Targus Electronic Keyboard Portable Keyboard User Manual

Targus ThumbPad  
Making Your Mobile Life Easier.  
USER’S GUIDE  
Making Your Mobile Life Easier.  
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2001 Targus Corp.  
400-0064-001A  
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ThumbPadPortable Keyboard  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus ThumbPad  
Portable Keyboard. The ThumbPad is a convenient and ultra-  
portable keyboard for your mobile computer.  
With the ThumbPad keyboard you can:  
• Enter text directly into your mobile computer.  
• Use the function (Fn) keys to quickly execute commands and  
options.  
• Take a keyboard with you whenever you travel with your  
mobile computer.  
In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains the  
Targus ThumbPad Portable Keyboard and the keyboard driver  
software CD.  
Installing the Keyboard Driver  
Before installing the driver software for the ThumbPad  
keyboard, make sure that:  
You synchronize your mobile computer to back up your  
files.  
You disable any previously installed keyboard software.  
Your mobile computer has at least 24K bytes of free  
memory.  
 
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Windows® Operating Systems  
To install the driver for the ThumbPad keyboard on a computer  
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with the Windows 95/98/Me/2000 or Windows NT 4.0  
operating system, do the following:  
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Insert the keyboard driver software CD into your  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
2
Click Start, Run, then enter D:\ThumbPad.prc (where D:  
is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK.  
The Install Tool program then installs the driver  
software. When installation is complete, the Install Tool  
window appears.  
Sample Install Tool window  
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Click Done.  
Connect your mobile computer to your desktop or  
notebook computer and synchronize to copy the  
keyboard driver to your mobile computer.  
 
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After synchronization, the ThumbPad keyboard icon  
appears in the Applications screen on your mobile  
computer.  
To complete installation, reset your mobile computer.  
Macintosh® Operating System  
To install the driver software for the ThumbPad keyboard on a  
computer with the Macintosh 8.5.1 or greater operating system,  
do the following:  
1
Exit all active programs, including those in the Startup  
folder, and disable any virus-scanning software.  
2
Insert the keyboard driver software CD into your  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
The ThumbPad keyboard application folder is added to  
your desktop.  
NOTE: You may find it more convenient to drag the  
ThumbPad.prc file into the folder where you store your  
mobile computer applications, such as the Add-on folder.  
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Double-click the ThumbPad.prc file to launch the Install  
Tool program.  
Installation automatically begins. When it is complete,  
you regain control of the Install Tool window.  
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Click Done.  
Connect your mobile computer to your desktop or  
notebook computer and synchronize to copy the  
keyboard driver to your mobile computer.  
After synchronization, the ThumbPad keyboard icon  
appears in the Applications screen on your mobile  
computer.  
To complete installation, reset your mobile computer.  
 
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Connecting the Keyboard to Your  
Mobile Computer  
After installing the keyboard driver, you can connect the  
ThumbPad keyboard to your mobile computer. To do this:  
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2
Turn off your mobile computer (if it’s turned on).  
Hold your mobile computer in one hand and the  
ThumbPad keyboard in your other hand.  
Holding your mobile computer and the ThumbPad keyboard  
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Align your mobile computer with the keyboard  
connector, located at the top of the ThumbPad keyboard.  
Keyboard  
connector  
Aligning your mobile computer with the keyboard connector  
 
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4
Gently slide your mobile computer into the keyboard  
connector until you hear a “click.”  
CAUTION: Always use the keyboard connector as a guide  
when connecting and disconnecting your mobile computer to  
avoid possible damage to your device or the ThumbPad  
keyboard.  
Disconnecting the ThumbPad Keyboard  
To disconnect the keyboard from your mobile computer:  
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Turn off your mobile computer (if it’s turned on).  
Gently pull your mobile computer away from the  
ThumbPad keyboard and slide it out of the keyboard  
connector.  
Using the ThumbPad Keyboard  
Typing Keyboard Shortcuts  
The following table details the key sequences you can use to  
access options and additional characters, and to issue  
commands to your mobile computer from the ThumbPad  
keyboard.  
To use these key sequences, hold down either the Ctrl, Fn, or  
Shift key (as indicated) and then tap the second key listed in  
the table for the desired result.  
 
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US/UK Version Keyboard Combinations  
Key Sequence  
Result  
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2
Shift + any key  
Caps  
Enters uppercase character  
Toggles between all upper or  
lowercase characters  
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4
Fn + any key  
Fn + Caps  
Shift +ꢀI  
Activates blue symbol on a key  
Constant use of all blue symbols  
Highlights line of text above cursor  
Highlights line of text below cursor  
Highlights character right of cursor  
Highlights character left of cursor  
Deletes Character  
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Shift +ꢀK  
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Shift +ꢀJ  
Shift +ꢀH  
Fn + Del  
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10  
Tab  
Fn +  
11 Ctrl + X  
12 Ctrl + C  
13 Ctrl+ S  
Cuts selected text  
Copies selected text  
Selects all text  
14 Ctrl + P  
Pastes cut or copied text  
Undoes last command  
Activates the Hot Key menu  
15 Ctrl + U  
16 Shift + SPACE  
17 Fn + Shift + key  
(at the same time)  
Emulates the  
command function  
18 Shift + Enter  
Moves cursor to next column in  
Address book  
19 Ctrl + Enter  
Moves cursor to previous column in  
Address book  
 
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Key Sequence  
Result  
20 Ctrl + Q, then release and Acute accent:  
type A, E, I, O, U, or Y Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý  
21 Ctrl + W, then release and Grave accent:  
type A, E, I, O, or U  
À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù  
22 Ctrl + E, then release and  
type A, E, I, O, or U  
Circumflex:  
Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û  
23 Ctrl + R, then release and  
type A, N, or O  
Tilde:  
Ã, Ñ, Õ  
24 Ctrl + T, then release and  
type A, E, I, O, U, or Y  
Diaeresis (Umlaut):  
Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ  
25 Ctrl + Y, then release and  
type A  
Nordic A-ring:  
Å
Customizing the Keyboard Options  
After installing the keyboard driver on your mobile computer,  
you can customize its options through the ThumbPad keyboard  
application. To do this:  
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2
Turn on your mobile computer.  
Tap the Applications icon.  
 
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The Applications screen appears.  
Sample Applications screen  
Tap the ThumbPad icon.  
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The ThumbPad keyboard configuration screen appears.  
Sample ThumbPad keyboard configuration screen  
 
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The available options are:  
• Status — which allows you to disable or enable the  
ThumbPad keyboard.  
To suspend keyboard functions, tap the drop-down arrow and  
select Disable. To use the keyboard again, tap the drop-down  
arrow and select Enable.  
• Enable Keyboard clicks — which simulates typewriter  
clicking sounds when you press keys on the ThumbPad  
keyboard.  
To hear key clicks, tap Enable Keyboard clicks (places a  
check mark in the box). To prevent key clicks, tap Enable  
Keyboard clicks again (makes the check mark disappear).  
• Delay until repeat — which allows you to set the length of  
time before a letter, number or other character begins to  
repeat when you press and hold a key.  
Use your stylus to move the marker arrow toward Long to  
increase or away from Long to decrease the length of the  
delay.  
• Keyboard repeat rate — which allows you to set the speed at  
which a letter, number or other character repeats when you  
press and hold a key.  
Use your stylus to move the marker arrow toward Fast to  
increase or away from Fast to decrease the repeat rate.  
• Test Strings Here: — which allows you to test the delay and  
repeat rate by holding down a letter or number key on the  
ThumbPad keyboard. The character repeats according to the  
settings you have chosen. Change and test these settings  
until you achieve the desired outcome.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing  
happens?  
• Check that your mobile computer is charged.  
• Make sure that your mobile computer is firmly connected to  
the ThumbPad keyboard.  
Verify that the keyboard driver is installed on your mobile  
computer.  
• Remove the keyboard driver and then reinstall it. To do this:  
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2
Tap the Applications icon, then the Menu icon.  
Tap App, Delete, ThumbPad and then the Delete...  
on-screen button.  
The Delete Application window appears.  
3
Tap Yes to remove the keyboard driver, or No to cancel  
the operation.  
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Tap Done to exit the Delete window.  
Install the driver software, following the instructions in  
“Installing the Keyboard Driver” on page 2.  
Does the ThumbPad Portable Keyboard require batteries?  
No — the keyboard uses a only a small amount of power,  
which it draws directly from your mobile computer.  
What should I do when I type on the keyboard and the  
HotSync application begins?  
Make sure that the keyboard is firmly attached to your mobile  
computer, then close HotSync by tapping Cancel (this may  
take a few seconds) and resume typing.  
 
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Technical Support  
In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your  
Targus accessory, please contact our technical support team at:  
Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer your  
questions through one of the following telephone numbers.  
North America  
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. (08:00) to 8:00 p.m. (20:00)  
Eastern time:  
US & Canada: 800-283-6325  
Europe  
Belgium +32 0 02-717-2451  
Denmark +45 0 35-25-8751  
France +33 0 1-64-53-9151  
Germany +49 0 21-16-579-1151  
Italy +39 0 24-827-1151  
Netherlands +31 0 53-484-9470  
Spain +34 0 91-745-6221  
Sweden +46 0 8-751-4058  
Switzerland +41 0 1-212-0007  
United Kingdom +44 0 20-7744-0330  
Eastern Europe & others +31 0 53-484-9479  
 
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Product Registration  
For more efficient customer service and to activate the product’s  
warranty, Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory  
shortly after purchasing it.  
To register your Targus accessory, go to:  
You will need to provide your full name, email address, phone number,  
and company information (if applicable).  
Warranty  
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship for one year. If your Targus ThumbPad 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 consequential or incidental loss. Under no conditions is  
Targus liable for loss of, 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. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.  
Warranty Registration at:  
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.  
FCC Statement  
Tested to Comply  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation.  
 
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Move the computer away from the receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
ThumbPad is a trademark of Darfon Electronics Corp. Windows is a registered trademark of  
Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
HotSync is a registered trademark of Palm Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their  
respective owners.  
 
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