. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing the Thumb Keyboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Removing the Thumb Keyboard Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing Thumb Keyboard to your Axim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using your Thumb Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Configuring the Thumb Keyboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Introduction 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. Installing the Thumb Keyboard Software 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. Removing the Thumb Keyboard Software Follow these instructions if you want to remove the Thumb Keyboard software from your Axim: 1. Close all active windows on your Axim. 2. Go to the “Remove Programs” settings page under the “System” section in the ”Settings” menu. 3. Select “BelkinThumbBoard” and then tap “Remove”. 4. Tap “Yes” in response to the “Remove Program” dialog in confirming the removal of the software. Note: Make sure you have reinstalled the software before using the Thumb Keyboard again. Reinstalling or Upgrading the Thumb Keyboard Software 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. Installing Thumb Keyboard to your Axim Attaching the Thumb Keyboard to your Axim 1. Hold your Axim face up in the palm of one hand and the Thumb Keyboard face up in the other hand. 2. Slide your Axim into the Thumb Keyboard until the connector latches securely. Detaching the Thumb Keyboard from your Axim 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 release the connector lock. 3. Remove the Axim by sliding away from the Thumb Keyboard. Charging your Axim with the Thumb Keyboard 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. 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. 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 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. To turn on Caps Lock: press and then press . As long as Caps Lock is turned on, all characters will be entered in uppercase. 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 number...