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SnapNType
PDA Keyboard for
® ™
Compaq iPAQ
Handhelds
User Guide
P73990 F8Q1502
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SnapNType PDA Keyboard for your Compaq IPAQ 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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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 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 saved all documents. ® ® 2) Microsoft ActiveSync synchronization software is installed and active on your PC. 3) Your iPAQ pocket PC has at least 512KB of free memory. Follow these instructions to install your SnapNType keyboard software on your Compaq iPAQ 1) Close all active windows on your i
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 3 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) the SnapNType software on your iPAQ. Note: If the “Confirm File Replace” window displays on your iPAQ, select “Yes to All”. 7) The “SnapNType Configuration” screen will pop up on your iPAQ. If not, tap the “SnapNType” icon on the “Start” menu of your iPAQ to enter the “Configuration” screen. Attaching the SnapNType Keyboard to Your iPAQ Pocket PC 1) Hold your iPAQ face up in the palm of one hand and
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 4 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Detaching the SnapNType Keyboard from Your iPAQ Pocket PC 1) Hold your iPAQ face down in the palm of one hand. 2) Press the release button at the back of the SnapNType keyboard to release the connector lock. (See Fig. 2) 3) Remove the iPAQ by sliding away from the SnapNType keyboard. (See Fig. 3) Fig. 2 Fig. 3 4
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 5 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Removing the SnapNType Keyboard Software Follow these instructions if you want to remove the SnapNType software from your iPAQ: 1) Quit all programs and perform a soft reset. 2) Tap “Start”, then select “Settings”. 3) Tap on the “System” tab and then select “Remove Programs”. 4) The list of installed programs will pop up in the “Program in Storage Memory” list. 5) Tap “iPAQ SnapNType”, then tap “Remov
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 6 Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Reinstalling or Upgrading the SnapNType Software To reinstall or upgrade the SnapNType software, you must first remove the existing software by following the steps outlined on the previous page. Then follow the steps outlined in the “Software Installation” section (page 2). 6
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 7 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard After installing and enabling the SnapNType driver, the software runs automatically, and you can use the keyboard at any time. Simply attach the SnapNType keyboard to your iPAQ and start typing. Typing Lowercase Letters To enter lowercase letters with your SnapNType keyboard, simply type them as you would on a standard computer keyboard. Typing Uppercase Letters To capitalize one letter: Press once and the next lette
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 8 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 red on top of the key. There are two ways to type a block of numbers or symbols: 1) Press and hold . All other keys you press while holding will register the number or symbol. 2) Press twice, and the keyboard will enter “Symbol Lock” mode. All subsequent keys you pres
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 9 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) Application Keys Because the keyboard covers the application buttons on your iPAQ, these buttons are reproduced on the SnapNType keyboard. 9
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 10 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) The FaceBoard Button Pressing the “FaceBoard” button (see Fig. 4) will pop up a window containing various less frequently used symbols and punctuation marks. There are also popular emoticons or ”smiley” patterns for your e-mails. To select a symbol, you can either touch the on-screen button or press the corresponding key shown on top of the on-screen button. Fig. 4: This unique extended keyboard, the Fac
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 11 Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued) You can also use an alternative FaceBoard by pressing and then . The following screen will pop up (see Fig. 5) and you can choose the desired symbol by touching the on-screen button. This alternative FaceBoard will work better with some applications (such as Inbox). Fig. 5: Alternative Faceboard 11
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 12 Configuring the SnapNType Software To access the SnapNType application (see Fig. 6), tap “Start”, and then “SnapNType” on your iPAQ. Fig. 6. SnapNType configuration screen 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 Until Repeat—this will determine the delay from your holding down a key to
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 13 Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued) Sound—you can enable or disable “Key Click”. For this function to work properly, you need to first turn on your “Hardware buttons” sound in your iPAQ: tap “Start”, then“Settings”. Select “Sounds & Reminders” and check the “Hardware buttons” box. Test Area—you can test your SnapNType by typing in this area. 13
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 14 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens? - Check that your iPAQ is charged and working properly. - Make sure your iPAQ is connected to the SnapNType keyboard securely. - Verify that the SnapNType software is installed. - Confirm that the SnapNType driver is enabled. - Test typing in the Test Area. Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver each time I finish using it? No, you can leave the
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (continued) Can I send and receive infrared while using the SnapNType keyboard? Yes, infrared will not be affected. Can I use the stylus while using the SnapNType keyboard? Yes, you can use the stylus and keyboard simultaneously. Can I use the SnapNType keyboard while using other expansion packs? Yes, as long as the expansion pack does not use the same communication port, the SnapNType keyboard can be used with a
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 16 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: F8Q1502 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
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P73990-F8Q1502-MAN.QXD 5/23/02 1:27 PM Page 18 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, B.V. Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Cresent • West
