Sony SGPWKB1 - Bluetooth Keyboard Manual

Before use

This product is a BLUETOOTH keyboard specifically designed for use with a Sony Tablet Device.
Do the following before you use this keyboard.

Inserting batteries into the keyboard

1. Slide the power switch of the keyboard to OFF. (-1)
2. Turn the keyboard over, and open the battery compartment cover. (-2)
3. Insert the two batteries (supplied) with the correct +/– orientation. (-3)
   Insert the batteries by their negative (–) ends first.
4. Close the cover. (-4)

Replacing the batteries
When the distance (between the keyboard and the Tablet Device) decreases, or the keyboard stops working altogether, check the (low battery) indicator on the keyboard. If the (low battery) indicator is flashing in orange, replace the batteries. To extend battery life, when not using the keyboard, set the power switch to OFF.

Enabling communication between the keyboard and your Tablet Device
Refer to the Help guide of Tablet Device for how to establish a BLUETOOTH connection.

• To enable the keyboard to be found from the Tablet Device, turn the keyboard on (-1), then press and hold the CONNECT button until the indicator flashes (-2).
• A list of the devices found is displayed on the Tablet Device. In the device list, select "SGPWKB1. "
  After the pairing is completed, you can use your keyboard.

Disconnecting the keyboard

1. Slide the power switch of the keyboard to OFF.
   After a while, the On-screen Keyboard of the Tablet Device becomes available.

When On-screen Keyboard cannot be used
If you cannot use the On-screen Keyboard even when you turn the keyboard off, tap the keyboard icon on the bottom-right corner of the Tablet Device screen, then set the physical keyboard to [OFF].

Location and Functions of Controls

1. Caps Lock key
   Activates the Caps Lock mode where all letters are typed in upper case. The (Caps Lock) indicator lights up when the mode is set to ON.
   To deactivate the mode, press the key again. The (Caps Lock) indicator will turn off.
2. (Back)
   Returns to the previous screen.
3. (Home)
   Displays the Home screen.
4. (Recent Apps)
   Displays recently launched application(s).
5. (Menu)
   Displays the option menu.
6. (Search)
   Displays the quick search box. The task assigned to the (search) key varies, depending on the software being used. For details, refer to the Help for the Tablet Device or the software.
7. Power switch
   Slide the switch to turn the keyboard on and off. If you do not intend to use the keyboard for an extended period of time, it is better to leave it in the OFF position.
8. CONNECT button
   Press to enable the keyboard to communicate with the Tablet Device.
9. Variety indicators
   • Caps Lock)
     Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated.
   • (Connect) indicator
     Flashes in green for a few seconds, when starting communication with a Tablet Device, or when reconnecting with a Tablet Device such as when recovering from sleep mode.
   • (Low battery) indicator
     When the power of the battery becomes low, it flashes in orange; in sleep mode, it turns off (regardless of the remaining battery power).
10. Volume control buttons
    When pressed along with the Fn key, Increases (+) or decreases (–) the volume.
11. Backspace key
    Deletes the letter to the left of the cursor. If pressed along with Fn key, deletes the letter to the right of the cursor (the same function as the Delete key).
12. Enter key
    Confirms and enters the selection.
13. Shift key
    Allows you to enter upper case letters when pressed along with various keys. You can also execute various operations when you press this key along with certain others.
14. Ctrl key
    Allows you to execute various operations when pressed along with certain others. The task assigned to the (Ctrl) key varies, depending on the software being used. For details, refer to the Help for the Tablet Device or the software.
15. Fn key
    When pressed along with various other keys, the function changes to the one printed in blue.
16. (Meta) key
    Allows you to execute various operations when pressed along with certain others.
    The task assigned to the (Meta) key varies, depending on the software being used. For details, refer to the Help for the Tablet Device or the software.
17. Alt key
    Allows you to execute various operations when pressed along with certain others. The task assigned to the (Alt) key varies, depending on the software being used. For details, refer to the Help for the Tablet Device or the software.
18. Space key
    Inserts a space in a line of text.
19. (Switch Languages) key
    Switches languages when you select multiple languages to use for input.
    * This feature is available only when [Standard keyboard] is enabled on the Tablet Device.
20. Directional arrow keys
    Moves the cursor on the Tablet Device or shows the previous/next page of a screen that extends to multiple pages. Also works as a Pg Up/Dn key when pressed along with the Fn key.

Hint
The F and J keys both have tactile marks.

Entering Text

Inputting text from the suggestions displayed

1. Input Romanized letter(s) using the keyboard.
2. Tap the desired word from the list of suggestions shown.

Inputting the letters directly
You can input letters directly using the keyboard.

Note
You may not be able to input certain letters directly, depending on the version of the Android OS you are using.

Example: To enter "á", press "a" after pressing "Alt" and "e" at the same time.

Troubleshooting

The CONNECT button was pressed, but communication has not been established.

Check whether batteries are inserted in the keyboard. For details, see "Inserting batteries into the keyboard."
If the power switch on the keyboard is set to OFF, communication with the Tablet Device is not possible. Check the setting of the switch on the keyboard.
If the power does not come on when the power switch of the keyboard is set to ON, the batteries may be depleted. Replace the batteries. For details, see "Inserting batteries into the keyboard."
Communication between the keyboard and Tablet Device may not have been properly established. If the CONNECT button on the keyboard is not pressed within 30 seconds after the beginning of the search for the BLUETOOTH device by the personal computer, the keyboard will not be recognized. In such a case, perform the procedure again to enable communication. For details, see "Enabling communication between the keyboard and your Tablet Device."
If the keyboard is too far from the Tablet Device, communication will not be possible. The maximum distance allowed between the keyboard and the Tablet Device is about 10 m (32 ft.). If used on a metal table, or if there are obstacles between the keyboard and the Tablet Device, the usable distance may be shorter.
Make sure that the BLUETOOTH function of your Tablet Device is enabled.
Press and hold the CONNECT button until the (Connect) indicator flashes. If the (Connect) indicator does not flash, release the CONNECT button and then press it again.

The keyboard does not work

Check the distance between the keyboard and the Tablet Device. Place the keyboard and Tablet Device within the communication range given in the specifications. If used on a metal table, or if there are metal objects near the keyboard, the usable distance may be shorter.
The keyboard and the Tablet Device may not recognize each other.
Insert the batteries into the keyboard properly, and try to connect it to the Tablet Device again. Make sure that the keyboard is close to the Tablet Device (within 30 cm (11.9 in.)) when you press the CONNECT button.
Some keys may not work, depending on the software being used.