Palm F8P3500 User Manual

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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.  
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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.  
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Belkin Components  
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Tel: 310.898.1100  
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