Think Outside XTBT01 Axim Executive keyboard with Bluetooth wireless User Manual
Think Outside, Inc. Axim Executive keyboard with Bluetooth wireless
user manual
Axim™ Executive Keyboard with Bluetooth®
wireless technology
Owner’s Manual
For
Windows Mobile™ 2003
Includes:
Dell Axim
Socket SDIO Bluetooth card
Socket CF Bluetooth card
Keyboard Driver:
Stowaway 3.0
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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 Bluetooth Keyboard...........................................10
Customizing Your Keyboard ...................................................................11
Input Method Toolbar..............................................................................11
Keyboard Control Panel..........................................................................12
Disabling the Axim Bluetooth keyboard ..................................................12
Keyboard Status Light.............................................................................13
Secure Connection Overview .................................................................13
Using the Axim Bluetooth keyboard....................... 14
Moving the Cursor/Highlighting Text.......................................................14
On-Screen Button and Editing Shortcuts ................................................15
Launching and Navigating Applications ..................................................15
Menu and Toolbar Navigation.................................................................16
Other Shortcuts.......................................................................................16
International and Extended Character Set..............................................17
Frequently Asked Questions.................................. 19
Legal Notices......................................................... 21
Trademarks.............................................................................................21
Customer Support...................................................................................21
Important notes about Bluetooth devices................................................22
Regulatory Information.............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Features and Technical Specifications Summary.. 23
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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 Guide included with your
Pocket PC device for instruction on how to do this.)
¾ Ensure there is at least 300 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 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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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.
NOTE: After the initial installation the Keyboard
Setup Screen is opened automatically.
2. When the Keyboard Setup Screen is shown,
select the Bluetooth wireless keyboard option
and tap Setup. This will show the Bluetooth
Status Page of the Axim Wireless keyboard
application. You may also open that page by
selecting the BT tab.
3. When the Setup begins, the driver will enable the
Pocket PC Bluetooth system software; this is also
known as the Bluetooth Stack.
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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 and 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 and 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 and
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
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 Connect
button. (See Secure Connection Overview 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, and 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, and 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 1.4x, 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. 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 and 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 and 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 and Right Fn during normal operation. If this has
happened, you will have to establish a new connection as described in the Configuring
the Keyboard to Your Pocket PC Device section above.
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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
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.
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 and 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 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 Ctrl–←
The cursor moves right (forward) one word Ctrl–→
The cursor moves to the top of the previous paragraph Ctrl-↑
The cursor move to the top of the next paragraph Ctrl-↓
Select (highlight) next character to the left LFn–←
Select (highlight) next character to the right LFn–→
Select (highlight) previous line LFn–↑
Select (highlight) next line LFn–↓
Select (highlight) the next word to the left Ctrl–LFn–←
Select (highlight) the next word to the right Ctrl–LFn–→
Select (highlight) the previous paragraph Ctrl–LFn–↑
Select (highlight) the next paragraph Ctrl–LFn–↓
Beginning of the line RFn–←
End of the line RFn–→
Page up one page at a time RFn–↑
Page down one screen at a time RFn–↓
The cursor moves to the beginning of the document Ctrl–RFn–←
The cursor moves to the end of the document Ctrl–RFn–→
The cursor moves to the top of the page Ctrl–RFn–↑
The cursor moves to the bottom of the page Ctrl–RFn–↓
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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
OK LFn–Enter
Send (simulates a screen tap on Send) LFn–.
Close a window or application LFn–X
Generate an ESC LFn–Tab
Turns on NumLock mode LFn–Caps Lock
Turns on CapsLock mode Caps Lock
New item Ctrl–N or LFn–N
Cut selected text Ctrl–X
Copy selected text Ctrl–C
Paste cut or copied text Ctrl–V
Undo last action Ctrl–Z
Select all Ctrl–A
Launching and Navigating Applications
To launch software applications and navigate among them, refer to the following table:
Action Shortcut
Access Programs screen LFn–C
Access Settings screen LFn–V
Launch Today screen LFn–Z
Launch Calendar LFn–A
Launch Contacts LFn–S
Launch Inbox LFn–D
Launch Tasks LFn–F
Launch Notes LFn–J
Launch Word LFn–K
Launch Excel LFn–L
Launch Internet Explorer LFn–;
Launch up to 10 user selected applications (refer to “Hot-
Key tab” section for more information)
Alt–LFn–number
Toggle among open and recently used programs. 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)
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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. or
2. Press and hold the Alt key, then press the letter key
that corresponds to the first letter of the main menu
item. For example to access the Tools menu in Word,
hold the Alt key then press “T”.
Alt + → or Alt + ←
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.
Press the Enter key to choose the submenu item.
↑ or ↓
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.
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.
5. Press Enter to select the highlighted submenu item.
Ctrl–Tab
← or →
Enter
↑ or ↓
Enter
Other Shortcuts
Several shortcuts below provide you additional flexibility when using the Axim Wireless
keyboard:
Action Shortcut
Show/hide the Input Method Toolbar LFn–Left Spacebar
Launch the keyboard control panel 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 Description Shortcut
Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý Acute accent Ctrl–’ + Shift–letter
á, é, í, ó, ú, ý Acute accent Ctrl–’ + letter
Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û Circumflex accent Ctrl–RFn–Y + Shift–letter
â, ê, î, ô, û Circumflex accent Ctrl–RFn–Y + letter
Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ Dieresis accent (umlaut) Ctrl–Shift–; + Shift–letter
ä, ë, ï, ö, ü, ÿ Dieresis accent (umlaut) Ctrl–Shift–; + letter
À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù Grave accent Ctrl–LFn–’ + Shift–letter
à, è, ì, ò, ù Grave accent Ctrl–LFn–’ + letter
Ã, Õ, Ñ Tilde accent Ctrl–RFn–’ + Shift–letter
ã, õ, ñ Tilde accent Ctrl–RFn–’ + letter
Å, å Dot accent Ctrl–RFn–W + Shift–A
Å, å Dot accent Ctrl–RFn–W + A
Ç Cedilla Ctrl–, + Shift–C
ç Cedilla Ctrl–, + C
Ø Capital naught Ctrl–/ + Shift–O
ø Lower case naught Ctrl–/ + O
Æ Æ Ctrl–RFn-U + Shift–A
æ æ Ctrl–RFn–U + A
Œ Œ Ctrl–RFn–U + Shift–O
œ œ Ctrl–RFn–U + O
ß Beta Ctrl–RFn–U + S
? Question Mark Shift–↑
¿ Inverted Question Mark Ctrl–Alt–Shift–↑
! Exclamation RFn –Q
¡ Inverted Exclamation Ctrl–Alt–RFn –Q
• Bullet Ctrl–Alt–W
° Degree Ctrl–Alt–D
µ Micro Ctrl–Alt–U
¶ Paragraph symbol Ctrl–Alt–LFn–/
§ Section Ctrl–Alt–S
@ At sign RFn –W
© Copyright Ctrl–Alt–C
™ Trademark Ctrl–Alt–T
® Registered trademark Ctrl–Alt–R
£ Pound (British) Ctrl–Alt–P or RFn–;
¥ Yen Ctrl–Alt–Y or RFn–.
₣ Franc Ctrl–Alt–F
₤ Lira Ctrl–Alt--L
€ Euro Ctrl–Alt–E or RFn–,
¢ Cents Ctrl–/ + C
$ Dollar sign RFn –R
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Character Description Shortcut
½ One-half Ctrl–Alt–LFn–2
¾ Three-quarter Ctrl–Alt–LFn–3
¼ One-quarter Ctrl–Alt–LFn–4
± Plus-Minus Ctrl–Alt–Shift–=
÷ Division Ctrl–Alt– -
# Number sign RFn–E
% Percent RFn–T
^ Caret RFn–Y
& Ampersand RFn–U
* Asterisk RFn–I
( Left parenthesis RFn–O
) Right parenthesis RFn–P
{ Left curly bracket RFn– -
} Right curly bracket RFn–=
~ Tilde RFn–’
| Vertical bar RFn–/
\ Reverse solidus LFn--/
` Grave LFn--’
[ Left square bracket LFn---
] Right square bracket LFn--=
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Frequently Asked Questions
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: 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.
Refer to the Reconnecting the Axim Wireless keyboard section.
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.
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 Bluetooth 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. 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: 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 turned
off. See the Disabling the Axim Wireless keyboard section for more information.
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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.
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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 batteries out of reach of 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.
Released battery electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes and skin
and may be toxic if swallowed.
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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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 10.28”W x 0.59”H x 3.86”D (261mm x 15mm x 98mm)
With stand 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)
Weight (including batteries): 6.42 ounces (182 grams)
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
Typical Battery Life: Continuous Operation: ~120 hours
Typical usage: ~3 months
Standby: ~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).
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.