Belkin PORTABLE KEYBOARD FOR PALM F8E458 User manual

User Guide for the
Portable PDA Keyboard
for Palm™Handhelds
P73755 F8E458
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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 . . . . . . . . . . .8
Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
FCC/CE/Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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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™handheld. The Belkin Portable PDA
Keyboard includes the PDA-One™Adapter, enabling
your Keyboard to work with nearly any Palm
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
• Includes the Belkin PDA-One Adapter that enables
your Keyboard to work with most Palm™handhelds
• 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.
Installation 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,
a. For Palm V Series handhelds: 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.
b. For Palm III, VII and m100 Series
handhelds: slide the PDA-One™
Adapter onto the docking
connector. Press gently until the
Adapter is firmly seated.
c. Position your handheld over the
docking connector.
d. Slide it on until the handheld is
firmly in place. You can now
power on your handheld.
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Using the Keyboard (continued)
After use, detach your handheld and refold
the Keyboard.
1. Remove your handheld from
the Keyboard connector with
an upward motion.
2. Remove the PDA-One Adapter, if
necessary (if using a Palm III, VII
or m100 Series handheld).
3. Fold down the connector
support and slide in back to
its storage position.
4. 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 the 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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