Sony PEGA-KB100 Operating Instructions - Page 1

4-674-525-12 (1) Compact Keyboard Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi PEGA-KB100 ©2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan English WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Owner's Record The model and lot numbers are located on the bottom of your compact keyboard. Record the lot number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and lot numbers when you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PEGA-KB100 Lot No. 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 any interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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. 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 the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you have a question about this product, call the Sony Customer Information Center at 1-877-760-7669; or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The number below is for FCC-related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PEGA-KB100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 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. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in Europe This device complies with the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives) 93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive) This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in the following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial. • CLIÉ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Customer Support For the latest support information, check our official Sony CLIÉ website Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada: http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/ Customers in Europe: http://www.clie-link.com/ Customers in Asia-Pacific and Mexico: http://vaio-online.sony.com/clie/ Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Specifications Power consumption Operating temperature Dimensions Mass. Supplied Accessories 7.5 mW (in normal operation) 41 ˚F to 95 ˚F (5 ˚C to 35 ˚C) Closed: 5 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 3/4 inches (138 × 105 × 18 mm) (w/h/d) (Excluding the largest projecting part) Approx. 7 5/8 oz (215 g) Installation CD-ROM Carrying pouch Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Before use This compact keyboard is designed only for use with a CLIÉ handheld, and has the following features: • Easy input of text and special characters • Easy launch of applications by simple key operation • Foldaway, pocket-size keyboard, providing good portability Location of controls Closed 1 2 Open 3 4 5 1 Connector for AC power adapter (supplied with your CLIÉ handheld) To supply power to your CLIÉ handheld (connected to this keyboard) from a wall outlet. 2 Latch To open the keyboard, push the latch down. 3 Application keys: Date (Home)/Addr (Menu)/To Do (Calc)/Memo (Find) To display the "Date Book"/"Address"/"To Do List"/"Memo Pad" screen, press the relevant application key. If you press the "Fn" key and an application key simultaneously, the "Home"/"Menu"/"Calculator"/"Find" screen appears. If you have changed an application assigned to an application button on your CLIÉ handheld, that application will be launched. 4 Docking connector To attach your CLIÉ handheld. 5 PDA foot To lean your CLIÉ handheld against, after attaching it to the docking connector (4). Installing the software Before using the keyboard, you have to install Keyboard Utility on your CLIÉ handheld. To install Keyboard Utility, use the CD-ROM supplied with this compact keyboard. Before installation Check the following; • You need a Windows compatible computer, on which the Palm Desktop application suitable for your CLIÉ handheld is already installed. Then, connect the computer to your CLIÉ handheld to make sure that the HotSync operation is correctly performed on both your computer and CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CLIÉ handheld. • If any other keyboard application is already installed, disable or turn off the application. • Make sure that your CLIÉ handheld has a minimum of 300 KB free memory. For details on checking memory amount, refer to the operating instructions of your CLIÉ handheld. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installer starts and the initial screen for installation appears. 2 Click the same language as the one used on your CLIÉ handheld. Select the same language as the one used on your CLIÉ handheld, otherwise characters may become garbled. 3 Click [Install] next to Keyboard Utility. The installer submenu appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the keyboard utility installation. If more than one user name is registered, select your user name from the user list. 5 Click [Done]. 6 Click [Exit]. 7 Perform a HotSync operation with your CLIÉ handheld. This HotSync operation is to transfer Keyboard Utility from your computer to your CLIÉ handheld. Make sure that the keyboard icon appears on the Home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. Note If the keyboard icon does not appear on the Home screen of your CLIÉ handheld, repeat all the steps (1 to 7) to complete the software installation. Getting started Using the keyboard with your CLIÉ handheld 1 Push the latch down to open the keyboard. c Latch Open the keyboard and set it on a firm, level surface. 2 Slide the PDA foot out of the keyboard (1) and pull up the PDA foot (2), then pull the docking connector upward (3). Caution Avoid touching the metal part of the docking connector when pulling the connector upward, as it may cause a malfunction. PDA foot 2 3 Docking connector 3 Attach the interface connector of your CLIÉ handheld straight onto the docking connector of the keyboard. CLIÉ handheld Interface connector Docking connector 4 Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. If necessary, you can connect the AC power adapter to this compact keyboard. Use the AC power adapter supplied with your CLIÉ handheld. For details on how to operate or type with this compact keyboard, click [View Manual] on the menu screen of the supplied CD-ROM, then refer to the "Keyboard Help List" and the supplied "Key Layout Sheet." Note If you set "System Sound" on your CLIÉ handheld, it works for both your CLIÉ handheld and the compact keyboard. For details on changing the system sound, refer to the operating instructions of your CLIÉ handheld. Cautions • Be sure to use the keyboard on a level surface. Using the keyboard on an uneven surface, such as your lap, may cause the keyboard to bend slightly at the center and cause a malfunction. • Do not pull your CLIÉ handheld toward you when your CLIÉ handheld is attached to the keyboard, as it may break the docking connector and cause a malfunction. • Before attaching your CLIÉ handheld to the keyboard, make sure that the PDA foot is fully extended to facilitate proper connection. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. • While using the keyboard, do not pull or detach your CLIÉ handheld from the docking connector of the keyboard, as it may cause a malfunction. • Use your stylus to select an item from a list or menu, and for operations that are not performed by the keyboard. • The Num Lk key set on the compact keyboard does not work for the on-screen keyboard of your CLIÉ handheld. The Num Lk key must be set individually on each keyboard. • Do not force the keyboard open beyond 180 degrees (fully open), as it may cause a malfunction. After use Cautions • When detaching your CLIÉ handheld, pull it straight out from the docking connector of the keyboard. If you detach your CLIÉ handheld in the wrong direction, the docking connector or the PDA foot may break and cause a malfunction. • Avoid touching the metal part of the docking connector when pushing the connector downward, as it may cause a malfunction. 1 Turn off your CLIÉ handheld. Unplug the AC power adapter if you are using it for the compact keyboard. 2 Detach your CLIÉ handheld from the docking connector. When detaching your CLIÉ handheld from the keyboard, be sure to pull it straight out from the keyboard. Otherwise it may break the PDA foot and cause a malfunction. 3 Push the docking connector downward (1), then retract the PDA foot into the keyboard (2). 1 2 Docking connector PDA foot 4 Close the keyboard. Fold the keyboard at the center, then bring the edges together until they click. Caution When closing the keyboard, do not push the keys inside, as it may cause a malfunction. Customizing the keyboard Assigning CLIÉ handheld application shortcuts to number keys You can assign application shortcuts to any of the number keys (0-9) in the upper part of the compact keyboard. 1 Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Press the HOME/MENU button on your CLIÉ handheld. Or depending on your CLIÉ handheld, tap the Home icon in the screen. The Home screen appears. 3 Tap the [KB Utility] icon. The Key settings screen appears. 4 Tap V next to any Cmd+number key ([Cmd+0] through [Cmd+9]). The application items are displayed in the pop-up menu. 5 Tap any desired application item in the pop- up menu. The desired application of your CLIÉ handheld is assigned to the number key. To return to the Home screen: - Press the HOME/MENU button on your CLIÉ handheld. Or depending on your CLIÉ handheld, tap the Home icon on the screen. - On the compact keyboard, press the "Date (Home)" key and the "Fn" key simultaneously. z Testing the application shortcut function with this compact keyboard Press and hold the "Cmd" key and the number key (0-9) assigned to the desired application simultaneously. If the application does not start properly, follow all the steps for assigning the application shortcut key again. Changing the key layout You can change the key layout of the keyboard. 1 Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Press the HOME/MENU button on your CLIÉ handheld. Or depending on your CLIÉ handheld, tap the Home icon in the screen. The Home screen appears. 3 Tap the [KB Utility] icon. The Key settings screen appears. 4 Tap V next to Key Type. The key type items appear in the pop-up menu. 5 Tap the desired key type item in the pop-up menu. The key type is set. To return to the Home screen: - Press the HOME/MENU button on your CLIÉ handheld. Or depending on your CLIÉ handheld, tap the Home icon on the screen. - On the compact keyboard, press the "Date (Home)" key and the "Fn" key simultaneously. Viewing the Keyboard Help You can view the explanation for main terms and functions, and keyboard shortcuts. 1 Turn on your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Press the HOME/MENU button on your CLIÉ handheld. Or depending on your CLIÉ handheld, tap the Home icon in the screen. The Home screen appears. 3 Tap the [KB Utility] icon. The Key settings screen appears. 4 Tap [KB Utility] in the top left-hand corner of the screen. The items are displayed in the pop-up menu. 5 Tap [Keyboard Help] in the pop-up menu. The Keyboard Help screen appears. Tip You can also view the Keyboard Help screen by pressing the K key while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard. For details on how to operate or type with this compact keyboard, click [View Manual] on the menu screen of the supplied CD-ROM, then refer to the "Keyboard Help List" and the supplied "Key Layout Sheet." 6 Tap [OK] to close the Keyboard Help screen. To return to the Home screen: - Press the HOME/MENU button on your CLIÉ handheld. Or depending on your CLIÉ handheld, tap the Home icon on the screen. - On the compact keyboard, press the "Date (Home)" key and the "Fn" key simultaneously. Troubleshooting Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard. - Check that your CLIÉ handheld is charged. - Make sure that your CLIÉ handheld is connected to the keyboard correctly. - Confirm that Keyboard Utility for this keyboard is installed properly. A HotSync operation cannot be performed when you connect this keyboard to your CLIÉ handheld. - You cannot use this keyboard as a cradle for your CLIÉ handheld. To perform a HotSync operation, remove the keyboard, and attach a cradle to your CLIÉ handheld. The power of your CLIÉ handheld turns on or the HotSync screen appears when you connect this keyboard to your CLIÉ handheld. - If your CLIÉ handheld is not properly connected to the keyboard, the power of your CLIÉ handheld may turn on or the HotSync screen may appear. To reconnect your CLIÉ handheld to the keyboard; tap [Cancel] to end the HotSync operation, then turn off your CLIÉ handheld and detach it from the docking connector. Keyboard operation suddenly stops. - The keyboard may not function if you perform a soft reset when the keyboard is connected to your CLIÉ handheld. Disconnect the keyboard before performing a soft reset on your CLIÉ handheld. Do not connect the keyboard to your CLIÉ handheld while it is restarting. Notes on use • Do not subject the keyboard to: - Extreme heat or cold - Dust, dirt, or sand - High humidity - Vibration - Strong magnetic fields - Mechanical shock - Direct sunlight (for extended periods of time) • Do not drop the keyboard. • Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the docking connector of the keyboard. If this happens, a short circuit may occur and the keyboard may be damaged. • Do not operate the keyboard if it has been dropped or damaged. • Do not attach an AC power adapter with a damaged cord to the keyboard. • Always keep the metal contacts clean. • Do not disassemble or modify the keyboard. • While the keyboard is in use, it gets warm. This is normal. • Do not carry the keyboard with your CLIÉ handheld attached. Before carrying, detach your CLIÉ handheld first. • Use the keyboard on a level surface. • If the keyboard does not work, detach your CLIÉ handheld from the keyboard, then attach the interface connector of your CLIÉ handheld to the docking connector of the keyboard again. • Be careful not to spill liquids, such as water, juice, or other soft drinks onto the keyboard. Cleaning Clean the keyboard with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.