Mobility Electronics Stowaway Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard User manual

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iGo™Stowaway®Bluetooth®Keyboard
Owner’s Manual
for
Symbian UIQ Mobile Devices
Keyboard Driver:
1.21
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Setting up the Keyboard .................................................3
Before You Begin....................................................................................3
Installing the Software............................................................................3
Keyboard Description.............................................................................4
Configuring the Keyboard to your Device.....................5
Secure Connections ...............................................................................5
Unsecure Connections...........................................................................8
Other Features ........................................................................................8
Reconnecting the Stowaway keyboard.......................11
Automatic Reconnection from Waiting Mode ....................................12
Customizing Your Keyboard ........................................13
Keyboard Control Panel.......................................................................13
Disabling the Stowaway keyboard......................................................14
Secure Connection Overview ..............................................................14
Keyboard Status Light..........................................................................15
Using the Stowaway keyboard.....................................16
Character Input .....................................................................................16
Launching Applications .......................................................................16
Menu Navigation ...................................................................................16
International and Extended Character Set..........................................17
Frequently Asked Questions........................................18
Legal Notices..................................................................19
Trademarks............................................................................................19
Warranty ................................................................................................20
Important Battery Information .............................................................22
Important Notes about BluetoothDevices..........................................23
Regulatory Notices ...............................................................................23
Features and Technical Specifications .......................30
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Setting up the Keyboard
Before You Begin
Before you install the Stowaway keyboard software for Symbian UIQ mobile
devices:
¾Disable or remove any other keyboard applications that you have
previously installed on your mobile device. (Refer to the User’s
Guide included with your mobile device for instruction on how to do this.)
¾Ensure there is at least 250 KB of memory on your mobile device.
¾Insert the AAA battery (included) beneath the battery cover of the
Stowaway keyboard.
Installing the Software
The keyboard application can be installed from the accompanying CD or if
your device has internet access it can be downloaded directly by browsing to
the website: www.thinkoutside.com. The website will automatically detect
the type of device and offer the correct driver for download. After
installation, the keyboard driver icon will appear in the Applications list.
NOTE: Be sure to install the driver to Phone Memory.
Method 1: Sync a connection between the computer and your Symbian UIQ
mobile device using the phone’s sync cable.
A. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your PC. Click on the
buttons: Stowaway > Symbian > UIQ > English > Keyboard Driver.
B. If necessary, launch the .SIS file to begin installation.
Method 2: Launch the installation from a Flash Memory card.
A. Transfer the .SIS file to a memory card.
B. Launch the .SIS file to begin installation.
Method 3: Beam the driver via Infrared or Bluetooth.
A. Right click the .SIS file.
B. Select Send To Bluetooth device and find your device in the list.
C. Keyboard driver will appear in the phone’s Inbox.
D. When prompted select Yes then Install.
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Keyboard Description
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Configuring the Keyboard to your Device
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection between the mobile device and keyboard
must be set up through the Stowaway keyboard driver.
1. The main screen of the Stowaway
keyboard application is the Status
screen. The Status window gives you the
keyboard connection status, battery and
firmware information. The Options tab
gives you access to the Bluetooth Security
settings. The other keyboard options are
available via the other application tabs.
SECURE CONNECTIONS
1. A Secure connection requires
authentication by entering the same
passkey (passcode) on the mobile device
and then on the keyboard. A Secure
connection allows automatic reconnection
and offers protection against
eavesdropping by other Bluetooth
devices. You will find the Bluetooth
security setting on the Options tab.
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2. The status tab offers buttons to enable or
disable your keyboard. To enable the
Stowaway keyboard, make sure the
keyboard is Discoverable by the mobile
device. Press the Discoverable button on
the keyboard until the green LED (above
the <0> key) flashes once per second.
3. After you tap Enable BT, the Stowaway
keyboard application will enable the
Bluetooth system software (Bluetooth
Stack)on your mobile device, and will begin
searching for the keyboard.
4. You will be prompted for a Passkey. You
may see this Bluetooth Passkey dialog
box, but this may vary by device. Enter a
Passkey of your own choosing (of 1-9
digits), using the on screen keyboard.
NOTE: The Passkey must contain only
digits, for example 12345.
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5. Next, type the same Passkey number on
the Stowaway keyboard. When finished,
press the <Enter> key on your keyboard.
6. If the Passkey is entered successfully on
both devices, the message BT Keyboard
Connected will appear. If the keyboard
does not show up as connected:
a. Press the Discoverable button again.
b. Or, power cycle the keyboard (slide
the right panel out and in), then
press Discoverable button.
c. Or, check that the Red LED on the
keyboard is not lit after a power
cycle, indicating a dead battery.
7. If the passkey is not entered correctly, the
connection will fail. In this case you will
need to repeat steps 3-5 from above.
NOTE: Please, make sure that the passkey
is entered on your mobile device first, tap
Done (twice), and then follow with the
passkey on the keyboard. When finished,
press the <Enter> key on the keyboard.
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UNSECURE CONNECTIONS
1. If you chose an Unsecured connection by
removing the check mark at Options >
Bluetooth Security option, connection is
usually established within a few seconds
after pressing the Discoverable button. If
the connection is not completed, press the
Discoverable button again.
OTHER FEATURES
1. If several Stowaway keyboards happen to
be nearby and in Discoverable mode, the
scan will display all of these devices in a list.
Compare the keyboard ID (Bluetooth
address) printed on the back of the
keyboard with the IDs in the list and select
the desired keyboard to connect to.
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2. In the Status window the keyboard battery
information is displayed. The two states of
the battery are:
a. Normal – This is the most common
state of the battery.
b. Critical – This means the battery is
in imminent danger of no longer
functioning. If the keyboard battery
reaches a critical state, a message
will be displayed, and you may be
warned that the keyboard is being
disabled to save power.
NOTE: The keyboard will display a RED LED above the <0> key to show
when the battery does not have enough power for the Bluetooth radio to
function.
3. After the Stowaway keyboard is enabled,
you can test the connection by typing on
the keyboard. Text will display in the text
box provided on the Status tab.
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4. The Keys tab allows you to assign
applications or files to open with the <Fn>
+ <number> shortcut.
5. About tab – Provides the version of the
Stowaway software installed on your mobile
device.
6. Help – Application help is available from
the Stowaway Keyboard menu > Help
option.
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Reconnecting the Stowaway keyboard
The above steps establish the Bluetooth wireless connection and bonding
between the mobile device and the keyboard for the first time. Keyboard
character input should be enabled as long as the connection is maintained.
Despite a high degree of reliability, the Bluetooth connection could break for
many reasons:
¾The keyboard will power off when the right key panel is slid out and the
Bluetooth connection will be lost.
¾As a power saving feature, the keyboard will be automatically powered
down after an idle period (when there is no activity for approximately 5
minutes).
¾When the mobile device is turned off, the established Bluetooth
connection will be lost.
¾When the mobile device and the keyboard are moved away from each
other beyond the wireless range (~10m), the connection will be lost.
When any of these conditions occurs, the
connection will be lost and the software will
switch to waiting mode. To restore the
connection, make sure the keyboard and
mobile device are powered on and in range,
then tap any key on the keyboard. See
Automatic Reconnection from Waiting Mode for
further details. The connection should be
reestablished within 2-3 seconds but this may
be delayed if the Bluetooth system on the
mobile device is busy. For example, after the
mobile device is powered on, it may take 10 or
more seconds for the Bluetooth system to re-
initialize.
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Even when disconnected, the mobile device and the keyboard remain
bonded. The keyboard will only reconnect to the bonded mobile device and
the mobile device will only listen to the bonded keyboard. To break the bond
press the Discoverable button for approximately 1 second or until the green
LED flashes quickly. Normally the bond will not need to be broken unless the
keyboard will be used with another mobile device or another keyboard will
be used with the mobile device.
NOTE: Do not press Discoverable button. This
will break the bond between the keyboard and
the mobile device. If this happens, you will
have to establish a new connection as
described in the Configuring the Keyboard to
your Device section above.
Automatic Reconnection from Waiting Mode
Some mobile devices have more restrictive Bluetooth settings than others, in
terms of the type of operating mode, or the type of paired device the
software will allow reconnection with from waiting mode. If your Stowaway
keyboard software returns to waiting mode, tapping any key on the
keyboard will not trigger automatic reconnection in certain circumstances.
This may be because the settings in the Bluetooth stack on your mobile
device have restricted reconnection from devices that are not Authorized,
or that the Bluetooth Auto operation mode selection disallows reconnecting.
If you encounter problems auto-reconnecting from BT Waiting for
keystrokes mode, you will want to review Bluetooth Help for specifics on
Bluetooth connectivity for your mobile device.
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Customizing Your Keyboard
Keyboard Control Panel
On the Status tab:
¾The Status tab allows you to turn on/off access to the keyboard, and
gives access to the other application features. Tap Enable BT to turn
access on and Disable BT to turn access off.
¾The keyboard status window allows you to monitor connection status.
¾To increase key repeat speed, drag the Key Repeat Rate slider to the
left.
¾To decrease key repeat speed, drag the Key Repeat Rate slider to the
right.
¾To increase key repeat delay, drag the Key Repeat Delay slider to the
right.
¾To decrease key repeat delay, drag the Key Repeat Delay slider to the
left.
On the Options tab:
¾This is where the Bluetooth Security on/off check mark is located.
On the Keys tab:
¾Tap on a key combination and select an application to associate with that
command. When you later press the <Fn><number> key combination
(e.g. <Fn> <4>), the selected application will launch. You may assign up
to 10 applications in this manner.
On the About tab:
¾The About tab indicates the keyboard software version installed on your
mobile device.
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Disabling the Stowaway keyboard
When the Stowaway keyboard is no longer needed, you may disable the
keyboard driver by tapping Disable BT on the Status tab. The BT Disabled
message will then be displayed on the Status page.
NOTE: Disabling the Bluetooth keyboard will not automatically turn off the
Bluetooth radio. Turning the Bluetooth radio off from Control Panel >
Connections > Bluetooth > Settings while the keyboard driver is still
enabled will place the Bluetooth keyboard in waiting mode until Bluetooth is
turned back on.
To re-enable the connection, tap keys on the keyboard. See Configuring the
Keyboard to your Device for complete instructions.
Secure Connection Overview
When a secure connection is established, the paired devices share a
permanent security bond. This bond is established when two devices create
and exchange a Link Key, this process is also known as pairing. Link Keys
are based on a unique Bluetooth Device Address, an internally generated
random number and a user defined Passkey.
With a Bluetooth connection, transmissions may be intercepted. In order to
limit this exposure, a secure connection should be set up. This encrypts data
sent from the keyboard to the mobile device. This means that there is a 1:1
relationship between the mobile device and the keyboard and it will not
respond to connection requests from other devices. The mobile device on the
other hand, will retain the ability to create new pairings with other devices.
The mobile device searches the Bluetooth radio band until it finds the
keyboard. If the Options tab > Bluetooth Security option is check
marked, it will prompt for a Passkey. Once paired, each time the mobile
device and keyboard are powered on within range of each other, the devices
will be reconnected. Some Bluetooth settings can affect auto-reconnection.
See the section entitled: Automatic Reconnection from Waiting Mode.
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Keyboard Status Light
When the keyboard is open and the right panel is slid in, there is a light
above the <0> key that indicates the status of the keyboard.
¾When the keyboard status light flashes a fast green light (approx. once
per second) it is in Discoverable mode. This is the state that allows it
to be detected by the mobile device. To place the keyboard into
Discoverable mode, press the Discoverable button.
¾When keyboard status light flashes a slow green light (approx. once
every four seconds) it is connected to the mobile device and is
available for use.
¾When the keyboard status light is solid red for 5 seconds after power
on, the batteries must be replaced before the keyboard can resume
normal operation.
¾When the keyboard is not connected to the mobile device, the status
light is dark. This happens when a connection or reconnection has not
been established or the connection has been broken.
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Using the Stowaway keyboard
Character Input
•Commands joined by a dash “–” mean that the key combination must be
pressed in order and with all keys held down at the same time.
•Commands joined by a plus “+” mean that the key following the “+”
must be pressed after the initial key combination is pressed and released.
Launching Applications
Opening various applications can be performed with the keyboard using the
shortcuts provided in this table. The user can also map favorite applications
to assigned Hot Keys within the keyboard driver application.
Action Shortcut
<Fn>–<J>Access Applications screen <Fn>–<M>Access Control panel
Launch Calendar Top Application Key
Launch Contacts Second Application Key
Launch Message Third Application Key
Launch Internet Bottom Application Key
Launch up to 10 user selected applications (refer to
“Hot-Key tab” section for more information) <Fn>–<number>
Menu Navigation
You can access program menus, submenus, and toolbars with the Stowaway
keyboard using the following commands.
Action Key command
Open menu Windows key
<Fn>+<Tab>Close menu or application (Escape)
<>
Scroll Up
<>
Scroll Down <Fn>+<Left>Move to the beginning of the line
Move to the end of the line <Fn>+<Right>
Select the highlighted item <Enter>
Open Select menu for the highlighted item <Fn>+<Enter>
NOTE: The behavior of these key combinations is application specific since
different applications interpret Jog dial presses differently.
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International and Extended Character Set
Character Description Shortcut
å Dot accent <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<2>+<a>
Å Dot accent <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<2>+<Shift>–<a>
<Ctrl>–<Shift>–<4>¢ Cents
â, ê, î, ô, û Circumflex accent <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<6>+<letter>
Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û Circumflex accent <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<6>+<Shift>–<letter>
æ æ <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<7>+<a>
Æ Æ <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<7>+<Shift>–<a>
œ œ <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<7>+<o>
Œ Œ <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<7>+<Shift>–<o>
ß Beta <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<7>+<s>
ä, ë, ï, ö, ü, ÿ Dieresis accent (umlaut) <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<;>+<letter>
Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ Dieresis accent (umlaut) <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<;>+<Shift>–<letter>
á, é, í, ó, ú, ý Acute accent <Ctrl>–<’>+<letter>
Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý Acute accent <Ctrl>–<’>+<Shift>–<letter>
ç Cedilla <Ctrl>–<,>+<c>
Ç Cedilla <Ctrl>–<,>+<Shift>–<c>
ø Lower case naught <Ctrl>–</>+<o>
Ø Capital naught <Ctrl>–</>+<Shift>–<o>
à, è, ì, ò, ù Grave accent <Ctrl>–<`>+<letter>
À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù Grave accent <Ctrl>–<`>+<Shift>–<letter>
ã, õ, ñ Tilde accent <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<`>+<letter>
Ã, Õ, Ñ Tilde accent <Ctrl>–<Shift>–<`>+<Shift>–<letter>
¡ Inverted Exclamation <AltGr>–<1>
½ One-half <AltGr>–<2>
¾ Three-quarter <AltGr>–<3>
¼ One-quarter <AltGr>–<4>
÷ Division <AltGr>–<->
® Registered trademark <AltGr>–<r>
™ Trademark <AltGr>–<t>
¶ Paragraph symbol <AltGr>–<\>
§ Section <AltGr>–<s>
° Degree <AltGr>–<d>
© Copyright <AltGr>–<c>
• Bullet <AltGr>–<b>
µ Micro <AltGr>–<m>
¿ Inverted Question Mark <AltGr>–</>
€ Euro <Fn>–<e>
¥ Yen <Fn>–<y>
£ Pound (British) <Fn>–<p>
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My keyboard and handheld are in-range and powered on, why
won’t they reconnect after a key press?
A: The current Bluetooth settings on your mobile device may preclude an
automatic reconnection. Determine if your Bluetooth software requires
paired devices to be Authenticated, or whether your current Bluetooth
operating mode permits devices to connect. Re-establish the connection
manually in the Stowaway keyboard application, see Configuring the
Keyboard to your Device, or change the connection settings within the
Bluetooth application to accommodate auto-reconnect, see Automatic
Reconnection from Waiting Mode.
Q: What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing
happens?
A: • Check that your mobile device’s batteries are charged.
• Verify that keyboard has sufficient power to operate.
• Check to make sure that the keyboard software is installed properly
according to the instructions.
•Check the Status tab of the Keyboard Control Panel to make sure
the Think Outside Keyboard status reads Connected.
•Use the Keyboard Help icon to launch the help.
Q: My Bluetooth keyboard was connected and character input to the
mobile device worked fine, but after a certain idle period, it seems
that the connection was lost.
Refer to the Reconnecting the Stowaway keyboard section.
Q: How do I uninstall the keyboard driver?
A: From the Applications menu > tap Uninstall. Select Stowaway
Keyboard Driver from the list of applications then tap Uninstall button.
Q: What is a Passkey?
A: A Passkey (or Passcode) is a number of digits you decide on, that you
enter first on your mobile device and then via the Bluetooth keyboard (see
#4 & #5 of Secure Connections). This creates a secure pairing between your
devices. A Secured connection offers protection against eavesdropping by
other Bluetooth enabled devices within a range of 10 meters. To enable a
secured connection, locate the Bluetooth security setting on the Options
tab.
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Legal Notices
Mobility California, Inc. and its affiliates shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for special, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages whatsoever in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this
document is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty of any
kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, and is subject to change without notice.
The warranties for Mobility California products are set forth in the express
limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Mobility
California assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties,
which may arise through the use of this software. Mobility California does
not warrant that the software will be error-free, nor that the software will
run uninterrupted. Mobility California assumes no responsibility for any
damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead
battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on
other media to protect against data loss. Information in this document is
subject to change without notice.
©2006 Mobility California, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of this document in any manner whatsoever without the
written permission of Mobility California, Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks
iGo, Mobility California and Mobility Electronics are registered trademarks of
Mobility Electronics, Inc. Think Outside and Stowaway are registered
trademarks of Mobility California, Inc. Broadcom is a registered trademark of
Broadcom Corporation. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Broadcom Corporation.
ActiveSync, Windows Mobile, Windows and Outlook are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names
may used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks
and names or their products. No proprietary interest in other trademarks
and trade names is claimed.
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Warranty
Mobility California warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original retail purchase. Mobility California’s and its suppliers’ entire liability,
and your exclusive remedy, if you discover a defect and return the product
with proof of purchase to Mobility California during the warranty period, is
that Mobility California will, at its option, repair, replace, or refund the
purchase price of the product to you at no charge. This limited warranty is
void if the defect results from accident, alteration, abuse, improper use, or
exposure to water or extreme temperature. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND
MOBILITY CALIFORNIA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. MOBILITY
CALIFORNIA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER DAMAGES)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, EVEN IF MOBILITY
CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THOSE
DAMAGES. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or
limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all cases. This warranty is
governed by the laws of the State of California.
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