Compact Keyboard
Operating InstructionsPEGA-KB11
Sony Corporation © 2002 Printed in Japan
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Owner’s RecordThe model and lot numbers are located on the bottom of your compact keyboard. Record the lot number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and lot numbers when you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.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 any interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 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. 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 the receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.If you have a question about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at keep on next line
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.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ Web sitehttp://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink.
Before use
This Compact Keyboard is designed only for use with a CLIÉ handheld, and has the following features:
•Easy input of text and special characters•Easy launch of applications by simple key operation•Foldaway,
Location of controls
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Installing the software
Before using the Keyboard, install a Keyboard driver from the supplied installation
Before installation
Please check the following.•You need a Windows compatible computer on which the Palm Desktop application that is suitable for your CLIÉ handheld has been installed. Connect the computer to your CLIÉ handheld, and make sure that a HotSync operation is correctly performed on both your computer and CLIÉ handheld.
•If any other keyboard application has been installed already, disable it, or turn it off.
•Make sure that your CLIÉ handheld has a minimum of 160K free memory. For details on how to check the amount of free memory, see the manual of your CLIÉ handheld.
1Insert the supplied installationIf you have registered more than one user, select a user name from the user list.
4Click [Done].5Press the HotSync button on the cradle.A HotSync operation begins and the application is transmitted from your Windows compatible computer to your CLIÉ handheld.
Getting started / Using the Keyboard
1Push the latch down to unlock the keyboard.Latch
v
Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface.2Slide the end grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together.End grip | v | End grip |
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3 Pull the docking connector upward at the top of the keyboard (1), and slide the PDA foot out of the keyboard (2).
1 Pull the docking connector upward.Docking connector
2Slide out the PDA foot.PDA foot
Slide the docking mechanism all the way out of the keyboard until the PDF foot flips up as shown.
4Push down the interface connector of your CLIÉ handheld gently into the docking connector of the keyboard to make a connection.
Interface connector
Docking connector
Your CLIÉ handheld automatically turns on. You can now begin typing.Notes•When you connect the interface connector of your CLIÉ handheld to the docking connector of the keyboard, make sure that the PDA foot is fully extended. If you make the connection without extending it fully, it may cause a malfunction.
•Be sure to put your CLIÉ handheld on the PDA foot while using the keyboard. If you pull your CLIÉ handheld toward you with too much force, it may cause an incorrect operation or a malfunction.
•Be sure to use the keyboard on a flat surface. If you are typing with the keyboard on an uneven surface, such as your lap, the keyboard may bow slightly in the center, causing an incorrect operation or a malfunction.
•Use your stylus for selecting list items, for making menu selections, and for giving commands in applications that are not compatible with the keyboard.
•The Caps Lock key on the Compact Keyboard does not interlock with the Caps Lock of the onscreen keyboard of the CLIÉ handheld. Caps Lock must be set individually on either keyboard.
After use
1Disconnect your CLIÉ handheld from the docking connector.2Retract the PDA foot into the keyboard and push the docking connector downward.
Slide the PDA foot firmly into the keyboard.
Push the docking connector downward.
3Slide the end grips toward the ends of the case.End grip | End grip |
Press the four corners of the case together until they click into place to close the keyboard.
NoteWhen you disconnect your CLIÉ handheld, make sure to pull it straight upward. If you pull your CLIÉ handheld toward you with too much force, the PDA foot may be broken and cause a malfunction.
Customizing The Keyboard
Setting the Key repeat rate/Delay until
repeat
You can change the following settings. Key Repeat Rate:The speed at which a letter, number or other character repeats when you keep a key pressed.
Delay Until Repeat:The length of time before a letter, number or other character begins to repeat when you keep a key pressed.
Enable Key Clicks:Turning on/off the key clicking sound when you press keys. Enable Keyboard:Enabling the keyboard functions/disabling the keyboard functions while you are not using this unit.
1Turn on your CLIÉ handheld, and tap the[Keyboard] icon on the home screen.The most recent settings screen appears.2Tap V in the upper right corner, and select[General].The Keyboard General settings screen appears.3Change the [Key Repeat Rate] and [Delay Until Repeat] settings by dragging the marker arrows with your stylus.
Key Repeat Rate:Drag the marker arrow toward [Fast] to increase or [Slow] to decrease the repeat rate.
Delay Until Repeat:
Drag the marker arrow toward [Long] to increase or [Short] to decrease the length of the delay.
4After changing the settings, tap the
icon to return to the home screen.To confirm the settings
You can confirm the Key Repeat Rate and Delay Until Repeat you have set in Step 2 on the General settings screen. After dragging the marker arrows of Key Repeat Rate and Delay Until Repeat in Step 2, input a letter or a number in the space under [Test Repeat Settings] by keeping any key pressed.
Hearing the Key Clicks
You can hear the key clicking sound when you press keys.1Turn on your CLIÉ handheld, and tap the
[Keyboard] icon on the home screen.
The most recent settings screen appears.
2Tap V in the upper right corner, and select
[General].
The Keyboard General settings screen appears.
3Tap the check box of [Enable Key Clicks] totick the item on the General settings screen.You hear the clicking sound when you press keys.4After setting the key clicks, tap the
icon to return to the home screen.Turning off the key clicks
Tap the check box of [Enable Key Clicks] to remove the tick on the General settings screen.
Disabling The Keyboard Functions
You can suspend the keyboard functions when you do not use this keyboard temporarily.
1Turn on your CLIÉ handheld, and tap the
[Keyboard] icon on the home screen.
The most recent settings screen appears.
2Tap V in the upper right corner, and select
[General].
The Keyboard General settings screen appears.
3Tap the check box of [Enable Keyboard] to remove the tick on the General settings
screen.The keyboard functions are suspended, and you cannot use the keyboard even if you connect it to your CLIÉ handheld.
4After setting, tap the
icon to return to the home screen.Using the keyboard again
Tap the check box of [Enable Keyboard] to tick the item on the General settings screen.
Attaching the Keyboard to your CLIÉ handheld
Before attaching the keyboard to your CLIÉ handheld, make sure to tap the check box of [Enable Keyboard] to tick the item on the General settings screen.
Attaching the keyboard without the tick on the item, CLIÉ handheld may start a HotSync operation. This is not a malfunction.