Brookstone 796246, User Manual

Page 1: ...Virtual Keyboard You ve never typed like this before ...

Page 2: ...yboard 12 Connecting to Apple iOS Devices 13 Connecting to Android Devices 14 Connecting via Bluetooth 15 Connecting via USB 16 Adjusting Volume Settings 16 Adjusting Keyboard Brightness 17 Adjusting the Sensitivity 17 Keyboard Typing Modes 18 Power Saving Mode 20 Menu System 21 Virtual Mouse Mode 23 Mouse Clicking 23 Specifications 26 ...

Page 3: ...esence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the unit s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and oper...

Page 4: ... this appliance product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals 2 Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual 3 Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 4 Never drop or insert an object into any opening 5 The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators electric heaters heat ...

Page 5: ... the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord Safety Precautions 1 Avoid exposing this product to direct sunlight for extended periods of time and keep it away from heat sources 2 There is a risk of malfunction if product is used in places where sudden or extreme temperature changes occur 3 Applying excessive force or impact to this product may result in product damage and will void warranty...

Page 6: ...n high temperature humidity and pressure environments may cause the battery to explode 5 Since the battery is a consumable item its storage capacity decreases gradually as time passes FCC Warning 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 to another device 2 This device must accept any int...

Page 7: ...nt 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 receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that t...

Page 8: ...ructions 2 Antenna shall be mounted in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation The antenna should not be touched during operation to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limit Environmentally Friendly Disposal and Recycling This product does not contain any substances known to be hazardous to human health To protect the envir...

Page 9: ...e product on flat surfaces 4 Avoid transparent or reflective surfaces such as glass and mirror 5 Avoid placing any objects within the space between the main unit and the laser projected keyboard layout Note Because this product uses infrared rays strong infrared radiation from direct or reflected sunlight or from tungsten halogen or incandescent lighting may cause operating error ...

Page 10: ...r to work with the Virtual Keyboard Using keyboard only CONNECTING VIA USB This device is compatible with all USB capable operating systems USB 2 0 or 1 1 connections allow plug n play without installing a separate driver Connect Virtual Keyboard and host device using the supplied USB cable Host device must support USB Note Most Windows devices support USB If the Virtual Keyboard does not function...

Page 11: ...evel Battery Charge Level Brightness Level SCREEN ICONS Location of controls 1 Power Button 2 Keyboard Laser Projector 3 Sensor 4 Display Screen Showing Battery Status Bluetooth USB Keyboard or Mouse Mode Typing Mode Volume Sensitivity Settings 5 IR Light Window 6 Micro USB Port 4 3 2 1 5 7 11 CAPS Lock ...

Page 12: ...ed will be displayed on the screen Note When the battery is close to running out of charge the keyboard will start to flicker indicating the unit will be shutting down shortly due to low battery power Note The charging time increases if the product is in use while charging KEY Parts and Functions Keyboard Laser Projector Uses a red laser to project the image of a keyboard onto a flat surface Senso...

Page 13: ...nd a solid Bluetooth icon being displayed on the Virtual Keyboard s screen Note Bluetooth pairing mode will last for 120 seconds when the Virtual Keyboard is running only on battery power If no Bluetooth connection is established within this time period then Bluetooth pairing will turn off and need to be restarted To restart Bluetooth pairing mode power Virtual Keyboard off and on again or go to M...

Page 14: ...ayed on the Virtual Keyboard s screen Note If your Android OS supports mouse function you can switch from keyboard to mouse mode by pressing the Win Mac key and the Alt key at the same time To change back to keyboard mode press this key combination again The Virtual Keyboard screen will show the current mode KBD for Keyboard mode or MSE for Mouse mode Note Bluetooth pairing mode will last for 120 ...

Page 15: ...g on found device and press next 4 Successful pairing is indicated by a Connected message from your host device and a solid Bluetooth icon being displayed on the Virtual Keyboard s screen 5 To turn off the Virtual Keyboard press the power button 6 The Virtual Keyboard will connect to host PC automatically when turned back on Note Bluetooth pairing mode will last for 120 seconds when the Virtual Ke...

Page 16: ...etooth off allowing USB HID to take over 16 Adjusting key volume sound level The Virtual Keyboard features volume adjustment for better accuracy using key click feedback There are two ways to adjust the volume 1 Press Fn and M to enter menu mode Select Settings by clicking the enter key then use the space bar to choose Volume and press enter Next select the desired volume level Click ESC to exit m...

Page 17: ...ycle through all brightness levels There are four levels of brightness Factory default brightness is the highest level during power on The current brightness level will be displayed on the Virtual Keyboard screen Adjusting Sensitivity Virtual Keyboard features sensitivity adjustment for better accuracy There are two ways to adjust the sensitivity 1 Press FN and M to go into menu mode Select Settin...

Page 18: ... MODES There are two keyboard modes available 1 All Up Mode Factory default keyboard mode is All Up This means that all fingers need to be raised above the virtual keys in order to type Palms can rest behind the keyboard but all fingers should be high enough so that accidental key presses are not recognized generally at least 4mm above the table surface All will be displayed on the Virtual Keyboar...

Page 19: ...d the F then raise and lower your J finger Do the opposite for the F key All other keys work the same way as the All Up mode Finding the Home Row in J F Down Mode After pressing the space bar if you miss the home row with either the J or the F key fingers a buzzing sound will occur until you move to the proper keys alerting you of the home row misalignment Changing Typing Modes Go into the menu mo...

Page 20: ...to normal tap or swipe anywhere in the keyboard operational area If there is no motion detected for 90 seconds the unit will automatically turn the keyboard display off and reduce the camera intake speed to save battery Any motion in the keyboard area will return the unit to normal function Automatic power saving mode will only occur when the Virtual Keyboard is operating under battery power Note ...

Page 21: ...into a menu screen to adjust the setting on the Virtual Keyboard including Volume Adjusts the volume for the key presses see volume settings section of manual for more details Pg 16 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the keyboard image See brightness settings section of manual for more details Pg 17 Sensitive Adjusts the sensitivity settings for different lighting conditions See sensitivity sett...

Page 22: ...a firmware update mode allowing it to accept software firmware updates when available Update program may be downloaded from www ctxtechnologies com Calibrate For troubleshooting only this mode allows re calibration of the keyboard layout Type Mode Allows two different typing modes All Up mode where all fingers must remain raised and the second is for ten finger typing and J F Down mode where the J...

Page 23: ...lt key simultaneously on the keyboard A double beep will confirm the switch and the screen will display KBD indicating the change to keyboard mode has been successful Note Mouse function is only available on devices that support mouse function MOUSE CLICKING 1 Left click by lifting and lowering your finger used for moving the mouse anywhere in the keyboard area 2 Double click by lifting and loweri...

Page 24: ...l keys displayed on projection keyboard layout correspond to input keys on host device For example the ALT key will not function on a host device that does not support the ALT function The same applies to FN and Win Mac function keys Control the Cursor Drag Scroll Click Forward Back Zoom In Out 24 ...

Page 25: ...function keys F1 and F12 Hold your fingers down on the keys The unit will show 2 icons flashing at the top until you hear a beep 3 The screen will now show 2 icons flashing at the bottom of the unit Press the bottom outside keys FN and arrow right Hold your fingers down on the keys until you hear a beep 4 The screen will then go back to the home screen as calibration of the unit has been completed...

Page 26: ...prox 100mm from the bottom of the device Projection Surface Non reflective opaque flat surface Keyboard Sensor Recognition Rate Up to 350 characters per min Operating Surface Any firm flat surface Electrical Characteristics External Power Supply USB Power less than 5V 500mA Battery and Capacity Lithium ion Polymer Battery 500mAh MAX 3 7V Battery Operating Time Approx 120 minutes 26 ...

Page 27: ...Bluetooth v2 1 Class 2 Frequency Range 2402 2480MHz Channel 79 Modulation GFSK Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 95F 90 RH Storage Temperature 23 95F 90 RH Dimensions and weight conditions Size 62mm x 42mm x 16mm Weight Approx 78 grams Specifications 27 ...

Page 28: ...ne s property When a store credit is given the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone s property Obtaining Service To obtain warranty service call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at 1 800 292 9819 Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem A purchase receipt is required All repairs and replacements must be authori...

Page 29: ...on floor demonstration models and refurbished items or h a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose Brookstone SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOU...

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