I've got a bluetooth keyboard and I've checked everywhere that I could find that the two were compatible. Anyway everytime I manage to connect, I manage to type four letters at most before the connection disconnects. Is there a problem with the xda IIi's bluetooth? Or should I be looking at sending the keyboard back? Any help is gratefully appreciated.
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what keyboard are you using? I have a ThinkOutside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth. It took me a while to work out how to bond it.
Here's what I did:
1. On XDA IIi, click on Bluetooth Manager, Tools, Paired devices
2. click add, then the browse icon
3. press ctrl, blue Fn, green Fn to activate keyboard
4. select keyboard on XDA, input a code, repeat code on keyboard
5. Once bonded, go through the keyboard driver's connect procedure.
6. Once you inpt a passkey on XDA IIi, input same passkey on keyboard and press enter.
I seemed to struggle with getting a secure connection, so I used a non-secure one. However, it seems fine now. Good luck!
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This is a tip about pairing the Stowaway Travel Mouse with JASJAR through Bluetooth.
I bought the Stowaway Mouse, and like many others, I could not get the mouse to pair, even though I downloaded the latest driver specifically for HTC Universal (= JASJAR). The setup screen would go from "Scanning for mouse..." to "Initializing connection..." back to "Scanning for mouse..." and on and on until it reports connection failure. I tried multiple times with multiple soft resets, to no avail.
I read online that someone reported he was able to pair after a hard-reset. I didn't do that, because I already have a lot of customization on my unit. I was on the verge of giving up and returning the mouse.
Then something happens by accident. In discoverable mode (after pressing the Discoverable button on the mouse and click "Connect" on the setup screen), while the screen says "Initializing connection...", I pressed the "Discoverable" button again by chance, only to find that it caused the screen to change to "Verifying connection..." and a red square appears on the screen for me to click, just like what the user manual says. After clicking the red square, the mouse started working.
I tried pairing the mouse again, using the same procedure. It paired successfully for the second time, and the third time. So this procedure is re-producible. I did notice there is an optimal timing when you should press that Discoverable button again to make it pair.
I also have the Stowaway bluetooth keyboard working at the same time. I have to say that, with both a mouse and a keyboard, it makes Jasjar a lot more productive.
Another thing I noticed but am not 100% sure, is that by turning off the "Power Efficient Mode" for both the keyboard and the mouse, their bluetooth connections seem more reliable.
Arrow?
Can you see the Arrow on the screen of Jasjar when move the Stowaway Mouse?
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since i bought JasJar i was using this powerful mouse... i solved the problem by paring the mouse than Uncheck HID profile than delete the whole mouse from Bluetooth list.... then try to connect throwgh the Software that came with the mouse .... it will works YaaaaaY :wink:
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van said:
Can you see the Arrow on the screen of Jasjar when move the Stowaway Mouse?
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Yes, the cursor arrow appears whenever the mouse is connected. If the mouse goes into standby, the cursor will disappear. So whenever you see the cursor on the screen, that means the mouse is ready to use.
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yyl said:
In discoverable mode (after pressing the Discoverable button on the mouse and click "Connect" on the setup screen), while the screen says "Initializing connection...", I pressed the "Discoverable" button again by chance, only to find that it caused the screen to change to "Verifying connection..." and a red square appears on the screen for me to click, just like what the user manual says. After clicking the red square, the mouse started working.
I tried pairing the mouse again, using the same procedure. It paired successfully for the second time, and the third time. So this procedure is re-producible. I did notice there is an optimal timing when you should press that Discoverable button again to make it pair.
I also have the Stowaway bluetooth keyboard working at the same time.
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Maybe I should give it another try. I had also gotten the mouse to work only when I frantically reset the discoverable mode over and over again during pairing. Getting the keyboard and mouse to work at the same time drove me nuts, I was only able to do it once. I had about given up on this, can you advise what you think the timing is for resetting the mouse during pairing?
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Maybe I should give it another try. I had also gotten the mouse to work only when I frantically reset the discoverable mode over and over again during pairing. Getting the keyboard and mouse to work at the same time drove me nuts, I was only able to do it once. I had about given up on this, can you advise what you think the timing is for resetting the mouse during pairing?
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I would say, wait about 1 second after the screen changes from "Scanning for mouse" to "Initializing connection", then press the Discoverable button again. The timing is not that strict. I believe you can get it working within two or three tries. You can pair the keyboard before or after pairing the mouse. Overall, the mouse connection seems to be less stable than the keyboard connection.
I also noticed that, after you power off Jasjar and the mouse, it is much better to turn on Jasjar first, and when Jasjar has fully woken up, then turn on the mouse. It is easier to restore the mouse connection this way (without re-pairing).
Oh my god, somehow this all worked. I'm using the mouse in safe mode, which is a pain in the arse sometimes when it leaves the mouse icon on the screen, but it's working, for now.
Big big thanks for the tips and inspiration to try this again!
I have a generic bluetooth mouse (www.omiz.net) which pairs and works perfectly fine with my EXEC, only thing is the cursor is not shown i can click around in Word Mobile etc and even scroll... but pretty pointless without a cursor.
I tried using it with the Stowaway BT mouse driver, no luck in pairing.
Unfortunately - I have only been able to get a generic driver for my manhattan generic mouse at http://cabfiles.net but it only works on WM2003SE and not WM5 - maybe we can convinec george to develop a WM5 driver .... :?
in case anyone has given up on this, it looks like the pairing issues might be solved in version 4.4: http://www.thinkoutside.com/support/Drivers.asp?ManufacturerID=17&ModelID=295
It seems like the pairing of both the keyboard and mouse goes much smoother now. I didn't need to reset the mouse connection while it was searching for the device, it just connected. Only problem I had was that the mouse gets a little laggy when using with a BT keyboard at the same time. This was in enhanced mode, not sure if safe mode solves that problem.
Does the mouse work in true vga mode ?
Does the mouse work in true vga mode ?
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does the mouse work in true vga mode ?
galt said:
in case anyone has given up on this, it looks like the pairing issues might be solved in version 4.4: http://www.thinkoutside.com/support/Drivers.asp?ManufacturerID=17&ModelID=295
It seems like the pairing of both the keyboard and mouse goes much smoother now. I didn't need to reset the mouse connection while it was searching for the device, it just connected. Only problem I had was that the mouse gets a little laggy when using with a BT keyboard at the same time. This was in enhanced mode, not sure if safe mode solves that problem.
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Does someone knows if it is possible to make this driver to work/pair with MS BT mouse?
Hi,
I got a Palm Bluetooth wireless keyboard for Christmas but I can't get it working with my T-Mobile Ameo.
I have installed the keyboard drivers (http://www.palm.com/us/support/accessories/btwirelesskeyboard.html) and get a "wireless keyboard" icon in Programs. But when I click it and tick "Enable keyboard" the Ameo just hangs. The only thing I can do is take the battery out to reset it.
Anyone else found this? or fixed this?
The keyboard won't work via the normal Bluetooth pairing interface either.
Thanks,
Tom
Still no luck
I still haven't managed to get this Bluetooth keyboard working. Just thought I'd post some more details in case anyone was interested:
* Keyboard: Palm Wireless Keyboard (3245WW): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Palm-Wirele...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199552934&sr=1-4
* Palm Keyboard software installed on Ameo: v1.1.0.2.
* Ameo OS: Windows Mobile 5.0.
Anyone know of a bluetooth keyboard that does work with the Ameo?
Replacement
I bought a replacement keyboard - It is the "Freedom Universal Keyboard" which I can report works ok with the Ameo. See http://www.tomfotherby.com/blog/ind...board-dec2007-christmas-present-from-grandpa/ for comments and installation instructions.
I ebayed the keyboard that didn't work (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270203021878).
I thought I'd post an update about the "Freedom Universal Keyboard" keyboard now I've been using it for a while with my Ameo. I no longer recommend it! There are 3 problems with it:
1) I have to pair it every time I turn my Ameo on and pairing is flaky (average of 10 minutes faffing around just to get a working connection). Pairing rarely works first time. You have to turn off other bluetooth devices. Sometimes I have to restart my Ameo multiple times. You get the picture.
2) You can't hold down shift to select text (vital for copy&paste).
3) The Home and End keys don't work (vital if you ever write long sentences).
Anyone found a good bluetooth keyboard yet?
i use the thinkoutside/igo bluetooth keyboard and mouse, i highly recommend them!!
the links below are to the direct website, but you can do a web search and find them much cheaper elsewhere.
the mouse
the keyboard
hope this works better for you, i have no complaints, enjoy!!
I'm trying to connect my Dell BT Keyboard to my Fuze. I go through the pairing process by using the passcode "1234" on the phone, then typing it into the keyboard and pressing enter, and it reports a successful pairing. However, in the list of bluetooth devices, the Dell BT Keyboard is listed under "disconnected" and when I go into it, it does not list any services as being available.
Is this keyboard just incompatible, or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks!
did your keyboard confirm connection? like blinking led or something?
Im using Logitech Dinovo Edge and it worked just fine
it works for me...
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did your keyboard confirm connection? like blinking led or something?
Im using Logitech Dinovo Edge and it worked just fine
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No, the keyboard didn't blink, but when I put the passcode in incorrectly it errored out.
I've since given up, I'll get a different brand kb
Damn.. its very nice,,!!
I was asking around and have searched the web to find out how to pair and connect my Tmo branded SGT with bluetooth keyboard for past few days, and now I got it working with my tab. I am typing this now with the apple bluetooth keyboard paired to my TAb.I have searched the web, and dound out that every devices with Froyo has built in HID BT device support. Thus, unless Samsung has removed that code from the os when they were coding, it should be there. People with G1, G2, Nexus, SGS were using the Bt keyboard out there already!! So I started to mass with my Bt keyboard and Tab to pair by trying every possible clicks..
So here comes what I have found so far and how to set it up with tmo SGT.
First, you have to turn on ur BT HID Keyboard to pairing mode X)
Second, you need to type the numbers required for the pairing with the keyboard numeric pad and click the enter with the keyboard. (This was where I first got confused since the tab has no screen to type on..)
Third, it will pair with ur Bt keyboard, but then it will fail to connect..
Don't be frustrated!. Here is the magic step. Got it? LONG PRESS THE DEVICE at the setting!! It will lead to the screen where you can choose whether 'connect, forget, or options'.
Fourth, click the options, Then check the connect and HID Device BOX!! That's it!
It will either directly connect with your keyboard or let you try again to connect.
And it connects! You can start typing with your Bt keyboard for ur TAB.
So simple..... can not believe that I have wasted past two days without being able to find out this simple step.(and many others were failing too!!...)
And since I was using the Apple BT keyboard. Here is what I have found so far regarding this specific device for my Tab.
1. Esc button works as back button on the Tab.
2. F1 button works as menu button on the Tab.
3. From the home screen, you can open google search by typing any words with the keyboard.
4. F3 button shows the message "this device does not have working dialer" box. :X
5. F4 turns off and on the screen of TAB
6. If you use languages other than english, you also can type in that language using Bt keyboard by simply pressing shift + space bar on the BT KEYBOARD.
However, to do so, you should install third party keyboard that supports physical keyboards..(for such as G1 or G2). Samsung default keyboard and google Korean IME( Obviously I am from Korea ) wouldn't allow me to do so. But some third party Korean keyboard and smart keyboard pro allowed me to do so.
That's it for now.
If I can find something else, I will update here as well...
Now I only need to wait for someone to hack this one to make voice call with 3G data.
Ps. Does anyone know good BT keyboard with track pad by chance? That way I may not need to get the mouse.... less devices to carry.... is always good.
On the VZW tab, theonly long press items are connect and unpair. There isn't an options.
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Nice! Thanks for the info... you convinced me to head out and grab one.
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On the VZW tab, theonly long press items are connect and unpair. There isn't an options.
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that's weird... Once I paired it. then long press will show the option.
Of course, it wont show option menu until u actually pair it.
I thought verizon one had to be same as tmo one in most ways...
... by the way.. now I need to talk on the tab with 3g so that I can sell my galaxy s to make up the expanse for the tab. :S
Is this a USA T-Mobile Tab ?
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Is this a USA T-Mobile Tab ?
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Yes, Mine is USA T-mobile Tab!
Sprint Galaxy Tab
I am having problems with my 3rd party bluetooth keyboard connecting. I did use the HID option, but it still will not connect. It does pair, but not connect.
Do you know if this process is supposed to work with other Bluetooth keyboards? I'm trying to connect a motorola keyboard and not having any luck.
I was able to get the Apple BT keyboard to connect to the SGT. Works great.
As above states, can anyone confirm this? I just returned the Verizon version because it's Bluetooth is locked down. I called a T-mobile corporate store but they could not confirm.
Thanks.
Good news!
I am typing this using Apple Bloetooth keyboard on Tmo Samsung Galaxy Tab. The keyboard model No is 1016.
You will need to scan for devices from the Tab and then enter pairing code using BT keyboard.
All arrows and number keys are operational. It is very unusual to work this way however very comfortable when need a lot of typing.
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I'm getting one! I have the at&t version so I will confirm if it works!
I am typing this on a mini wireless Mac BT keyboard. It is nice! Confirmed!
Awesome! Im picking up an apple bt keyboard tommorow. I have t-mobile sgt.
-dan
The wireless apple mouse also works!
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The wireless apple mouse also works!
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Do you have the mouse with the little scroll ball? I'm trying to figure out if the scroll ball actually works like in the browser.
I have tested the Apple Trackpad and it works fine, its just not the best choice for the tab. The Apple keyboard does worm but I always have trouble pairing it up. I have to literally try 10 times before it will actually connect.
From the Tab.
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ayman07 said:
The Apple keyboard does worm but I always have trouble pairing it up. I have to literally try 10 times before it will actually connect.
From the Tab.
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The model you suggested has issues pairing, but the mini wireless BT does it very quickly. The arrow keys let me move to the buttons below the text input area. I am not sure I will need a mouse. The size of this keyboard makes me think I will take it with me when I travel. I am thinking about a stand for the tab now.
I am using the Apple BT keyboard model A1255 and it works perfectly.
I agree that pairing it was a little complicated, I was not sure what the meaning of the green flashing light on the keyboard was. I was not sure if the keyboard was in pairing mode or not.
But once it was paired, it picks up very quickly and works without fail.
I have the A1314 model
Im glad I read this... I was not aware that the arrow buttons could be used to navigate.
I use Handcent for texting, and was not able to get over to the "send" button. Now after entering the text, I can right arrow over to the send button and hit enter!
Thank you!
Post any button finds here. I'm liking the keyboard for long writing sessions.