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Targus ThumbPad
Making Your Mobile Life Easier.
USER’S GUIDE
Making Your Mobile Life Easier.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2001 Targus Corp.
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ThumbPad™ Portable Keyboard
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus ThumbPad
Portable Keyboard. The ThumbPad is a convenient and ultra-
portable keyboard for your mobile computer.
With the ThumbPad keyboard you can:
• Enter text directly into your mobile computer.
• Use the function (Fn) keys to quickly execute commands and
options.
• Take a keyboard with you whenever you travel with your
mobile computer.
In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains the
Targus ThumbPad Portable Keyboard and the keyboard driver
software CD.
Installing the Keyboard Driver
Before installing the driver software for the ThumbPad
keyboard, make sure that:
• You synchronize your mobile computer to back up your
files.
• You disable any previously installed keyboard software.
• Your mobile computer has at least 24K bytes of free
memory.
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Windows® Operating Systems
To install the driver for the ThumbPad keyboard on a computer
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with the Windows 95/98/Me/2000 or Windows NT 4.0
operating system, do the following:
1
Insert the keyboard driver software CD into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2
Click Start, Run, then enter D:\ThumbPad.prc (where D:
is the path of your CD-ROM drive) and then click OK.
The Install Tool program then installs the driver
software. When installation is complete, the Install Tool
window appears.
Sample Install Tool window
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4
Click Done.
Connect your mobile computer to your desktop or
notebook computer and synchronize to copy the
keyboard driver to your mobile computer.
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After synchronization, the ThumbPad keyboard icon
appears in the Applications screen on your mobile
computer.
To complete installation, reset your mobile computer.
Macintosh® Operating System
To install the driver software for the ThumbPad keyboard on a
computer with the Macintosh 8.5.1 or greater operating system,
do the following:
1
Exit all active programs, including those in the Startup
folder, and disable any virus-scanning software.
2
Insert the keyboard driver software CD into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The ThumbPad keyboard application folder is added to
your desktop.
NOTE: You may find it more convenient to drag the
ThumbPad.prc file into the folder where you store your
mobile computer applications, such as the Add-on folder.
3
Double-click the ThumbPad.prc file to launch the Install
Tool program.
Installation automatically begins. When it is complete,
you regain control of the Install Tool window.
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5
Click Done.
Connect your mobile computer to your desktop or
notebook computer and synchronize to copy the
keyboard driver to your mobile computer.
After synchronization, the ThumbPad keyboard icon
appears in the Applications screen on your mobile
computer.
To complete installation, reset your mobile computer.
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Connecting the Keyboard to Your
Mobile Computer
After installing the keyboard driver, you can connect the
ThumbPad keyboard to your mobile computer. To do this:
1
2
Turn off your mobile computer (if it’s turned on).
Hold your mobile computer in one hand and the
ThumbPad keyboard in your other hand.
Holding your mobile computer and the ThumbPad keyboard
3
Align your mobile computer with the keyboard
connector, located at the top of the ThumbPad keyboard.
Keyboard
connector
Aligning your mobile computer with the keyboard connector
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4
Gently slide your mobile computer into the keyboard
connector until you hear a “click.”
CAUTION: Always use the keyboard connector as a guide
when connecting and disconnecting your mobile computer to
avoid possible damage to your device or the ThumbPad
keyboard.
Disconnecting the ThumbPad Keyboard
To disconnect the keyboard from your mobile computer:
1
2
Turn off your mobile computer (if it’s turned on).
Gently pull your mobile computer away from the
ThumbPad keyboard and slide it out of the keyboard
connector.
Using the ThumbPad Keyboard
Typing Keyboard Shortcuts
The following table details the key sequences you can use to
access options and additional characters, and to issue
commands to your mobile computer from the ThumbPad
keyboard.
To use these key sequences, hold down either the Ctrl, Fn, or
Shift key (as indicated) and then tap the second key listed in
the table for the desired result.
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US/UK Version Keyboard Combinations
Key Sequence
Result
1
2
Shift + any key
Caps
Enters uppercase character
Toggles between all upper or
lowercase characters
3
4
Fn + any key
Fn + Caps
Shift +ꢀI
Activates blue symbol on a key
Constant use of all blue symbols
Highlights line of text above cursor
Highlights line of text below cursor
Highlights character right of cursor
Highlights character left of cursor
Deletes Character
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6
Shift +ꢀK
7
Shift +ꢀJ
Shift +ꢀH
Fn + Del
8
9
10
Tab
Fn +
11 Ctrl + X
12 Ctrl + C
13 Ctrlꢀ+ S
Cuts selected text
Copies selected text
Selects all text
14 Ctrl + P
Pastes cut or copied text
Undoes last command
Activates the Hot Key menu
15 Ctrl + U
16 Shift + SPACE
17 Fn + Shift + key
(at the same time)
Emulates the
command function
18 Shift + Enter
Moves cursor to next column in
Address book
19 Ctrl + Enter
Moves cursor to previous column in
Address book
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Key Sequence
Result
20 Ctrl + Q, then release and Acute accent:
type A, E, I, O, U, or Y Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, Ý
21 Ctrl + W, then release and Grave accent:
type A, E, I, O, or U
À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù
22 Ctrl + E, then release and
type A, E, I, O, or U
Circumflex:
Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û
23 Ctrl + R, then release and
type A, N, or O
Tilde:
Ã, Ñ, Õ
24 Ctrl + T, then release and
type A, E, I, O, U, or Y
Diaeresis (Umlaut):
Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ
25 Ctrl + Y, then release and
type A
Nordic A-ring:
Å
Customizing the Keyboard Options
After installing the keyboard driver on your mobile computer,
you can customize its options through the ThumbPad keyboard
application. To do this:
1
2
Turn on your mobile computer.
Tap the Applications icon.
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The Applications screen appears.
Sample Applications screen
Tap the ThumbPad icon.
3
The ThumbPad keyboard configuration screen appears.
Sample ThumbPad keyboard configuration screen
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The available options are:
• Status — which allows you to disable or enable the
ThumbPad keyboard.
To suspend keyboard functions, tap the drop-down arrow and
select Disable. To use the keyboard again, tap the drop-down
arrow and select Enable.
• Enable Keyboard clicks — which simulates typewriter
clicking sounds when you press keys on the ThumbPad
keyboard.
To hear key clicks, tap Enable Keyboard clicks (places a
check mark in the box). To prevent key clicks, tap Enable
Keyboard clicks again (makes the check mark disappear).
• Delay until repeat — which 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.
Use your stylus to move the marker arrow toward Long to
increase or away from Long to decrease the length of the
delay.
• Keyboard repeat rate — which 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 move the marker arrow toward Fast to
increase or away from Fast to decrease the repeat rate.
• Test Strings Here: — which allows you to test the delay and
repeat rate by holding down a letter or number key on the
ThumbPad keyboard. The character repeats according to the
settings you have chosen. Change and test these settings
until you achieve the desired outcome.
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Troubleshooting
What should I do when I type on the keyboard and nothing
happens?
• Check that your mobile computer is charged.
• Make sure that your mobile computer is firmly connected to
the ThumbPad keyboard.
• Verify that the keyboard driver is installed on your mobile
computer.
• Remove the keyboard driver and then reinstall it. To do this:
1
2
Tap the Applications icon, then the Menu icon.
Tap App, Delete, ThumbPad and then the Delete...
on-screen button.
The Delete Application window appears.
3
Tap Yes to remove the keyboard driver, or No to cancel
the operation.
4
5
Tap Done to exit the Delete window.
Install the driver software, following the instructions in
“Installing the Keyboard Driver” on page 2.
Does the ThumbPad Portable Keyboard require batteries?
No — the keyboard uses a only a small amount of power,
which it draws directly from your mobile computer.
What should I do when I type on the keyboard and the
HotSync application begins?
Make sure that the keyboard is firmly attached to your mobile
computer, then close HotSync by tapping Cancel (this may
take a few seconds) and resume typing.
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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]
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 8:00 p.m. (20:00)
Eastern time:
US & Canada: 800-283-6325
Europe
Belgium +32 0 02-717-2451
Denmark +45 0 35-25-8751
France +33 0 1-64-53-9151
Germany +49 0 21-16-579-1151
Italy +39 0 24-827-1151
Netherlands +31 0 53-484-9470
Spain +34 0 91-745-6221
Sweden +46 0 8-751-4058
Switzerland +41 0 1-212-0007
United Kingdom +44 0 20-7744-0330
Eastern Europe & others +31 0 53-484-9479
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Product Registration
For more efficient customer service and to activate the product’s
warranty, Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory
shortly after purchasing it.
To register your Targus accessory, go to:
You will need to provide your full name, email address, phone number,
and company information (if applicable).
Warranty
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year. If your Targus ThumbPad 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 of, 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:
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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
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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:
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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.
ThumbPad is a trademark of Darfon Electronics Corp. Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
HotSync is a registered trademark of Palm Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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