Targus Stowaway - Manual

2 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 softwa...

3 2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3 If 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 . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. To copy the so...

4 Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software If necessary, you can remove the Stowaway software from your CLIÉ: 1 Tap the Home icon to access the application launcher screen. 2 Tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the menu list. 3 Tap Delete . Keyboard and Keyboard Patch appear in the Pr...

6 2 Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface. Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard 3 Slide the red end-grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together. Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together

7 Attaching Your CLIÉ 1 Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the top of the keyboard. Locating the docking mechanism Dockingconnector Dockingmechanism

9 3 Line 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. Scr...

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

12 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 Sto...

13 • 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 ...

14 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 cha...

15 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. Chan...

16 To define the Cmd keys: 1 Open the Keyboard application, then tap CmdKeys on the settings list. The Application Assignments screen appears. Application Assignments screen 2 Choose the Cmd + number sequence you want to assign, then tap the drop-down arrow . The application list appears. 3 Select t...

17 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 settings Layout This option allows you to set the layout of the keyboard to the following languages: • Englis...

18 To change the keyboard layout, tap on the drop-down arrow and select a language from the list. Tab 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. Enable Jog...

19 Using Help to View Keyboard Shortcuts To view the shortcut Cmd keys, open the Keyboard application, then tap Help from the settings list. Press the Fn key and the up or down arrow to scroll through the list. Keyboard shortcuts in Help For a complete list of these shortcuts, refer to the next sect...

20 Cursor Movements The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for moving the cursor and selecting text. NOTE: For more information on changing the Tab function refer to “Changing Layout Settings” on page 17. Key Sequence Result Ctrl – Left arrow Moves the cursor one word to the left. Ctrl – R...

21 Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts The following table lists the key combinations to activate on-screen buttons. NOTE: You can also use on-screen button shortcuts by simultaneously pressing Ctrl – Cmd and the first letter of the command in the on-screen button. For example, to select the“Go to...

22 Menu Commands The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for the editing 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 keyb...

23 From the Preferences ShortCuts screen you can create new, edit and delete these shortcuts.To access the Preferences ShortCuts screen: 1 Tap the Home icon, then Prefs . 2 Tap the drop-down arrow , located in the upper-right corner, and select ShortCuts . The Preferences ShortCuts screen displays. ...

24 3 Under ShortCut Text, type the text you want to equate with the key combination you just entered. 4 Tap OK to return to the Preferences ShortCuts screen. The Stowaway software automatically saves the shortcut. Changing a ShortCut 1 Highlight the ShortCut you want to change and tap Edit . 2 Make ...

25 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 l...

26 Creating Symbols The following table lists the key combinations for generating symbols. Character Key Sequence Description æ Fn – a Lowercase ae ligature ß Fn – b Beta • Fn – w Bullet ¸ Fn – c Cedilla Character Key Sequence Description © Fn – g Copyright ° Fn – d Degree ÷ Fn – hyphen (-) Divide µ...

28 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 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 accord...

29 Why can’t I synchronize my Sony CLIÉ when it is attached to the keyboard? The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your CLIÉ’s cradle. To synchronize, remove your CLIÉ from the Stowaway keyboard and insert it into the cradle. Then, synchronize as usual. Why does my CLIÉ try to synchronize ...

30 Warranty Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If your Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is found to be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace it. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or co...

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