Belkin SnapNType User manual

Portable Mini-Keyboard

For Palm m500 Series Handhelds

User's Guide

SnapNTypeTM

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the SnapNType keyboard. The SnapNType

keyboard is easy to install and use. With its compact design, you can start writing

your e-mails and notes anywhere you go.

Setting Up Your SnapNType

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.

2) You have performed a HotSync to backup all data.

3) Your Palm has at least 10 KB free memory.

Follow these instructions to install SnapNType software on your Palm:

1) Insert the SnapNType floppy disk into your computer's floppy drive.

2) Open Windows Explorer and double-click the Floppy icon. Then double-click on

the SnapNType.prc file to run the installation program and get the SnapNType

software prepared for HotSync to your Palm.

3) Click OK and then Done to complete the PC side installation process.

4) Perform a HotSync to transfer the SnapNType software onto your Palm.

Attaching the SnapNType keyboard to your Palm

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 until the connector on SnapNType latches the HotSync port

securely. (See Fig. 1)

4) You will hear a "beep" sound from your Palm to indicate proper connection of the

keyboard and activation of the SnapNType driver.

5) Fold the keypad onto your Palm until the keyboard lock latches securely. (See Fig. 2)

6) The SnapNType is now ready for use.

Detaching the SnapNType keyboard from your Palm

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 from the HotSync cradle, slightly

push your Palm towards the keypad and remove it from the keyboard connector.

(See Fig. 4)

4) You will hear a "beep" sound to indicate de-activation of the SnapNType driver.

Figure. 1 Slide the Palm into the SnapNType

keyboard.

Figure. 2 Fold up the keypad.

Figure. 3 Press the release button to release

the connector lock

Figure. 4 Slide the Palm away from the keyboard

Cap Lock

CapCap

Cap Lock

CapCap

Cap Lock

CapCap

Cap Lock

CapCap

Cap Lock

CapCap

To turn on Caps Lock: press and then press . As long as Caps Lock is

turned on, all characters will be entered in upper-case.

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.

To type a block of numbers or symbols: press and hold all other keys you press

while holding will register the number or symbol.

To turn on Symbol Lock: Press twice to enter the Symbol Lock mode. All keys

pressed during Symbol Lock mode will register as number or symbol.

To release Symbol Lock: While in Symbol Lock mode, pressing one more time

will release the Symbol Lock.

Using your SnapNType

The SnapNType software driver has advanced automatic enable/disable function. The

driver will enable itself once you connect the SnapNType keyboard to your Palm. When

you disconnect the SnapNType, the driver will automatically disable itself. There is no

need to manually turn on or off the SnapNType driver.

Typing Lower-case Letters

To enter lower-case letters with your SnapNType, simply type them as you would on

a standard computer keyboard.

Typing Upper-case Letters

To capitalize one letter: press once and the next letter you enter will be capitalized.

To capitalize a block of letters: press and hold , all other letters you enter while

holding will be capitalized.

Cap Lock

CapCap

BackBack

SpaceSpace

TAB

SpaceSpace

TAB

SpaceSpace

Navigation keys

The navigation keys enable you to quickly relocate the cursor on your Palm. The following

table list available navigation key commands.

Application keys

There are four application buttons on the bottom of the SnapNType. 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 key and then the button

4) Press the key and then the button

Keystroke Action

Space

TAB

Back space / Delete

Return

Moves cursor left (back) one character

Moves cursor right (front) one character

Moves cursor up one line

Moves cursor down one line

Page up

Page down

Command

The following table list the default functions associated with each button.

The FaceBoard button

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 touch the on-screen

buttons or the corresponding key on your

SnapNType to select the symbol you want to

enter.

Keystroke Action

Date Book

Address Book

To Do List

Memo Pad

Applications

Pull Down Menu

Calculator

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 Visor.

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. Please

consult your Palm manual on

how to turn on System Sound.

Test Area - you can test your

SnapNType by typing in this

area.

General Configuration

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 soft key emulation

setting from the left side of your Preference

screen.

You can program the application launcher

from the right side of your Preference

screen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the SnapNType driver compatible with Macintosh?

Yes, the SnapNType driver is fully compatible with Macintosh. Simply download the

driver from our web site www.tt-tec.com and perform a HotSync to install snapntype.prc

to your Palm and you are ready to go! You only need your Macintosh computer to

HotSync the application, subsequent operation of the SnapNType will not require the

computer.

Do I need to disable the SnapNType driver before performing HotSync?

The SnapNType is fully compatible with HotSync. The driver will also disable itself once

you remove the keyboard. So there is no need to manually disable the SnapNType

before performing HotSync.

Do I have 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 "beep" sound when connecting or disconnecting the SnapNType?

Please make sure your system sound option is turned on.

Technical Support

In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your SnapNType keyboard,

please contact technical support team at [email protected]. For the most

update SnapNType driver or more FAQ, please visit http://www.tt-tec.com.

FCC Regulatory Notice

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.

SnapNType is trademark of TT Tech Limited.

Palm Computing and Palm OS are registered trademarks, and Palm, Palm m500, Palm m505, Palm m515, the

Palm m500 logo, Palm m505 logo and Palm m515 logo are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc. or its subsidiaries.

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