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Targus Stowaway User Manual

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  • Page 1 Stowaway Portable Keyboard ™ for Sony CLIÉ ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and ™ commands into your Sony CLIÉ • 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 •...

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Stowaway

    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.
  • Page 7 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Stowaway application folder and the Sony folder is added to your desktop. From the Stowaway application folder, select the language folder that you are most comfortable with and open it.

  • Page 8: Removing The Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software

    “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.
  • Page 9 Hold the unit and, using your thumb, push the latch down to unlock the case. Stowaway keyboard closed...
  • Page 10 Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface. Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard Slide the red end-grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together. Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together...
  • Page 11 Attaching Your CLIÉ Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the top of the keyboard. Docking mechanism Docking connector Locating the docking mechanism...
  • Page 12 Slide 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...
  • Page 13 Line up the scroll button with the alignment marker on the keyboard docking connector and push down gently to make the connection. Alignment marker 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...

  • Page 14: Closing The Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Pull your CLIÉ upward to remove it from the docking connector. Fold down the docking connector and PDA foot until flat, then slide the docking mechanism into the keyboard. Retracting the docking mechanism...
  • Page 15 Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends apart Lift 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.

  • Page 16: Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard

    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.

  • Page 17: Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 To define the Cmd keys: Open the Keyboard application, then tap CmdKeys on the settings list. The Application Assignments screen appears. Choose the Cmd + number sequence you want to assign, then tap the drop-down arrow . The application list appears. Select the application you want to assign to the Cmd + number sequence.
  • Page 21 Changing Layout Settings Open the Keyboard application, then tap Layout on the settings list. The Layout settings allow you to view, change or enable/disable the following options: Layout This option allows you to set the layout of the keyboard to the following languages: •...
  • Page 22 To change the keyboard layout, tap on the drop-down arrow and select a language from the list. This option allows you to set the tab key to either move within fields or move to a tab stop. To change the tab key movement, tap on the drop-down arrow and make a selection from the list.

  • Page 23: Typing Keyboard Shortcuts

    For a complete list of these shortcuts, refer to the next section. Typing Keyboard Shortcuts The following tables detail the key sequences you can use to issue commands to your CLIÉ form the Stowaway keyboard. NOTE: To access keys embedded with blue characters, press Fn + <key>. Keyboard shortcuts in Help...

  • Page 24: Cursor Movements

    Cursor Movements The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for moving the cursor and selecting text. Key Sequence Ctrl – Left arrow Ctrl – Right arrow Ctrl – Shift – Left arrow Ctrl – Shift – Right arrow Shift – Left arrow Shift –...

  • Page 25: Activating On-Screen Button Shortcuts

    Fn – Small space key Fn – Left arrow Fn – Right arrow Fn – Period Fn – Comma NOTE: The comma key on the Stowaway keyboard is not embedded with the blue on-screen button shortcuts. On-screen button Delete Cancel...

  • Page 26: Menu Commands

    NOTE: The cut, copy, and paste menu commands may vary between applications. Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes The following table lists additional key combinations available for use with the Stowaway keyboard. Key Sequence Fn – Cmd Fn – = Creating Your Own Shortcuts This feature allows you to create personalized shortcuts for inserting text to help minimize keystrokes.
  • Page 27 From the Preferences ShortCuts screen you can create new, edit and delete these shortcuts. To access the Preferences ShortCuts screen: Tap the Home icon, then Prefs . Tap the drop-down arrow , located in the upper-right corner, and select ShortCuts . The Preferences ShortCuts screen displays.

  • Page 28: Changing Character Sets

    The message “Delete the selected ShortCut” appears. Tap Yes to delete the ShortCut or No to cancel the operation. Changing Character Sets The Stowaway keyboard supports a variety of extended character sets which you can use with your Sony CLIÉ. Adding Diacritical Marks To add diacritical marks, type the letter you want to accent followed by the Fn key and the character listed in the table.

  • Page 29: Creating Extended Characters

    NOTE: In the following table, “a” represents the letter you want to accent. For example, to type the umlaut ö in Köln, use the key combination o – Fn – ; (semi-colon). NOTE: The key combination for the Nordic A-ring only works for the letter “a”. Creating Extended Characters The following table lists the key combinations for generating extended characters and punctuation marks.

  • Page 30: Creating Symbols

    Character Creating Symbols The following table lists the key combinations for generating symbols. Character © ° µ ¶ £ ® § ™ ¥ ± Key Sequence Description æ Fn – a Lowercase ae ligature ß Fn – b Beta • Fn –...

  • Page 31: Using International Keyboard Settings

    ’ “ ” Using International Keyboard Settings The Palm OS International keyboard settings are supported by the Stowaway keyboard software. To use these settings, press the Alt key and the desired character. Calculator Functions The following table lists the key combinations to use with the calculator feature.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens? • Check that your Sony CLIÉ is charged. • Make sure that your CLIÉ is properly connected to the Stowaway Portable Keyboard. • Verify that the Stowaway keyboard software is installed according to the instructions.
  • Page 33 Why can’t I use the keyboard to pick an item from a list or a menu choice? The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is not meant to replace all of your stylus functions. For added convenience, there are two stylus wells located in the top corners of the keyboard.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss or damage to a computer; nor loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any consequential or incidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of their possibility.

  • Page 35: Regulatory Compliance

    Europe Belgium Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Eastern Europe & others +31 0 53-484-9479 Regulatory Compliance This device 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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 36 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Stowaway is a trademark of Think Outside, Inc. CLIÉ and Jog-Dial are a trademarks of Sony and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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