™
Stowaway Portable Keyboard
for Sony CLIÉ™
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Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software................................................... 2
Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard............................................................... 4
Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard.................................................................. 10
Things to Remember.................................................................................................. 12
Cursor Movements ..................................................................................................... 20
Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts ...................................................................... 21
Menu Commands....................................................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes ............................................................................. 22
Changing Character Sets ........................................................................ 24
Adding Diacritical Marks............................................................................................. 24
Creating Extended Characters................................................................................... 25
Creating Symbols....................................................................................................... 26
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Using International Keyboard Settings ....................................................................... 27
Calculator Functions.................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 28
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................... 28
Warranty..................................................................................................................... 30
Technical Support....................................................................................................... 30
Regulatory Compliance ........................................................................... 31
FCC Statement........................................................................................................... 31
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The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard
The Stowaway™ Portable Keyboard is a convenient solution for typing data and
commands into your Sony CLIÉ™. This compact, fully functional keyboard:
• Enables you to type text and special characters into your CLIÉ quickly and
easily
• Lets you instantly launch your favorite applications with simple key
commands
• Folds down to a convenient pocket size for traveling
Stylus well
Stylus well
End
grip
End
grip
Application
keys
Stowaway Portable Keyboard
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In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains:
• Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard
• Targus Stowaway Software
Setting Up Your Stowaway
Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software
Before installing the software, make sure that:
• You disable any previously installed keyboard software.
• Your CLIÉ has at least 60K free memory.
NOTE: To check the amount of free memory, tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the
menu list. Tap Info to view the amount of free memory, listed at the top of the screen.
NOTE: For your convenience, you can beam existing Stowaway software from one CLIÉ to
another. For the Stowaway keyboard to work properly, make sure you beam both Keyboard and
Keyboard Patch files. For more information on beaming files, refer to the documentation that
came with your CLIÉ.
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Windows 95/988/Me/2000 and Windows NT
1 Connect the CLIÉ to your computer and synchronize to back up your files.
NOTE: Refer to the documentation that came with your CLIÉ for instructions on how to
synchronize the CLIÉ with your computer.
CAUTION: If your CLIÉ is synchronizing files, wait for synchronization to complete before
beginning the Stowaway keyboard setup.
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2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3 If Setup does not begin automatically, click Start, then Run, and enter
D:\setup.exe (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
To copy the software to your CLIÉ, connect the CLIÉ to your computer and
synchronize again.
Macintosh
1 Exit all active programs, including those in the Startup folder, and disable
any virus-scanning software.
2 Insert the Stowaway software CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The Stowaway application folder and the Sony folder is added to your desktop.
3 From the Stowaway application folder, select the language folder that you
are most comfortable with and open it.
4 Drag the stowaway.prc file into the folder where your handheld applications
are stored, such as the Add-on folder.
5 From the Sony folder, drag the ClieUpdate.prc file into the same folder as
the stowaway.prc file.
To complete installation, connect the CLIÉ to your computer and synchronize.
NOTE: The stowaway.prc and ClieUpdate.prc files appear as Keyboard and Keyboard Patch,
respectively, on your CLIÉ.
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Removing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software
If necessary, you can remove the Stowaway software from your CLIÉ:
1 Tap the Home icon to access the application launcher screen.
2 Tap the Menu icon, then tap App to display the menu list.
3 Tap Delete.
Keyboard and Keyboard Patch appear in the Programs in Storage Memory list.
The Delete Application window appears.
5 Tap Yes to remove the keyboard software, or No to cancel the operation.
6 After removing the keyboard, tap Keyboard Patch and then the Delete...
on-screen button.
operation.
8 Tap Done to exit the Delete screen.
To use the keyboard again, you must reinstall the Stowaway software. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software”
on page 2.
Setting Up the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
Opening the Keyboard
NOTE: You must install the Stowaway software before you can begin using the keyboard. For
more information, see “Installing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard Software” on page 2.
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1 Hold the unit and, using your thumb, push the latch down to unlock the
case.
Stowaway keyboard closed
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2 Unfold the keyboard and set it on a firm, flat surface.
Unfolding the Stowaway keyboard
3 Slide the red end-grips inward, bringing the keyboard sections together.
Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends together
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Attaching Your CLIÉ
1 Locate the docking mechanism, underneath the docking connector, at the
top of the keyboard.
Docking
mechanism
Docking
connector
Locating the docking mechanism
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2 Slide the docking mechanism all the way out of the keyboard until the PDA
foot flips up.
NOTE: If the PDA foot does not flip up, check that the docking mechanism is fully extended.
Extending the docking mechanism and PDA foot
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3 Line up the scroll button with the alignment marker on the keyboard
docking connector and push down gently to make the connection.
Scroll
button
Alignment
marker
Sony CLIÉ and Stowaway keyboard alignment markers
You can now begin typing.
NOTE: Use the keyboard on a firm, flat surface for optimum performance and stability.
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Closing the Stowaway Portable Keyboard
1 Pull your CLIÉ upward to remove it from the docking connector.
2 Fold down the docking connector and PDA foot until flat, then slide the
docking mechanism into the keyboard.
Retracting the docking mechanism
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3 With the keyboard still on a flat surface, slide the red end-grips toward the
ends of the case, separating the keyboard sections as far apart as
possible.
Sliding the Stowaway keyboard ends apart
4 Lift the keyboard, push the center up to form a “W,” then close the
keyboard, pressing the four corners of the case together until they click
into place.
Folding the Stowaway keyboard
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Using Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard
Things to Remember
Hardware
• If you are typing with the Stowaway keyboard on an uneven surface, such as
your knees, the keyboard will not provide the same robust feel as typing on a
flat, solid surface and may bow slightly in the center. To stabilize the
Stowaway keyboard, place it on a firm, flat object such as a magazine, book,
or briefcase.
• Use your stylus for selecting list items, for making menu selections, and for
giving commands in applications that are not compatible with the keyboard.
(Palm OS does not support cursor control).
• Use the handy stylus wells in the right and left corners of the keyboard to
keep your stylus within reach.
• Make sure that you fully extend the docking mechanism before attaching your
CLIÉ to the Stowaway keyboard to avoid possible hardware damage.
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.
• Switch hands while performing tasks. Use shortcut keys to move efficiently
and avoid repetitive, awkward movements.
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• 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 or numbness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders,
neck, or back while typing, consult a qualified medical professional.
Customizing Your Stowaway Portable Keyboard Features
After installing the keyboard software on your Sony CLIÉ, you can customize
its options through the Keyboard application.
Opening the Keyboard Application
To open the Keyboard application, tap the Home icon, then Keyboard on your
CLIÉ. To view the settings list, tap the drop-down arrow, located in the upper-
right corner.
The available settings are:
• General
Shows the configuration options
• Cmd Keys Lists the Cmd key assignments
• Layout
• Help
Shows the language, tab key and Jog-Dial options
Lists all key commands and functionality
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Adjusting General Settings
Open the Keyboard application, then tap General on the settings list. The
General settings allow you to adjust the following preferences:
Keyboard application General settings
Key Repeat Rate
This option allows you to set the speed at which a letter, number or other
character repeats when you press and hold a key.
Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Fast to increase or Slow to
decrease the repeat rate.
Delay Until Repeat
This option allows you to set the length of time before a letter, number or other
character begins to repeat when you press and hold a key.
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Use your stylus to drag the marker arrow toward Long to increase or Short to
decrease the length of the delay.
Test Repeat Settings
Test the repeat rate and delay by holding down a letter or number key on the
Stowaway keyboard. The character appears according to the settings you have
chosen. Change and test these settings until you achieve the desired outcome.
Enable Key Clicks
This option simulates typewriter clicking sounds when you press keys on the
Stowaway keyboard.
To hear key clicks, tap Enable Key Clicks (places a check mark in the box). To
prevent key clicks, tap Enable Key Clicks again (makes the check mark
disappear).
Enable Keyboard
This option allows the Stowaway keyboard to work properly. Disabling the
keyboard suspends keyboard functions and frees memory resources for tasks
that do not require the keyboard. The keyboard is enabled by default.
To suspend keyboard functions, tap Enable Keyboard (removes the check mark).
To use the keyboard again, tap Enable Keyboard again (places a check mark in
the box).
Assigning Application Shortcut Cmd Keys
The Stowaway keyboard software provides nine user-definable application
shortcut keys through the use of the Cmd key plus the 1 through 9 keys across
the top of the keyboard.
NOTE: The default setting for the Cmd key assignments is “unassigned”.
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To define the Cmd keys:
1 Open the Keyboard application, then tap CmdKeys on the settings list.
The Application Assignments screen appears.
Application Assignments screen
2 Choose the Cmd + number sequence you want to assign, then tap the
drop-down arrow.
The application list appears.
3 Select the application you want to assign to the Cmd + number sequence.
The Keyboard application automatically saves the assignment.
4 Test the shortcut by pressing the Cmd key and number key to launch the
assigned application.
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Changing Layout Settings
Open the Keyboard application, then tap Layout on the settings list. The Layout
settings allow you to view, change or enable/disable the following options:
Layout settings
Layout
This option allows you to set the layout of the keyboard to the following
languages:
• English (US)
• US English (US-Dvorak)
• German
• Japanese
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To change the keyboard layout, tap on the drop-down arrow and select a
language from the list.
Tab
This option allows you to set the tab key to either move within fields or move to
a tab stop.
To change the tab key movement, tap on the drop-down arrow and make a
selection from the list.
Enable Jog-Dial
™
This option allows you to use the Jog-Dial navigator, instead of the stylus, to
select and open applications and perform other functions with one hand. Jog-
Dial is enabled by default.
To suspend the Jog-Dial feature, tap Enable Jog-Dial (removes the check mark).
To use Jog-Dial again, tap Enable Jog-Dial (places a check mark in the box).
Layout Info
This option displays the current Layout setting, copyright and contact
information for assistance with additional international layouts you may have
installed on your CLIÉ.
To view this information, tap the Layout Info on-screen button.
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Using Help to View Keyboard Shortcuts
To view the shortcut Cmd keys, open the Keyboard application, then tap Help
from the settings list. Press the Fn key and the up or down arrow to scroll
through the list.
Keyboard shortcuts in Help
For a complete list of these shortcuts, refer to the next section.
Typing Keyboard Shortcuts
The following tables detail the key sequences you can use to issue commands
to your CLIÉ form the Stowaway keyboard.
NOTE: To access keys embedded with blue characters, press Fn + <key>.
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Cursor Movements
The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for moving the cursor and
selecting text.
Key Sequence
Result
Ctrl – Left arrow
Ctrl – Right arrow
Ctrl – Shift – Left arrow
Moves the cursor one word to the left.
Moves the cursor one word to the right.
Highlights the word to the left of the cursor.
Ctrl – Shift – Right arrow Highlights the word to the right of the cursor.
Shift – Left arrow
Shift – Right arrow
Shift – Up arrow
Shift – Down arrow
Cmd – Left arrow
Cmd – Right arrow
Fn – Up arrow
Highlights the character to the left of the cursor.
Highlights the character to the right of the cursor.
Highlights one line of text above the cursor.
Highlights one line of text below the cursor.
Emulates the Home key.
Emulates the End key.
Emulates the Page up key.
Fn – Down arrow
Shift – Tab
Emulates the Page down key.
Tabs backward through fields when set to “Inserts
Tab” in Layout Settings.
Tab
Tabs forward through fields when set to “Inserts Tab”
in Layout Settings.
NOTE: For more information on changing the Tab function refer to “Changing Layout Settings”
on page 17.
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Activating On-screen Button Shortcuts
The following table lists the key combinations to activate on-screen buttons.
NOTE: You can also use on-screen button shortcuts by simultaneously pressing Ctrl – Cmd and
the first letter of the command in the on-screen button. For example, to select the
“Go to” on-screen button command, press Ctrl – Cmd – G at the same time.
Key Sequence
Fn – Enter
Fn – Del
On-screen button
OK
Delete
Fn – Done
Cancel
Fn – Small space key New
Fn – Left arrow
Fn – Right arrow
Fn – Period
Show
Details
Send
Fn – Comma
Note
NOTE: The comma key on the Stowaway keyboard is not embedded with the blue
on-screen button shortcuts.
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Menu Commands
The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts for the editing menu
commands.
Key Sequence Result
Ctrl – x
Ctrl – c
Ctrl – v
Cuts selected text.
Copies selected text.
Pastes cut or copied text.
NOTE: The cut, copy, and paste menu commands may vary between applications.
Miscellaneous Special Keystrokes
The following table lists additional key combinations available for use with the
Stowaway keyboard.
Key Sequence Result
Fn – Cmd
Fn – =
Activates defined ShortCuts.
Turns the backlight on/off.
Creating Your Own Shortcuts
This feature allows you to create personalized shortcuts for inserting text to
help minimize keystrokes. For example, in Memo Pad, pressing Fn – Cmd
simultaneously, followed by d – t – s, adds a date/time stamp to your memo.
NOTE: The date/time stamp key combinations d – t – s, d – s, and t – s are preset shortcuts that
you can modify.
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From the Preferences ShortCuts screen you can create new, edit and delete
these shortcuts.
To access the Preferences ShortCuts screen:
1 Tap the Home icon, then Prefs.
2 Tap the drop-down arrow, located in the upper-right corner, and select
ShortCuts.
The Preferences ShortCuts screen displays.
Preferences ShortCuts screen
Adding a New ShortCut
1 Tap New.
2 Under ShortCut Name, type the key combination you want to use to
launch your shortcut.
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3 Under ShortCut Text, type the text you want to equate with the key
combination you just entered.
4 Tap OK to return to the Preferences ShortCuts screen.
The Stowaway software automatically saves the shortcut.
Changing a ShortCut
1 Highlight the ShortCut you want to change and tap Edit.
2 Make the desired changes and tap OK to return to the Preferences
ShortCuts screen.
The Stowaway software automatically saves the changes.
Removing a ShortCut
1 Highlight the ShortCut you want to remove and tap Delete.
The message “Delete the selected ShortCut” appears.
2 Tap Yes to delete the ShortCut or No to cancel the operation.
Changing Character Sets
The Stowaway keyboard supports a variety of extended character sets which
you can use with your Sony CLIÉ.
Adding Diacritical Marks
To add diacritical marks, type the letter you want to accent followed by the Fn
key and the character listed in the table.
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NOTE: In the following table, “a” represents the letter you want to accent. For example, to type
the umlaut ö in Köln, use the key combination o – Fn – ; (semi-colon).
Mark Key Sequence
Description
á
â
ä
à
ã
å
a – Fn – '
Acute accent
a – Shift – Fn – ^ Circumflex
a – Fn – ;
a – Fn – `
Umlaut
Grave accent
a – Shift – Fn – ~ Tilde
a – Fn – o Nordic A-ring
NOTE: The key combination for the Nordic A-ring only works for the letter “a”.
Creating Extended Characters
The following table lists the key combinations for generating extended
characters and punctuation marks.
Character Key Sequence Description
Ø
ø
Shift – Fn – O
Fn – o
Uppercase nought
Lowercase nought
Upside down “?”
Upside down “!”
¿
Shift – Fn – ?
Shift – Fn – !
Shift – Fn – A
¡
Æ
Uppercase AE ligature
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Character Key Sequence Description
æ
ß
•
Fn – a
Fn – b
Fn – w
Fn – c
Lowercase ae ligature
Beta
Bullet
Cedilla
¸
Creating Symbols
The following table lists the key combinations for generating symbols.
Character Key Sequence
Description
Copyright
©
Fn – g
°
Fn – d
Degree
÷
Fn – hyphen (-)
Fn – u
Divide
µ
¶
Micro
Fn – \
Paragraph symbol
Pound sterling
Registered trademark
Section
£
Fn – p
®
§
Fn – r
Fn – s
™
¥
Fn – t
Trademark
Japanese yen
Plus or minus
Fn – y
±
Shift – Fn – +
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Character Key Sequence
Description
½
¾
¼
¢
ƒ
‘
Fn – 2
One-half
Fn – 3
Three-quarters
One-quarter
Fn – 4
Shift – Fn – $
Fn – f
Cents
Script f
Fn – [
Left single curly quote
Right single curly quote
Left double curly quote
Right double curly quote
’
Fn – ]
“
Shift – Fn – {
Shift – Fn – }
”
Using International Keyboard Settings
The Palm OS International keyboard settings are supported by the Stowaway
keyboard software. To use these settings, press the Alt key and the desired
character.
Calculator Functions
The following table lists the key combinations to use with the calculator feature.
Key Sequence Function
+
-
Add
Subtract
Multiply
*
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Key Sequence Function
/
Divide
=
Equals
C
E
M
P
Clear all
Clear last entry
Clear memory
Set current number on
display in memory
R
Recall value in memory
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing happens?
• Check that your Sony CLIÉ is charged.
• Make sure that your CLIÉ is properly connected to the Stowaway Portable
Keyboard.
• Verify that the Stowaway keyboard software is installed according to the
instructions.
• Confirm that the Stowaway keyboard software is enabled.
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Why can’t I synchronize my Sony CLIÉ when it is attached to the keyboard?
The Stowaway Portable Keyboard does not replace your CLIÉ’s cradle. To
synchronize, remove your CLIÉ from the Stowaway keyboard and insert it into
the cradle. Then, synchronize as usual.
Why does my CLIÉ try to synchronize when I attach it to the keyboard?
If the synchronization application is open when you attach your CLIÉ to the
Stowaway Portable Keyboard, it will automatically try to synchronize. To exit
the synchronization program, use your stylus and tap Cancel, then launch
another application.
Why can’t I use the keyboard to pick an item from a list or a menu choice?
The Stowaway Portable Keyboard is not meant to replace all of your stylus
functions. For added convenience, there are two stylus wells located in the top
corners of the keyboard.
Can I use my Stowaway Portable Keyboard with other handheld devices?
The Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is designed to work only with the
Sony CLIÉ. Your keyboard will operate with the appropriate CLIÉ model after
the corresponding software drivers are installed.
Other versions of Targus Stowaway products are available for different PDAs.
asked questions, product information, and software updates.
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Warranty
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year. If your Targus Stowaway Portable Keyboard is
found to be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace it. This
warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or
incidental loss. Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss or damage to a
computer; nor loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; nor any
consequential or incidental damages, even if Targus has been informed of their
possibility. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
Warranty Registration at http://www.targus.com/product_registration.asp
Technical Support
In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your Targus accessory,
please contact our technical support team at:
Email: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.targus.com/support
Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer your questions through
one of the following telephone numbers.
North America
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. (08:00) to 6:00 p.m. (18:00) Eastern time:
US & Canada:
800-283-6325
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Europe
Belgium
+32 0 02-717-2451
+45 0 35-25-8751
+33 0 1-64-53-9151
+49 0 21-16-579-1151
+39 0 24-827-1151
+31 0 53-484-9470
+34 0 91-745-6221
+46 0 8-571-4058
+41 0 1-212-0007
+44 0 20-7744-0330
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Eastern Europe & others +31 0 53-484-9479
Regulatory Compliance
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.
FCC Statement
Tested to Comply
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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
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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
• Move the computer away from the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Stowaway is a trademark of Think Outside, Inc. CLIÉ and Jog-Dial are a trademarks of Sony and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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