Think Outside Sierra Keyboard manual

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    www.thinkoutside.com Stowaway ® Sierra Keyboard Owner’s Manual for Pocket PC 2003 and Windows Mobile ™ 5.0 Keyboard Driver: Stowaway 4.5 Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Wind ows Mobile Page 1[...]

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    Setting up the Keyboard ................................................. 3 Before You Begin .................................................................................... 3 Installing the Software ............................................................................ 3 Keyboard Description ..............................................[...]

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    Setting up the Keyboard Before You Begin Before you install the Stowaway Sier ra keyboard and mouse software for Windows Mobile™ 2003/Windows Mobile 5.0 PPC edition: ¾ ActiveSync 4.0 or greate r is required to insta ll the k eyboard driver application. ¾ Disable or uninstall any other ke yboard or mouse applications that you have previously ins[...]

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    Keyboard Description Stowaway Sierra Owner’s Manual for Wind ows Mobile Page 4[...]

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    Configuring the Keyboard to Your Device NOTE: The Bluetooth connection betw een the mobile device and keyboard must be set up throug h the Stowaway keyboard/mouse driver. ENABLING THE KE YBOARD DRIVER 1. To enable the Stowaway Sierra keyboard, tap the Enable button on the Config screen of the keyboard application. This will open the Keyboard Setup [...]

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    The following section deals strictly with Secure Connections. By default the Secure box is checked in the driver and is the recommended method, as it provides the best security and reconnection. SECURED CONNECTIONS 1. On mobile devices with Windows Mobile 5.0 you may see a screen warning that the Stowaway Sierra Keyboard driver will not work with t[...]

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    4. You will be prompted for a passkey and will see a Bluetooth Passkey dialog box. Enter a passkey of your ow n choosing (of 1-9 digits) using the mobile device’s on-screen keyboard and tap OK. Then, type the same passkey number on the Stowaway Sierra keyboard. When finished, press the <Enter> key. NOTE: The passkey must contain only digits[...]

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    UNSECURED CO NNECTIONS The following sequence may depend on the settings in your Bluetooth Manager and which Bluetooth stack is present on your mobile device. For more information see Unsecured Mode Settings . 1. Make the keyboard discoverable by pressing the Discoverable button on the keyboard until the green LED (above the <0> key) flashes [...]

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    4. Depending on the mobile device’s Bluetooth Accessibility Settings and Bluetooth Stack you may see this screen next. Tapping Make PDA accessible will set the Bluetooth Accessibility Settings to allow automatic reconnection of the mobile device and the keyboard when both are powered on and in range. NOTE: This is a vulnerable configuration; plea[...]

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    OTHER FEATURES 1. The Bluetooth Status Page displays the current state of the Bluetooth connection between your mobile device and the Stowaway Sierra keyboard. You can enable and disable the connection, and enter text to test the connection. Keyboard battery strength and firmware version are also displayed here. For more information on the Advanced[...]

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    4. If several Stowaway Sierra keyboards happen to be nearby and in Discoverable Mode , the scan will display all of these devices in the list. The keyboard ID (Bluetooth address) printed on the back of the keyboard should be compared with the IDs in the list and the desired keyboard selected. 5. If the application finds more than one Bluetooth stac[...]

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    POWER EFFICIENT MODES 1. The Advanced tab allows access to different power efficiency modes. 2. The Stowaway Sierra keyb oard is designed to operate in Power Efficient Mode in compliance with the Bluetooth specification. However, some mobile devices have difficulty operating effectively with Power Efficient Mode set to ON. The default setting is Au[...]

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    FIRMWARE UPGRADE Depending on the version of yo ur keyboard, you may see an Upgrade Firmware button on the BT page, and a message advising that the firmware be upgraded. This updates the keyboard’s ROM software and will improve functionality and comp atibility with more devices. 1. Tap Upgrade firmware to begin the process. NOTE: This process may[...]

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    Reconnecting the Stowaway Sierra keyboard For information on Unsecured connections and re-connections see Unsecured Mode Settings . Despite a high degree of reliability, th e Bluetooth connection could break for many reasons: ¾ The keyboard will power off when the right key panel is slid out and the Bluetooth connection will be lost. ¾ For power [...]

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    Unsecured Mode Settings For those using Windows Mobile 2003 or a non-Microsoft Bluetooth stack, there are two Bluetooth settings that affect how the keyboard and the mobile device connect in Unsecured mode. All Devices and Paired devices only . In order to automatically reconnect in Unsecured mode, the mobile device’s Bluetooth settings must be s[...]

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    Customizing Your Keyboard Once the keyboard software is inst alled on the mobile device, you may customize the options. A keyboard icon will appear on the screen while using Calendar, Contac ts, or other applications. ¾ Tap the keyboard icon once to di splay the Input Method Toolbar. ¾ Tap the keyboard icon on the Inpu t Method Toolbar to display[...]

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    Keyboard Control Panel On the Config tab: ¾ Tap Enable to choose which keyboard to enable. Tap Disable to turn off access to all keyboards. ¾ To see a visual indication if the keyb oard is in Caps Lock or Num Lock mode, check or uncheck the Show Capslock/Numlock notification option. ¾ To select whether or not the keyboard icon will appear in the[...]

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    Disabling the Stowaway Sierra Keyboard When the Stowaway Sierra keyboard is no longer needed, the keyboard driver may be disabled by tapping the Disable button on the BT or Config page. The Connection is not set up message will then be displayed on the BT page. NOTE: Disabling the keyboard will break the bond between the keyboard and the mobile dev[...]

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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 indicate s the status of the keyboard. ¾ When the keyboard status light flas hes 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[...]

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    Using the Stowaway Sierra keyboard • 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. Moving the Curs[...]

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    On-Screen Button and Editing Shortcuts From the keyboard, you can activate on -screen buttons such as (OK) or (X) and access application editing functions. Refer to the following table for the appropriate keyboard shortcut. On-Screen Button or Editing Function Shortcut Generate an ESC < Fn > – <Tab> Turns on NumLock mode < Fn > [...]

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    Windows Mobile 2003 Menu Navigation NOTE: The following table only applies to those using Windows Mobile 2003 (Pocket PC). For users of Windows Mobile 5.0 see below. Action Key command To activate a program’s m enu bar at the bottom of the mobile device screen and select a main menu item use one of these 2 methods: 1. Press and release the <Al[...]

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    Toolbar Navigation Action Key command To access a program’s toolbar at the top of the mobile device’s screen: 1. Press and hold the <AltGr> key and then press the <Tab> key. 2. Use the left and right arrow keys to highlight the Tool bar item you want. 3. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted tool bar item. 4. Use the up and [...]

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    International and Extended Character Set Character Description Shortcut <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <2> + <a> å Dot accent <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <2> + <Shift> – <a> Å Dot accent <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <4> ¢ Cents <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <6> + <letter> â[...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions Q: What should I do when I ty pe on the keyboard and nothing happens? • Check that mobile device’s batteries are charged. • Verify that keyboard has su fficient power to operate. • Verify that the right keyboard panel is fully slid inward. • Check to make sure that the keyboa rd software is installed properly ac[...]

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    Q: I received an error message sa ying the keyboard driver cannot find a supported Bluetooth compo nent, what should I do? The current version of the keyboard dr iver supports Broa dcom Bluetooth for Windows CE (BTW-CE) version ≥ 1.4.x, Drakar (Socket) an d Microsoft Bluetooth stacks. If you have a different version , you may need to check for up[...]

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    Legal Notices Think Outside shall not be liable for tec hnical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages whatsoever in connection with the furn ishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this do cument is provided “as is” without express or implied warra[...]

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    Obtaining Warranty Service Customer must contact Think Outside wi thin the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorizatio n. Dated proof of original purchase will be required for warranty service, re pair, or replacement. Products or parts shipped by Customer to Think Ou tside must be sent postage-paid and packaged appropriately[...]

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    Important Battery Information • Keep battery away from children. • Always replace old, weak or worn-o ut batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them properly. Be fore inserting a new battery, the battery compartment should be clea ned. If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clot hes, flush with water immediately. • Re[...]

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    Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated In free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of radio navigation or othe r safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communication service. Radio communications services[...]

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    FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Stowaway keyboards are classi fied by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. Class B 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 protecti on against h[...]

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    FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number(s): STBT01 • Company name: Think Outside, Inc. 10 South Third Street Fifth Floor San Jose, California 95113 United States of America (408) 297-5100 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most[...]

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    CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Stowaway keyboard to the Electromagnetic Comp atibility Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Stowaway keyboard meets the fo llowing technical standards: • EN 5502 – “Information Technology Equipment – [...]

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    Europe – CE Declaration of Conformity EN 301 489-1 (2004), EN 301 489-17 (2002), EN 300 328-1 (2001), EN 300 328-2 (2001), EN 60950 (2001) English Hereby, Think Outside, Inc. declares that this STBT01 is in compliance with the esse ntial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. French Par la présente Think Outside, Inc.[...]

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    Portuguese Think Outside, Inc. Declara que este STBT01 está conforme com os requistos e ssenciais e outra disposições da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Finnish Think Outside, Inc. Vakuuttaa täten että STBT01 tyyppinen laite on direcktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevie n directiiven muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch Hierbij verklaart [...]

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    Europe – WEEE Directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household wast e. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – Entsorgung von el[...]

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    Features and Specifications Summary • Small, foldaway design makes it easy to put in your pocket or briefcase. • Simple connection compatibility with your Mobile device via Bluetooth. • 5 row design for greatest comfort and ease of use. • Full size QWERTY keyboard layout for optimum comfort while typing. Meets ISO/IEC Specification 9995 for[...]