Targus Stowaway PA840 User manual

Stowaway
TM
PortableKeyboard
for Compaq iPAQ
TM
Pocket PC

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Contents
The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard...................................... 1
Setting Up Your Stowaway................................................................ 2
Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software.................................................. 2
Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software ................................................ 4
Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard ............................................................... 5
Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard.................................................................... 9
Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard.................................... 11
Starting the Keyboard Software .................................................................................. 11
Things to Remember ................................................................................................... 14
Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features......................................... 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 24
Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................................ 24
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 26
Technical Support........................................................................................................ 26
Regulatory Compliance................................................................... 27
FCC Statement............................................................................................................. 28

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The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard
The Stowaway™Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and
commands into your Compaq iPAQ™Pocket PC. This compact, fully functional
keyboard:
•Enables you to type text and special characters into your iPAQ quickly and
easily
•Lets you instantly launch your favorite applications with simple key
commands
•Folds down to a convenient pocket size for traveling
Stowaway Portable Keyboard and Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC
Stylus well
Stylus well
End
grip
End
grip
Application
keys

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In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains:
•Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard
•Targus Stowaway Software
•Right angle power connector dongle
Setting Up Your Stowaway
Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software
Follow these instructions to install the Stowaway keyboard software on your
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC.
Before installing the software, make sure that:
•You save all open documents.
•ActiveSync is installed and active on your PC.
•Your iPAQ has at least 80 KB free memory.
NOTE: To check the amount of free memory, tap Start and select Settings. Tap the System tab, then
Memory.
To Load the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Application in Windows®:
1Insert the iPAQ into your synchronizing cradle and back up your files.
CAUTION: If your iPAQ is synchronizing files, wait for synchronization to complete before beginning the
Stowaway keyboard setup.

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2Insert the Stowaway keyboard software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
Setup begins automatically.
3If setup does not begin automatically, open Windows Explorer and
double-click the CD-ROM icon. Then double-click the setup.exe file to run
the installation program.
Installing Applications screen
4When Microsoft ActiveSync displays the message “Install ‘Targus
Stowaway Keyboard’ using the default application install directory?,” click
Yes.
The application files are then sent to your iPAQ.
Application Downloading Complete screen
5When the Application Downloading Complete screen appears, click OK.
The Stowaway keyboard software is then copied to your iPAQ.

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To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions on your iPAQ.
To verify that installation is complete on your iPAQ, tap Start. Stowaway is now
visible in the Start menu.
Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software
If necessary, you can remove the Stowaway keyboard software from your
iPAQ:
1Tap Start, then select Settings.
2Tap on the System tab and then Remove Programs.
The Stowaway keyboard is listed in the Programs in Storage Memory list.
3Tap Targus Stowaway, then tap Remove.
A dialog box appears.
4Tap Yes to remove the keyboard software, or No to cancel the operation.
To use the keyboard again, you must reinstall the Stowaway Portable
Keyboard software. For more information, see “Installing the Stowaway
Portable Keyboard Software” on page 2.

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Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
NOTE: You must install the Stowaway keyboard software before you can begin using the keyboard. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software” on page 2.
Opening the Keyboard
1Hold the unit in both hands and, using your thumb, push the latch down to
unlock the case.
Stowaway keyboard closed

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2Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface.
Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard
3Slide the red end-grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together.
Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together

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Attaching Your iPAQ
1Slide the docking mechanism, located at the top of the keyboard, all the
way out of the keyboard until the PDA foot flips up.
NOTE: If the PDA foot does not flip up, check that the docking mechanism is fully extended.
Extending the docking mechanism and PDA foot
2Lift the docking connector until it clicks into place.
Lifting the docking connector

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3If your iPAQ needs charging, connect the AC adapter to the right angle
power connector dongle, then connect the dongle to your iPAQ.
CAUTION: You must use the right angle power connector dongle that comes with the keyboard. Other
connectors will not offer the same stability or fit and may cause interference when using the Stowaway
keyboard.
4Line up the bottom speaker hole with the alignment marker on the
keyboard docking connector and push down gently to make the
connection.
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC and Stowaway keyboard alignment markers
You can now begin typing.
NOTE: Use the keyboard on a firm, flat surface for optimum performance and stability.
Alignment
marker Bottom
speaker
cutout