Axim™ Executive Keyboard with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Owner’s Manual For Windows Mobile™ 2003 Keyboard Driver: Stowaway 3.
Contents Installing and Configuring the Keyboard.................. 3 Before You Begin......................................................................................3 Installing the Software...............................................................................3 Configuring the Keyboard to Your Pocket PC Device...............................4 Reconnecting the Axim™ Wireless Keyboard ........ 10 Reconnecting in Unsecured Mode ..........................................................
Installing and Configuring the Keyboard Before You Begin Before you install the Axim™ Wireless keyboard software for Windows Mobile™2003: ¾ Disable or remove any other keyboard applications that you have previously installed on your Pocket PC device. (Refer to the User’s Guide included with your Pocket PC device for instruction on how to do this.) ¾ Ensure there is at least 400 KB of memory on your Pocket PC device. To check the available memory, tap Start =>Settings=>System=>Memory.
Configuring the Keyboard to Your Pocket PC Device 1. To enable the Axim™ Wireless keyboard, tap the Enable button on the Config screen of the keyboard application. This will open the Keyboard Setup Screen. 2.
4. The New Connection window is used to connect the Pocket PC device to the Axim™ Wireless keyboard. Tap New Connection to begin the process. 5. Before starting the scan make sure the keyboard is Discoverable by the Pocket PC device. To do this, press the Left Right keys together on the keyboard until the green LED flashes (~ 1 second). Then tap the Scan button on the screen. 6. Wait until the Axim™ Wireless keyboard appears in the list. If the keyboard does not show up: a.
7. Once the Axim™ Wireless keyboard appears, select it by tapping. Then decide whether you need a secure or unsecured connection. An unsecured connection is vulnerable to eavesdropping. A secure connection requires authentication by entering the same passkey on the Pocket PC device and the keyboard (see #10). If you prefer a secure connection, please check the Secure box - otherwise leave it blank. Then tap the Connect button. (See Secure Connection Overview for more information). 8.
10. If you choose a secure connection by checking the Secure box, the Pocket PC Bluetooth system software will prompt you for a passkey. You are likely to see the Bluetooth Passkey dialog shown here, but this is variable by device. Enter a passkey using the Pocket PC on-screen keyboard, then tap OK in the top right corner of the window. Type the same passkey number on the Axim™ Wireless keyboard, using Left + keys. When finished, press the key.
13. The Bluetooth Status Page displays the current state of the Bluetooth connection between your Pocket PC device and the Axim™ Wireless keyboard. It also allows text to be entered to test the connection. Buttons are provided to set up a new connection or to disable the existing connection. 14. On the Bluetooth Status Page the keyboard battery information is displayed. The three states of the battery are: a. Normal – This is the most common state of the battery. b.
16. To determine the version of the Bluetooth stack installed on your handheld device, locate the Bluetooth icon and tap it with the stylus to open the application. Find the Bluetooth About tab and tap to open the associated page. There you will find the version and build for the installed Bluetooth stack. 17. If more than one Bluetooth stack is found on the Pocket PC device when Setup is tapped, the keyboard application will display a Stack Selection dialog box.
Reconnecting the Axim™ Wireless Keyboard The above steps establish the Bluetooth wireless connection and bonding between the Pocket PC device and the keyboard for the first time. Keyboard character input should be enabled as long as the connection is maintained. Despite a high degree of reliability, the Bluetooth connection could break for many reasons: ¾ When the keyboard cover is closed, the keyboard circuit will be powered off, and the Bluetooth connection will be lost.
Reconnecting in Unsecured Mode If you initially set up your connection using Unsecured mode and your Bluetooth software returns to waiting mode, tapping any key on the keyboard will not trigger automatic reconnection. This is because the Bluetooth stack is awaiting a signal from a previously paired device.
Customizing Your Keyboard Once the keyboard software is installed on the Pocket PC device, you may customize the options. A keyboard icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen while using Calendar, Contacts, or other applications. ¾ Tap the keyboard icon once to display the Input Method Toolbar. ¾ Tap the keyboard icon on the Input Method Toolbar to display the keyboard control panel. NOTE: Tapping the keyboard icon once at the Today screen once will first display the Keyboard Control Panel.
Keyboard Control Panel On the Config tab: ¾ Tap Enable (the next screen allows you to turn on access to the Axim™ Wireless keyboard) to choose which keyboard to enable. Tap Disable to turn off access to all keyboards. ¾ To see a visual indication if the keyboard is in Caps Lock or Num Lock mode, check or uncheck the Show Capslock/Numlock notification option.
stack, the Bluetooth radio will automatically turn back on after a few seconds. To turn the radio off, the Axim™ Wireless keyboard must be disabled first. To re-enable the connection, tap the New Connection button on the BT page or tap Enable on the Config page. See Configuring the Keyboard to Your Pocket PC Device for complete instructions. Keyboard Status Light When the keyboard is open there is a light above the top row of keys that indicates the status of the keyboard.
Using the Axim™ Wireless keyboard • • • 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. The keyboard provides 2 separate color-coded function keys (blue and green ) that enable you to navigate the device or access numbers and symbols.
On-Screen Button and Editing Shortcuts From the keyboard, you can activate on-screen buttons such as (OK) or (X) and access application editing functions. Refer to the following table for the appropriate keyboard shortcut.
Menu and Toolbar Navigation You can access program menus, submenus, and toolbars with the Axim™ Wireless keyboard using the following commands. Action To activate a program’s menu bar at the bottom of the Pocket PC device screen and select a main menu item use one of these 2 methods: 1. Press and release the key, then use the arrow keys to scroll left and right until the main menu item you want is highlighted. or 2.
International and Extended Character Set Character Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý á, é, í, ó, ú, ý Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û â, ê, î, ô, û Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ ä, ë, ï, ö, ü, ÿ À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù à, è, ì, ò, ù Ã, Õ, Ñ ã, õ, ñ Å å Ç ç Ø ø Æ æ Œ œ ß ? ¿ ! ¡ • ° µ ¶ § @ © ™ ® £ ¥ ₣ Description Acute accent Acute accent Circumflex accent Circumflex accent Dieresis accent (umlaut) Dieresis accent (umlaut) Grave accent Grave accent Tilde accent Tilde accent Dot accent Dot accent Cedilla Cedilla Capital naught Lower case naught Æ æ Œ œ Beta Questi
Character ½ ¾ ¼ ± ÷ # % ^ & * ( ) { } ~ | \ ` [ ] Description One-half Three-quarter One-quarter Plus-Minus Division Number sign Percent Caret Ampersand Asterisk Left parenthesis Right parenthesis Left curly bracket Right curly bracket Tilde Vertical bar Reverse solidus Grave Shortcut ––– ––– ––– –––<=> ––<-> – – – – – – – –<-> –<=> –<’> –
Frequently Asked Questions Q: My keyboard and handheld are in-range and powered on, why won’t they reconnect after a key press? If the initial connection is set up in Unsecured mode and the Bluetooth Accessibility is set to Paired devices only, the keyboard will not automatically reconnect. One of these parameters will need to be changed.
Q: I received an error message saying the keyboard driver cannot find a supported Bluetooth component, what should I do? The current version of the keyboard driver supports Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows CE (BTW-CE) version ≥1.4.x, Drakar (Socket) and Microsoft Bluetooth stacks. If you have a different version, you may need to check for upgrades for either the Bluetooth stack or for the keyboard driver.
Legal Notices Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this document in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden. Trademarks Dell and Axim™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. WIDCOMM and the WIDCOMM logo are trademarks of WIDCOMM, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to WIDCOMM, Inc.
Important Battery Information • • • • • • Keep battery away from children. Do not mix batteries of different types or old and new batteries. Always replace old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them properly. Before inserting new batteries, the battery compartment should be cleaned. If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with water immediately. Remove the batteries if the device will be inactive longer than a month.
Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated In free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communication service.
Dell™ keyboards are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions: • • Class A is typically for business or industrial environments. Class B is typically for residential environments.
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): XTBT01 • Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell keyboards (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices.
CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell keyboard to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards: • • • EN 5502 – “Information Technology Equipment – Radio Disturbance Characteristics – Limits and Methods of Measurement.
Europe – CE Declaration of Conformity EN 301 489-1 (December 2001), EN 301 489-17 (December 2001), EN 300 328-1 (August 2002), EN 300 328-2 (August 2002), EN 60950 (January 2000) English Hereby, Dell Inc. declares that this XTBT01 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. French Par la présente Dell Inc. Déclare que l’appareil XTBT01 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions perinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Portuguese Dell Inc. Declara que este XTBT01 está conforme com os requistos essenciais e outra disposições da Directiva 1999/5/EC. Finnish Dell Inc. Vakuuttaa täten että XTBT01 tyyppinen laite on direcktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien directiiven muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch Hierbij verklaart Dell Inc. Dat het toestel XTBT01 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Swedish Härmed intygar Dell Inc.
Features and Technical Specifications Summary • Small, foldaway design makes it easy to put in your pocket or briefcase. • Simple connection compatibility with your Pocket PC device via Bluetooth. • Full size QWERTY keyboard layout for optimum comfort while typing. Meets ISO/IEC Specification 9995 for full-size keyboards. • User-programmable shortcut keys for faster access to applications. • On-screen menu and toolbar navigation via keyboard • Does not draw power from your Pocket PC device.
