Knowledgebase: Freedom Pro Keyboard
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Connecting the Freedom Pro to an Android device with built in HID support
Posted by Daniel Harper on 05 May 2011 10:18 AM
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Some Android devices do have built in support for Bluetooth HID keyboards. This support will not give you the function keys but will allow you to use the keyboard without installing drivers or having to switch the input method. At this time it is only a small portion of Android devices that do have built in HID support such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Samsung Galaxy S and the Droid X. Please also note that some carriers/telephone provides will disable or will not have implemented the HID support on their devices. Connecting in HID mode. Pairing the Keyboard: 1) Put the keyboard into HID mode and switch it on. The HID switch is situated on the left hand side hand of the keyboard and make sure that it is switched to HID. 2) Press in the recessed Pairing button with a pen/pencil for 5 seconds to put the keyboard into pairing mode. The pairing button is situated on the left hand side of the keyboard and is above the SPP/HID switch. 3) On your Phone go to “Settings”, then “Wireless controls” and then select “Bluetooth Settings”. 4) Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on (the Bluetooth checkbox at the top is checked). Now click on “Scan for devices”. 5) At the bottom of the screen, under “Bluetooth devices”, you will see “Freedom Pro Keyboard” appear. Click on this to begin the pairing process. 6) Your Android device should now show you a 4 to 8 digit pin number on the screen. Enter this number onto the Freedom Pro Keyboard and then press enter (also on the Freedom Pro Keyboard). 7) The pairing will now complete and you will now see “Freedom Pro Keyboard Paired and connected”. 8) From this point forward all you need to do is turn the keyboard on and off when you need it. It will automatically connect and work as an input method when it is turned on. | |
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