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SnapNType
PDA Keyboard for
Palm™ Handhelds
User Guide
P73991
F8P3500
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Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard
Installing the SnapNType Keyboard Software
Before installing the SnapNType software, please make
sure that:
1) You have disabled all other keyboard software installed in
your Palm handheld
2) You have performed a HotSync® function to backup all data.
3) Your Palm handheld has at least 10KB of free memory.
Follow these instructions to install SnapNType software on
your Palm handheld
1) Insert the SnapNType floppy disk into your computer’s
floppy drive.
2) Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the Windows
desktop and double-click the “3.5" Floppy” icon. Then
double-click on “SnapNType.prc”. This will launch the Palm
desktop installation tool.
3) Click once on the “SnapNType.prc” driver.
4) Click “Done”.
5) Perform a HotSync function to transfer the SnapNType
software onto your Palm handheld.
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Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued)
Attaching the SnapNType Keyboard to Your Palm Handheld
1) Press the two side buttons simultaneously to release
the keyboard lock.
2) While still pressing the side buttons, flip the
keypad backward.
3) Slowly slide in your Palm handheld until the connector on
the SnapNType keyboard latches the HotSync port securely.
(See Fig. 1)
4) You will hear a “beep” sound from your Palm handheld to
indicate proper connection of the keyboard and activation
of the SnapNType driver.
5) Fold the keypad onto your Palm handheld until the
keyboard lock latches securely. (See Fig. 2)
6) The SnapNType keyboard is now ready for use.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Setting Up Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued)
Detaching the SnapNType Keyboard from Your Palm Handheld
1) Press the two side buttons simultaneously to release the
keyboard lock.
2) While still pressing the side button, flip the keypad backward
until it opens completely. (See Fig. 3)
3) In an action similar to removing your Palm handheld from the
HotSync cradle, slightly push your Palm handheld toward the
keypad and remove it from the keyboard connector.
(See Fig. 4)
4) You will hear a “beep” sound to indicate deactivation of the
SnapNType driver.
Fig. 3: Press the release
button to release the
connector lock.
Fig. 4: Slide the Palm
handheld away from the
keyboard.
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Using Your SnapNType Keyboard
The SnapNType software driver has an advanced automatic
enable/disable function. The driver will enable itself once you
connect the SnapNType keyboard to your Palm handheld. When
you disconnect the SnapNType keyboard, the driver will
automatically disable itself. There is no need to manually turn on
or off the SnapNType driver.
Typing Lowercase Letters
To enter lowercase letters with your SnapNType keyboard, simply
type them as you would on a standard computer keyboard.
Typing Uppercase Letters
To capitalize one letter: Press
enter will be capitalized.
once and the next letter you
To capitalize a block of letters: Press and hold
and all other
letters you enter while holding
will be capitalized.
To turn on “Caps Lock”: Press
and then press
. For
as long as
uppercase.
is turned on, all characters will be entered in
To release “Caps Lock”: Press
and then press
.
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Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued)
Typing Numbers and Symbols
To type one number or symbol: press
once. The next key
you press will register as the number or symbol printed in
orange on the top of the key.
To type a block of numbers or symbols: press and hold
.
All other keys you press while holding
number or symbol.
will register the
To turn on “Symbol Lock”: press
twice to enter the
“Symbol Lock” mode. All keys pressed during “Symbol Lock”
mode will register as numbers or symbols.
To release “Symbol Lock”: while in “Symbol Lock” mode,
pressing
one more time will release “Symbol Lock”.
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Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued)
Navigation Keys
The navigation keys enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on
your Palm handheld. The following table lists available navigation
key commands.
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Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued)
Application Keys
There are four application buttons on the bottom of the
SnapNType keyboard. They will replace the buttons on your
Palm that were covered by the keyboard. There are four
different functions assigned to each button, you can activate
different function by:
1. Tapping – press and release the button
2. Press and hold the button
3. Press the
4. Press the
key and then the button
key and then the button
The following table list the default functions associated with
each button.
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Using Your SnapNType Keyboard (continued)
Using the FaceBoard
Pressing the “Faceboard” button will pop up a window
containing various less frequently used symbols and
punctuation marks. There are also popular “smiley” patterns for
your e-mails. Simply tap the on-screen buttons or the
corresponding key on your SnapNType keyboard to select the
symbol you want to enter.
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Configuring the SnapNType Software
You can customize various features of the SnapNType program
to best suit your application. To start the SnapNType
configuration program, tap the “SnapNType” icon on your
Palm handheld.
General Configuration
Enable—this will allow the SnapNType to accept key input.
Disable—this will turn off the SnapNType.
Repeat Rate—this will determine the repeat frequency of a key
when you hold it down continuously.
Delay Until Repeat—this will determine the delay from your
holding down a key to the key repeating.
Click Sound—you can enable or disable “key click”. For this
function to work properly, you need to first turn on “System
Sound” in your Palm handheld. Please consult your Palm
manual on how to turn on “System Sound”.
Test Area—you can test your SnapNType by typing in this area.
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Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued)
Programmable Buttons
You can program the four application buttons to launch your
favorite applications or emulate different soft buttons. After
launching the SnapNType configuration program, press
and then to start the menu options. Tap on “Preferences”
and the following screen will appear:
You can program the application launcher from the right side of
your “Preference” screen.
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Configuring the SnapNType Software (continued)
You can program the application launcher from the right side of
your “Preference” screen.
You can program the soft-key emulation setting from the left
side of your “Preference” screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver before
performing HotSync functions?
The SnapNType driver is fully compatible with the Palm
HotSync function. The driver will not interfere with this function.
Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver every time I
remove the device?
No, the SnapNType driver will disable itself every time you
remove the device.
Why can't I hear a “beep” sound when connecting or
disconnecting the SnapNType keyboard?
Please make sure your system’s sound option is turned on.
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Information
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220,
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
F8P3500
to which this declaration relates:
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.
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F8P3500, to which
this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and
with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.
ICES Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de
la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Belkin Components Limited 3-Year Product Warranty
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for
its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at
no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges
prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of
purchase may be required.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse,
or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin;
or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS,
WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
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MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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addition to this warranty.
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DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME,
GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM
OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
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Belkin Components
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Tel: 310.898.1100
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