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SnapNType
PDA Keyboard for
Palm™ Handhelds
User Guide
P73991 F8P3500
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SnapNType PDA Keyboard for your Palm handheld. The SnapNType is easy to install and use. With its compact design, you can start writing your e-mails and notes anywhere you go. 1
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 2 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard Installing the SnapNType Keyboard Software Before installing the SnapNType software, please make sure that: 1) You have disabled all other keyboard software installed in your Palm handheld ® 2) You have performed a HotSync function to backup all data. 3) Your Palm handheld has at least 10KB of free memory. Follow these instructions to install SnapNType software on your Palm handheld 1) Insert the SnapNType flopp
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 3 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Attaching the SnapNType Keyboard to Your Palm Handheld 1) Press the two side buttons simultaneously to release the keyboard lock. 2) While still pressing the side buttons, flip the keypad backward. 3) Slowly slide in your Palm handheld until the connector on the SnapNType keyboard latches the HotSync port securely. (See Fig. 1) 4) You will hear a “beep” sound from your Palm handheld to indicate prop
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 4 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Detaching the SnapNType Keyboard from Your Palm Handheld 1) Press the two side buttons simultaneously to release the keyboard lock. 2) While still pressing the side button, flip the keypad backward until it opens completely. (See Fig. 3) 3) In an action similar to removing your Palm handheld from the HotSync cradle, slightly push your Palm handheld toward the keypad and remove it from the keyboard con
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 5 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard The SnapNType software driver has an advanced automatic enable/disable function. The driver will enable itself once you connect the SnapNType keyboard to your Palm handheld. When you disconnect the SnapNType keyboard, the driver will automatically disable itself. There is no need to manually turn on or off the SnapNType driver. Typing Lowercase Letters To enter lowercase letters with your SnapNType keyboard, simply t
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 6 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Typing Numbers and Symbols To type one number or symbol: press once. The next key you press will register as the number or symbol printed in orange on the top of the key. To type a block of numbers or symbols: press and hold . All other keys you press while holding will register the number or symbol. To turn on “Symbol Lock”: press twice to enter the “Symbol Lock” mode. All keys pressed during “Symbol Lock
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 7 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Navigation Keys The navigation keys enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your Palm handheld. The following table lists available navigation key commands. 7
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 8 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Application Keys There are four application buttons on the bottom of the SnapNType keyboard. They will replace the buttons on your Palm that were covered by the keyboard. There are four different functions assigned to each button, you can activate different function by: 1. Tapping – press and release the button 2. Press and hold the button 3. Press the key and then the button 4. Press the key and then the
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 9 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Using the FaceBoard Pressing the “Faceboard” button will pop up a window containing various less frequently used symbols and punctuation marks. There are also popular “smiley” patterns for your e-mails. Simply tap the on-screen buttons or the corresponding key on your SnapNType keyboard to select the symbol you want to enter. 9
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 10 Configuring the SnapNType Software You can customize various features of the SnapNType program to best suit your application. To start the SnapNType configuration program, tap the “SnapNType” icon on your Palm handheld. General Configuration Enable—this will allow the SnapNType to accept key input. Disable—this will turn off the SnapNType. Repeat Rate—this will determine the repeat frequency of a key when you hold it down continuously. Delay Un
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 11 Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued) Programmable Buttons You can program the four application buttons to launch your favorite applications or emulate different soft buttons. After launching the SnapNType configuration program, press and then to start the menu options. Tap on “Preferences” and the following screen will appear: You can program the application launcher from the right side of your “Preference” screen. 11
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 12 Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued) You can program the application launcher from the right side of your “Preference” screen. You can program the soft-key emulation setting from the left side of your “Preference” screen. 12
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 13 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver before performing HotSync functions? The SnapNType driver is fully compatible with the Palm HotSync function. The driver will not interfere with this function. Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver every time I remove the device? No, the SnapNType driver will disable itself every time you remove the device. Why can't I hear a “beep” sound when connecting or disconnec
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 14 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F8P3500 to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an
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P73991-F8P3500-PKG.QXD 5/23/02 1:31 PM Page 16 Belkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosfo
