Help on Belkin Wireless Keyboard

[heartbroke]

I just got Belkin Wireless Keyboard for my Axim X5. I have been
trying desperately to make it work, but still not any luck yet.

Axim has never detected the signal from the keyboard.

System configuration:
Dell Axim X5 400MHz (Got it in Aug. 2003)
OS: Microsoft PPC 2003

I backed up the file first and installed driver came with the CD.
Put in a brandnew AAA battery and turned on axim. Press two
Shift keys together and moved it back and forth, left and right.
The right corner never showed any sign. I tried to turn off the
disable "Receive all incoming beams", not any luck.

Then i downloaded latest driver from Belkin (09/28/2003).
I did a hard reset on my system (caz I found that previous
driver was not removed clearly.) and installed newest driver,
still not working.

Could any guru give me a clue on what the problems?

BTW, there is a tiny button to the right side the battery box on
this keyboard, what is the for? Switching between different
channels? I tried to press it several times, there is no
responsing showing any sign of change or what so ever?

Thanks a lot!

[numsquat]

I haven't tried the Belkin on my upgraded X5 yet but the driver doesn't work on the X3i. I have a feeling the driver isn't working right <_<

[darkmage]

I bought the Belkin F8U1500 IR keyboard here in Italy (where I live) and I've the same problem as you: only the 4 left buttons work. I tried the standard drivers and the new ones you find in the belkin web site (they were published, if I remember well, the 6th of november ...)

I've got an Axim X5 with Windows Mobile 2003 ... I think the problem is the OS!

Moreover, this is what I've got: I installed the software (standard drivers, whipped with the keyboard) and, in the configuration windows, I tried to rotate the screen: the Axim tried to reset but ... I had to hard reset the unit with loss of all data! Then reinstalled (and not tried to rotate the screen anymore ...); in the TEST area I found that the keyb didn't work, but the 4 buttons on the left, they do! So tried to uninstall drivers in order to install the latest but when I tried to do that it said: "the file \windows\FaceBoard.dll is in use" and it don't uninstall the device! So ... again hard reset! Then, I installed drivers for Windows 2003 but ... same problems (but I noticed that in those release they removed rotate screen ...)
Another thing I noticed: if you choose FaceBoard keyboard (in the bottom right ... where you choose writing metod) and then Options and then Advanced options of that FaceBoard keyb, it says "It's impossible to load that writing method" (or something like that ... I've translated what it says in italian ...)

Conclusion: what I've to do? Send back this keyb since it doesn't work with Dell Axim X5 and Windows Mobile 2003?

Have you got any news? I just tried write a mail to Belkin support ... don't know if they will never reply me ...

[straight_up]

Originally posted by heartbroke@Oct 30 2003, 10:05 PM
...installed newest driver,
still not working.
...
BTW, there is a tiny button to the right side the battery box on
this keyboard. what is [it] for? ...
******

A lot of ppl seem to have problems with their HARDWARE for the belkin keyboard. I did. Call their tech support, really nice, no hassles, short hold, free replacement.
*********
the little button is to turn off the keyboard (it automatically depresses when you fold it up).
*********
Problem, if you have the latest drivers, is NOT the OS. make sure you have "receive infrared beams" off. call tech support at belkin. They'll hook u up with the goods.
*********
i have one and love it! Works with the replacement they sent me!