Axim™ Executive Keyboard
with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Owner’s Manual
For
Windows Mobile™ 2003
Keyboard Driver:
Stowaway 3.02
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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.
¾ Insert the 2 AAA batteries (included) beneath the battery cover of the Axim™
Wireless keyboard.
Installing the Software
1. Connect your Pocket PC device to a computer using the docking cradle or sync
cable.
2. Establish a connection between the computer and your Pocket PC device using
ActiveSync® and then backup the data stored on the Pocket PC device. (Refer to
the User Guide included with your Pocket PC device for instructions on how to do
this.)
3. Insert the CD enclosed with your keyboard and select the language preferred from
the Language Chooser screen.
4. Double-click the language preferred to start the installation process. Follow the on-
screen instructions to successfully install the software.
5. Tap the on-screen button to reset your Pocket PC device to complete the
installation.
6. After the driver is successfully installed and the Pocket PC device is reset, the
keyboard driver icon will show up in the Programs window.
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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 <Ctrl> Left
<Fn> Right <Fn> 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. Try pressing the <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right <Fn>
keys together on the keyboard and tapping
the Scan button on the screen again.
b. Or, power cycle the keyboard (close and
reopen), then press <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right
<Fn> and tap Scan again.
c. If neither of the above steps work, check that
the Red LED on the keyboard is not lit after a
power cycle indicating a dead battery
condition.
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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
for more information).
8. If several Axim™ Wireless keyboards happen to be
nearby and in Discoverable Mode, the scan will
display all of these devices in the list. The keyboard
ID (Bluetooth address) printed on the back of the
keyboard should be compared with the IDs in the list
and the desired keyboard selected.
9. If the Secure box is not checked, the connection is
usually established within a few seconds after tapping
Connect. If the connection is not established, press
the <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right <Fn> keys together on the
keyboard and click Connect again.
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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 <Fn> + <Number> keys. When
finished, press the <Enter> key.
NOTE: The passkey must contain only digits,
for example 1234.
11. If the passkey is not entered correctly, the
connection will fail. In this case you will need to
press the <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right <Fn> keys together
on the keyboard and tap Connect again.
NOTE: Please, make sure that the passkey is
entered on-screen first, tap OK and then follow with
the passkey on the keyboard. When finished, press
the <Enter> key on the keyboard.
12. If the connection process is successful, the Secure
keyboard connection enabled message will
display on the Pocket PC device. This is the normal
mode for wireless communication between the
Axim™ Wireless keyboard and the Pocket PC device
during use.
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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. Low – This is a warning that the batteries
have reached a threshold where they should
be replaced soon.
c. Critical – This means the batteries are in
imminent danger of reaching a point where
they will no longer function.
15. If the keyboard
batteries reach a low
or critical state a
message will be
displayed.
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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. If the device has a built-in Bluetooth
system, that stack should be used (e.g. Widcomm
BTW-CE). If the device is using a removable
Bluetooth card such as an SDIO card, a different
stack may need to be used (e.g. Socket or
Microsoft). If the wrong stack is selected a
connection may not be possible. In such a case
return to the Stack Selection dialog box by tapping
Enable on the Config page, then select Axim™
Wireless keyboard and tap Setup.
18. If the keyboard driver fails to detect any supported
Bluetooth stack during the initial setup or at a later
time (e.g. after power on), it will display the
Bluetooth system not detected message on the
BT page. This should not happen on Pocket PC
devices with a built-in Widcomm stack version
≥1.4.x, since it is always present and is supported by
the keyboard software. However, if the device has
been upgraded with an incompatible version of the
stack, then this message may be displayed or the
software may function improperly. In such a case the
keyboard software must be replaced with an
updated version.
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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.
¾ As a power saving feature, the keyboard will be automatically powered down after
an idle period (when there is no activity for approximately 3 minutes).
¾ When the Pocket PC device is turned off, the established Bluetooth connection will
be lost.
¾ When the Pocket PC device and the keyboard are moved away from each other
beyond the wireless range (~10m), the previously established connection is lost.
When any of these conditions occurs, the connection will
be lost and the software will switch to waiting mode. To
restore the connection, make sure the keyboard and
Pocket PC device are powered on and in range, then tap
any key on the keyboard. See Reconnecting in
Unsecured Mode for further details. The connection
should be reestablished within 2-3 seconds but this may
be delayed if the Bluetooth system on the Pocket PC
device is busy. For example, after the Pocket PC device
is powered on, it may take 10 or more seconds for the
Bluetooth system to re-initialize.
NOTE: Do not press <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right <Fn>
together. This will break the bond between the keyboard
and the Pocket PC device. If this happens, you will have
to establish a new connection as described above.
Even when disconnected, the Pocket PC device and the keyboard remain bonded. The
keyboard will only reconnect to the bonded Pocket PC device and the Pocket PC device
will only listen to the bonded keyboard. To break the bond press <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right
<Fn> for approximately 1 second or until the green LED flashes quickly. Normally the
bond will not need to be broken unless the keyboard will be used with another Pocket
PC device or another keyboard will be used with the Pocket PC device. Therefore,
please avoid pressing <Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right <Fn> during normal operation. If this has
happened, you will have to establish a new connection as described in the Configuring
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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. If you prefer to use an Unsecured connection,
and want the convenience of not having to put the
keyboard into discoverable mode (<Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right
<Fn>) before every use, you will need to select All
devices in the Bluetooth Settings applet. This will permit
your Pocket PC to receive Bluetooth signals from
unpaired devices.
Proper settings for reconnection
of keyboard in Unsecured mode.
Both Secured and Unsecured modes allow for one-key reconnection from waiting mode,
if the keyboard and Pocket PC are powered on and in-range. However, the availability
of one-key reconnection in Unsecured mode relies upon specific settings within the
Bluetooth stack installed on your Pocket PC. If the Bluetooth/Accessibility settings are:
Allow other devices to connect/Paired devices only, your Bluetooth stack will only
respond to reconnection requests from devices that have previously been secured and
authenticated with a Passkey, see sections 10 – 12 of Configuring the Keyboard to Your
Each manufacturer’s Bluetooth configuration screens differ, but generally you will find
the All devices and Paired devices only options within the Bluetooth Settings under the
Accessibility tab. This set of screens may be available directly via a Bluetooth icon on
the Today screen, or from the Start Menu =>Settings=>Connections tab.
NOTE: Using an Unsecured connection does not provide built-in signal encryption
against eavesdropping that a Secured connection does.
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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. Tapping the same keyboard icon will display the Input Method
Toolbar.
Input Method Toolbar
There are four icons that appear in the Input Method Toolbar. This assumes that the
Axim™ Wireless Keyboard input method is selected. The leftmost icon shows the state
of the Bluetooth connection; there are three different states that can be indicated. A tap
and hold on this icon will display a text message describing the state.
¾ This shows that the Bluetooth connection is active.
¾ This shows that the driver is waiting for the keyboard to reconnect.
¾ This shows that the connection is not setup.
The other three icons relate to other features of the keyboard driver.
¾ Tap this speaker icon to turn the keyboard clicking sounds on or off.
¾ Tap this keyboard icon to access the Keyboard Control Panel. This second
keyboard icon appears above the keyboard icon that is visible in the lower
right corner of the screen.
¾ Tap this help icon to access keyboard help topics and troubleshooting tips.
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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.
¾ To select whether or not the keyboard icon will appear in the lower right corner of the
Today screen, check or uncheck the Show Icon on Today screen option.
¾ To increase key repeat speed, drag the Key Repeat Rate slider to the left.
¾ To decrease key repeat speed, drag the Key Repeat Rate slider to the right.
¾ To increase key repeat delay, drag the Key Repeat Delay slider to the right.
¾ To decrease key repeat delay, drag the Key Repeat Delay slider to the left.
¾ To verify the language layout installed, tap the down-arrow in the drop down box
under Layout.
On the Hot-Key tab:
¾ Tap the down-arrow next to a number and select the application to associate with
that number. When you press the <Alt> <LFn> <number> key combination (e.g.
<Alt> <LFn> <4>), the selected application will launch. You may assign up to 10
applications in this manner. (There are 2 Fn keys on the Bluetooth keyboard. The
blue <Fn> key is to the left of the spacebar and is referred to as <LFn>. The green
<Fn> key is to the right of the spacebar and is referred to as <RFn>.)
On the BT tab:
¾ This is where all functions of the Axim™ Wireless keyboard can be accessed.
On the About tab:
¾ The About tab indicates the keyboard software version installed on your Pocket PC
device.
Disabling the Axim™ Wireless keyboard
When the Axim™ Wireless keyboard is no longer needed, the keyboard driver may be
disabled by tapping the Disable button on the BT or Config page. The Connection is
not set up message will then be displayed on the BT page.
NOTE: Disabling the Axim™ Wireless keyboard will not automatically turn off the
Bluetooth radio. Conversely, turning the Bluetooth radio off while the Axim™ Wireless
keyboard driver is still enabled will not work. Because of the behavior of the Bluetooth
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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
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.
¾ When the keyboard status light flashes a fast green light (approx. once per
second) it is in Discovery mode. This is the state that allows it to be detected by
the Pocket PC device. To place the keyboard into Discovery mode, use the
<Ctrl> Left <Fn> Right <Fn> key combination.
¾ When keyboard status light flashes a slow green light (approx. once every four
seconds) it is connected to the Pocket PC device and is available for use.
¾ When the keyboard status light is solid red for 5 seconds after power on, the
batteries must be replaced before the keyboard can resume normal operation.
¾ When the keyboard is not connected to the Pocket PC device the status light is
dark. This happens when a connection or reconnection has not been established
or the connection has been broken.
Secure Connection Overview
When a secure connection is established, the paired devices share a permanent
security bond. This bond is established when two devices create and exchange a Link
Key, this process is also known as pairing. Link Keys are based on a unique
Bluetooth Device Address, an internally generated random number and a user
defined Passkey.
With a Bluetooth connection, transmissions may be intercepted. In order to limit this
exposure, a secure connection should be set up. This encrypts data sent from the
keyboard to the Pocket PC device, creating a virtual cable. This means that there is a
1:1 relationship between the Pocket PC device and the keyboard and it will not respond
to connection requests from other devices. The Pocket PC device on the other hand will
retain the ability to create new pairings with other devices.
The Pocket PC device searches the Bluetooth radio band until it finds the keyboard. If
the secure box is checked it will prompt for a Passkey. Once completed, each time the
Pocket PC device and keyboard are powered on within range of each other, the devices
will be reconnected without additional user intervention.
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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 <Fn> and green
<Fn>) that enable you to navigate the device or access numbers and symbols. In
the tables below, the blue <Fn> key is to the left of the spacebar and is referred to
as <LFn>. The green <Fn> key is to the right of the spacebar and is referred to as
<RFn>.
Moving the Cursor/Highlighting Text
You can easily navigate, position the cursor, and select text for subsequent editing
functions with these key combinations:
Action
Shortcut
The cursor moves left (back) one word
The cursor moves right (forward) one word
Select (highlight) next character to the left
<Ctrl>–<Õ>
<Ctrl>–<Ö>
<LFn>–<Õ>
Select (highlight) next character to the right
Select (highlight) previous line
<LFn>–<Ö>
<LFn>–<×>
Select (highlight) next line
<LFn>–<Ø>
Select (highlight) the next word to the left
Select (highlight) the next word to the right
Select (highlight) the previous paragraph
Select (highlight) the next paragraph
Beginning of the line
<Ctrl>–<LFn>–<Õ>
<Ctrl>–<LFn>–<Ö>
<Ctrl>–<LFn>–<×>
<Ctrl>–<LFn>–<Ø>
<RFn>–<Õ>
End of the line
Page up one page at a time
<RFn>–<Ö>
<RFn>–<×>
Page down one screen at a time
<RFn>–<Ø>
The cursor moves to the beginning of the document
The cursor moves to the end of the document
The cursor moves to the top of the page
The cursor moves to the bottom of the page
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<Õ>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<Ö>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<×>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<Ø>
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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.
On-Screen Button or Editing Function
Shortcut
<LFn>–<Enter>
OK
Send (simulates a screen tap on Send)
<LFn>–<.>
Close a window or application
Generate an ESC
Turns on NumLock mode
Turns on CapsLock mode
New item
<LFn>–<X>
<LFn>–<Tab>
<LFn>–<Caps Lock>
<Caps Lock>
<Ctrl>–<N> or <LFn>–<N>
<Ctrl>–<X>
Cut selected text
Copy selected text
Paste cut or copied text
Undo last action
<Ctrl>–<C>
<Ctrl>–<V>
<Ctrl>–<Z>
Select all
<Ctrl>–<A>
Launching and Navigating Applications
To launch software applications and navigate among them, refer to the following table:
Action
Access Programs screen
Shortcut
<LFn>–<C>
Access Settings screen
Launch Today screen
Launch Calendar
Launch Contacts
Launch Inbox
Launch Tasks
Launch Notes
Launch Word
Launch Excel
<LFn>–<V>
<LFn>–<Z>
<LFn>–<A>
<LFn>–<S>
<LFn>–<D>
<LFn>–<F>
<LFn>–<J>
<LFn>–<K>
<LFn>–<L>
<LFn>–<;>
Launch Internet Explorer
Launch up to 10 user selected applications (refer to
“Hot-Key tab” section for more information)
<Alt>–<LFn>–<number>
<Alt>–<Tab> (Hold the Alt
key and hit the Tab key until
the program you want is
selected, then release keys
to make it active)
Toggle among open and recently used programs.
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Menu and Toolbar Navigation
You can access program menus, submenus, and toolbars with the Axim™ Wireless
keyboard using the following commands.
Action
Key command
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 <Alt> key, then use the arrow
keys to scroll left and right until the main menu item
you want is highlighted.
<Alt>+<Ö> or <Alt>+<Õ>
or
2. Press and hold the <Alt> key, then press the letter
key that corresponds to the first letter of the main
menu item (e.g. to access the Tools menu in Word,
hold the <Alt> key then press <T>).
<Alt>–first letter of main
menu item
To access a program’s submenu, first select a main
menu item and then navigate the submenu using the up
and down arrow keys.
<×> or <Ø>
Press the <Enter> key to choose the submenu item.
<Enter>
To access a program’s toolbar at the top of the Pocket
PC device screen:
1. Press and hold the <Ctrl> key and then press the
<Tab> key.
2. Use the left and right arrow keys to highlight the Tool
bar item you want.
<Ctrl>–<Tab>
<Õ> or <Ö>
<Enter>
3. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted tool bar item.
4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the
submenu item you want.
<×> or <Ø>
<Enter>
5. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted submenu
item.
Other Shortcuts
Several shortcuts below provide you additional flexibility when using the Axim™ Wireless
keyboard:
Action
Shortcut
Show/hide the Input Method Toolbar
Launch the keyboard control panel
<LFn>–<Left Spacebar>
<LFn>–<Right Spacebar>
Turns off the Pocket PC device.
NOTE: Pressing a keyboard key will not turn it back on.
<LFn>–<Backspace>
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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
Description
Acute accent
Shortcut
<Ctrl>–<’>+<Shift>–<letter>
<Ctrl>–<’>+<letter>
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
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<Y>+<Shift>–<letter>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<Y>+<letter>
<Ctrl>–<Shift>–<;>+<Shift>–<letter>
<Ctrl>–<Shift>–<;>+<letter>
<Ctrl>–<LFn>–<’>+<Shift>–<letter>
<Ctrl>–<LFn>–<’>+<letter>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<’>+<Shift>–<letter>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<’>+<letter>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<W>+<Shift>–<A>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<W>+<A>
<Ctrl>–<,>+<Shift>–<C>
<Ctrl>–<,>+<C>
Ç
ç
Cedilla
Ø
ø
Capital naught
Lower case naught
Æ
æ
Œ
<Ctrl>–</>+<Shift>–<O>
<Ctrl>–</>+<O>
Æ
æ
Œ
œ
ß
?
¿
!
¡
•
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<U>+<Shift>–<A>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<U>+<A>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<U>+<Shift>–<O>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<U>+<O>
<Ctrl>–<RFn>–<U>+<S>
<Shift>–<×>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<Shift>–<×>
<RFn>–<Q>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<RFn>–<Q>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<W>
œ
Beta
Question Mark
Inverted Question Mark
Exclamation
Inverted Exclamation
Bullet
°
Degree
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<D>
µ
Micro
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<U>
¶
§
Paragraph symbol
Section
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<LFn>–</>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<S>
@
©
™
®
£
At sign
Copyright
Trademark
Registered trademark
Pound (British)
Yen
<RFn>–<W>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<C>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<T>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<R>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<P> or <RFn>–<;>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<Y> or <RFn>–<.>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<F>
¥
₣
Franc
₤
Lira
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<L>
€
¢
$
Euro
Cents
Dollar sign
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<E> or <RFn>–<,>
<Ctrl>–</>+<C>
<RFn>–<R>
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Character
Description
One-half
Three-quarter
One-quarter
Plus-Minus
Division
Shortcut
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<LFn>–<W>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<LFn>–<E>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<LFn>–<R>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<Shift>–<=>
<Ctrl>–<Alt>–<->
<RFn>–<E>
½
¾
¼
±
÷
#
%
^
Number sign
Percent
<RFn>–<T>
Caret
<RFn>–<Y>
&
*
Ampersand
Asterisk
<RFn>–<U>
<RFn>–<I>
(
)
{
}
~
|
\
Left parenthesis
Right parenthesis
Left curly bracket
Right curly bracket
Tilde
Vertical bar
Reverse solidus
Grave
<RFn>–<O>
<RFn>–<P>
<RFn>–<->
<RFn>–<=>
<RFn>–<’>
<RFn>–</>
<LFn>–</>
<LFn>–<’>
`
[
]
Left square bracket
Right square bracket
<LFn>–<->
<LFn>–<=>
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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. Either reestablish the connection in Secure mode,
within the Bluetooth Settings under the Accessibility tab, see Reconnecting in
Q: What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens?
• Check that Pocket PC device’s batteries are charged.
• Verify that keyboard has sufficient power to operate.
• Check to make sure that the keyboard software is installed properly according to
the instructions.
• Check the BT tab of the Keyboard Control Panel to make sure the Axim™
Wireless keyboard is enabled.
• Check the Config tab of the Keyboard Control Panel to make sure you’ve
selected the appropriate keyboard type. After tapping Enable, you should select
Bluetooth wireless keyboard.
• Use the Keyboard Help icon to launch the help.
Q: I tried to turn off the Bluetooth radio and it automatically turned back on, what
should I do?
The Axim™ Wireless keyboard must be disabled before the Bluetooth radio can be
Q: What are the Serial and IR tabs of the Keyboard Control Panel for?
If you should ever select and setup the Connected serial keyboard or Infrared
wireless keyboard option on the Config tab of the Keyboard Control Panel, you will
see a Serial and/or IR tab added to the Keyboard Control Panel. Even if you change
back to the Axim™ wireless keyboard the Serial and/or IR tab will remain in the
Keyboard Control Panel. Serial keyboards use a physical connection versus a
wireless connection to a Pocket PC device. Only users of Stowaway keyboards that use
a physical connection will use the Serial tab. Infrared keyboards use an infrared line of
sight connection to a Pocket PC device. Only users of Stowaway Infrared Wireless
keyboards will use the IR Tab. Users of the Axim™ Wireless keyboard can ignore this
tab.
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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. (To determine the version of the Bluetooth stack
installed on your Pocket PC 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.)
Should the keyboard driver find more than one Bluetooth component on your Pocket PC
device (for example if you have Bluetooth built-in and a removable Bluetooth card), then
a dialog box will be displayed with a choice of available components. You will need to
choose the Bluetooth component that you wish to be used with the Bluetooth keyboard
and tap OK.
NOTE: Some Bluetooth components may not work with the keyboard. If you are not
able to connect to the keyboard, you may have to return to the Config page, tap Enable
again, select Bluetooth wireless keyboard, tap Setup, and then select another
Bluetooth component.
Q: My keyboard was connected and character input to Pocket PC device worked
fine, but after a certain idle period, it seems that the connection was lost.
Q: How do I uninstall the keyboard driver?
Select Start=>Settings=>System tab=>Remove Programs. Select Axim™ Wireless
Keyboard Driver from the list of applications then tap the Remove button.
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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. ActiveSync,
Windows Mobile, Windows and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Think Outside and Stowaway are registered trademarks of Think Outside
Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may used in this document to refer to
either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. No proprietary
interest in other trademarks and trade names is claimed.
LICENSED SOFTWARE
© Copyright 2000 – 2004, WIDCOMM, Inc. (“WIDCOMM”). All rights reserved.
Warning: This software and accompanying documentation are protected by copyright
law and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this software,
or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be
prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.
Use of this software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement that
accompanies or is included with such software. Unless otherwise noted in the end user
license agreement, or herein, no part of the documentation accompanying this software,
whether provided in printed or electronic form may be reproduced in any form, or stored
in a database or retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or used
to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without
the express, prior written consent of WIDCOMM.
Customer Support
See Contacting Dell in you Dell™ Axim™ Owner Manual to find the appropriate contact
information for obtaining customer assistance.
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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.
• Do not open, puncture or otherwise damage the batteries.
• Do not use fire to dispose of batteries.
The battery poses a burn hazard if handled improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a
damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte
may leak from the cell and could cause personal injury.
Comfortable Typing
Research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles
may be related to repetitive motion, an improperly set up work area, incorrect body
posture, and poor work habits.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow these precautions:
• Stand, stretch, and move around several times every hour.
• Every once in a while, work on a different task with your hands. Avoid repetitive
motions. Use shortcut keys to move efficiently and avoid repetitive, awkward
movement.
• 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 of numbness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back
while typing, get the advice of a qualified medical professional.
Important notes about Bluetooth® devices
The Axim™ Wireless 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 information, consult with the product manufacturer or your
physician before use. To stop interference, close the keyboard or remove its batteries.
The Axim™ Wireless keyboard should not be used on any aircraft. Before
boarding an aircraft, close the keyboard to ensure there is no RF transmission.
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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. Radio communications services
include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services,
radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These
licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including
computers, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.
Electromagnetic Compatibility is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function
properly together in the electronic environment. While this keyboard has been designed
and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the keyboard with respect to the receiver.
• Move the keyboard away from the receiver.
If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Wireless Regulatory Information
The Axim™ Executive Keyboard with Bluetooth® wireless technology device must be
used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user
documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio
approvals. Dell Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of the device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting
cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Inc. The correction of
interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the
responsibility of the user. Dell Inc. and its authorized resellers or distributors are not
liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the
user failing to comply with these guidelines.
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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.
Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including devices, expansion cards, printers,
input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to
the computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the
computer.
Most Dell keyboards are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of
certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine
the electromagnetic classification for your computer or device, see the following
sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific
Electromagnetic Compatibility/EMI or product safety information.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Most Dell keyboards are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
as Class B digital devices.
Class B
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 manufacturer’s instruction manual, may case
interference with 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, you are 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.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
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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):
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. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your
keyboard (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the
bottom, side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). A
statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-003" or "IC Class B ICES-003" will be located
on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus
meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette
d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement suer le Materiel Brouilleur
du Canada.
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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.”
• EN 55024 – “Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics -
Limits and Methods of Measurement.”
• EN 60950 – “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:
• Class A is for typical commercial areas.
• Class B is for typical domestic areas.
This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment.
A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and standards
has been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is
specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The following
applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The
user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of
interference to telecommunication or other devices.
Pokud není na typovém štitku počítače uvedeno, že spadá do třídy A podle EN
55022, spadá automaticky do třídy B podle EN 55022. Pro zařízení zařazená do
třídy A (ochranné pásmo 30m) podle EN 55022 platí následující. Dojde – li k rušení
tlekomunikačnich nebo jinych zařizení, je uživatel povinen provést taková
opatření, aby rušení odstranil.
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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
French
Hereby, Dell Inc. declares that this XTBT01 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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.
Par la présente, Dell Inc. Déclare que ce XTBT01 est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont
applicables.
German
Hiermit erkält Dell Inc., dass sich dieser/diese/dieses
XTBT01 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. (BMWi)
Hiermit erkält Dell Inc. die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes
tastatur mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
(Wien)
Italian
Con la presente Dell Inc. Dichiara che questo XTBT01 è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
perteinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish
Por medio de la presente Dell Inc. Declara que el XTBT01
cumple con los requisots esenciales y cualesquirea otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE.
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Portuguese
Finnish
Dell Inc. Declara que este XTBT01 está conforme com os
requistos essenciais e outra disposições da Directiva
1999/5/EC.
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. Att denna XTBT01 står I
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Danish
Greek
Undertengnede Dell Inc. Erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr
XTBT01 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Dell Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ XTBT01
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΕ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ
ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ
1999/5/E
France
Some areas of France have a restricted 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 for outdoor use: On private property or on the private
property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by
the Ministry of Defence, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446.5–
2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
Maximum authorized power indoors is 100 mW.
Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10 mW.
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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.
• Rubber grip pads prevent keyboard from slipping while typing.
• Detachable device stand.
Dimensions Open:
Without stand
With stand
10.28”W x 0.59”H x 3.86”D (261mm x 15mm x 98mm)
10.28”W x 2.05”H x 6.97”D (261mm x 52mm x 177mm)
Dimensions Closed:
5.47”W x 0.79”H x 3.86”D (139mm x 20mm x 98mm)
6.42 ounces (182 grams)
Weight (including batteries):
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
Typical Battery Life:
Continuous Operation:
Typical usage:
Standby:
~120 hours
~3 months
~10000 hours
RF Technical specifications
RF output power: Class 2. Maximum output power is 2.5mW (4 dBm).
Protocol: Bluetooth specification v. 1.1 compliant. Bluetooth HID Profile v. 1.0 compliant.
Frequency range: 2.4 – 2.4835GHz
Type of Modulation: GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying).
Signal Type: FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).
©2004 Dell Inc.
P/N: 101802E
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