Targus Stowaway User manual

Stowaway
™
Portable Keyboard
for Sony CLIÉ
™

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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............................................................... 4
Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard.................................................................. 10
Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard................................................ 12
Things to Remember.................................................................................................. 12
Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features......................................... 13
Typing Keyboard Shortcuts...................................................................... 19
Cursor Movements..................................................................................................... 20
Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts ...................................................................... 21
Menu Commands....................................................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes ............................................................................. 22
Changing Character Sets ........................................................................ 24
Adding Diacritical Marks............................................................................................. 24
Creating Extended Characters................................................................................... 25
Creating Symbols....................................................................................................... 26

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Using International Keyboard Settings....................................................................... 27
Calculator Functions.................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 28
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................... 28
Warranty..................................................................................................................... 30
Technical Support....................................................................................................... 30
Regulatory Compliance........................................................................... 31
FCC Statement........................................................................................................... 31

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The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard
The Stowaway™Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and
commands into your Sony CLIÉ™. This compact, fully functional keyboard:
•Enables you to type text and special characters into your CLIÉ 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
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
Setting Up Your Stowaway
Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software
Before installing the software, make sure that:
•You disable any previously installed keyboard software.
•Your CLIÉ has at least 60K free memory.
NOTE: To check the amount of free memory, tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the
menu list. Tap Info to view the amount of free memory, listed at the top of the screen.
NOTE: For your convenience, you can beam existing Stowaway software from one CLIÉ to
another. For the Stowaway keyboard to work properly, make sure you beam both Keyboard and
Keyboard Patch files. For more information on beaming files, refer to the documentation that
came with your CLIÉ.
Windows®95/988/Me/2000 and Windows NT®
1Connect the CLIÉ to your computer and synchronize to back up your files.
NOTE: Refer to the documentation that came with your CLIÉ for instructions on how to
synchronize the CLIÉ with your computer.
CAUTION: If your CLIÉ is synchronizing files, wait for synchronization to complete before
beginning the Stowaway keyboard setup.

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2Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3If Setup does not begin automatically, click Start, then Run, and enter
D:\setup.exe (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
To copy the software to your CLIÉ, connect the CLIÉ to your computer and
synchronize again.
Macintosh
1Exit all active programs, including those in the Startup folder, and disable
any virus-scanning software.
2Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The Stowaway application folder and the Sony folder is added to your desktop.
3From the Stowaway application folder, select the language folder that you
are most comfortable with and open it.
4Drag the stowaway.prc file into the folder where your handheld applications
are stored, such as the Add-on folder.
5From the Sony folder, drag the ClieUpdate.prc file into the same folder as
the stowaway.prc file.
To complete installation, connect the CLIÉ to your computer and synchronize.
NOTE: The stowaway.prc and ClieUpdate.prc files appear as Keyboard and Keyboard Patch,
respectively, on your CLIÉ.

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Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software
If necessary, you can remove the Stowaway software from your CLIÉ:
1Tap the Home icon to access the application launcher screen.
2Tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the menu list.
3Tap Delete.
Keyboard and Keyboard Patch appear in the Programs in Storage Memory list.
4Tap Keyboard and then the Delete... on-screen button.
The Delete Application window appears.
5Tap Yes to remove the keyboard software, or No to cancel the operation.
6After removing the keyboard, tap Keyboard Patch and then the Delete...
on-screen button.
7Tap Yes to remove the keyboard patch software, or No to cancel the
operation.
8Tap Done to exit the Delete screen.
To use the keyboard again, you must reinstall the Stowaway software. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software”
on page 2.
Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
Opening the Keyboard
NOTE: You must install the Stowaway software before you can begin using the keyboard. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software” on page 2.

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1Hold the unit 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 CLIÉ
1Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the
top of the keyboard.
Locating the docking mechanism
Docking
connector
Docking
mechanism

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2Slide the docking mechanism 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

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3Line up the scroll button with the alignment marker on the keyboard
docking connector and push down gently to make the connection.
Sony CLIÉ and Stowaway keyboard alignment markers
You can now begin typing.
NOTE: Use the keyboard on a firm, flat surface for optimum performance and stability.
Scroll
button
Alignment
marker

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Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
1Pull your CLIÉ upward to remove it from the docking connector.
2Fold down the docking connector and PDA foot until flat, then slide the
docking mechanism into the keyboard.
Retracting the docking mechanism

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3With the keyboard still on a flat surface, slide the red end-grips toward the
ends of the case, separating the keyboard sections as far apart as
possible.
Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends apart
4Lift the keyboard, push the center up to form a “W,” then close the
keyboard, pressing the four corners of the case together until they click
into place.
Folding the Stowaway keyboard

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Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard
Things to Remember
Hardware
•If you are typing with the Stowaway keyboard on an uneven surface, such as
your knees, the keyboard will not provide the same robust feel as typing on a
flat, solid surface and may bow slightly in the center. To stabilize the
Stowaway keyboard, place it on a firm, flat object such as a magazine, book,
or briefcase.
•Use your stylus for selecting list items, for making menu selections, and for
giving commands in applications that are not compatible with the keyboard.
(Palm OS does not support cursor control).
•Use the handy stylus wells in the right and left corners of the keyboard to
keep your stylus within reach.
•Make sure that you fully extend the docking mechanism before attaching your
CLIÉ to the Stowaway keyboard to avoid possible hardware damage.
Comfortable Typing
Research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and
muscles may be related to repetitive motion, an improperly set up work area,
incorrect body posture, and poor work habits.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow these precautions:
•Stand, stretch, and move around several times every hour.
•Switch hands while performing tasks. Use shortcut keys to move efficiently
and avoid repetitive, awkward movements.

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•Type gently and lightly.
•Relax your shoulders and keep your elbows at your sides. Adjust the
keyboard so that you don’t have to stretch to reach it.
•Adjust your position so that you don’t have to bend your wrists to type; avoid
placing your wrists on a sharp edge.
If you feel discomfort or numbness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders,
neck, or back while typing, consult a qualified medical professional.
Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features
After installing the keyboard software on your Sony CLIÉ, you can customize
its options through the Keyboard application.
Opening the Keyboard Application
To open the Keyboard application, tap the Home icon, then Keyboard on your
CLIÉ. To view the settings list, tap the drop-down arrow, located in the upper-
right corner.
The available settings are:
•General Shows the configuration options
•Cmd Keys Lists the Cmd key assignments
•Layout Shows the language, tab key and Jog-Dial options
•Help Lists all key commands and functionality

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Adjusting General Settings
Open the Keyboard application, then tap General on the settings list. The
General settings allow you to adjust the following preferences:
Keyboard application General settings
Key Repeat Rate
This option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other
character repeats when you press and hold a key.
Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Fast to increase or Slow to
decrease the repeat rate.
Delay Until Repeat
This option 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.

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Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Long to increase or Short to
decrease the length of the delay.
Test Repeat Settings
Test the repeat rate and delay by holding down a letter or number key on the
Stowaway keyboard. The character appears according to the settings you have
chosen. Change and test these settings until you achieve the desired outcome.
Enable Key Clicks
This option simulates typewriter clicking sounds when you press keys on the
Stowaway keyboard.
To hear key clicks, tap Enable Key Clicks (places a check mark in the box). To
prevent key clicks, tap Enable Key Clicks again (makes the check mark
disappear).
Enable Keyboard
This option allows the Stowaway keyboard to work properly. Disabling the
keyboard suspends keyboard functions and frees memory resources for tasks
that do not require the keyboard. The keyboard is enabled by default.
To suspend keyboard functions, tap Enable Keyboard (removes the check mark).
To use the keyboard again, tap Enable Keyboard again (places a check mark in
the box).
Assigning Application Shortcut Cmd Keys
The Stowaway keyboard software provides nine user-definable application
shortcut keys through the use of the Cmd key plus the 1 through 9 keys across
the top of the keyboard.
NOTE: The default setting for the Cmd key assignments is “unassigned”.

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To define the Cmd keys:
1Open the Keyboard application, then tap CmdKeys on the settings list.
The Application Assignments screen appears.
Application Assignments screen
2Choose the Cmd + number sequence you want to assign, then tap the
drop-down arrow.
The application list appears.
3Select the application you want to assign to the Cmd + number sequence.
The Keyboard application automatically saves the assignment.
4Test the shortcut by pressing the Cmd key and number key to launch the
assigned application.