Mobility Electronics Stowaway Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard manual

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    www.igo.com iGo ™ Stowaway ® Bluetooth ® Keyboard Owner’s Manual for Symbian UIQ Mobile Devices Keyboard Driver: 1.21 Stowaway Bluetooth Owner’ s Manual for Symbian UIQ 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 keyboa rd software for Symbian UIQ mobile devices: ¾ Disable or remove any other keyboa rd applications that you have previously installed on your mobile device. (Refer t o the User’s Guide included with your mobile device for instruction on how to do this.) ¾ Ensure there[...]

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    Keyboard Description Stowaway Bluetooth Owner’ s Manual for Symbian UIQ Page 4[...]

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    Configuring the Keyboard to your Device NOTE: The Bluetooth connection between the mobile device and keyboard must be set up through the Stowaway keyboard driver. 1. The main screen of the Stowaway keyboard application is the Status screen. The Status window gives you the keyboard connection status, battery and firmware information. The Options tab[...]

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    2. The status tab offers buttons to enable or disable your keyboard. To enable the Stowaway keyboard , make sure the keyboard is Discoverable by the mobile device. Press the Discoverable button on the keyboard until the green LED (above the <0> key) flashes once per second. 3. After you tap Enable BT , the Stowaway keyboard application will e[...]

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    5. Next, type the same Passkey number on the Stowaway keyboard . When finished, press the <Enter> key on your keyboard. 6. If the Passkey is entered successfully on both devices, the message BT Keyboard Connected will appear. If the keyboard does not show up as connected: a. Press the Discoverable button again. b. Or, power cycle the keyboard[...]

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    UNSECURE CONNECTIONS 1. If you chose an Unsecured connection by removing the check mark at Options > Bluetooth Security option, connection is usually established within a few seconds after pressing the Discoverable button. If the connection is not completed, press the Discoverable button again. OTHER FEATURES 1. If several Stowaway keyboards hap[...]

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    2. In the Status window the keyboard battery information is displayed. The two states of the battery are: a. Normal – This is the most common state of the battery. b. Critical – This means the battery is in imminent danger of no longer functioning. If the keyboard battery reaches a critical state, a message will be displayed, and you may be war[...]

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    4. The Keys tab allows you to assign applications or files to open with the < Fn > + <number> shortcut. 5. About tab – Provides the version of t he Stowaway software inst alled on your mobile device. 6. Help – Application help is available from the Stowaway Keyboard menu > Help option. Stowaway Bluetooth Owner’ s Manual for Sym[...]

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    Reconnecting the Stowaway keyboard The above steps establish the Blueto oth wireless connection and bonding between the mobile device and the ke yboard for the firs t time. Keyboard character input should be enabled as long as the connection is maintained. Despite a high degree of reliability, th e Bluetooth connection could break for many reasons:[...]

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    Even when disconnected, the mobile device and the keyboard remain bonded. The keyboard will only reconnec t to the bonded mobile device and the mobile device will only listen to th e bonded keyboard. To break the bond press the Discoverable butto n for approximately 1 second or until the green LED flashes quickly. Normally the bond will not need to[...]

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    Customizing Your Keyboard Keyboard Control Panel On the Status tab: ¾ The Status tab allows you to turn on/off access to the keyboard, and gives access to the other application features. Tap Enable BT to turn access on and Disable BT to turn access off. ¾ The keyboard status window allows you to monitor connection status. ¾ To increase key repea[...]

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    Disabling the Stowaway keyboard When the Stowaway keyboard is no longer needed, you may disable the keyboard driver by tapping Disable BT on the Status tab. The BT Disabled message will then be displayed on the Status page. NOTE: Disabling the Bluetooth keyboard will not automatically turn off the Bluetooth radio. Turning th e Bluetooth radio off f[...]

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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 keyboard Character Input • 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. Launch[...]

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    International and Extended Character Set Character Description Shortcut å Dot accent <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <2> + <a> Å Dot accent <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <2> + <Shift> – <a> <Ctrl> – <Shift> – <4> ¢ Cents â, ê, î, ô, û Circu mflex accent <Ctrl> – <Shift[...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions Q: My keyboard and handheld ar e in-range and powered on, why won’t they reconnect after a key press? A: The current Bluetooth settings on yo ur mobile device may preclude an automatic reconnection. Determine if your Bluetooth software requires paired devices to be Authenticated , or whether your current Bluetooth opera[...]

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    Legal Notices Mobility California, Inc. and its affiliate s shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions containe d herein or for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages whatsoever in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of th is material. The information in this document is provided “as is” w[...]

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    Warranty Mobility California warrants this produc t against defects in materials and workmanship under normal us e for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Mobility Californi a’s and its suppliers’ entire liability, and your exclusive remedy, if you discover a defect and return the product with proof of purchase t[...]

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    Obtaining Warranty Service Customer must contact Mobility Califor nia within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service auth orization. Dated proof of original purchase will be required for warrant y service, repair, or replacement. Products or parts shipped by Customer to Mobility California must be sent postage-paid and packaged ap[...]

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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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    Important Notes about Bluetooth Devices The Stowaway keyboard can emit radio frequency (RF) energy whenever the green LED is flashing. Care should be taken when used around medical devices or equipment. For specific in formation, consult with the product manufacturer or your physician before use. To stop interference, close the keyboard or remove i[...]

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    Wireless Regulatory Information The Stowaway device must be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as describ ed in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-spec ific approvals, see Radio approvals. Mobility California, Inc. is not resp onsible for any radi o or television interference caused by u[...]

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    FCC Notices 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm ent generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not [...]

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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: Mobility Electronics, Inc. 9918 Via Pasar San Diego, California 92126 United States of America 1.858.880.2225 IC Notice This Class B digital apparatu[...]

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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, Mobility California, In c. 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 Mobilit y Ca[...]

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    Swedish Härmed intygar Mobility Ca lifornia, Inc. att denna STBT01 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Danish Undertengnede Mobility Califor nia, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr STBT01 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav [...]

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    France Some areas of France have a restricte d frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is: 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz). 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz (NOTE— Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz). There are few possibilities fo[...]

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    Features and Technical Specifications • 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 f[...]