buttons accessible right from
the keyboard
• Built-in docking; no cables required
• Generous key spacing and comfortable key
travel to facilitate touch typing
• Folds to pocket-size, weighing less than
seven (7) ounces
• Plug-and-Play for simplicity
• Easy-to-install driver included
• Includes protective carrying case for keyboard
and adapter
• Quality and durability backed by a Belkin
Three-Year Limited Warranty
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Installing the Driver
Note: Before beginning any installation procedure,
always backup your data in this case, perform a
HotSync™operation of your handheld’s
information to your computer.
Installing the Keyboard driver with
a Windows PC
1. Insert the Belkin PDA Keyboard Driver diskette
into the A: Drive.
2. Double-click on the My Computer icon on your
Windows Desktop.
3. Double-click on the Floppy (A:\) Driver icon.
4. Double-click on the belkin.prc icon, this will
launch the Palm
Desktop install tool.
5. Select the Driver
(belkin.prc) to be
installed by clicking
on it once.
6. Click Done. The Driver
will be installed on
your handheld the next
time you perform a
HotSync function.
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Using the Keyboard
A – Open the Keyboard.
1. While holding the Keyboard,
depress the latch to open
the case.
2. Unfold the Keyboard to its full size.
3. Holding the red-bordered sides of the
Keyboard, slide the right half toward the left
until the two sides come together.
4. Slide the docking bracket out from the Keyboard
until it is fully extended. Lift the support bracket
up and push the rear support out into one of the
support slots. You can adjust the bracket support to
the desired viewing angle.
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Using the Keyboard (continued)
5. Next, slide your handheld onto the
docking connector gently until it is
firmly in place. Your PDA will power
on automatically. Tilt it upward and
position the flat support to the
desired angle.
6. To remove the handheld after use, tilt
the PDA forward while holding down the
keyboard until you hear the connector “click”.
Then, gently lift off the keyboard.
7. Fold down the connector support
and slide in back to its storage
position.
8. Refold the Keyboard and place
it back into its protective
storage case.
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Adjusting the Keyboard Settings
Adjust your keyboard for your specific uses
1. Select the Applications icon.
2. Select the Keyboard icon.
Key Repeat Rate: Select the position to designate the
speed at which a character is repeated when you
hold down the key (1 to 10, slow to fast).
Delay Until Repeat: Set the lag time from the
moment of depressing a key to the point at which it
begins being automatically repeated by the user
holding it down.
Test Repeat Setting: A
handy trial area in which
to apply the above
settings before exiting the
general settings screen.
Enable Key Clicks:
Enables a clicking
sound as you type.
Enable Keyboard: Enables
the keyboard. (The "on" position is the default.)
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Adjusting the Keyboard Settings
Assigning combination commands
You can open applications Address Book, Memo Pad,
Date Book, and To Do List using the four buttons
located at the top right of your Portable PDA
Keyboard. You can also use combination commands
that you create and assign.
1. Select the Application icon.
2. Select the Keyboard icon.
3. Select the menu in the
upper-right corner of
the screen and choose Cmd Keys.
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