Man & Machine CoolMIR Operating manual

Man & Machine, Inc.
Cool Series BlackBerryTM Keyboard
CoolMIR v3.1
User and Installation Manual

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CONTENTS
1. Before starting the Installation …………………………………………….………………...…...Page 3
2. Installation Instructions …………………………………………………………………………..…….Page 4
3. Setup for BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES 4.0 and 4.1……………………..…….Page 10
4. Troubleshooting Your CoolMIR …..…………..………………………….………………..………Page 14
5. Care Instructions …….………….……………………………………………………………………..…Page 15
6. Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………...……..………….…Page 15
7. CoolMIR Application Icons……………………………………………….…..…..…….…………...Page 16
8. CoolMIR Symbols and European Key Combinations ………….….……….….……….…Page 16
9. FCC Statement ..………………………………………………………………..………………………….Page 17

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. Before Starting the Installation
. . Important notifications
• You will need to download software to your Blackberry in order to use the CoolMIR keyboard.
• For BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES Users:
o IF YOUR BLACKBERRY IS CONNECTED TO A BLACKBERRY ENTERPRISE SERVER (BES),
THE BES ADMINISTRATOR HAS TO SETUP A SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION POLICY ON
THE BES FOR THE COOLMIR SOFTWARE.
o The BES must be 4.0 or higher.
• Tested BlackBerrys:
o Handheld software version 4.0 or higher BlackBerry
TM
62 0, 6220, 6230, 6280, 65 0,
7 00g, 7 00i, 7 00r, 7 00t, 7 05t, 7 00v, 7 00x, 72 0, 7230, 7250, 7270, 7280,
7290, 75 0, 7520, 8700c, 8700g, 8700r and 8707.
• Not compatible with:
o BlackBerry
TM
5790, 67 0, 6720 and 6750.
• PLEASE CHARGE THE COOLMIR KEYBOARD BATTERY FOR AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE
USE.
• MAKE SURE THE COOLMIR SOFTWARE IS LOADED ON YOUR BLACKBERRY AND
THE SOFTWARE IS TURNED ON BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE KEYBOARD.
• DO NOT FOLD YOUR KEYBOARD.
.2. Charging the CoolMIR keyboard battery
• CoolMIR uses the same charger cable as the BlackBerry
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.
• Plug the USB cable B-mini connector to the Mini USB Input Port on the CoolMIR (see
Figure 12 .
• Plug the A connector of the USB cable to your PC or AC adaptor.
• Turn on your keyboard. If a red light turns on, your keyboard is charging.
• CHARGE THE COOLMIR KEYBOARD BATTERY FOR AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE USE.
• If your keyboard light is green, your battery is charged over 20%.
• If your keyboard light is yellow, your battery is charged less than 20%.
Notes
:
 The keyboard can be used while it is charging if the charger cable is
connected to an AC adaptor.

The CoolMIR will have 15 hours continuous usable battery life when it
is fully charged.
 ress and Hold the “ON/OFF button” for one second to turn CoolMIR
keyboard on and for three seconds to turn it off. The keyboard turns
itself off to save battery power if it is unused for more than three
minutes.

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2. Installation Instructions
2. . For BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Users
1. Third party applications are restricted from use of certain low-level application interface
programs because of the high security features of the BlackBerry handheld. Therefore to
enable the CoolMIR keyboard software on a BlackBerry that is activated by BES, the BES
administrator has to setup a software configuration policy for the CoolMIR software.
Note to the BES administrator: Go to www.man-machine.com/coolmir.htm and download the
latest CoolMIR driver. Unzip the file and save it on your computer. Refer to the “Setup for
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES 4.0 and 4.1” instruction on page 9-12 to create the required
software configuration and push the software to the specific BlackBerry handheld wirelessly.
2. The CoolMIR icon (CM3 will show up on your BlackBerry home screen when BES
administrator pushes the software to your BlackBerry handheld from the BES server
wirelessly.
3. If your BlackBerry is running operating system 4.1 and higher, you need to perform the
following additional steps. If not, go to step 4.
On the BlackBerry handheld go to:
• Settings, Options on the BlackBerry, then choose Advanced Options.
• Next select Applications.
• Click to select the CoolMIR keyboard.
• Click the roller and choose Edit Permissions.
• Scroll to the middle section of permissions, called Interactions.
• Click the roller and choose Expand to expand the listing.
• Highlight Keystroke Injection and click the roller.
• Change the option from Deny to Allow.
Note: If you are not able to change this option to Allow, it means that the software
configuration policy change has not taken place yet on the BES server.
• Click the roller once again and choose Save.
• Continue to press the Escape key to exit the application.
• Reboot the BlackBerry by removing the battery for a few seconds for the change to be
completed.
4. To turn the CoolMIR software on, select the icon for the CoolMIR software using the roller,
then click. The CoolMIR page will come up. Click the roller and select “Turn On” from the
menu then click the roller to turn the software on. It should say “CoolMIR ON” on the test
screen before you plug the keyboard to the handheld (Figure 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 .
5. Plug the CoolMIR keyboard Mini USB cable into your handheld and turn the keyboard on by
pressing the button on the left bottom of the keyboard. You will see a green light on the
keyboard when the keyboard is on (Figure 12 .
Note: Since the CoolMIR keyboard does not charge the BlackBerry, when the keyboard is connected
to BlackBerry 7100 series with OS version 4.1 and the 8700 series Blackberry, it shows the "USB
charging current is not sufficient. Verify that your handheld is connected to a powered USB
charging source and that the proper USB driver is installed” pop-up screen. Press the Escape button
to exit from this screen.

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6. If your BlackBerry is password protected, the green light on the keyboard blinks and a screen
pops up on the BlackBerry asking for your password. Type your BlackBerry password using
the BlackBerry built in keyboard and press enter.
7. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to complete the authentication process. The blinking
green light should turn in to a steady green.
8. You can now use your CoolMIR keyboard.
2.2. For Non-BlackBerry Enterprise Server (Non-BES) Users
If your Blackberry is running from BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES , first the BES has to be
configured by the BES administrator. Please follow the Setup for BlackBerry Enterprise Server
(BES 4.0 and 4.1 on page 10-13.
There are two methods for installing the CoolMIR software:
• Download over the air (OTA .
• Download via a cable using your BlackBerry's Desktop Manager.
2.2. . Download over the air (OTA)
• From your BlackBerry "Home" screen, select your "Internet Browser" or "BlackBerry Browser".
• Go to www.man-machine.com/ota.htm.
• Choose the right driver based on your handheld software version and select “Get Link”.
• Follow the instruction on the BlackBerry to download the software.
• Then follow step 2.2.2.3 and 2.2.2.4 to enable the software on your BlackBerry.
2.2.2. Download via a cable using your BlackBerry's Desktop Manager.
2.2.2. . Prepare your PC and Blackberry
• Make sure your BlackBerry software and the BlackBerry Desktop Manager is loaded on
your PC.
• Save any important information from the handheld to the PC using the Backup and
Restore tool. (Open the Desktop Manager. Connect your handheld to your PC. Double-
click “Backup and Restore” in the Desktop Manager. To backup everything on your
handheld, click the “Backup” button. In the “Select File for Full Backup” window, select
the name and location of the file as desired and click “Save”.
• Go to www.man-machine.com/coolmir.htm and download the latest CoolMIR driver and
the user manual. Unzip the file and save it on your computer .
2.2.2.2. Load the Software using the Desktop Manager onto your Blackberry
• In the Desktop Manager, double-click “Application Loader”.
Figure 1. Blackberry Desktop Manager.

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• The “Welcome to Application Wizard” window appears.
Figure 2. Welcome to the Application Loader Wizard
Window.
• Click “Next” to start the process of loading new software onto your handheld. A
“Retrieving Handheld Configuration” window appears on your PC to indicate that the
Application Loader is connecting to your handheld and is reading your handheld’s
configuration.
• Wait until initialization is complete and the dialog box disappears. The “Handheld
Application Selection” window appears, displaying the applications that you can choose
to download to your handheld.
Figure 3. Handheld Application Selection Window.
• Click on the “ADD” button.
• Drop down the “LOOK IN BOX” and select the folder where the CoolMIR program is
located and Double-click on the file “CoolMIR.ALX”.
Figure 4. Open Window.
• Select the check boxes next to the names of the applications you want to load.
• Any applications that do not have a checkmark beside them will be erased from the
handheld (even if you have them currently loaded).
• Click “Next”.

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• The “Completing The Application Loader Wizard” window appears, displaying the
application that will be downloaded to your handheld. Verify that the information is
correct and click “Finish”.
Figure 5. Completing the Application
Loader Wizard Window.
• The “Load Progress” dialog box appears and the new files are added to your handheld.
• When loading is complete, the “Loading Operation Was Successful” box will indicate
whether loading was successful. Click “Close” to return to the Desktop Manager.
• If loading was not successful, make sure that your handheld is in the cradle and the
cradle is connected to your PC properly. Then, repeat the above steps.
Figure 6. The Loading Operation was
successful Window.
2.2.2.3. Allow Keystroke Injection if your BlackBerry is running operating
system 4. and higher. If not, skip to step 2.2.4.
• Go to Settings, Options on the BlackBerry, then choose Advanced options.
• Next select Applications.
• Click to select the CoolMIR keyboard.
• Click the roller and choose Edit Permissions.
• Scroll to the middle section of permissions, called Interactions.
• Click the roller and choose Expand to expand the listing.
• Highlight Keystroke Injection and click the roller.

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• Change the option from Deny to Allow.
Note: If you are not able to change this option to Allow, it means that the software
configuration policy change has not taken place yet on the BES server.
• Click the roller once again and choose Save.
• Continue to press the Cancel key to exit the application.
• Reboot the BlackBerry by removing the battery for a few seconds for the change to be
completed.
2.2.2.4. Enable the CoolMIR software on your Blackberry
• Go to your Blackberry and unplug the Mini USB cable from the handheld.
• On the Blackberry homepage, select the icon for the CoolMIR driver using the roller then
click.
Figure 7. BlackBerry Home Page.
• The CoolMIR page will come up.
Figure 8. CoolMIR Home Page.
• Click the roller and select “Turn On” from the menu then click the roller to turn on the
software.
Figure 9. CoolMIR Menu.
• Plug the CoolMIR keyboard Mini USB cable into your handheld and turn the keyboard on
by pressing the button on the left bottom of the keyboard. You will see a green light on
the keyboard when the keyboard is turned on.
• If your BlackBerry is password protected, the green light on the keyboard blinks and a
screen pops up on the BlackBerry asking for your password. Type your BlackBerry
password and press enter using the BlackBerry built in keyboard.

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• Press the Enter key on the keyboard to complete the authentication process. The blinking
green light should turn in to a steady green.
Figure 10. CoolMIR When the Software is On.
• You can now use your CoolMIR keyboard.
Figure 11. CoolMIR In Use.
Figure 12. CoolMIR ON and OFF Button
and Mini USB Input Port Location.
For technical support and questions: [e-mail]
Visit www.man-machine.com/coolmir for software updates.
ON/OFF
Button
Mini USB
Input Port

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3. Setup for BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.0 and 4.
(For BES administrator)
Third party applications are restricted from use of certain low-level application interface programs
because of the high security features of the BlackBerry handheld. Therefore to enable the CoolMIR
keyboard driver on a BlackBerry that is activated by BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES , the BES
administrator should perform the following.
3. . Setup third-party application and create software index
• Create an applications folder in Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\
• Create a subfolder called CoolMIR under the Program Files\Common Files\Research In
Motion\Shared\applications\ directory. Copy the handheld installation files (CoolMIR.ALX &
CoolMIR.COD files to this directory.
• Index the applications by specifying the loader /index command from the command
prompt.
o Go to Start, click Run, type cmd and click ok.
o Change the directory by typing cd C:\Program Files\Common
Files\Research In Motion\Apploader
o Type the command: Loader.exe /Index
3.2. Share the network drive
• Share <drive:>\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion.
• Set the permission attributes to Read-only.
Notes to the BES administrator:
• Research In Motion (RIM BlackBerry requires a third party application that uses Controlled
APIs such as Event Injector API to be given permission by the BES administrator.
• This Controlled API must be signed with a key, or signature, provided by RIM before the
application .cod files can be loaded onto the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld. The CoolMIR
driver uses this Event Injector API and is signed by RIM BlackBerry.
• Man& Machine, Inc. is a BlackBerry Alliance Member. You can verify this by going to
https://www.blackberry.com/ThirdParty/searchProduct.jsp?compID=1000813&productID=1028441
• If you have any question or concern you can contact us using [e-mail] or
(301 341-4900.

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3.3. Create a software configuration for the CoolMIR software
For BES 4.0 users
• Open the BlackBerry Handheld Configuration Tool.
• Click Software Configurations tab.
• Click Add New Configuration.
• Follow the instruction below 4.1.
For BES 4. users
• In the BlackBerry Manager, in the left pane, click BlackBerry Domain.
• On the Software Configurations tab, click Add New Configuration.
• Fill out the Handheld Software Configuration Screen.
o Enter a name for the new configuration.
o Optionally fill in a configuration description.
o Enter the Handheld Software Location in standard UNC format:
o You could use something like: \localhost\Research In Motion (if the files are
installed locally on the server .
o You can press the “Change” button to browse to the location of the files.
o If you use this “browse” method, be sure to point to “My Network Places,” then
Entire
Network, drill down to the shared \Program Files\Common Files\Research In
Motion.
o Click OK.
Figure 13. Research In Motion Folder Directory.
• As shown on the next page, expand Application Software, and check the box in front of
to the CoolMIR application.
• Change the Delivery column to Wireless.

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Figure 14. Handheld Software
Configuration Screen.
• Click the Policies button.
• Select a policy from the left pane and click the Properties button, or create a new policy
by clicking the New button and give it a name.
• Find the label for Event Injection and change the value to Allowed.
• Click OK to dismiss the policy properties screen.
• Click OK to dismiss the policies screen.
• On the expanded application software tree, click on the Policy column drop-down tab on
the CoolMIR line to specify your new software policy.
• Click OK.
Figure 15. Application Control Policy
Screen.

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3.4. Assign a software configuration to a user account
For BES 4.0 users
• In the Handheld Configuration Tool, in the left pane, click Handhelds.
• In the User Name list, click the user account to assign the software configuration to.
• Click Assign Software Configuration.
• Click the software configuration to assign.
• Click OK.
For BES 4. users
• In the BlackBerry Manager, in the left pane, click BlackBerry Domain.
• In the left pane, click a BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
• In the Name list, click the user account to assign the software configuration to.
• In the lower pane, click Device Management.
• Click Assign Software Configuration.
• Click the software configuration to assign.
• Click OK.
3.5. Sending the CoolMIR application to BlackBerry devices wirelessly
You can wirelessly send the CoolMIR software to BlackBerry devices with 16 MB of flash
memory that are running device software version 4.0 or later. The wireless download to
BlackBerry devices can take up to 4 hours to complete.
When an application control policy is changed, the application control policy is resent
automatically to the handheld wirelessly as long as the delivery option in step 3 is set to
Wireless.
Figure 16. Handheld Configuration
Tool.

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4. Troubleshooting Your CoolMIR
1. CoolMIR green light is on but nothing shows up when I type.
• Check to see if your CoolMIR software is loaded. If not follow the Installation Instructions.
• Make sure your software is turned on as shown in Step 2.2.2.4 of the Installation Instructions.
• Make sure CoolMIR Mini USB cable is connected to the Blackberry.
• If you still have a problem, turn off the CoolMIR keyboard and turn it back on.
2. I can’t turn CoolMIR keyboard on.
• Make sure your CoolMIR battery is charged. To charge the keyboard, plug the Mini USB charger cable and
turn the CoolMIR keyboard on by pressing the ON/OFF Button for 1 second.
• If you still have a problem, go to the back of the CoolMIR keyboard and push the “RESET” button using a
thin pen. The reset button is inside a very small hole at the back of the CoolMIR keyboard on the left upper
side of the right middle screw.
3. I can’t turn CoolMIR keyboard off.
• Press and hold the ON/OFF Button for 3 second.
• If you still have a problem, go to the back of the CoolMIR keyboard and push the “RESET” button using a
thin pen. The reset button is inside a very small hole at the back of the CoolMIR keyboard on the left upper
side of the right middle screw.
4. When I turn the CoolMIR software on, it says, “ Uncaught exception java.lang.Error ” or
when I click “Turn On” it does not say “CoolMIR ON” on the test screen or the menu does not
change to “Turn Off” it still says “Turn On”.
• The software configuration policy change has not taken place yet on the BES server. If the BlackBerry is on
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES , permission must be obtained from BES administrator to download the
CoolMIR software. Your BES must be 4.0 or higher. For instructions on how to allow the CoolMIR driver on
the BES please refer to the “Setup the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES ” (pages 10-13 of this User
Manual . For instructions provided by RIM BlackBerry visit www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic
(Search for “KB-04219” .
5. When I turn the CoolMIR software on, I get, “Uncought exception: net.rim.device.api.
system.ControlledAccessException error.
• The keystroke injection API is not allowed for your device. Follow the instruction on the CoolMIR user
manual page 7 to allow keystroke injection on OS version 4.1 and higher BlackBerry.
6. The green light continuously blinks when I connect the keyboard to my BlackBerry.
• Make sure the CoolMIR software on the BlackBerry is turned on and it says “CoolMIR ON”
on the CoolMIR test screen. If it does not say that the software configuration policy change has not taken
place yet on the BES server.
• If your BlackBerry is password protected, enter you password on your BlackBerry and press the enter key on
the BlackBerry followed by the Enter key on the CoolMIR keyboard.
• If it still blinks and this is the first time you are connecting the keyboard to the BlackBerry, reboot the
BlackBerry by removing the battery for a few seconds.
For technical support and questions: [email protected]
Visit www.man-machine.com/coolmir for more FAQs.

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5. Care Instructions
DO NOT FOLD THE KEYBOARD , doing so could damage the unit. When placing the
CoolMIR in it’s carrying case make certain to roll it loosely. The one-year warranty does not
cover damage due to folding or mishandling.
The rubber of CoolMIR can be cleaned with water, soap, alcohol, 10% bleach solutions, and a
variety of chemical disinfectants. DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED CLEANERS OR SOLVENTS.
6. Technical Specifications
Weight:
Approximately 170 g (0.4 lb.
Dimensions:
330 mm x 114 mm x 13 mm
13” x 4.5” x 0.5”
Cable length:
Approximately 0.3 m (12”
Storage temperature:
-20 °C - 70 °C
-4 ° F - 158 °F
Operating temperature:
0 °C - 70 °C
32 °F – 158 ° F
Power:
Rechargeable Battery
Composition:
100% Silicone Rubber
PVC Cable
Latex free keyboard
Number of keys:
72 U.S. layout keys with 18 shortcut keys
to your favorite programs including
Calendar, Search, Phone, Email, Internet,
Menu, Escape, etc…
Typing Capacity:
100 words per minute
Operating & System requirements:
You will need to have your BlackBerry
software and the BlackBerry Desktop
Manager loaded on your PC. You will
need to download software to your
BlackBerry using the RIM Desktop
Manager in order to enable the
CoolMIR Keyboard.
Permission must be obtained from the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES
administrator to download the
CoolMIR software. Your BES must be
4.0 or higher.
Warranty period:
One year limited warranty.

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7. CoolMIR Application Icons
8. CoolMIR Symbols and European Key Combinations
Alt + 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 - =
Character § é £ € « » Ø Ç ă ^ °
SYM + Q W E R T Y U I O P
Character [ < { << ~ = _ “ ^ %
SYM + A S D F G H J K L
Character ] > } >> \ ; ¬ “ &
SYM + Z X C V B N M
Character $ € ¥ £ · | §
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
BlackBerry is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited.
Icon
Application
Icon
Application
Keys
Application
Home MemoPad Roller Click
Messages Alarm Roller Up
Phone Profiles Roller Down
Address book Game
Esc
Escape
Calendar Calculator
Internet Help
Compose Search
Saved Messages CoolMIR
Tasks Options

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9. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Man &
Machine, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device 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.
This device 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.
Responsible Party:
Man & Machine, Inc
3706 West St.
Landover, MD 20785
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.man-machine.com/
Copyright Man & Machine, Inc. 2005