Brookstone Video Game Keyboard 796246p User Manual

Virtual Keyboard  
YOuVe NeVer tYPed lIKe tHIS BefOre  
 
caUTIon  
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER  
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE  
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE  
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the presence 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 operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed  
before the unit is operated  
save These InsTRUcTIons  
 
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DanGeR  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:  
1  Do not use while bathing or in a shower  
2  Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink  
3  Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid  
4  Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water  Unplug it immediately  
5  Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not  
spilled onto the unit  
WaRnInG  
1  Close supervision is necessary when 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 registers, stoves, or other units (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat  Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that  
radiates heat  
6  Do not overload electrical outlet  Use only the power source as indicated  
7  Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle  
 
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8  Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working  
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water  If the  
unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself  
9  To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair  
the unit  Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons  
when unit is used  
10  Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes  
11  Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord  
 
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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  
4  To ensure safety and prevent damage, use only the dedicated mini-USB to USB  
cable supplied with this product  
5  Never attempt to disassemble or service this product yourself  Doing so can  
result in electrical shock and will void the warranty  
6  This Class 2 laser product is certified by FDA safety regulation  For your  
safety, please do not stare directly into the laser source  Doing so could  
damage your eyes  
7  Avoid placing any object within the space between the main unit and the laser  
projection keyboard layout  
8  Please do not use this product on uneven or irregular surfaces  Place the  
product on a flat surface  Avoid table or surface that is as transparent or  
reflective as glass or mirror  
 
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caUTIons  
1  For safety reasons, be sure to use only the mini USB to USB cable specified for  
this product  
2  Make sure to fully charge the battery before using the product for the first time  
3  Battery charging times may vary slightly depending on the ambient temperature  
4  The battery may not be charged to 100 percent of its rated cell capacity even  
when the battery status icon indicates all green lights  
5  Using or storing the battery in high temperature, humidity and pressure  
environments may cause the battery to explode  
6  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, and  
2  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation  
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy  If this equipment is  
changed or modified in any way except for modifications approved in this manual,  
it may cause harmful interference  Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this  
equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device  
 
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fcc sTaTeMenT  
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 receiver  
• Connect the equipment into 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  
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  
 
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Rf exPosURe InfoRMaTIon  
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation  
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating  
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter  
caUTIon  
1  Battery may explode if replaced with an incompatible battery  Dispose the used  
batteries according to the instructions  “This transmitter must not be co-located  
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter ”  
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 environment, dispose of this product separately from  
household waste once it has reached its end of life, or take it to your nearest  
electronics recycling service center  
 
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noTes foR oPTIMal PRoDUcT UsaGe  
CONdItIONS tO AVOId:  
1  Avoid direct sunlight  
2  Avoid low color temperature light source, such as tungsten, halogen, or  
incandescent lamp  
3  Avoid uneven or irregular surfaces  Place the product on flat surfaces  
4  Avoid a table or surface that is as transparent or reflective as glass or 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.  
AdjuStINg SeNSItIVItY  
The Virtual Keyboard features sensitivity adjustment for better accuracy  To increase  
sensitivity, press and hold the FN key and tap the K key  To lower sensitivity, keep  
pressing this key combination to cycle through all settings  
If keystrokes are not recognized after adjusting sensitivity to the lowest setting, you  
may need to reset the Virtual Keyboard  To reset, hold down the power button for 20  
seconds  This will reset all settings to original format  
 
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locaTIon of conTRols  
1  Power Switch  
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2  Keyboard Pattern Projector  
3  Sensor  
4  OLED Screen Showing:  
Battery/Bluetooth®/Keyboard/  
Mouse/Charging/Operating  
Settings  
5  Infrared Beam  
6  Key Ring Strap  
7  Micro USB Port  
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IdeNtIfYINg PArtS ANd tHeIr  
fuNCtIONS.  
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Projector: Uses a red laser to project the image of  
a keyboard onto a flat surface in front of the typist  
Sensor: Picks up the infrared light reflected off the  
typist’s fingers and triangulates the location of the  
reflected light to determine which key was pressed  
This sensor provides a keyboard function  
Ir light Window: Uses an infrared laser to emit an  
invisible plane of light a few millimeters above the  
projection surface so that the infrared light can be  
reflected off of the typist’s fingers to the sensor  
 
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chaRGInG  
The Virtual Keyboard has a built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery  
The Battery Operating Time is approximately 120 minutes  
Use the USB cable (included) to charge the Virtual Keyboard’s battery  
Simply connect the Virtual Keyboard to a 2 1 USB outlet to charge  
Charging time is approximately 240 minutes  When the charging is complete all  
battery status bars will be filled in on the battery status icon shown on the display  
Note: the charging time increases if the product is in use while charging.  
the battery may not be charged to 100% of its rated cell capacity even when  
the battery status on Virtual Keyboard screen indicates all bars.  
connecTInG  
Connection via Bluetooth® does not require installation of a separate driver  
Bluetooth COmPAtIBle deVICeS  
• iOS4 (iPhone® 3GS/4/4S/5, iPad®/iPad 2/iPad (3rd generation), iPad mini)  
• Android* 2 0 and later  
*Some restrictions apply to AndroidTM devices  Please visit the following Website:  
www CTX com for information on connecting to Android devices  
• Windows® XP/Vista®/7  
• Windows Phone 7  
• Mac® OS (using Keyboard only)  
 
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Bluetooth CONNeCtION  
1  Power on Virtual Keyboard  
2  Bluetooth icon will blink, indicating the device is searching for a new or  
previously paired device within its proximity  This will last 30 seconds  
3  Upon successful pairing, the Bluetooth icon will stop blinking  
Note: If the Virtual Keyboard cannot locate a new or previously paired host  
device within 30 seconds, it will discontinue the Bluetooth search and the  
Bluetooth icon will disappear. to start the process again you will have to turn  
the device off and on or press fN and W on the Virtual Keyboard to start the  
search again.  
4  After successful pairing of host device with the Virtual Keyboard, the keyboard  
function will automatically set in default mode  
CONNeCtINg tO iPhone ANd iPad deVICeS  
iPhone and iPad connects to Virtual Keyboard via Bluetooth  A driver is not required  
1  Power on Virtual Keyboard by pressing and holding the power button  
The blinking Bluetooth icon indicates that the device is ready to pair  
2  On your iPhone/iPad, locate and select Bluetooth  
3  Locate and select “CTX - VK200” under Devices and follow the on-screen  
instructions  
4  Successful pairing is indicated by “Connected” message, and the solid Bluetooth  
icon being displays on the Virtual Keyboard’s screen  
Note: iPhone/iPad OS (iOS4) does not support mouse function. When the  
keyboard does not function with successful pairing, please make sure the  
device is in keyboard mode. If the device is in mouse mode, press fN and m  
key to change to Keyboard mode.  
 
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Connecting to Android devices  
Some Android 2 0 and later devices support Bluetooth and do not require  
installation of a separate driver  Please visit our Website Brookstone com for more  
information on Android drivers  
1  Turn on Virtual Keyboard by pressing and holding the power button  A blinking  
Bluetooth icon indicates that the device is ready to pair  
2  On your device, locate and select Bluetooth  
3  Locate and select “CTX - VK200” under devices and follow the on-screen  
instructions  
4  Successful pairing is indicated by a “Connected” message and the Bluetooth  
icon on the Virtual Keyboard becomes solid  
Note: Android OS supports mouse function. to switch from keyboard to  
mouse mode, press and hold “fN” button and tap the m key. to change back  
to keyboard mode, tap m again while holding fN button. the screen will show  
either KBd or mSe for keyboard or mouse mode.  
 
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CONNeCtINg tO PC (BluetOOtH/uSB)  
Connecting via Bluetooth  
If your computer supports Bluetooth installation, a separate driver is not required  
1  Turn on Virtual Keyboard by holding the power button for 2 seconds  A blinking  
Bluetooth icon indicates that the device is ready to pair  
2  Please check your PC and make sure Bluetooth is on  With Bluetooth on,  
click the Bluetooth icon on the task bar  Windows will search and locate  
“CTX - VK200 ” Highlight “CTX - VK200” by clicking on found device and  
select NEXT  
3  Successful pairing will be indicated by the solid Bluetooth icon present on the  
Keyboard’s display  
4  To turn off Virtual Keyboard, Press the power button  
5  Virtual Keyboard will connect to host PC automatically when turned back on  
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 with successful pairing, make sure the device is in keyboard mode. If  
device is in mouse mode, press fN and m to change back to keyboard mode.  
 
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CONNeCtINg VIA uSB fOr Windows & mac (Plug-n-play)  
1  Connect the host device and Virtual Keyboard using the Micro-USB to USB  
cable provided  
2  Turn on Virtual Keyboard  
3  Successful connection is indicated by the virtual keyboard screen displaying a  
“U” in the top right hand corner  
Note: Windows 7 supports multi-touch mouse function. to switch from  
keyboard to mouse mode, press and hold “fN” button and tap the m key.  
to change back to keyboard mode, tap m again. the screen will show either  
KBd or mSe for keyboard or mouse mode.  
CHANgINg KeYBOArd mOde tO mOuSe mOde  
Note: default is keyboard function.  
1  Changing from keyboard mode to mouse mode  On the keyboard, press and hold  
FN key and tap the M key  The screen will display a MSE, indicating successful  
change to mouse mode  
2  Changing from mouse mode to keyboard mode  On the keyboard, press and  
hold FN key and tap the M key  The screen will display a KBD, indicating  
successful change to keyboard mode  
Note: mouse function is only available on devices that support  
curser/mouse function.  
 
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Below are examples of how to operate the Virtual Keyboard in Mouse Mode  
Click & Right Click  
Control the Curser  
Forward & Back  
Zoom In & Out  
Drag & Scroll  
Note: Special keys  
Not all keys displayed on projection keyboard layout correspond to input keys on  
host device. for example, meNu key will not function on a host device that does  
not support the meNu function. Same applies to fN and Alt function keys.  
 
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AdjuStINg KeY StrOKe SOuNd leVel  
Press and hold FN key and press S key  Continually pressing the FN key and  
pressing the S key will cycle through all available sound levels  There are 4 levels of  
sound, including mute  You will see your current sound level displayed on the screen  
The sound level remains as adjusted when device is turned off and on  
Note: Please consider those around you when adjusting sound level.  
AdjuStINg KeYBOArd BrIgHtNeSS  
Press and hold FN key and press B key  Continually pressing the FN key and  
pressing the B key will cycle through all available brightness levels  There are 4 levels  
of brightness  You will see your current brightness level displayed on the screen  
Note: fN key is not a repeat key. fN key must be clicked once for each adjustment.  
CAlIBrAtINg (trOuBleSHOOtINg)  
Important: The Virtual Keyboard comes ready to use, however, if you find the keys  
are not reacting as expected, follow the steps below to calibrate your keyboard  
1  Press the FN button and tap the C key twice  The screen will go in to calibration  
mode  Alternatively holding the On/Off button down for 10 seconds after device  
is powered on, will also go into calibration mode  
2  The screen will display 2 flashing icons  Press the 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  
5  If the keys are still being incorrectly recognized, try calibrating again  
 
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Note: to exit calibration mode at any time, press the fN and C key, again.  
No calibration information will be saved until the entire calibration mode has  
been completed.  
QuICK KeY refereNCe guIde  
Bluetooth:  
1  Searching Last Device (Bluetooth icon blinking)  
2  Searching New Device (Bluetooth icon blinking)  
3  Successful Pairing (Bluetooth icon solid)  
4  Disconnected (Bluetooth icon not visible)  
uSB Connection: U will be displayed when USB cord is plugged into computer  
Bluetooth will have preference over the USB connection  Press FN and W on the  
Virtual Keyboard to override and connect to USB, even when a previously paired  
Bluetooth device is in range  
Adjusting Sound (FN and S): Volume level bars will appear  
Adjusting Key-press Sensitivity (FN and K): Sensitivity level bars will appear  
Adjusting Brightness (FN and B): Brightness level bars will appear  
Calibration (FN and C): Must press C twice – or holding on/off for 10 seconds  
1  Shows two icons on top flashing for user to hold the F1 and F12 keys on the  
first row (beeps for success)  Hold down finger for 3 seconds  
2  Shows two icons on bottom flashing for user to press the outside keys on the  
bottom row (FN and right arrow)  Hold down fingers for 3 seconds (beeps for  
success) then goes back to home screen  
 
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QuICK KeY refereNCe guIde (CONtINued)  
reset (FN and R): Must press R twice  
Switching Between mouse/Keyboard mode: (FN and M)  
turning Keyboard display (On/Off): Tap three keys at once  
sPecIfIcaTIons  
PAtterN PrOjeCtOr  
Light Source                                                                   Red Laser Diode  
Keyboard Layout                                                           Approx  19mm Pitch,  
QWERTY layout  
Keyboard Size                                                               Approx  Width: 280mm  
Height: 102mm  
Keyboard Location                                                       Approx  100mm from the  
bottom of the device  
Project Surface                                                             Non-reflective, opaque  
flat surface  
KeYBOArd SeNSOr  
Recognition Rate                                                          Up to 350 characters per min  
Operating Surface                                                        Any firm, flat surface  
 
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sPecIfIcaTIons  
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  
Battery Charging Time                                                Approx  240 minutes  
USB Interface                                                                USB 1 1 & 2 0  
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  
 
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one (1) YeaR lIMITeD WaRRanTY  
Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship  
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the  
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”)  If a defect arises and a valid claim is received  
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect  
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product  
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or  
3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product  
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance  
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the  
original product  When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes  
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’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 authorized in advance  Service options, parts availability and  
response times will vary  You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of  
the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our  
instructions  
limits and exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United  
States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U S  Territories of  
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U S  Virgin Islands  This Limited Warranty applies only  
to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”  
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging  The Limited  
Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products  Manufacturers or  
 
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suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,  
but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is ”  
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions  
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by  
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage  
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;  
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part  
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be  
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,  
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without  
limitation, 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, WItHOut lImItAtION, WArrANtIeS  
Of merCHANtABIlItY, fItNeSS fOr A PArtICulAr PurPOSe ANd  
WArrANtIeS AgAINSt HIddeN Or lAteNt defeCtS. If BrOOKStONe  
CANNOt lAWfullY dISClAIm StAtutOrY Or ImPlIed WArrANtIeS, tHeN  
tO tHe eXteNt PermItted BY lAW, All SuCH WArrANtIeS SHAll Be  
lImIted IN durAtION tO tHe durAtION Of tHIS eXPreSS WArrANtY.  
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages  
or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not  
apply to you  This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other  
rights, which vary from state to state  
 
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