Android Keyboard Driver

KeyPro – Android Edition

User Guide for Android® Devices

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KeyPro - Android Edition, User Guide v1.00 © 2007

Table of Contents

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) ..................................................................................... 2 PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 5

COMPATIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 QUICK START ................................................................................................................................................ 6 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................. 7

PC INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 DISCOVERING KEYBOARD ..................................................................................................................... 8

KEYBOARD SCANNING........................................................................................................................................................ 8 BLUETOOTH SETUP .................................................................................................................................... 9

KEYBOARD PAIRING ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 SELECTING LOCALE INPUT METHOD ............................................................................................. 11

SETTING KEYPRO AS LOCALE INPUT METHOD............................................................................................................... 11 TEXT INPUT METHOD ............................................................................................................................. 13

SETTING KEYPRO AS TEXT INPUT METHOD ................................................................................................................... 13 MAIN OPTIONS SCREEN ....................................................................................................................... 15

KEYPRO OPTIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 15 REGISTRATION .......................................................................................................................................... 16

ENTERING REGISTRATION KEY ....................................................................................................................................... 16 HOTKEYS ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

CREATING HOTKEYS......................................................................................................................................................... 17 SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 19


Preface

The KeyPro – Android Edition Bluetooth keyboard manager that runs on Android® OS™ powered Bluetooth devices and allow a registered user to process keyboard data input wirelessly utilizing this portable keyboard. This unique piece of hardware and software combines state of the art wireless technologies with cutting edge design to deliver a unique end-user experience in mobile computing.


System Requirements Compatibility

• The KeyPro-Android Bluetooth keyboard manager has been tested with Android & Droid device with OS 1.5 and higher.

• You will need a way to install an Android APK file on your device. You can get the [InstallAPK] application from the site androidguys.com.

• If your device does have OS 1.5 and higher, there is a good possibility that the keyboard manager will work. However, My Mobile Gear . Com. and its suppliers cannot guarantee the KeyPro-Android Edition keyboard manager will work with all devices.

• Compatible Keyboards:

ThinkOutside Shasta Keyboard Freedom Pro Keyboard Freedom Input Universal Keyboard I & II Chainpas SmartKeyboard Freedom Blackberry Keyboard Amzer SmartKeyboard Xema BlueKeyboard Snap-N-Type Keyboard i.Tech Virtual Keyboard


Quick Start

Steps to Get Up and Running The follow steps are required to get your keyboard setup for use.

1. Install the KeyPro driver.

a. You can install the KeyPro driver from the Android Market Place or download the *.APK file and install the driver from your PC.

2. Scan for your keyboard from KeyPro driver.

a. Some keyboards require that the keyboard is placed in discovery mode. This should be done prior to starting the discovery process in KeyPro.

3. Pair your keyboard with Android / Droid device.

a. Some keyboards do not require pairing while others such as the (i.Tech Virtual Keyboard) is necessary before KeyPro will connect to keyboard. Pairing should be done after the scanning process.

4. Selecting Locale Input Method

a. Required to input key strokes from keyboard.

5. Text Input Method

a. Required to input key strokes from keyboard.


Installation

Installing KeyPro Driver Please follow the instructions below to install the KeyPro – Android Bluetooth keyboard manager onto your Android® device. This is a three-step process. The first is to install the KeyPro files onto your desktop PC. The second install the Android® APK file loader onto your desktop PC. The third step is to use the APK Application Loader to install the KeyPro keyboard manager onto your handset.

PC Installation In order to install keyboard driver onto your device…

1. Locate the KeyPro-Android files. This is the files that were provided on some type

of media, downloaded from the Internet, or as an attachment through an e-mail.

If the file has the ZIP or RAR file extension, extract the driver file(s) before continuing on to the installation process.

2. You will need a way to install an Android APK file on your device. Install the

[InstallAPK] application from the site androidguys.com. 3. Once the driver files have been extracted and saved on you computer, connect

your Android device to computer and click on the [KeyPro.apk] file.


Discovering Keyboard Keyboard Scanning The following steps show how to [Scan] for your Bluetooth keyboard from KeyPro.

1. Open the [KeyPro\Settings\Scan] as shown in the figure on the right.

2. Select the [Discovery] menu option as shown in the figure on the right.

3. Select your keyboard from the list as shown in the figure on the right.


Bluetooth Setup Keyboard Pairing Now that the KeyPro – Android keyboard manager application is installed on the Android® handset, the Android® Bluetooth Manager needs to be configured to work with your keyboard. The following steps show how to [Pair] your Bluetooth keyboard using the Android® device Bluetooth application. 4. Before proceeding with the keyboard pairing, turn on your

keyboard. 5. Open the Bluetooth settings as shown in the figure on the

right.

The Bluetooth settings is found under [Wireless controls] on your device.

6. Click on the [Scan for device] as shown in the figure on

the right.


Bluetooth Setup Keyboard Pairing Continue 4. Select your keyboard from the list of discovered device as

shown in the figure on the right. 5. Enter your keyboard [PASSKEY] as shown in the figure on

the right.

Click the [OK] button option to complete the pairing.


Selecting Locale Input Method Setting KeyPro as Locale Input Method Before you can begin using your keyboard, Android® needs to know that your keyboard is a trusted device and therefore allow KeyPro to input keypress commands. 1. Open the [Locale & Text] manager as shown in the figure

on the right. 2. Place a check next the [KeyPro] as shown in the figure on

the right.


Selecting Locale Input Method Setting KeyPro as Locale Input Method Continue 3. Select the [OK] button option to accept the changes as

shown in the figure on the right. Note:

The previous procedure need only be done once. Android will remember your settings to allow KeyPro to input keypress commands.


Text Input Method Setting KeyPro as Text Input Method Before you can begin using your keyboard, Android® needs to know that your keyboard is a text input device and therefore allow KeyPro to input text into applications. 1. Open the [Mail] application as shown in the figure on the

right. 2. Place the cursor in one of the text fields as shown in the

figure on the right. 3. Press finger in the selected text field and hold until the [Edit

Text] dialog is displayed as shown in the figure on the right. 4. Select the [Input Method] option as shown in the figure on

the right.


Text Input Method Setting KeyPro as Text Input Method Continue 5. Select [KeyPro] option as shown in the figure on the right. Note:

* Your keyboard is now configured as the primary input device. * Repeat steps 1-5 and select [Android keyboard] when using device keyboard. The previous procedure need only be done once. Android will remember your settings to allow KeyPro to be the primary input device.


Main Options Screen KeyPro Options KeyPro Application options are divided into three main. The following provides details on these options. 1. Registration:

Registration unlocks the KeyPro driver and eliminates the [*** UNREGISTERED ***] message.

2. Hotkeys: Hotkeys is used for creating and managing hotkeys. 3. Settings: Keyboard Settings is used to configure remaining options/features that controls how the keyboard will responds to various user input or conditions. These options or features very in the different versions offered in KeyPro. Settings Command: Hotkeys Command:

Registration Command:


Registration Entering Registration Key

Now that the KeyPro keyboard manager application is installed on the Android handset, KeyPro needs to be registered before use. Step 1: Select the [Register] option as shown in the figure on the right. Step 2: Enter in the registration key code provided to you as shown in the figure on the right. Step 3: After the key code has been entered select the [Save] option. Wait for a few seconds as KeyPro will now connect to the keyboard. The status bar will change to “connected”. Once KeyPro makes a connection, the keyboard is ready for use. Note: the Bluetooth connection normally takes a few seconds to connect. Therefore when turning On the keyboard there will be a delay before KeyPro will display input from the keyboard. This is normal operation of Bluetooth connectivity.


Hotkeys Creating Hotkeys Usage: Hotkeys are used to help reduce the number of steps required to perform a task such as opening the message application and composing an email.


KeyPro - Android Edition, User Guide v1.00

Settings Default Configuration The following describe the various options used for managing the KeyPro-Professional driver. • Keyboard Model – Selects the keyboard mapping to use. • Keyboard Address – Selects the keyboard to use. • KeyPress Repeating – Enable/Disable key repeating. • Repeat Rate – The rate at which key input is repeated. The

range of settings is from (1 – 30) with the slowest at 1 and fastest repeat rate of 30.

• Repeat Delay – The delay at which the key repeat occurs.

The range of settings is from (0 – 3.0) with the shortest delay at 0 and longest delay of 3.0.

• KeyPress Sound – Enable/Disable Key Press sound

simulation. • Connect/Disconnect Notify – Enable audio warning that

the keyboard connected or disconnected with driver. • Backlight Auto-On – Enable/Disable automatic backlight brightness.

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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective action KeyPro [Scan] does not find my keyboard and returns error.

1. Keyboard not SPP compatible. 2. Device Bluetooth stack corrupted.

1. Un-pair keyboard from device and scan again. 2. Turn OFF Bluetooth for 5 seconds then back ON

and rescan. 3. Turn OFF device and then back ON and rescan. 4. Enter keyboard MAC address into KeyPro \

Settings screen manually. My keyboard is paired but KeyPro indicates keyboard is disconnected.

3. Keyboard Address not found.

5. Verify that your keyboard can be found using [Scan] option in settings.

6. Turn OFF Bluetooth for 5 seconds than back ON

and retry. My keyboard is turned on and my driver says it is connected but I can not type using the keyboard.

1. Locale Input Method not configured. 2. Text Input Method not configured.

1. Refer to the section “Selecting Locale Input Method”.

2. Refer to the section “Text Input Method”.

I hear keypress sound but no text in input from keyboard.

1. Locale Input Method not configured. 2. Text Input Method not configured.

1. Refer to the section “Selecting Locale Input Method”.

2. Refer to the section “Text Input Method”.

KeyPro stopped connecting to my keyboard.

3. KeyPro driver configuration data possibly corrupted.

3. Turn OFF Bluetooth for 5 seconds than back ON and retry.

Pressing and holding a key does not repeat characters.

1. Auto Repeat not enabled.

1. Enable [KeyPress Repeating] in “settings”.

My Android® device does not emit key taps when pressing a key.

KeyPress Sound setting is not enabled in KeyPro.

Enable “KeyPress Sound” option.

Can't pair another Bluetooth device to my Android® device when KeyPro is installed.

When KeyPro is actively searching for the keyboard the Bluetooth Manager becomes busy this prevents new devices from pairing.

Try disabling KeyPro driver by turning off your keyboard.

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