Targus PA870U User manual

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Universal IR Keyboard
USER’S GUIDE
Making Your Mobile Life Easier.
Making Your Mobile Life Easier.
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TARGUS UNIVERSAL
INFRARED KEYBOARD
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus Universal
Infrared Keyboard. The IR keyboard is a convenient and ultra-
portable keyboard and mouse for your PDA.
With the IR keyboard you can:
•Enter text directly into your PDA.
•Use the 8-way navigation button to simulate mouse movement.
•Define and use the function keys to quickly execute commands
and options.
•Take a keyboard and mouse with you whenever you travel with
your PDA.
In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains the Targus
Universal Infrared Keyboard and the driver software CD-ROM.
Installing the Driver
To install the driver software for the IR keyboard, you need:
•A computer with the Windows®95/98/Me/2000/XP operating
system and a CD-ROM drive.
•A synchronizing program on your computer, such as
Microsoft®ActiveSync®3.1 or higher or Palm™ Desktop
Software, for copying files to your PDA.
•At least 80K bytes of free memory on your PDA.

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1 Connect your PDA to your computer, if it’s not already
connected, and synchronize to back up your files.
2 Disable any previously installed keyboard software on your
PDA.
3 Insert the driver software CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
4 If setup does not begin automatically, click Start, then Run,
and enter D:\setup.exe (where D: is the path of the CD-ROM
drive) and then click OK.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
6 Synchronize to copy the driver to your PDA (Palm OS only).
Installing the Batteries
1 Remove the battery cover from the keyboard’s back holder by
pressing the battery cover tab and siding it off.
Opening the battery cover
2 Insert the supplied CR2032 lithium batteries under the clips
with the positive (+) sides facing upward.
3 Slide the battery cover back into position until it clicks firmly
into place.
NOTE: To extend the life of the batteries, close the keyboard to
power it off when it’s not in use.
Battery cover

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Securing a PDA to the Keyboard
After installing the driver and the batteries, you can attach the IR
keyboard to your PDA. To do this:
1 Open and unfold the IR keyboard and lock it in place by
sliding the lock button from unlocked to locked position.
2 Adjust the angle of the PDA holder using the support foot.
Opening the IR keyboard
3 Extend the support arm(s) that you want to use to steady your
PDA. You can place your PDA upright or landscape (on its
side) to best suit your needs.
NOTE: To view your PDA screen properly in the landscape
position, your PDA must have a third party screen flipping
software.
PDA holder

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Selecting the support arm
4 Turn off your PDA (if it is on) and secure it between the
extended support arms.
Attaching the PDA to the IR keyboard
5 Rotate the infrared arm and angle the tip so that the
keyboard’s IR port is directly over your PDA’s IR port. To
Support arms
Infrared
arm
Infrared
port

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locate your PDA’s IR port, refer to the documentation that
came with your PDA.
Rotating the infrared arm and angling the IR port
CAUTION: Never adjust the PDA holder or pick up the IR
keyboard using the infrared arm. Doing so may damage the
keyboard and void the warranty.
You can now turn on your PDA and enable the driver.
Enabling the Keyboard
After installing the driver and securing the IR keyboard to your
PDA, you can enable it through the main application screen. To
do this:
You are now ready to customize and use the IR keyboard.
Pocket PC Palm OS
1TapStart, then IR keybd.
The main application
screen appears.
2 Tap on the box next to
Enabled so that a check
mark appears.
1TapApplications icon to
access the Applications
screen.
2TaptheIR keybd icon.
3TapOn to enable the
keyboard.

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NOTE: Use the keyboard on a firm, flat surface for optimum
performance and stability.
Customizing the Keyboard Options
Once you enable the IR keyboard, you can view and customize
its options. To do this:
The available options are:
About
The About screen in the IR keyboard application allows you to
view the software version and copyright information.
Pocket PC Palm OS
1TapStart, IR keybd, then
File.
The File menu appears.
2 Select the option you want
to view or customize.
1TapApplications icon then
the IR keybd icon.
2TapIR keybd to view the
Options menu.
• About Shows the software version and
copyright
• Help (Pocket PC only) Lists the online Help topics
• Function Keys Defines the programmable
function keys
• Keyboard Specifies the keyboard repeat rate
settings
• Mouse Specifies the mouse speed
settings

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Help (Pocket PC only)
The Help screen in the IR keyboard application displays the
online help topics. Find the topic you want to learn more about
and select the link to view more information.
Function Keys
The Function Keys screen in the IR keyboard application
provides ten user-definable function keys, consisting of keys
Alt-1 to Alt-0.
To define the function keys:
Pocket PC Palm OS
1 Tap the function key that
you want to assign.
2 Select a mode from the
drop-down menu. The
available modes are Run,
Paste and Special.
3 Enter any details in the box
provided, such as an
application or file name or
specific text, or select a
special feature from the
drop-down menu.
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to
define additional function
keys.
5 To save your settings, close
the window by tapping
Done on your PDA screen.
1 Tap the down arrow next to
the function key that you
want to assign.
2 Select a program or
command from the drop-
down menu.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
define additional function
keys.
4 To save your settings, close
the window by tapping
Done on your PDA screen.

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Keyboard
The Keyboard screen in the IR keyboard application allows you
to regulate the keystroke repeat function.
•Delay until repeat: allows you to set the length of time before
a letter, number or other character begins to repeat when you
press and hold a key. The settings range is 1 (short) to 10 (long)
for Pocket PCs and 1 (short) to 5 (long) for Palm OS.
•Keyboard repeat rate: allows you to set the speed at which a
letter, number or other character repeats when you press and
hold a key. The settings range is 1 (slow) to 10 (fast) for Pocket
PCs and 1 (slow) to 5 (fast) for Palm OS.
•Enable key click sound: (Palm OS only) which simulates
typewriter clicking sounds when you press keys on the IR
keyboard.
•Test Area: allows you to test the delay and repeat rate by
holding down a letter or number key on the IR keyboard. The
character repeats according to the settings you have chosen.
Change and test these settings until you achieve the desired
outcome.
To save your settings and exit the screen, tap Done.