Belkin Computer Keyboard F8D0502 User Manual

Thumb Keyboard for Dell®  
AximTM X50/X51 Handhelds  
For  
Dell Axim  
X50/X51  
Key in notes and memos on the road easily  
User Manual  
 
F8D0502  
Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
Introduction  
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Installing the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Removing the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Installing Thumb Keyboard to your Axim  
Using your Thumb Keyboard  
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Configuring the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
Information  
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Introduction  
Installing the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Belkin Thumb  
Keyboard (F8D0502) for your Dell Axim X50/X51 handheld. Easy to install  
and use, the Thumb Keyboard features a compact design that lets you  
start writing your email and notes anywhere you go. Please review this  
User Manual thoroughly so that you can get the most from this new, handy  
innovation from Belkin.  
Before installing the Thumb Keyboard software,  
please make sure that:  
1. You have saved all documents;  
2. ActiveSync is installed and active on your PC; and  
3. Your Dell handheld has at least 300KB of free memory.  
Follow these instructions to install your Belkin Thumb Keyboard  
software on your Dell Axim handheld:  
1. Close all active windows on your Axim.  
2. Connect your Axim to your desktop computer and make sure  
Microsoft ActiveSync is “active”.  
3. Insert the Belkin Thumb Keyboard Installation CD into the CD-ROM  
drive of the desktop, then the setup program will launch automatically.  
4. Choose the “Next” option in the setup program.  
5. Microsoft ActiveSync’s “Add/Remove Programs” dialog will pop up.  
6. Click “Yes” in response to the question, “Install Belkin ThumbBoard  
using the default application install directory?”.  
7. Click “OK” in response to the “Application Downloading  
Complete” dialog.  
Note: For X51 Pocket PC (Window Mobile 5.0), please click “Yes”  
when asked if you trust the publisher to continue.  
8. The Thumb Keyboard software is successfully installed on your Axim.  
You can disconnect your Axim from the desktop at this time.  
9. On the Axim side, the “ThumbBoard” configuration page will launch  
automatically. If not, tap the “Thumb keyboard” icon on the “Start”  
menu of your Axim to enter the configuration screen.  
10. Connect the Thumb Keyboard to your Axim and start typing in the test  
area. You can also customize the other configurations here to suit  
your needs.  
 
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Removing the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Installing Thumb Keyboard to your Axim  
Follow these instructions if you want to remove the Thumb  
Keyboard software from your Axim:  
Attaching the Thumb Keyboard to your Axim  
1. Hold your Axim face up in the palm of one hand and the Thumb  
1. Close all active windows on your Axim.  
Keyboard face up in the other hand.  
2. Go to the “Remove Programs” settings page under the “System”  
2. Slide your Axim into the Thumb Keyboard until the connector  
section in the ”Settings” menu.  
latches securely.  
3. Select “BelkinThumbBoard” and then tap “Remove”.  
4. Tap “Yes” in response to the “Remove Program” dialog in confirming  
Detaching the Thumb Keyboard from your Axim  
the removal of the software.  
1. Hold your Axim face up in the palm of one hand.  
2. Press the release buttons on both sides of the Thumb Keyboard to  
Note: Make sure you have reinstalled the software before using the  
release the connector lock.  
Thumb Keyboard again.  
3. Remove the Axim by sliding away from the Thumb Keyboard.  
Reinstalling or Upgrading the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Charging your Axim with the Thumb Keyboard  
To reinstall or upgrade the Thumb Keyboard software, you must first  
remove the existing software by following the steps outlined above.  
Then follow the steps outlined in the “Software Installation” section.  
The Thumb Keyboard includes a DC jack on the bottom. To charge  
your Axim, just insert the AC adapter plug into the DC jack of the  
Thumb Keyboard.  
 
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Using your Thumb Keyboard  
Using your Thumb Keyboard  
After installing the Thumb Keyboard driver, the software runs automatically  
and you can use the Thumb Keyboard at any time. Simply attach the  
Thumb Keyboard to your Axim and start typing.  
Navigation Keys  
The navigation keys enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your  
Axim. The following table lists available navigation-key commands.  
Typing Lowercase Letters  
To enter lowercase letters with your Thumb Keyboard, simply type them  
as you would on a standard computer keyboard.  
Typing Uppercase Letters  
To capitalize one letter: press  
be capitalized.  
once and the next letter you enter will  
To capitalize a block of letters: press and hold  
—all other letters you  
enter while holding will be capitalized.  
To turn on Caps Lock: press  
and then press . As long as  
Caps Lock is turned on, all characters will be entered in uppercase.  
Application Keys  
Since the Thumb Keyboard covers the application buttons on your Axim,  
these buttons are reproduced on the Thumb Keyboard.  
To release Caps Lock: press  
and then press  
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 key top.  
There are two ways to type a block of numbers or symbols:  
1. Press and hold  
—all other keys you press while holding  
will register the number or symbol.  
2. Press  
twice—the Keyboard will enter “Symbol Lock” mode. All  
subsequent keys you press will register as the number or symbol  
printed in orange on the key top. To exit “Symbol Lock” mode, press  
one more time.  
 
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Configuring the Thumb Keyboard Software  
Configuring the Thumb Keyboard Software  
The OK/FaceBoard Button  
4. Tap “OK” to confirm the change. The new  
symbol will be replaced in the relative key in  
the FaceBoard (Fig. C).  
Pressing the “OK” button (  
confirmation feature as tapping “OK” on the right-hand  
corner of the screen.  
) performs the same  
To restore the FaceBoard to its original settings,  
you can tap on the “Default” button on the  
editing screen (Fig. A).  
Pressing the  
and  
buttons will pop up  
a window containing various less frequently used  
symbols and punctuation marks. There are also popular  
smiley patterns for your email. To select a symbol,  
you can either touch the on-screen button or press the  
corresponding key shown on the top of the  
on-screen button.  
The FaceBoard is  
a unique extended  
keyboard that allows  
you to easily type extra  
symbols and email  
smiley patterns.  
Fig. C The FaceBoard  
key is changed  
Configuring the Thumb Keyboard Software  
To bring up the Thumb Keyboard configuration screen  
(Fig. D), tap “Start” and then “ThumbBoard”(  
your Axim.  
) on  
Customizing the FaceBoard  
You can customize the FaceBoard with any  
combination of symbols or key string. To configure  
the FaceBoard:  
Enable – tapping on this button will turn on the Thumb  
Keyboard driver and allow the Axim to accept key input  
from the Keyboard.  
1. Tap on the “Edit” tab in the FaceBoard  
screen to bring up the editing  
screen (Fig. A).  
Disable – this will turn off the Thumb Keyboard driver.  
Fig. D Thumb Keyboard  
configuration screen  
Repeat Rate – this will determine the repeat frequency  
of a key when you hold it down continuously.  
2. Tap on the key you want to redefine, and an  
Delay Until Repeat – this will determine the delay from your holding down  
a key to the key repeating.  
Fig. A FaceBoard editing  
screen  
input screen will come up (Fig. B).  
3. Type the desired characters or symbols in  
the edit box. You can use the Axim  
Click Sound – you can enable or disable “key click”. For this function to  
work properly, you need to first turn on hardware-buttons sound in your  
Axim: tap “Start”, then “Settings”. Select “Sounds & Reminders” and  
check the “Hardware buttons” box.  
on-screen SIP keyboard to input special  
symbols or International characters.  
Close Software Keyboard – this can close the software keyboard when  
you type.  
Test Area – you can test your Thumb Keyboard by typing in this area.  
Fig. B Type in the new  
characters/symbols  
 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
Information  
What should I do when I type on the Keyboard and nothing  
happens?  
FCC Regulatory Notice  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions:  
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Check that your Axim is charged and working properly.  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
Make sure your Axim is connected to the  
Thumb Keyboard securely.  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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Verify that the Thumb Keyboard software is installed.  
Confirm that the Thumb Keyboard driver is enabled.  
Test typing on the test area.  
Belkin Limited Lifetime Product Warranty  
Belkin Corporation 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.  
Will ActiveSync be affected?  
The Thumb Keyboard is fully compatible with ActiveSync.  
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.  
Can I send and receive infrared while using the Thumb Keyboard?  
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF  
ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN  
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,  
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
Yes, infrared will not be affected.  
Can I use the stylus while using the Thumb Keyboard?  
Yes, you can use the stylus and Keyboard simultaneously.  
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification,  
extension, or addition to this warranty.  
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
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.  
Technical Support  
In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with our  
Thumb Keyboard, please contact our technical support team at  
[email protected]. For the most updated Thumb Keyboard driver or  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights that vary from state to state.  
 
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