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Microsoft Bluetooth® Pairing Instructions
The recommended software that has proven compatibility with
the BT-87-TP is Toshiba’s Bluetooth® Stack for Windows. In
order to connect your BT-87-TP to your computer, you will
need an input device already connected to your computer.
This will allow you to have your computer search for the
BT-87-TP.
1.Make sure that the Bluetooth® Radio in your PC or laptop is
enabled and able to pair with other devices.
2.Open your computer’s Bluetooth® Settings window (Start )
Control Panel ) Bluetooth® ) Bluetooth® Settings)
3.Place the BT-87-TP in ’discoverable’ mode by holding the
Pair button down until the ‘Pair’ LED (located at the lower right
hand side of keyboard) blinks three times, then release the
Pair button. The Pair LED will then continue to blink steadily
until the unit is paired with the computer.
4.In the Bluetooth® Settings window, select New Connection
or Add (depending on your software). If your software gives
the option, choose Express discovery mode then click Next.
5.Once the list of available devices shows up, select the
device titled ‘iKey’.
6.Depending upon your Bluetooth® driver, your computer may
require you to enter a passkey or device code. If available,
use the automatically generated/assigned code option. Enter
in the 4 to 6 digit numeric code that is on screen using the
dedicated number keys located above the QWERTY row on
your BT-87-TP. Press the Enter key on your iKey Unit.
7.Your computer will go through an automated New Hardware
Found process. You will probably get a notification that the
New Hardware is ready to use. Your BT-87-TP is now paired
with your computer and is ready to use!
Mac Bluetooth® Pairing Instructions
iKey’s BT-87-TP unit is compatible with Mac computers that
have built in Bluetooth® functionality. The Windows key on our
keyboard layout functions as the Apple Key that is on a
standard Mac keyboard. There is also Right click functionality
with the BT-87-TP right mouse button. This is essentially a
Ctrl + Click that is the standard Mac function equivalent to a
Windows right click.
1.Click on the Bluetooth® icon on the taskbar at the top right of
the home screen.
2.Make sure the Bluetooth® is turned on.
3.Select “Set up Bluetooth® Device”.
4.Select “Continue”.
5.Select “Keyboard” then Continue.
6.Place the BT-87-TP in ‘discoverable’ mode by holding the
Pair button down until the ‘Pair’ LED (located at the lower right
hand side of keyboard) blinks three times, then release the
Pair button. The Pair LED will then continue to blink steadily
until the unit is paired with the computer.
7.Select “iKey” from the list of keyboard devices that will
appear on your screen and click “Continue”.
8.Enter the numeric code given by the wizard using the
BT-87-TP unit then press the “Enter” key.
9.Follow the on screen prompts to identify what type of
keyboard you are using (English, EU, or Japanese).
10.Your iKey BT-87-TP is equivalent to the US English
101/102 keyboard.
11.The unit will then be paired with the Mac and ready for use
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Pairing Multiple Units
It is possible to pair more than one BT-87-TP on the same
computer. Be sure that you only have one BT-87-TP in ‘Pair
mode’ or ‘discoverable mode.’ Follow the pairing instructions
on the previous page one unit at a time. Most Bluetooth®
Radios can handle at least 6 external signals at a time.
Interference between units is highly unlikely, but it is a rare
possibility if pairing more than one unit at a time.
Sleep Mode
After 1 hour of inactivity, the unit will go into Sleep Mode. This
is a power saving feature on the board that will put the board
in a low power state until it is needed again. To wake the unit
from sleep mode press any key on the unit and it will power
back up.
*Note: The touchpad will NOT bring the unit out of Sleep
Mode*
When the computer is restarted or shut down, the BT-87-TP is
remembered by the computer and will still be functional once
the computer is powered back on. However, it does enter
Sleep Mode once the computer is down. This means that it is
necessary to press a button once to wake the unit before
typing in your password or using your desktop if there is no
password required.
Simulated Sleep Mode
A simulated sleep mode can be activated manually by
pressing and holding the Ctrl + Alt + Pair keys in unison then
releasing all three keys at the same time. This state is similar
to Sleep Mode, except that in order to wake the unit up again
you must repeat the Ctrl + Alt + Pair simultaneous press. The
unit may take a few seconds to wake back up. If you wait 10
seconds and there is no response, try Ctrl + Alt + Pair again.
Signal Distance
The BT-87-TP can function up to a distance of 10 meters (~30
feet). When the signal is lost from travelling too far from the
base with the unit, there are three ways of regaining the
connection. The most efficient is using the Ctrl + Alt + Pair
combination to sleep and wake the board. Taking out and
reinserting the batteries or disabling and enabling the
Bluetooth® Radio will also reset the connection. When using
one of these two, the BT-87-TP will be in sleep mode. Follow
the sleep Mode section in order to wake the unit.
Compatible Batteries
Two standard AA batteries are used in our BT-87-TP. The pair
of batteries will last approximately 30 days. If the unit is
already paired with your computer, then you will not
permanently loose the connection. As soon as the batteries
are replaced the connection will continue but the unit will need
to be wakened from sleep mode.
Compatible Bluetooth® Dongle
iKey recommends the Kensington K33902US USB Dongle for
desktop PCs and laptops that do not have built in Bluetooth®
Radios. This model has been tested with our BT-87-TP and
comes with the recommended software.
Lock Key Indicators
There are no “lock mode” indicators on the BT-87-TP in order
to preserve battery life. An option is included with the
recommended Toshiba’s Bluetooth® Stack for Windows that
allows the three locking indicators to appear on the
Notification Area of the Windows Taskbar. To turn this feature
on, access your computer’s Bluetooth® Settings screen and
highlight the iKey device. Select ‘Detail…’ for that device to
make sure that the “System Tray Notification” box is checked
and the locking functions you choose will appear in the
Notification Area.
BT-87-TP and Standard Keyboards/Mice
Our Bluetooth® units will not have any effect on a keyboard,
mouse, or keyboard/mouse combo that is plugged into the
USB or PS/2 ports of the computer. They are made to be
useable at the same time.
*PLEASE NOTE – Once the BT-87-TP is paired to your
computer, it will work with the login screen that appears each
time your computer is turned on. However, if takes
approximately 30-45 seconds after the login prompt appears
before the Bluetooth® stack is loaded for Windows and the
keyboard is functional, so it will require waiting for 30-45
seconds before you can enter your login information using the
BT-87-TP. This is not unique to the BT-87-TP – this is
common for all Bluetooth® input devices.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
15.105(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
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 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.
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 of the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.